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Title: |
SP 8315 |
Description: |
SP 8315 is on the point of an eastbound pig train entering the west end of Beaumont. |
Photo Date: |
8/8/1981 Upload Date: 10/25/2023 9:51:51 AM |
Location: |
Beaumont, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8315(SD40T-2) |
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158 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8315 |
Description: |
Now over the creast of Beaumont Pass SP 8315 rolls on to Indio and points east. |
Photo Date: |
8/8/1981 Upload Date: 10/25/2023 9:52:11 AM |
Location: |
Beaumont, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8315(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
161 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8552 |
Description: |
SP 8552 was delivered in January 1979. |
Photo Date: |
8/8/1981 Upload Date: 11/21/2023 11:54:41 AM |
Location: |
Loma Linda, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 8552(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
139 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8317 and SP 7342 |
Description: |
SP 8317 heads out of West Colton yard and begins its trip up the Palmdale Cutoff with SP 7342 as part of its consist. |
Photo Date: |
8/29/1981 Upload Date: 10/26/2023 10:29:11 AM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 7342(SD40R) SP 8317(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
221 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8317 and SP 7342 |
Description: |
On the far right a local comes out to see what's going on as SP 8317 and SP 7342 roll by near the switch at Bench. . |
Photo Date: |
8/29/1981 Upload Date: 10/26/2023 10:30:14 AM |
Location: |
San Bernardino, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8317(SD40T-2) SP 7342(SD40R) |
Views: |
192 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8317 and SP 7342 |
Description: |
With only moments to spare SP 8317 and SP 7342 make it to Dike before the sun sets. |
Photo Date: |
8/29/1981 Upload Date: 10/26/2023 10:30:46 AM |
Location: |
Dike, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8317(SD40T-2) SP 7342(SD40R) |
Views: |
190 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8332 |
Description: |
SP 8332 was delivered in April 1979. |
Photo Date: |
1/9/1982 Upload Date: 11/2/2023 7:12:39 AM |
Location: |
City of Industry, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 8332(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
131 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8380 |
Description: |
SP 8380 was delivered in May 1979. |
Photo Date: |
1/9/1982 Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:35:17 AM |
Location: |
City of Industry, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 8380(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
105 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8384 |
Description: |
SP 8384 drifts slowly under the Santa Fe bridge across the Los Angels river near LAUPT. |
Photo Date: |
1/9/1982 Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:36:42 AM |
Location: |
Los Angeles, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8384(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
82 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8384 |
Description: |
SP 8384 is on the east side of the Los Angeles river near the entrance to LAUPT. |
Photo Date: |
1/9/1982 Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:37:10 AM |
Location: |
Los Angeles, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8384(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
97 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8240 |
Description: |
SP 8240 still looks good after a couple of years of service. |
Photo Date: |
3/20/1982 Upload Date: 10/7/2023 11:31:14 AM |
Location: |
Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 8240(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
172 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8318 |
Description: |
SP 8318 comes out of the fog with a westbound train off the Palmdale Cutoff. |
Photo Date: |
12/30/1982 Upload Date: 10/26/2023 10:31:16 AM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8318(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
100 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8559 |
Description: |
SP 8559 rolls through the nothingness near Ansel a little south of Mojave. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/1983 Upload Date: 11/25/2023 9:57:36 AM |
Location: |
Ansel, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8559(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
105 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8279 |
Description: |
SP 8279 heads east with four units up front and, given the smoke, more as a helper. Note the headline of the next train in the distance. |
Photo Date: |
3/27/1983 Upload Date: 10/11/2023 4:52:09 PM |
Location: |
Edison, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8279(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
137 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8279 and 9167 |
Description: |
With SP 8279 on the point, a six unit mid-train helper set led by SP 9167 shoves hard on this loaded lumber train. |
Photo Date: |
3/27/1983 Upload Date: 10/11/2023 4:52:32 PM |
Location: |
Edison, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8279(SD40T-2) SP 9167(SD45T-2) |
Views: |
164 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8520 |
Description: |
SP 8520 is eastbound out of Bakersfield and will soon require the assistance from the smoky helper set seen in the distance. |
Photo Date: |
3/27/1983 Upload Date: 11/18/2023 1:01:03 PM |
Location: |
Edison, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8520(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
146 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8520 and SP 8554 |
Description: |
SP 8520 is on the point while SP 8554 leads the mid-train helper set. |
Photo Date: |
3/27/1983 Upload Date: 11/18/2023 1:02:40 PM |
Location: |
Edison, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8520(SD40T-2) SP 8554(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
146 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8234 |
Description: |
With late season snow still on the ground, SP 8234 gives an assist to Amtrak train #5 on its trip over Donner Pass. |
Photo Date: |
5/8/1983 Upload Date: 10/7/2023 11:26:44 AM |
Location: |
Norden, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8234(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
128 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8502 |
Description: |
SP 8502 heads up a four unit all SD40T-2 consist working up Cajon Pass on the Palmdale Cutoff. |
Photo Date: |
10/29/1983 Upload Date: 11/15/2023 9:06:32 AM |
Location: |
Canyon, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8502(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
70 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8502 and SP 8361 |
Description: |
With SP 8502 up front SP 8361 brings up the rear as they work north on their way to Bakersfield and beyond. |
Photo Date: |
10/29/1983 Upload Date: 11/15/2023 9:07:29 AM |
Location: |
Canyon, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8502(SD40T-2) SP 8361(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
73 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8298 |
Description: |
SP 8298 is moving along at track speed with an eastbound short hot van train in tow. |
Photo Date: |
12/29/1983 Upload Date: 10/13/2023 3:28:17 PM |
Location: |
Beaumont, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8298(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
144 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8521 and SP 9231 |
Description: |
SP 8521 pulls into the siding at Hiland while SP 9231 holds the main. Note the railfan photo line of the left. |
Photo Date: |
12/29/1983 Upload Date: 11/18/2023 1:06:04 PM |
Location: |
Hiland, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8521(SD40T-2) SP 9231(SD45T-2) |
Views: |
125 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8521 and SP 9231 |
Description: |
SP 8521 is bound for Bakersfield while SP 9231 will soon be back underway and heading for West Colton. |
Photo Date: |
12/29/1983 Upload Date: 11/18/2023 1:06:50 PM |
Location: |
Hiland, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8521(SD40T-2) SP 9231(SD45T-2) |
Views: |
133 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
SP 8559 |
Description: |
SP 8559 was delivered in February 1979. |
Photo Date: |
12/29/1983 Upload Date: 11/25/2023 9:58:10 AM |
Location: |
Dike, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 8559(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
104 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8256 |
Description: |
SP 8256 leads a northbound frieght into the sliding at Hiland. |
Photo Date: |
1/21/1984 Upload Date: 10/7/2023 7:44:32 PM |
Location: |
Hiland, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8256(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
194 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8504 |
Description: |
SP 8504 rolls by the Pacific Raisin Company building and a billboard with the Marlboro Hombre (Man) as it heads north through Fowler. |
Photo Date: |
5/11/1984 Upload Date: 11/15/2023 9:12:35 AM |
Location: |
Fowler, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8504(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
91 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8504 |
Description: |
Two working units are all that are needed as SP 8504 heads a long train along the Central Valley floor towards Fresno. |
Photo Date: |
5/11/1984 Upload Date: 11/15/2023 9:13:37 AM |
Location: |
Fresno, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8504(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
108 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8276 |
Description: |
SP 8276 adds a little extra horsepower to the southbound Amtrak Coast Starlight as it rolls across the LA River and into then LAUPT. |
Photo Date: |
5/12/1984 Upload Date: 10/11/2023 4:50:25 PM |
Location: |
Los Angeles, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8276(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
196 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8276 |
Description: |
In the last moments of light SP 8276 heads slowly into the station and the end of this southbound run. |
Photo Date: |
5/12/1984 Upload Date: 10/11/2023 4:50:48 PM |
Location: |
Los Angeles, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8276(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
134 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8277 |
Description: |
After making a crew change SP 8277 slowly heads east as a westbound van train flies by on the other main. |
Photo Date: |
8/31/1984 Upload Date: 10/11/2023 4:51:18 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8277(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
134 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8277, MILW 174, and MILW 167 |
Description: |
Joining SP 8277 on this trip east are two Milwaukee Road SD40-2s (MILW 174 and MILW 167). |
Photo Date: |
8/31/1984 Upload Date: 10/11/2023 4:51:38 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8277(SD40T-2) MILW 174(SD40-2) MILW 167(SD40-2) |
Views: |
335 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8341 |
Description: |
SP 8341 heads up a long train making its way through Dike on the Palmdale Cutoff. |
Photo Date: |
9/1/1984 Upload Date: 11/2/2023 7:17:21 AM |
Location: |
Dike, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8341(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
128 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8569 |
Description: |
SP 8569 brings a westbound train into West Colton yard on a clear January morning. |
Photo Date: |
1/12/1985 Upload Date: 11/27/2023 8:35:33 AM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8569(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
88 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8235 and SP 8541 |
Description: |
SP 8235 brings a unit oil train of TankTrain cars into Cable while SP 8541 waits for it to pass. |
Photo Date: |
4/13/1985 Upload Date: 10/7/2023 11:27:15 AM |
Location: |
Cable, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8235(SD40T-2) SP 8541(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
167 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
SP 8235 and SP 8541 |
Description: |
While there are five units up front, SP 8235 will also get an assist from a six unit mid-train helper set. The slow speed will means SP 8541 will be there for awhile. |
Photo Date: |
4/13/1985 Upload Date: 10/7/2023 11:27:32 AM |
Location: |
Cable, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8541(SD40T-2) SP 8235(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
189 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8235 and SP 8294 |
Description: |
With SP 8235 on the point, SP 8294 is in charge of a six unit mid-train helper set. |
Photo Date: |
4/13/1985 Upload Date: 10/7/2023 11:27:58 AM |
Location: |
Cable, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8235(SD40T-2) SP 8294(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
156 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8236 |
Description: |
SP 8236 rolls by at track speeds with a string of covered hoppers in tow. |
Photo Date: |
4/13/1985 Upload Date: 10/7/2023 11:28:41 AM |
Location: |
Cameron, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8236(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
113 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8236 |
Description: |
Making good time SP 8236 flies through Sandcut and will soon be in Bakersfield. |
Photo Date: |
4/13/1985 Upload Date: 10/7/2023 11:29:08 AM |
Location: |
Sandcut, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8236(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
115 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8266 |
Description: |
Now out of Mojave SP 8266 begins the run up the hill to Tehachapi. |
Photo Date: |
4/13/1985 Upload Date: 10/10/2023 3:39:27 PM |
Location: |
Cameron, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8266(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
120 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8266 and SP 9137 |
Description: |
All the helpers are working hard as SP 9137 leads the team shoving SP 8266 up the hill. |
Photo Date: |
4/13/1985 Upload Date: 10/10/2023 3:39:46 PM |
Location: |
Cameron, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8266(SD40T-2) SP 9137(SD45) |
Views: |
133 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8266 |
Description: |
SP 8266 slows at the top of the hill and prepares for the trip down the mountain. Note the "T" in the background. |
Photo Date: |
4/13/1985 Upload Date: 10/10/2023 3:40:15 PM |
Location: |
Tehachapi, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8266(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
131 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8266 |
Description: |
No meets so far as SP 8266 makes track speed downhill. |
Photo Date: |
4/13/1985 Upload Date: 10/10/2023 3:40:42 PM |
Location: |
Woodford, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8266(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
119 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8266 |
Description: |
Nearing the end of a successful run SP 8266 is only a few miles away from Bakersfield. |
Photo Date: |
4/13/1985 Upload Date: 10/10/2023 3:41:11 PM |
Location: |
Sandcut, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8266(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
123 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8266 and SP 9137 |
Description: |
The helpers are done with the heavy lifting as SP 8266 speeds north and the crew onboard SP 9137 can enjoy the ride. |
Photo Date: |
4/13/1985 Upload Date: 10/10/2023 3:41:31 PM |
Location: |
Sandcut, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8266(SD40T-2) SP 9137(SD45) |
Views: |
117 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8321 |
Description: |
SP 8321 is in charge of a rare short overpowered train going over Tehachapi. |
Photo Date: |
4/13/1985 Upload Date: 10/29/2023 7:15:20 AM |
Location: |
Monolith, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8321(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
205 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8369 |
Description: |
SP 8369 was delivered in April 1978. |
Photo Date: |
4/13/1985 Upload Date: 11/9/2023 3:56:02 PM |
Location: |
Cable, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 8369(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
132 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8506 |
Description: |
SP 8506 is on the point of a nine unit consist having no problem lifting this van train over Tehachapi. |
Photo Date: |
4/13/1985 Upload Date: 11/15/2023 4:27:37 PM |
Location: |
Woodford, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8506(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
88 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8541 |
Description: |
Rear view of SP 8541. |
Photo Date: |
4/13/1985 Upload Date: 11/18/2023 1:11:02 PM |
Location: |
Cable, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 8541(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
135 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8291 |
Description: |
SP 8291 is on the point of this five unit set leading the loaded TankTrain up Tehachapi bound for the LA area. |
Photo Date: |
4/14/1985 Upload Date: 10/13/2023 3:26:33 PM |
Location: |
Cable, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8291(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
129 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
SP 8291 and SP 7530 |
Description: |
The crew is aboard SP 7350 as the five unit mid-train helper set shoves SP 8291 over Tehachapi. |
Photo Date: |
4/14/1985 Upload Date: 10/13/2023 3:26:54 PM |
Location: |
Cable, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 8291(SD40T-2) SP 7530(SD45R) |
Views: |
140 Comments: 0 |
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