April 27, 1946 Business Week         Swan song of the picturesque Yosemite Valley Ry. is now appearing in the trade press as the line, in liquidation, advertises its 78-mi. property and equipment for sale. For 38 years the road hauled ore, lumber, everyday tourists, and even royalty from Merced, Calif., to El Portal, entrance to Yosemite National Park. Last fall, the road was foreclosed in behalf of the bondholders, despite efforts of a group of young railroad fans to preserve it. FOR SALE In Part or Whole All right of way, buildings, tanks, fences, machinery, stores and supplies of the YOSEMITE VALLEY RAILWAY in Liquidation The 78-mile Yosemite Valley Railway is for sale. The equipment, modern and well maintained, includes: 7 locomotives including: 2 locomotives, American Type 4-4-0 Saturated                     Weight 114600 pounds Tractive power                     18720 lbs. 2 locomotives, Mogul Type 2-6-0 Saturated                     Weight 143000 pounds Tractive power                     28600 lbs. 3 locomotives, Mogul Type 2-6-0 Superheater                     Weight 143000 pounds Tractive power                     28600 lbs. 63 Freight cars including 44 40-ton steel twin hopper center dump steel gondolas, 16 flat cars; 3 stock cars 1 40-foot steel baggage and postal car. 5 passenger cars. 1 locomotive Crane, 18-ton American Hoist and Derrick, 8 Steel Bridges, Work Equipment, Shop Machinery (Lathes, Drill Presses, Air Compressors, etc.) Bridge and Building Tools, Wood-Working Machines, Fuel and Water Service Equipment, Water & Fuel Oil Tanks. All items offered subject to prior sale. A catalog, listing all stock machinery and supplies offered for sate, will be supplied on request. Write or wire YOSEMITE VALLEY RAILWAY in Liquidation MERCED, CALIFORNIA