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Viewing Album:  Tehachapi Action
 
By:Mike Woodruff
Dates:1/1/1981 - 1/1/2006
Album Info:Action pics on Tehachapi taken by various photographers
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ATSF 8114
Title:  ATSF 8114
Description:  Westbound Santa Fe pig train at East Walong. ATSF 8114 was later BNSF 5157. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/18/2010 8:10:38 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8114(C30-7)
Views:  347   Comments: 2
ATSF 8122
Title:  ATSF 8122
Description:  An eastbound nine-unit Santa Fe cab hop at the east end of the short siding, Woodford. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/18/2010 8:30:37 PM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8122(C30-7)
Views:  373   Comments: 4
SP 7384
Title:  SP 7384
Description:  Westbound SP manifest enters The Loop at East Walong. SP 7384 was later CEFX 3110. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/18/2010 8:00:27 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 7384(SD40R)
Views:  488   Comments: 3
SP 7480
Title:  SP 7480
Description:  SP's LABRF at East Walong. SP 7480 was retired by UP 4/30/99 and sold to Boise Locomotive. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/18/2010 8:17:01 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 7480(SD45R)
Views:  689   Comments: 2
SP 8250
Title:  SP 8250
Description:  A six-unit midtrain helper for the BKDOL unit oil train, comprised of SD40s and 45s in conventional and tunnel motor configurations. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/18/2010 9:59:22 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 8250(SD40T-2)
Views:  503   Comments: 2
SP 8274
Title:  SP 8274
Description:  Around the Loop comes SP train BKDOL, a unit tank train of crude oil operated for Shell. In addition to the four tunnel motors on the point, there is a six-unit midtrain helper and a single unit pushing behind the caboose. SP 8274 was later UP 4593, UP 2940. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/18/2010 9:49:45 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 8274(SD40T-2)
Views:  423   Comments: 3
SP 9039
Title:  SP 9039
Description:  And for good measure, a single SD45 shoves against the C-50-3 caboose on the rear of the BKDOL. SP 9039 was later rebuilt to SD45R SP 7543, later to MRL 317. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/18/2010 10:06:12 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 9039(SD45)
Views:  467   Comments: 2
ATSF 2702
Title:  ATSF 2702
Description:  Six GP30s and 35s on this westbound manifest descending the grade just below Tehachapi. ATSF 2702 was later BNSF 2402. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/19/2010 4:25:12 PM
Location:  Cable, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 2702(GP30u)
Views:  488   Comments: 3
ATSF 2740
Title:  ATSF 2740
Description:  There must be an unwritten rule which states that the dirtiest unit in the consist must be placed in the lead. In this case, at least it was one of the GP30s. Six GP30s and 35s bring a westbound over Tehachapi Creek at East Woodford. ATSF 2740 was later BNSF 2440. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/20/2010 7:45:20 AM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 2740(GP30u)
Views:  371   Comments: 3
ATSF 2830
Title:  ATSF 2830
Description:  A matched set of ATSF GP35s on a westbound poses for the obligatory Caliente oak tree shot. ATSF 2830 was later BNSF 2530. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/22/2010 5:13:15 PM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 2830(GP35u)
Views:  464   Comments: 3
ATSF 3809
Title:  ATSF 3809
Description:  A GP40X leads three GEs on a westbound downward into the smog. ATSF 3809 was later BNSF 3039. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/20/2010 10:56:32 AM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3809(GP40X)
Views:  660   Comments: 4
ATSF 5178
Title:  ATSF 5178
Description:  An SD40-2 leads six GP35s, a GP30 and a CF7 upgrade at the Cable crossover. Just another four miles to the summit for this eastbound. ATSF 5178 was later BNSF 6930. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/20/2010 11:05:56 AM
Location:  Cable, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5178(SD40-2)
Views:  461   Comments: 4
ATSF 5309
Title:  ATSF 5309
Description:  It's all EMD on the point of this westbound manifest, shown crossing Tehachapi Creek at the east end of Woodford siding. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/19/2010 7:13:03 PM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5309(SD45u)
Views:  411   Comments: 2
ATSF 5363
Title:  ATSF 5363
Description:  An SD45 leads three U36Cs on this eastbound approaching Caliente. ATSF 5363 was scrapped at Chrome Crankshaft 1/91 after a wreck. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/21/2010 11:19:38 AM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5363(SD45u)
Views:  351   Comments: 3
ATSF 5437
Title:  ATSF 5437
Description:  A Santa Fe eastbound rolls around the Caliente Horseshoe and heads upgrade towards Tunnel 1. ATSF 5437 was rebuilt from ATSF 5509, nee-ATSF 1809. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/20/2010 10:30:10 AM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5437(SD45u)
Views:  583   Comments: 3
ATSF 5955
Title:  ATSF 5955
Description:  Five units bring a hot westbound pig train across Tehachapi Creek. ATSF 5955 was later SPSF 5955, Wisconsin Central 6650. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/19/2010 7:24:05 PM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5955(SDF45)
Views:  463   Comments: 4
ATSF 5970
Title:  ATSF 5970
Description:  A pair of "SDF45s" leads Santa Fe's hot 199 pig train westward through the smog at Caliente. ATSF 5970 was later SPSF 5970, BNSF 6551. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/21/2010 10:15:35 AM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5970(SDF45)
Views:  640   Comments: 3
ATSF 8025
Title:  ATSF 8025
Description:  Westbound Santa Fe pig train passes the Caliente oak tree as the last rays of sun filter down through the smog. ATSF 8025 was later HLGX 584. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/21/2010 12:09:38 PM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8025(C30-7)
Views:  349   Comments: 4
ATSF 8053
Title:  ATSF 8053
Description:  Westbound Santa Fe pig train descends into the siding at Bealville behind two C30-7s and two CF7s. The east end of Tunnel 5 at Cliff can be seen above the second trailer. ATSF 8053 was later Conrail Leasing 566, FAIX 3613. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/20/2010 8:59:43 AM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8053(C30-7)
Views:  310   Comments: 2
ATSF 8731
Title:  ATSF 8731
Description:  Santa Fe westbound at Caliente. ATSF 8731 was rebuilt 3/86 to SPSF "SF30C" 9531, retired 7/95 and sold to LRCX. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/21/2010 11:59:02 AM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8731(U36C)
Views:  571   Comments: 2
GN 60740
Title:  GN 60740
Description:  A jetliner flies by rail in the consist of a westbound Santa Fe pig train. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/20/2010 9:11:32 AM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  1669   Comments: 2
SP 4340
Title:  SP 4340
Description:  Three SD9Es with a work train parked in the house track at Bealville. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/21/2010 10:33:19 AM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 4340(SD9E)
Views:  895   Comments: 4
SP 4439
Title:  SP 4439
Description:  Three 1955-vintage SD9s are entrained as helpers in this heavy eastbound lumber drag. The "Clear-Vue" engineer's window and icicle breakers on the 4349 indicate periodic assignment to Sierra snow service. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/21/2010 11:01:06 AM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 4439(SD9E) SP 4349(SD9E)
Views:  1089   Comments: 3
SP 7457
Title:  SP 7457
Description:  A typically heavy SP eastbound grinds up the 2.2% grade into Caliente. Worthy of your attention is SP 7457, rebuilt 9/82 from SP 8800, the very first of SP's eventual 357 unit fleet of SD45s, the largest of any railroad. She's now at the Utah State Railroad Museum in Odgen. Date of this photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/21/2010 10:44:33 AM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 7457(SD45R)
Views:  1412   Comments: 2
SP 8270
Title:  SP 8270
Description:  SP eastbound at the Cable Crossover just below Tehachapi. SP 8270 was retired by UP and scrapped at Schnitzer Steel 8/03. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/19/2010 1:16:22 PM
Location:  Cable, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 8270(SD40T-2)
Views:  445   Comments: 2
SP 8287
Title:  SP 8287
Description:  Westbound SP manifest crosses Tehachapi Creek. SP 8287 was later UP 8822, retired 1/30/02 by UP, to NREX 8822. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/19/2010 7:45:12 PM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 8287(SD40T-2)
Views:  463   Comments: 3
SP 9187
Title:  SP 9187
Description:  Six-unit midtrain helper is led by SP 9187, which was rebuilt 7/29/88 to SD45T-2R SP 6849, later rebuilt to SD40-2T UP 4825, renumbered to UP 2857. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/19/2010 1:33:48 PM
Location:  Cable, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 9187(SD45T-2)
Views:  574   Comments: 2
SP 9356
Title:  SP 9356
Description:  SP 9356 smokes it up as she and seven other units bring an eastbound drag up and around the Loop. She was rebuilt 4/89 to SD45T-2R SSW 6869, retired by UP 5/21/99 and scrapped by Cycle Systems. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/19/2010 8:40:49 AM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 9356(SD45T-2)
Views:  440   Comments: 2
ATSF 2723
Title:  ATSF 2723
Description:  A Santa Fe westbound descends toward the camera at the Allard horseshoe curve. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/24/2010 6:55:57 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Brian Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 2723(GP30u)
Views:  270   Comments: 0
ATSF 2723
Title:  ATSF 2723
Description:  A Santa Fe westbound at the Allard horseshoe. Note the caboose of an SP eastbound in the background. ATSF 2723 was later BNSF 2423. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/24/2010 6:56:09 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Brian Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 2723(GP30u)
Views:  769   Comments: 5
ATSF 2727
Title:  ATSF 2727
Description:  A symmetrical GP30/35/50/35/30 lash-up with company boxcars, almost like a publicity shot. Except that the engines aren't very clean. Westbound at Caliente. ATSF 2727 was later BNSF 2427. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/23/2010 11:09:42 AM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 2727(GP30u)
Views:  475   Comments: 2
ATSF 2839
Title:  ATSF 2839
Description:  I count at least eight Geeps on this Santa Fe eastbound; six GP35s and two GP30s. ATSF 2839 was later SPSF 3596, BNSF 2539. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/27/2010 1:16:56 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 2839(GP35u)
Views:  469   Comments: 3
ATSF 2870
Title:  ATSF 2870
Description:  A nearly matched set of GP35s (three rebuilt, three unrebuilt) lead this Santa Fe westbound at Caliente. ATSF 2870 was later BNSF 2570. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/26/2010 2:22:45 PM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 2870(GP35u)
Views:  424   Comments: 2
ATSF 3429
Title:  ATSF 3429
Description:  Santa Fe eastbound manifest pulls upgrade through the siding at East Woodford. ATSF 3429 was rebuilt 12/84 to GP35u ATSF 2929, later became BNSF 2629. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/23/2010 8:50:33 PM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3429(GP35)
Views:  432   Comments: 3
ATSF 4659
Title:  ATSF 4659
Description:  Got my shot of the SD26s going away, but was photo-bombed by Buster T. Dog! Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/25/2010 7:06:59 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 4659(SD26)
Views:  492   Comments: 1
ATSF 5047
Title:  ATSF 5047
Description:  Eastbound pig train at Caliente just ahead of an approaching storm. ATSF 5047 was later BNSF 6361. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/22/2010 6:43:09 PM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5047(SD40-2)
Views:  487   Comments: 2
ATSF 5058
Title:  ATSF 5058
Description:  Westbound pigs at Caliente. ATSF 5058 is one of a small group of Santa Fe locos (ATSF 5058-5070) to receive Oscitrol PPC-11200 warning lights in the nose. These were removed after just a few years. She was later BNSF 6717. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/23/2010 12:47:31 PM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5058(SD40-2)
Views:  1350   Comments: 3
ATSF 5129
Title:  ATSF 5129
Description:  All EMD on this westbound pig train descending at the east end of Woodford. ATSF 5129 was later BNSF 6858. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/23/2010 8:42:26 PM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5129(SD40-2)
Views:  591   Comments: 2
ATSF 5305
Title:  ATSF 5305
Description:  EMD leads three GEs as a Santa Fe eastbound rounds the Loop. ATSF 5305 was later Wisconsin Central 6582. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/23/2010 4:43:35 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5305(SD45u)
Views:  445   Comments: 2
ATSF 5312
Title:  ATSF 5312
Description:  Westbound manifest at Sandcut behind rebuilt SD45 5312, which would later go on to become Wisconsin Central 6588. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/23/2010 4:18:47 PM
Location:  Sandcut, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5312(SD45u)
Views:  410   Comments: 2
ATSF 5327
Title:  ATSF 5327
Description:  Midtrain helper set on a heavy Santa Fe eastbound comprised of an SD45, 3 GP35s, 2 GP30s. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/25/2010 6:23:36 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5327(SD45u)
Views:  533   Comments: 2
ATSF 5351
Title:  ATSF 5351
Description:  A westbound Santa Fe pig train descends on the mainline. The signal at right is for the Allard crossover. ATSF 5351 is ex-ATSF 5535, nee-ATSF 1835. She was later "Kodachrome" SPSF 5351, then MKCX 9537, rebuilt to MK to SP SD40M-2 8623, later became UP 2699. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/24/2010 9:44:12 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5351(SD45u)
Views:  326   Comments: 3
ATSF 5685
Title:  ATSF 5685
Description:  Five units on an eastbound pig train assault the Tehachapi grade near the Allard crossover. The cars in the background belong to a westbound SP train dropping down the grade toward Caliente. ATSF 5685 was later rebuilt to SD45-2u SPSF 7211, later ATSF 5811 and BNSF 6461. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/24/2010 8:55:08 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5685(SD45-2)
Views:  434   Comments: 3
ATSF 5692
Title:  ATSF 5692
Description:  As an SP light helper set slips downgrade through the siding, a Santa Fe eastbound works upgrade on the main behind four different EMD models. ATSF 5692 was rebuilt 11/86 to SD45-2u ATSF 5836; she later became BNSF 6486.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/26/2010 12:32:58 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5692(SD45-2)
Views:  678   Comments: 3
ATSF 5701
Title:  ATSF 5701
Description:  All EMD V-20 power on this westbound manifest. ATSF 5701 is in the second of what would be four "incarnations" during her service life. From 1975-1977 she wore a Bicentennial paint scheme. In 1987 she was rebuilt to SD45-2B ATSF 5514. And finally, in January 2000 she bacame BNSF 7508. Date of this photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/23/2010 4:31:30 PM
Location:  Sandcut, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5701(SD45-2)
Views:  902   Comments: 3
ATSF 7495
Title:  ATSF 7495
Description:  Westbound Santa Fe pigs. Lead B36-7 still has its sound baffles. She was later BCOL 3612. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/25/2010 5:51:21 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 7495(B36-7)
Views:  489   Comments: 2
ATSF 8012
Title:  ATSF 8012
Description:  Three GEs and an EMD lead a westbound pig train at Sandcut. ATSF 8012, from Santa Fe's first order of C30-7s, was retired 11/92 after less than 15 years of service. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/23/2010 1:14:49 PM
Location:  Sandcut, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8012(C30-7)
Views:  649   Comments: 3
ATSF 8052
Title:  ATSF 8052
Description:  A Santa Fe eastbound climbs upgrade behind a C30-7, SD45-2 and 3 SD26s. The rear of the train can be seen on the far hillside. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/25/2010 6:07:11 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8052(C30-7)
Views:  634   Comments: 2
ATSF 8052
Title:  ATSF 8052
Description:  I wanted another shot at those SD26s, so chased this Santa Fe eastbound up to Walong. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/25/2010 7:03:35 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8052(C30-7)
Views:  483   Comments: 2
ATSF 8055
Title:  ATSF 8055
Description:  SP eastbound goes up the siding, Santa Fe westbound comes down the main. ATSF 8055 was later SPSF 8055, Conrail Leasing 533, HLGX 533. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/24/2010 7:58:00 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8055(C30-7)
Views:  551   Comments: 4

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