ATSF 5801 Leading

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Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe (ATSF) 5801 led 5811, and others westbound, including ATSF 510, towards Cable, CA from Tehachapi, CA on Sunday, February 23, 1992.
ATSF 5801 was an EMD SD45-2u. Reportedly: ATSF 5801 was built in 1973 as ATSF 5681 an SD45-2 builder number 72642-38. It became SPSF painted SD45-2u 7201 in 1986. It was renumbered and repainted as ATSF 5801 in 1991. It later became BNSF 6451 and later still NREX 6451

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ATSF 3822 on the Loop

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On a snowy Sunday, February 18, 1990, Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF) GP50 3822 led three others, including SDF45 ATSF 5977 around Tehachapi Loop, in Walong, CA.
ATSF 3822 was an EMD GP50. Reportedly: it was built in 1981 builder number 806005-7. In 1998 it became BNSF 3175.
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SP Train in Show

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On Sunday, February 18, 1990, Southern Pacific (reporting mark SP) 6809 led a train around Tehachapi Loop, in Walong, CA. The train passed a rail grinder during a snow storm.
SP 6809 was an EMD SD45T-2 (SD45T-2R), SP Class EF636R-7. Reportedly: it was built in 1972 builder number 7336-02, as SP SD45T-2 9167, SP Class EF636-7. In 1987 it was upgraded and became SP 6809. In 1999 it was retired.
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ATSF and Railgrinder in the Snow

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On Sunday, February 18, 1990, Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF) 3802 led an eastbound train during a snow storm. It passed an SP rail grinder, in Walong, CA. 
ATSF 3802 was an EMD GP40X. Reportedly: it was built in 1978 builder's number 776009-1. It became BNSF 3031.
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ATSF 5253 Crossing Over

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On a snowy Sunday, February 18, 1990, ATSF 5253 went through the crossovers in the town of Tehachappi, CA.
ATSF 5253 was an EMD SDP40F/SDF40-2. Reportedly: it was built in 1974 builder number 74611-51, as AMTK SDP40F 630. In 1984 it became ATSF 5253. In 1998 it became BNSF 6963.
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ATSF 5253 in Snow

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On Sunday, February 18, 1990, ATSF SDF40-2 5253 led a train during a snow storm in the town of Tehachappi, CA.
ATSF 5253 was an EMD SDF40-2. Reportedly: it was built in 1974 builder number 74611-51, as AMTK SDP40F 630. In 1984 it became ATSF 5253. In 1998 it became BNSF 6963.
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CDOT FL9 2016

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Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) 2016 was leading a commute train at Stamford, CT on Thursday, June 29, 1995.
CDOT 2016 was an EMD FL9. Reportedly: it was built in 1960 as New Haven 2044, serial number 21990. It became PC 5044, before becoming MNCR 5044 then MNCR 2016 and then CDOT 2016. It reportedly survived.
According to Otto Vondrak (in Feb. 2019), "The CDOT 2016 was part of the gang of six auctioned off in 2018, and the 2016 is now at Grapevine Railroad in Texas." 

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Kodachrome GP35 on Kodachrome

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Southern Pacific (SP) 6356 a Kodachrome GP35R was in Bakersfield, CA on Sunday, February 23, 1992.
SP 6356 was an EMD/CN GP35 (GP35R). Reportedly: it was built by EMD in 1965, as a model GP35, builder number 29729, SP 7727, SP Class DF-625. It was renumbered and reclassed in 1965 becoming GP35 6624, SP Class EF425-3. It was rebuilt in 1979 by Canadian National emerging as SP 6356 EMD/CN GP35 (GP35R), SP Class EF425N-1. It was retired in 1995 eventually becoming Arizona and California 3503.

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MNCR FL9 2003

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Metro North Commuter Railroad (MNCR) 2003 was approaching Peekskill, NY, on Friday, June 30, 1995, with a commute train bound for New York City.
MNCR 2003, was an EMD FL9. Reportedly, it was built as NH 2017 in 1957, Serial Number 21963. Reporting marks and numbers said to be associated with this locomotive include MNCR 2003, MNCR 506, MNCR 5017, CR 5017, PC 5017, and NH 2017. Reportedly, after being retired this locomotive was scrapped.
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GP15s at Napa Jct.

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California Northern (CFNR) 107 & 100 are sitting at Napa Junction, CA, on Sunday, July 14, 1996.
CFNR 107 is an EMD GP15-1. Reportedly: CFNR 107 was built in 1976, builders number 757142-19, CNW 4418. Reporting marks and numbers also said to be related to this locomotive include SJVR 107 and GMTX 429.
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SP 7302 approaching Tunnel 1

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On Sunday, June 4, 1995, Southern Pacific (SP) 7302 leads 7511 and other EMD motors uphill out of Caliente, California towards Tunnel 1 and Bealville, CA.
SP 7302 is an EMD SD40 (SD40R), SP Class EF630R-1. Reportedly: it was built in 1966 as a model SD40, SP 8422, SP Class EF630-1, builder's number 31503. This locomotive was upgraded in 1980 emerging as SP 7302, SD40R, SP Class EF630R-1. The disposition of this locomotive is, retired 2001 and sold.
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Caltrain in Santa Cruz

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On Saturday, May 18, 1996, Joint Powers Board, CalTrain (JPBX) 908 leads the Suntan Special across Seabright Avenue near the intersection with Murray St., in Santa Cruz, CA. It was still the SP then.

JPBX 908 is an EMD F40, "Redwood City." Reportedly: it was built as CDTX 908 in 1985 serial number 836077-9. It was overhauled by Alstom in 1999. Caltrain Designation F40PH-2-CAT, it is rated at 3200 hp and features a Caterpillar 6-cylinder HEP generator.
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SP 3778 in Westley, CA

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Southern Pacific (SP) Kodachrome Geep 3778 and a GP38-2 on the westside hauler, switching cars at Westley, CA on an unrecorded date in January, 1991.
SP 3778 is an EMD GP9 (GP9E), SP Class EF418E-3. Reportedly: it was built in 1957 as a GP9, builders number 22970, SP 5788, SP Class DF-611. In 1965 it was renumbered to SP 3629 SP Class EF418-7.
This locomotive was upgraded in 1975 emerging as GP9E SP 3778 SP Class EF418E-3.
The disposition of this locomotive is, retired 1993, sold 1995 to Omni-Trax. Became New Brunswick Southern 3778, then Ottawa Valley Rail Link 4201?, then sold to American Coal Company. Current status not known.
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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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Steam at Spring Garden

On Monday, May 13, 1991, Union Pacific (UP) 844 and 3985 are leading UP 9441 and passenger cars on the eastbound return trip after Railfair 1991. They are at Spring Garden, East of Quincy, CA and are headed towards Portola, CA.
Union Pacific 844 is a 4-8-4 steam locomotive owned by Union Pacific Railroad. Built by ALCo in 1944, it was the last steam locomotive delivered to Union Pacific and is the only steam locomotive never retired by a North American Class I railroad. Union Pacific 844 was one of 10 locomotives that were ordered by Union Pacific in 1944 and were designated as class FEF-3. It was built by ALCo, Serial Number 72791.
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