Westbound at Rowen

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Southern Pacific (SP) Cotton Belt (SSW) 9378 led a westbound through Rowen, CA, in the Tehachapi Mountains, on Friday, June 18, 1982.
SP SSW 9378 was an EMD SD45T-2, SP Class EF636C-9. Reportedly it was built in 1975, builder's number 74696-08. The disposition of this locomotive was, assigned UP 4919. Retired in 1999.
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Shot on a Speed Graphic 23 6x9, Ektachrome 64 @ 64. Scan 2005.12.14.1.2-ph

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UP 6909 in Yermo

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Union Pacific (UP) 6909 was in storage in Yermo, CA. on Saturday, April 30, 1983. Note the GP30B behind it.
This is one of many scans I am revisiting with new tools and methods to obtain better results. Please do not edit, crop, "correct" or "improve" my photos without permission from me.
UP 6909 was an EMD DDA40X. Reportedly: it was built in 1969, serial number 34535, from UP series 6900-6946. Disposition: retired 1984, traded to EMD in 1986 and scrapped.

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Mamiya C33 TLR, Ektachrome 120, Transparency 1.1.48.31.4, Scan 2018.11.19.1.2-ph 

SP GP35 6613 in Fresno

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Southern Pacific (SP) GP35 6613 was sitting in the power pool in Fresno, CA in early 1978.
SP 6613 was an EMD GP35, SP Class EF425-3. Reportedly: it was built in 1965, builders number 29718, SP 7716, SP Class DF-625. In 1965 it was renumbered and reclassified to SP 6613.
This is one of many scans I am revisiting with new tools and methods to obtain better results. Please do not edit, crop, "correct" or "improve" my photos without permission from me.
This locomotive was upgraded in 1979 emerging as GP35R, SP 6331 SP Class EF425N-1. It was reportedly, retired in 1996, sold to Progress Rail.
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Yashicamat 124G, 120 Kodacolor negative 1.1.48.25.5, Scan 2018.11.15.1.3-ph

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SSW 5004 in Fresno

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Southern Pacific (SP) Cotton Belt (SSW) GP30 5004 was waiting in Fresno, CA, for a call to work in early 1978.
This is one of many scans I am revisiting with new tools and methods to obtain better results. Please do not edit, crop, "correct" or "improve" my photos without permission from me.
SSW 5004 was an EMD GP30, SP Class EF423C-1. Reportedly: it was built in 1963, builders number 5650-05 28176, as SSW 754, SSW Class Z-22. In 1965 it was renumbered and reclassed.
The disposition of this locomotive is, retired 1986 & sold.
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Yashicamat 124G, 120 Kodacolor negative 1.1.48.25.3, Scan 2018.11.2.1.3-ph

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SP 1278 in Fresno

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Southern Pacific (SP) 1278 was in Fresno, CA, in early 1978.
This is one of many scans I am revisiting with new tools and methods to obtain better results. Please do not edit, crop, "correct" or "improve" my photos without permission from me.
SP 1278 was an ALCo S6, built with MU capability, in SP Class AS409-5. Reportedly: it built in 1955 as SP 4642, SP Class DF-307, construction number 81429. It was reclassified as Class DS-607 in 1963. In 1965 it was renumbered and reclassified to SP 1278. It was retired 1978 and sold.
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120 Kodacolor negative 1.1.48.25.1, Scan 2018.11.15.1.1-ph, Yashicamat 124G - 120

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SP 6727 in Fresno

Southern Pacific (SP) U25B 6727 was sitting in the power pool in Fresno, CA in early 1978.
This is one of many scans I am revisiting with new tools and methods to obtain better results. Please do not edit, crop, "correct" or "improve" my photos without permission from me.
SP 6727 was a GE U25B, SP Class GF425-2. Reportedly: it was built in 1963 by, builders number 34697, as SP 7527, SP Class DF-622. In 1965 it was renumbered to SP 6727.
The reported disposition of this locomotive is: retired 1984, scrapped 1985.

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Yashicamat 124G - 120
120 Kodacolor negative 1.1.48.25.6, Scan 2018.11.15.3.4-ph

UP Sulzer at Summit

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This was shot at Summit on Cajon Pass on a trip in the early 80's (likely 1982) to Eagle Mountain. It is a pure luck shot of a UP Sulzer on the point of a train at Summit. The man getting off is a (surprise) mechanic.
UP 60 was an EMD SD45, UP Designation EMD/Morrison Knudsen SD45M. Reportedly, it was built in 1968 by EMD as UP 3634 an SD45, builders number 33443, from UP series 3600-3649. It was renumbered UP 34 in 1978. It was rebuilt in 1980, equipped with a Sulzer 16ASV25R-30 engine and 62:15 gear ratio. Union Pacific called these units SD45Ms. Morrison Knudsen used TE83-6S. It was retired in 1983.
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Mamiya TLR Ektachrome 6x6 Transparency, Hand Scan 2009.5.6.1.2-ph

Northbound at Bealville

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BNSF Railway (BNSF) 5521 and 5348 lead a northbound train of autoracks on Sunday, May 6, 2012, at Bealville, CA at 2:45 p.m. The train is meeting a BNSF manifest led by the 4335.
BNSF 5521 is a GE C44-9W. Reportedly: BNSF 5497 was built in 2004, builders number 54945.
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Pentax 6x7 with SMC Takumar 150mm 2.8 lens, Fuji Reala film,
Machine Scan Digital Image: 2012.5.8.4.7-ph

The Old Signal Bridge

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On May 5, 2012, at 8:55 a.m., BNSF Railway (BNSF) ES44C4 6701 and ES44DC 7374 lead a southbound intermodal train under the signal bridge at MP 377, north of Mojave, CA.
BNSF 6701 is a GE ES44C4. Reportedly: it was built in 2011 serial number 60371.
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Pentax 6x7 with SMC Takumar 150mm 2.8 lens, Fuji Reala film,
Machine Scan Digital Image: 2012.5.8.1.6-ph

Northbound at Cameron

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On Saturday, May 5, 2012, at 12:25 p.m., BNSF Railway (BNSF) 7279, 5493, 4523 and 4449 race north through Cameron, CA.
BNSF 7279 is a GE ES44DC. Reportedly: BNSF 7279 was built in 2009, serial number 59823.
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Pentax 6x7 with SMC Takumar 150mm 2.8 lens, Fuji Reala film,
Machine Scan Digital Image: 2012.5.8.3.1-ph

UP 6170 at Mojave

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On Saturday, May 5, 2012, Union Pacific (UP) 6170 is waiting for work at Mojave, CA.
UP 6170 is a GE AC4400CW. Reportedly: it was built in 1995, serial number 48769 as SP 353, SP Class GF644L-2.
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Pentax 6x7 with SMC Takumar 150mm 2.8 lens, Fuji Reala film,
Machine Scan: 2012.5.8.2.1-ph

UP Southbound at Cameron

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On Saturday, May 5, 2012, Union Pacific (UP) 7382 is leading a southbound (eastbound) train in Cameron, CA. The train is waiting for clearance to enter territory made dark by copper thieves.
UP 7382 is a GE ES44AC, UP model designation C45ACCTE. Reportedly: it was built in 2009, serial number 58625.
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Pentax 6x7 with SMC Takumar 150mm 2.8 lens, Fuji Reala film, Machine Scan: 2012.5.8.2.9-ph

Eastbound at Cameron

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On Saturday, May 5, 2012, BNSF Railway (BNSF) 998, 5003, 704 and 4944 lead a train in Cameron, CA. The train is waiting for clearance to enter territory made dark by copper thieves.
BNSF 998 is a GE C44-9W. Reportedly: it was built in 1996, builder's number 49388.
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Pentax 6x7 with SMC Takumar 150mm 2.8 lens, Fuji Reala film, Machine Scan Digital Image: 2012.5.8.2.7-ph

NVRR FPA4 in Sacramento

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Napa Valley Railroad (NVRR) 70 was resting in the SP Sacramento Shops on an unrecorded date in 1988.
NVRR 70 is a MLW FPA4. Reportedly: it was built in 1958 by ALCo/MLW, builders number 82269, Canadian National 6760. It became VIA 6760 then NVRR 70.
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Mamiya TLR, Ektachrome Transparencies, Medium Format: Transparency 1.1.50.70.6c, Hand Scan 2020.7.28.1.1-ph

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Cal Northern SD9 in Napa Junction

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California Northern (CFNR) SD9 203 was sitting at Napa Junction, CA, on Sunday, July 14, 1996.
CFNR 203 was an EMD SD9 (SD9E). Reportedly: it was built in 1955 as SP 5377, SP Class DF-121, builder's number 20228. In 1965 it was renumbered to SP 3855 SP Class EF618-2.
This locomotive was upgraded in 1971 emerging as SP 4331 SD9E SP Class EF618E-1.
This locomotive was sold 1994, becoming CFNR 203.
Reporting marks and numbers associated with this locomotive reportedly include: SLC 602, KMGX 57602, WRIX 602, TMRX 602, KMGX 602.
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Hasselblad 500c, 80mm f/2.8 CF Zeiss Planar T* lens, Kodachrome KR120 film, Image 1.1.50.19.2, Scan: 2020.8.13.1.1-ph