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SP 8230
Title:  SP 8230
Description:  Another light package removed, this time from tunnel motor 8230 working eastbound into Caliente. She was later UP 8782.
Photo Date:  7/1/1990  Upload Date: 8/22/2010 4:48:21 PM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8230(SD40T-2)
Views:  393   Comments: 0
SP 8230
Title:  SP 8230
Description:  SP power on CSX train Q603 making a switching move at NE Wildwood on the S-line.
Photo Date:  5/14/1999  Upload Date: 4/3/2020 12:01:25 PM
Location:  Wildwood, FL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8230(SD40T-2)
Views:  111   Comments: 0
SP 8230
Title:  SP 8230
Description:  SP power on CSX train Q603 at NE Wildwood on the S-line.
Photo Date:  5/14/1999  Upload Date: 4/3/2020 12:02:03 PM
Location:  Wildwood, FL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8230(SD40T-2)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
SP 8231
Title:  SP 8231
Description:  An SP westbound manifest descends from the Loop at the so-called "fifth crossing" of Tehachapi Creek between Walong and Woodford. SP 8231 was later LTEX 8231. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  4/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/31/2010 11:06:26 AM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8231(SD40T-2)
Views:  460   Comments: 2
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:  798   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:  673   Comments: 3
SP 8236
Title:  SP 8236
Description:  Eastbound manifest behind a lobotomized tunnel motor climbs the grade out of Caliente.
Photo Date:  6/26/1998  Upload Date: 3/26/2020 1:52:22 PM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8236(SD40T-2)
Views:  119   Comments: 0
SP 8237
Title:  SP 8237
Description:  Westbound SP manifest passes the Caliente oak tree. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/22/2010 4:26:30 PM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8237(SD40T-2)
Views:  389   Comments: 4
SP 8237
Title:  SP 8237
Description:  Eastbound SP manifest drags out of the siding at East Woodford. Note all the sand in the ballast from the trains trying to get started here. The four-axle GEs were not well thought of in mountain drag freight service. SP 8237 was later KCS 6107. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  4/1/1986  Upload Date: 3/5/2010 10:58:38 PM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8237(SD40T-2)
Views:  405   Comments: 2
SP 8243
Title:  SP 8243
Description:  An eastbound SP manifest passes through Yuma with a BN B30-7AB and a GP35 in the consist. SP 8243 was later UP 4522, UP 2930. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/26/2010 1:19:58 PM
Location:  Yuma, AZ
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8243(SD40T-2)
Views:  653   Comments: 2
SP 8244
Title:  SP 8244
Description:  Three tunnel motors handle a short westbound freight, passing the siding at Bray, which has been removed since this photo was made. SP 8244 was later UP 8793, retired by UP 11/29/01. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 2/22/2010 4:12:08 PM
Location:  Bray, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8244(SD40T-2)
Views:  288   Comments: 1
SP 8245
Title:  SP 8245
Description:  Eastbound SP manifest works upgrade through the siding at Bealville. SP 8245 was later UP 8794, retired 1/24/08. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/24/2010 7:12:33 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Brian Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8245(SD40T-2)
Views:  525   Comments: 2
SP 8246
Title:  SP 8246
Description:  Light helpers head downgrade at Cabazon. SP 8246 was later UP 8795, retired by UP 1/24/08. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  4/1/1988  Upload Date: 7/18/2010 9:40:29 PM
Location:  Cabazon, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8246(SD40T-2)
Views:  804   Comments: 4
SP 8248
Title:  SP 8248
Description:  An SP eastbound makes its way over a section of line that was completely washed away during the Spring 1983 flooding, and the standard ballast/roadbed profile has not yet been restored. SP 8248 was later UP 8854, sold for scrap to Larry's Truck Electric 7/03. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/7/2010 2:15:16 PM
Location:  Ilmon, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8248(SD40T-2)
Views:  398   Comments: 2
SP 8248
Title:  SP 8248
Description:  Westbound SP lumber drag exits Tunnel 17 near Dorris on the Black Butte sub. SP 8248 was later UP 8854, sold for scrap to Larry's Truck Electric 7/03. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  9/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/12/2010 1:01:23 PM
Location:  Dorris, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8248(SD40T-2)
Views:  625   Comments: 3
SP 8248
Title:  SP 8248
Description:  Plenty of power on this eastbound rack train, descending from Beaumont at the Mons crossovers. SP 8248 was later UP 8854, sold for scrap to LTEX 7/03. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1988  Upload Date: 7/3/2010 6:47:31 PM
Location:  Mons, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8248(SD40T-2)
Views:  456   Comments: 3
SP 8249
Title:  SP 8249
Description:  Five SD40T-2 tunnel motors strain to lift the BKDOL oil train up and around the Loop. Looks like the engineer has brought his bicycle with him this trip. SP 8249 was later UP 8855. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/26/2010 9:17:46 AM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8249(SD40T-2)
Views:  547   Comments: 4
SP 8249
Title:  SP 8249
Description:  A seven-unit light helper set heads back to Bakersfield. SP 8249 was later UP 8855. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1988  Upload Date: 7/7/2010 3:21:54 PM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8249(SD40T-2)
Views:  301   Comments: 1
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
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Locomotives:  SP 8250(SD40T-2)
Views:  502   Comments: 2
SP 8252
Title:  SP 8252
Description:  SP 8252 does the honors on this eastbound pig train climbing around the Loop. She was later UP 4586, UP 2936. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/27/2010 2:07:44 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8252(SD40T-2)
Views:  453   Comments: 4
SP 8256
Title:  SP 8256
Description:  A short SP local works eastbound upgrade on the siding. In the background is a westbound on the mainline. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/24/2010 9:24:08 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8256(SD40T-2)
Views:  753   Comments: 3
SP 8256
Title:  SP 8256
Description:  EB TOFC
Photo Date:  10/18/1994  Upload Date: 9/15/2006 4:30:20 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  John Simon
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Locomotives:  SP 8256(SD40T-2)
Views:  434   Comments: 0
SP 8257
Title:  SP 8257
Description:  An SP eastbound grinds up the 1.0% leaving Klamath Falls. Wrong unit leading, I know! SP 8257 was later UP 8802. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  12/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/17/2010 12:59:43 PM
Location:  Klamath Falls, OR
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8257(SD40T-2)
Views:  896   Comments: 0
SP 8258
Title:  SP 8258
Description:  Two SP tunnel motors and two UP SD40-2s handle a westbound manifest at East Ansel in the Mojave Desert. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  4/1/1986  Upload Date: 3/12/2010 10:20:33 AM
Location:  Ansel, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8258(SD40T-2)
Views:  290   Comments: 2
SP 8258
Title:  SP 8258
Description:  Westbound on the Siskiyou Sub between Weed and Black Butte. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1986  Upload Date: 3/25/2010 7:14:12 PM
Location:  Weed, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8258(SD40T-2)
Views:  374   Comments: 2
SP 8259
Title:  SP 8259
Description:  A lobotomized SD40T-2 leads a nine-unit lash-up on this eastbound train of racks and stacks near Ordway. SP 8259 was later UP 8803. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1989  Upload Date: 8/19/2010 8:17:45 PM
Location:  Ordway, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8259(SD40T-2)
Views:  597   Comments: 1
SP 8261
Title:  SP 8261
Description:  A westbound SP manifest splits the intermediates and passes the defect detector at MP 685.9, between Acolita and Regina on the Yuma sub. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/22/2010 8:48:41 PM
Location:  Acolita, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8261(SD40T-2)
Views:  749   Comments: 5
SP 8262
Title:  SP 8262
Description:  An eastbound manifest fighting the 2% grade from Dunsmuir. SP 8262 was later UP 8805. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1985  Upload Date: 2/17/2010 10:15:33 AM
Location:  Azalea, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8262(SD40T-2)
Views:  351   Comments: 1
SP 8265
Title:  SP 8265
Description:  A westbound SP lumber drag eases downgrade through Black Butte. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  12/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/16/2010 7:51:13 PM
Location:  Black Butte, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8265(SD40T-2)
Views:  394   Comments: 2
SP 8268
Title:  SP 8268
Description:  Eastbound SP manifest works upgrade at the Cable crossover. SP 8268 was later UP 2938. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1986  Upload Date: 3/21/2010 10:17:47 AM
Location:  Cable, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8268(SD40T-2)
Views:  380   Comments: 1
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
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Locomotives:  SP 8270(SD40T-2)
Views:  443   Comments: 2
SP 8270
Title:  SP 8270
Description:  Four SP tunnel motors work upgrade with an eastbound intermodal at the east end of the short siding at Woodford.
Photo Date:  12/23/1996  Upload Date: 12/21/2010 7:48:32 PM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8270(SD40T-2)
Views:  342   Comments: 2
SP 8271
Title:  SP 8271
Description:  Typically grungy SP power works upgrade with eastbound tonnage at Caliente. SP 8271 was later UP 8810. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1990  Upload Date: 8/22/2010 8:16:50 PM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8271(SD40T-2)
Views:  243   Comments: 0
SP 8272
Title:  SP 8272
Description:  The empty oil cans work upgrade through Sand Canyon between Cameron and Monolith behind an unusual SD40T-2/GP40-2/GP9/SD45 combination.
Photo Date:  12/20/1987  Upload Date: 7/2/2010 1:52:36 PM
Location:  Cameron, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8272(SD40T-2)
Views:  542   Comments: 5
SP 8274
Title:  SP 8274
Description:  An SP westbound climbs the grade up to the tunnel at MP 407.8 on the Black Butte sub. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  11/16/1983  Upload Date: 12/26/2005 2:12:45 PM
Location:  Dorris, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8274(SD40T-2)
Views:  784   Comments: 0
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
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Locomotives:  SP 8274(SD40T-2)
Views:  422   Comments: 3
SP 8274
Title:  SP 8274
Description:  An RVEUM works upgrade at Azalea. SP 8274 was later UP 4573, UP 2940:2. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  9/1/1985  Upload Date: 2/24/2010 7:53:14 PM
Location:  Azalea, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8274(SD40T-2)
Views:  367   Comments: 4
SP 8275
Title:  SP 8275
Description:  A quartet of tunnel motors works upgrade towards Hiland with this westbound manifest. SP 8275 was later renumbered to UP 7906 "Peak Power."
Photo Date:  4/1/1985  Upload Date: 2/12/2010 3:25:59 PM
Location:  Silverwood, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8275(SD40T-2)
Views:  358   Comments: 1
SP 8275
Title:  SP 8275
Description:  As soon as the Santa Fe clears, the SP westbound gets a signal and departs. The eastbound must wait until the Santa Fe man ahead gets past the next intermediate before he can get a signal and follow down the hill to Mojave. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  12/1/1986  Upload Date: 5/31/2010 6:11:35 PM
Location:  Cameron, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8275(SD40T-2)
Views:  276   Comments: 2
SP 8279
Title:  SP 8279
Description:  A long SP eastbound grinds up through the siding at Bealville. Two helpers near the rear of the train can be seen on the far hillside. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/24/2010 9:32:52 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8279(SD40T-2)
Views:  419   Comments: 1
SP 8281
Title:  SP 8281
Description:  Massive SP lumber drag struggles upgrade through the siding at Bealville. The rest of the train is visible on the far hillside. SP 8281 was retired by UP and sold to LTEX for scrap. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/26/2010 2:35:23 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8281(SD40T-2)
Views:  365   Comments: 2
SP 8281
Title:  SP 8281
Description:  SP westbound eases down the main, meeting a Santa Fe eastbound in the siding. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1988  Upload Date: 7/8/2010 6:02:16 AM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8281(SD40T-2)
Views:  307   Comments: 1
SP 8286
Title:  SP 8286
Description:  A Kodachrome tunnel motor leads a westbound Sprint train through Mecca. SP 8286 was later UP 4551, UP 2944:2. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1988  Upload Date: 7/9/2010 12:48:46 AM
Location:  Mecca, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8286(SD40T-2)
Views:  609   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
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Locomotives:  SP 8287(SD40T-2)
Views:  463   Comments: 3
SP 8287
Title:  SP 8287
Description:  SP westbound manifest heads downgrade at Bealville. SP 8287 was later UP 8822, NREX 8822. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/26/2010 3:24:30 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Brian Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8287(SD40T-2)
Views:  479   Comments: 2
SP 8288
Title:  SP 8288
Description:  An SP eastbound works upgrade at Tunnel 2. SP 8288 was later UP 8865, NREX 8865. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  11/1/1982  Upload Date: 12/29/2009 7:44:21 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8288(SD40T-2)
Views:  637   Comments: 2
SP 8288
Title:  SP 8288
Description:  Amply powered westbound descends at East Bealville. SP 8288 was later UP 8865, NREX 8865. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1983  Upload Date: 12/30/2009 2:52:46 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8288(SD40T-2)
Views:  533   Comments: 3
SP 8288
Title:  SP 8288
Description:  Fans gathered at Mount Shasta to ride a McCloud River RR steam excursion observe the passage of a westbound manifest behind SP 8288. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1985  Upload Date: 2/16/2010 7:49:00 PM
Location:  Mount Shasta, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8288(SD40T-2) MR 37(SD38)
Views:  822   Comments: 0
SP 8288
Title:  SP 8288
Description:  A westbound manifest climbing Beaumont Hill passes the crossovers at Mons. SP 8288 was later UP 8865, NREX 8865. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1985  Upload Date: 2/17/2010 1:35:32 PM
Location:  Mons, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8288(SD40T-2)
Views:  476   Comments: 2
SP 8289
Title:  SP 8289
Description:  Eastbound SP drag will stop at Bena to cut in a helper. SP 8289 was later UP 4553, UP 2945. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1983  Upload Date: 12/30/2009 2:27:19 PM
Location:  Sandcut, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SP 8289(SD40T-2)
Views:  490   Comments: 3


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