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Viewing Album:  UP, WP and SP in Arizona, Nevada, California and Oregon
 
By:Mike Woodruff
Dates:1/1/1982 - 1/1/2002
Album Info:UP, WP and SP action on lines in Arizona, Nevada, California and Oregon
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SP 7455
Title:  SP 7455
Description:  Where those raisins come from! We're at MP 224 on the Bakersfield sub, east end of Sun Maid siding. SP 7455 was later rebuilt to SD40-2 CEFX 3129. Date of photo approximate.l
Photo Date:  2/1/1986  Upload Date: 3/2/2010 11:15:09 AM
Location:  Sun Maid, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 7455(SD45R)
Views:  453   Comments: 2
SP 4317
Title:  SP 4317
Description:  Power for the Schellville turn in front of the Schellville depot. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1986  Upload Date: 3/26/2010 3:11:51 PM
Location:  Schellville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 4317(SD9E)
Views:  1721   Comments: 0
SP 4396
Title:  SP 4396
Description:  A pair of Cadillacs handles a work train on the Cascade sub. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1986  Upload Date: 3/26/2010 9:16:57 PM
Location:  Umli, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 4396(SD9E)
Views:  518   Comments: 3
SP 7300
Title:  SP 7300
Description:  With Mt. McLoughlin in the background, a short eastbound SP freight with a fill of wood chips first out ascended the grade between Chiloquin and Kirk, OR. SP 7300 was later ICE 6447, HLCX 6333. The light-colored ground cover is Mazama ash, deposited by the volcanic eruption which formed nearby Crater Lake. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1986  Upload Date: 3/22/2010 2:11:19 PM
Location:  Calimus, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 7300(SD40R)
Views:  835   Comments: 3
SP 7319
Title:  SP 7319
Description:  Westbound SP tonnage climbs the grade at Bray, CA on the Black Butte sub. Although this grade is just under 1%, it is against the loads, so helpers were often required. Date of photo approximate
Photo Date:  6/1/1986  Upload Date: 3/22/2010 1:48:59 PM
Location:  Bray, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 7319(SD40R)
Views:  845   Comments: 5
SP 7497
Title:  SP 7497
Description:  Light helpers drift downgrade at West Heather. SP 7497 was later HATX 923, HATX 753, AZRC 4004, RCPE 3997. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1986  Upload Date: 4/6/2010 10:30:03 AM
Location:  Heather, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 7497(SD45R)
Views:  549   Comments: 2
SP 8333
Title:  SP 8333
Description:  Westbound SP tonnage emerges from Tunnel 17 and ventures out onto "the Slide" between Wicopee and Fields. SP 8333 was later UP 4463, UP 2913. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1986  Upload Date: 4/6/2010 11:10:49 AM
Location:  Fields, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8333(SD40T-2)
Views:  453   Comments: 2
SP 8511
Title:  SP 8511
Description:  A tunnel motor shoves against the C-50-8 class caboose of a westbound SP lumber drag at Bray, CA on the Black Butte sub. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1986  Upload Date: 3/22/2010 1:54:17 PM
Location:  Bray, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8511(SD40T-2)
Views:  422   Comments: 1
SP 9221
Title:  SP 9221
Description:  Three tunnel motors handle a westbound lumber drag at East Dorris. SP 9221 was rebuilt 1/87 to SD45T-2R SP 6795, retired by UP 11/29/00. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1986  Upload Date: 3/26/2010 8:53:34 PM
Location:  Dorris, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 9221(SD45T-2)
Views:  423   Comments: 2
SP 9246
Title:  SP 9246
Description:  Eastbound SP manifest rounds the big curve at Chiloquin. SP 9246 was later rebuilt to SD45T-2R SP 6802, scrapped at Cycle Systems. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1986  Upload Date: 3/22/2010 4:11:07 PM
Location:  Chiloquin, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 9246(SD45T-2)
Views:  405   Comments: 4
SP 9246
Title:  SP 9246
Description:  An eastbound train of "Eugene empties" skirts Upper Klamath Lake on the Cascade Sub at Algoma, OR. This section of the Natron Cutoff was constructed by the Oregon Eastern Railway in 1910. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1986  Upload Date: 1/5/2007 12:12:41 PM
Location:  Algoma, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 9246(SD45T-2)
Views:  688   Comments: 3
SP 7441
Title:  SP 7441
Description:  Eastbound SP tonnage on the Cascade sub descends the 1.6% grade and crosses a continual slide area on a fill which has had to be replaced several times over the years. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  6/15/1986  Upload Date: 1/5/2007 10:29:20 AM
Location:  Fields, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 7441(SD45R)
Views:  889   Comments: 3
SP 7446
Title:  SP 7446
Description:  Eastbound SP tonnage on the Cascade sub descends the 1.6% grade and heads into Tunnel 17. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  6/15/1986  Upload Date: 1/5/2007 10:18:26 AM
Location:  Fields, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 7446(SD45R)
Views:  749   Comments: 1
UP 2412
Title:  UP 2412
Description:  Light helpers prepare to cut into a heavy westbound grain train. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1986  Upload Date: 4/16/2010 8:07:56 PM
Location:  Durkee, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  UP 2412(C30-7)
Views:  551   Comments: 3
UP 2415
Title:  UP 2415
Description:  A UP westbound manifest crawls toward the summit of the Blue Mountains at Kamela. UP 2415 was later UP 415, retired by UP 9/30/99. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1986  Upload Date: 4/15/2010 7:48:36 PM
Location:  Kamela, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  UP 2415(C30-7)
Views:  422   Comments: 0
UP 2490
Title:  UP 2490
Description:  Four-unit midtrain helper on a westbound grain train at Oxman. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1986  Upload Date: 4/16/2010 8:22:30 PM
Location:  Oxman, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  UP 2490(C30-7)
Views:  268   Comments: 0
UP 3131
Title:  UP 3131
Description:  Loaded ballast train prepares to descend from Kamela
Photo Date:  8/1/1986  Upload Date: 4/15/2010 7:03:29 PM
Location:  Kamela, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  UP 3131(SD40-2)
Views:  454   Comments: 1
UP 3234
Title:  UP 3234
Description:  Westbound grain train struggles upgrade at Oxman. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1986  Upload Date: 4/16/2010 8:21:57 PM
Location:  Oxman, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  UP 3234(SD40-2)
Views:  326   Comments: 2
UP 3259
Title:  UP 3259
Description:  Eastbound ballast train at Durkee. UP 3259 was modified for high speed service (SD40-2H) and numbered UP 8019 from 6/76 to 4/81. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1986  Upload Date: 4/16/2010 7:54:37 PM
Location:  Durkee, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  UP 3259(SD40-2)
Views:  267   Comments: 1
UP 3356
Title:  UP 3356
Description:  Two more SD40-2s are cut in ahead of the Mopac caboose on the ballast train for Yynamic braking on the descent to LaGrande. UP 3356 was later ICE 6440. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1986  Upload Date: 4/15/2010 7:15:10 PM
Location:  Kamela, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  UP 3356(SD40-2)
Views:  377   Comments: 0
UP 3468
Title:  UP 3468
Description:  A UP eastbound manifest with reefers, pigs and atos has reached the summit of the Blue Mountains at Kamela and begins the descent to LaGrande. UP 3468 was later FEC 718, and was recently returned to FEC from Rail America's Alabama Gulf Goast operation. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1986  Upload Date: 4/15/2010 6:31:30 PM
Location:  Kamela, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  UP 3468(SD40-2)
Views:  322   Comments: 0
UP 3502
Title:  UP 3502
Description:  Eastbound stacks climb the Blue Mountain grade at Meacham. UP 3502 was wrecked 4/4/91 at Maiden Rock, MT and scrapped 10/10/91 at Azcon-Hyman-Michaels, Madison, IL. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1986  Upload Date: 4/15/2010 9:01:08 PM
Location:  Meacham, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  UP 3502(SD40-2)
Views:  340   Comments: 0
UP 3514
Title:  UP 3514
Description:  Westbound manifest emerges from a tunnel near Weatherby. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1986  Upload Date: 4/16/2010 8:47:16 PM
Location:  Weatherby, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  UP 3514(SD40-2)
Views:  364   Comments: 1
UP 3523
Title:  UP 3523
Description:  Three unit helper set on a westbound manifest at Kamela. UP 3523 was later BHP Billiton Iron Ore RR #3085 (Pilbara, Australia). Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1986  Upload Date: 4/15/2010 8:00:44 PM
Location:  Kamela, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  UP 3523(SD40-2)
Views:  340   Comments: 0
UP 3572
Title:  UP 3572
Description:  Eastbound manifest at the west end of Telocaset siding. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1986  Upload Date: 4/15/2010 9:25:00 PM
Location:  Telocaset, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  UP 3572(SD40-2)
Views:  300   Comments: 0
UP 3572
Title:  UP 3572
Description:  Eastbound manifest at Durkee, OR.
Photo Date:  8/1/1986  Upload Date: 4/16/2010 7:54:02 PM
Location:  Durkee, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  UP 3572(SD40-2)
Views:  293   Comments: 1
UP 3726
Title:  UP 3726
Description:  Four SD40-2s crest the grade at Kamela with an eastbound pig tain. UP 3726 was later ICE 6424. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1986  Upload Date: 4/15/2010 6:52:23 PM
Location:  Kamela, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  UP 3726(SD40-2)
Views:  360   Comments: 1
UP 3765
Title:  UP 3765
Description:  A three unit helper set shoves on the rear of this eastbound stack train ascending the Blue Mountain grade at Meacham. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1986  Upload Date: 4/15/2010 9:10:01 PM
Location:  Meacham, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  UP 3765(SD40-2)
Views:  322   Comments: 0
SP 8235
Title:  SP 8235
Description:  Having attained Cascade Summit, this SP westbound glides under the signal bridge at Crescent Lake. The next 100 miles to Klamath Falls are all downhill. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  9/1/1986  Upload Date: 1/6/2007 11:41:57 PM
Location:  Crescent Lake, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8235(SD40T-2)
Views:  860   Comments: 1
SP 8235
Title:  SP 8235
Description:  A westbound SP lumber drag climbs the 1.8% grade between Cruzatte and Abernethy sidings toward the summit of Pengra Pass on the Cascade Sub. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  9/1/1986  Upload Date: 1/7/2007 2:42:14 PM
Location:  Cruzatte, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8235(SD40T-2)
Views:  725   Comments: 3
SP 9040
Title:  SP 9040
Description:  Three SD45s lead westbound tonnage past the west end of Chemult. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  9/1/1986  Upload Date: 4/18/2010 3:16:35 PM
Location:  Chemult, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 9040(SD45)
Views:  424   Comments: 2
SP 9240
Title:  SP 9240
Description:  Eastbound SP tonnage on the Cascade sub emerges from Tunnel 5 and passes the west end of Cruzatte. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  9/1/1986  Upload Date: 1/6/2007 11:25:58 PM
Location:  Cruzatte, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 9240(SD45T-2)
Views:  548   Comments: 2
UP 902
Title:  UP 902
Description:  Locomotive and caboose for UP's Bend local lays over in the BN engine terminal at Bend. UP 902 was originally WP 3547, later became UP 3004, UP 1537. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  9/1/1986  Upload Date: 4/18/2010 1:19:22 PM
Location:  Bend, OR
Author:  Like Woodruff
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Locomotives:  UP 902(GP40-2)
Views:  874   Comments: 2
UP 2042
Title:  UP 2042
Description:  UP's Bend local southbound on the OT near Prineville Junction. UP 2042 was later UP 542. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  10/1/1986  Upload Date: 4/21/2010 8:19:15 AM
Location:  Prineville Junction, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  UP 2042(GP38-2)
Views:  578   Comments: 2
SP 4817
Title:  SP 4817
Description:  The West Valley Local works at Woodland. SP 4817 was later UP 580. Note the icicle breakers (retracted), wire screen windshield protection, and spinning foul-weather cab window inserts installed for winter snow-fighting service on Donner Pass. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  11/1/1986  Upload Date: 5/14/2010 12:56:23 PM
Location:  Woodland, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 4817(GP38-2)
Views:  1221   Comments: 6
SP 8331
Title:  SP 8331
Description:  A westbound manifest heavy with lumber products descends towards Dunsmuir at Mott siding. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  11/1/1986  Upload Date: 5/14/2010 12:46:05 PM
Location:  Mott, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8331(SD40T-2)
Views:  355   Comments: 3
UP 2033
Title:  UP 2033
Description:  UP's Bend local heads back north to The Dalles with a short consist, shown here passing the siding at Deschutes. UP 2033 was later renumbered to UP 533. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  11/1/1986  Upload Date: 5/14/2010 10:40:06 AM
Location:  Deschutes, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  UP 2033(GP38-2)
Views:  414   Comments: 3
EMDX 6
Title:  EMDX 6
Description:  The GP60 demos EMDX 6, 5 and 7, along with an SP SD45, work upgrade with an eastbound stack train at the San Timoteo Canyon road crossing near Redlands, CA. These units are now CSXT 6899, 6898 and 6897 respectively. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/17/2010 10:50:18 AM
Location:  Redlands, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives: 
Views:  768   Comments: 1
EMDX 6
Title:  EMDX 6
Description:  The GP60 demos EMDX 6, 5 and 7 work an eastbound stack train upgrade through the smog between Hinda and Beaumont. These units are now CSXT 6899, 6898 and 6897 respectively. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/17/2010 11:05:55 AM
Location:  Hinda, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives: 
Views:  640   Comments: 1
EMDX 6
Title:  EMDX 6
Description:  The GP60 demonstrators EMDX 6, 5 and 7 on an eastbound stack train descending from Beaumont Pass at Garnet, CA. These units became CSXT 6899, 6898 and 6897 respectively. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/18/2010 11:28:44 AM
Location:  Garnet, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  632   Comments: 1
SP 2566
Title:  SP 2566
Description:  A pair of SW1500s handle a grain train just north of Imperial on the Calexico branch. SP 2566 was later UPY 1145, retired 5/15/09. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/19/2010 2:42:30 PM
Location:  Imperial, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 2566(SW1500)
Views:  582   Comments: 1
SP 3388
Title:  SP 3388
Description:  Local power in the yard at Niland. SP 3388 was originally T&NO 401. SP 2616 was later RSSX 2616. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/19/2010 1:15:05 PM
Location:  Niland, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 3388(GP9R) SP 2616(SW1500)
Views:  759   Comments: 1
SP 3388
Title:  SP 3388
Description:  Local power at the engine terminal in El Centro. SP 2460 was later RSSX 2460. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/19/2010 2:51:55 PM
Location:  El Centro, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 3388(GP9R) SP 2460(SW1500)
Views:  1633   Comments: 1
SP 3413
Title:  SP 3413
Description:  Power for the IV local lays over in the engine terminal at El Centro. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/19/2010 2:01:12 PM
Location:  El Centro, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 3413(GP9R)
Views:  364   Comments: 1
SP 3846
Title:  SP 3846
Description:  Power for the IV local lays over in the engine terminal at El Centro. Both SP 3846 and 3316 were originally built for the T&MO. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/19/2010 1:26:37 PM
Location:  El Centro, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 3846(GP9R) SP 3316(GP9R)
Views:  1630   Comments: 2
SP 4835
Title:  SP 4835
Description:  Eastbound cab hop near Redlands. SP 4835 was later UP 598. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/19/2010 4:25:25 PM
Location:  Redlands, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 4835(GP38-2)
Views:  561   Comments: 2
SP 6776
Title:  SP 6776
Description:  Three newly rebuilt and "lobotomized" (removal of full light package) tunnel motors lead this eastbound stack train upgrade near the Ordway crossovers. SP 6776 was originally SSW 9160, later HATX 925, then rebuilt to SD40-3 DM&IR 408. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/19/2010 3:52:12 PM
Location:  Redlands, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 6776(SD45T-2R)
Views:  578   Comments: 1
SP 6776
Title:  SP 6776
Description:  Eastbound stack train climbs through the smog toward Beaumont Pass. SP 6776 was later DM&IR 408. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/19/2010 10:40:32 PM
Location:  Ordway, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 6776(SD45T-2R)
Views:  513   Comments: 1
SP 7377
Title:  SP 7377
Description:  Eastbound on the Sunset Route at Glamis, CA, about halfway between Niland and Yuma (in the middle of a whole lot of nothin'). Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/21/2010 12:33:54 PM
Location:  Glamis, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 7377(SD40R)
Views:  477   Comments: 2
SP 7470
Title:  SP 7470
Description:  Eastbound auto rack train runs along the shore of the Salton Sea between Indio and Niland, CA. At this point the track is about 200 feet below sea level. SP 7470 was retired by UP 1/29/99 and sold to Boise Locomotive. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/19/2010 3:08:35 PM
Location:  Bertram, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 7470(SD45R)
Views:  390   Comments: 2

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