RAILforum: SP 9808 S on Coast or Valley-CA???

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Posted by daniel3197 (Member # 27) on :

I just heard an SP 9808 south
given the Mulford and Alvarado DTC over the radio.
This was OKed at 1220 from the DS.
IS the a Coast Line train???
Here is the trace:

SP 9808 Empty No Arrived Oakland, CA 01/07/01 11:34
Empty No ETA Destination Wcolton, CA 01/08/01 12:45

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I do NOT know of any Coast Trains that have West Colton
as a destination.
Perhaps this is some sort of detour move??
THank you in advance!

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Posted by Railcat (Member # 393) on :

SP9808 shows on QRVWCX 05 out Oakland enroute W Colton via San Luis Obispo.

Posted by daniel3197 (Member # 27) on :

Thank you for that reply Railcat!
The QRVWCX is a Coast Line symbol that I have not heard before.
I suppose this is an irregular train that is run on an as-needed basis??
Thank you again for the reply
and welcome to Railforum!