2017 Autumn Leaf Presenter- David Lange (from Eugene, OR)- "Spreading Her Wings"

A random phone call to a friend one night provided a heads up about rebuilt Southern Pacific Jordon spreader 4033 doing a test run the following day on the Cascade line. Arriving in Oakridge the next morning to perfect sunlight and snow on the hill. I took a chance and asked the Supervisor of the trip if I could ride the train. Prepared for the impending "No, employees only", I had already started thinking of possible locations to get some token shots. To my surprise, I was allowed permission and told to grab a seat on the crew car "Snowflake". This is just the beginning of a story that would end up being a once in a lifetime photoshoot!