An old San Bernardino landmark

Nice photo except for that FedEx trailer.()

Calvin Hobbs, Sr. was the Stationary Fireman at the backshop for decades.  They used a lot of steam there.  That smokestack was his responsibility then, as was the noon whistle.

 

 

The whistle was broke for years but a couple years ago they fixed it. Still goes off at 8am, noon, and 5pm. If youre driving over the bridge it will scare the crap out of you if you dont know what it is.

I am close enough to it that if we have the windows in the house open we can hear it. Really cool.

I've heard the whistle many times. I'm glad they kept the stack in place. Speaking of landmarks, here's a shot you won't be able to get now since they've built a shopping center on second street.

 

I was just there.......IN THE RAIN!!!!

 

Intermodal ia HUGE in thT area......