SP ALCo S-2 1780

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Southern Pacific (SP) 1780 was the last SP ALCo S-2 to work in Oakland, CA. SP 1780 was in Homestead Yard, West Oakland, CA date not recorded, likely 1972.
SP 1780 was an ALCo S-2. Reportedly it was built in 1950, builders number 77047, as SP 1439, SP Class DS-105. In 1965 it was renumbered to SP 1780, SP Class AS410-3.
The disposition of this locomotive is: sold 1973 and scrapped in 1974.
Analog Image, Yashica Mat 124G Medium Format TLR Camera, Ektachrome Professional E3 (120) transparency cropped to 35mm equivalent. 
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Analog Image, Ektachrome Professional E3 (120) 2.5_254, Scan 2010.10.1.1.2-ph 

ALCos At The Crossing

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On Sunday, September 27, 2026, SP 2400 was with 2409 leading a local freight leaving "Pleasanton" after being passed by an ACE train. This is at the Tri-City Society of Model Engineers (TCSME) model railroad club in the historic Niles depot in Fremont, CA.
My models are both English (Bowser) ALCo C-415s.
The real SP 2400 was an ALCo C-415, SP Class AS415-1. Reportedly: it was built in 1966 builder's number 3458-1. Sold in 1977 to Fundidora Monterrey a steel mill in Monterrey, Mexico with some other C-415s.
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ACE meets ALCos

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On Sunday, September 27, 2026, SP 2400 and 2409 were in the siding at "Pleasanton" being passed by an ACE train at the Tri-City Society of Model Engineers (TCSME) model railroad club in the historic Niles depot in Fremont, CA.
My models are both English (Bowser) ALCo C-415s.
The real SP 2400 was an ALCo C-415, SP Class AS415-1. Reportedly: it was built in 1966 builder's number 3458-1. Sold in 1977 to Fundidora Monterrey a steel mill in Monterrey, Mexico with some other C-415s.
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SP 5317 at Woodford

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Southern Pacific (SP) 5317 was leading 8844 and other big EMDs on an SP westbound at Woodford, CA on Monday, October 21, 1974. 
SP 5317 was an EMD SD39, SP Class EF623-1. Reportedly: it was built in 1968 by EMD, builders number 34012. In 1994 it was renumbered 5298 to make room for D&RGW SD45s. 
The disposition of this locomotive was: retired in 1999 and scrapped in 2002.
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Scan 2008.5.4.1.5-ph, 35mm Kodachrome Slide 2.5-1387 

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SD39s at Mojave

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Southern Pacific (SP) SD39 5308 and fellow SD39 5303 switched cars in the SP yard in Mojave, CA on Thursday, March 29, 1973. 

SP 5308 was an EMD SD39, SP Class EF623-1. Reportedly: it was built in 1968, builders number 34006.

The disposition of this locomotive was: retired in 1995 and sold in 1996 to Progress Rail. According to conflicting sources: Sold in 1999 to National Railway Equipment. Rebuilt to SD40-2M. Leased to UP, 4763. Renumbered to UP 2810 in 2001. Retired in 2002. Other Reporting marks and numbers reported as associated with this serial number may include CEFX 2810 and WAMX 4218.

Paul Young said, "Switching the West end of the yard. I see the old Union 76 gas station in the background. This is probably the Mojave shorts (LAMJY) setting out & switching it's train. Once that was completed, they would assemble the outbound (MJLAY) train and head East, provided they didn't die on the law. The LAMJY/MJLAY would often have work to do in Palmdale and/or Lancaster. Nice catch, Steve Sloan!"
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Scan 2008.5.4.1.4-ph, 35mm slide 2.5-1374 

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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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SP 3604 in Oakland

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Southern Pacific (SP) GP9 3604 led GP9E 3749 on an unknown date in June 1974 in Oakland, CA. According to OPRRMS, "The train is eastbound (southbound), just about to cross Market Street, between Magnolia Tower and Jack London Square. The building in the right background is gone, but the other one in the left background is still there, converted to small business and lofts/work spaces. The 3604 was unique for having a replacement Leslie S3 horn. It's visible in this photo. The unit likely acquired it from the UP during the time SP and UP had a run-thru operation between Roseville and North Platte/Council Bluffs during the early 1960's. Both railroads suppplied GP9's."
SP 3604 was an EMD GP9 SP Class EF418-7. Reportedly: it was built in 1957, builders number 22945, as SP 5763, SP Class DF-607.
In 1965 it was renumbered and reclassed becoming SP 3604. This locomotive was upgraded in 1975 emerging as SP 3786 EMD GP9R, SP Class EF418E-3.
The disposition of this locomotive is: retired and sold in 1995. Became Inter-Rail Link (IRTX) 1101, In 1998 became Arco Products 4554.

Scan 2011.3.5.1.3-ph, Kodachrome Slide 2.5-989
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Ex-SP On Tehachapi

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On a hot Friday, August 7, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., a former SP unit led a southbound 3+0 Union Pacific (UP) train that was about to enter Tunnel 2, south of Caliente, CA. The power was UP 6409, 9077, 8411.
UP 6409 is a GE/Wabtec C44ACM. Reportedly: it was built in 1995 as an AC44CW, SP 363, SP Class GF644L-2, serial number 48779.
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Nikon D500, Nikon 18~140mm f3.5-5.6 DX lens,
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SP S1 at Agnew

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On Saturday, July 18, 2026, Southern Pacific (SP) 1017 is switching in Mission Bay Yard on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. My SP 1071 is an HO Proto 2000 model.
The real SP 1017 was an ALCo S1, SP Class DS-6. Reportedly: it was built in 1941, serial number 69465. It was retired in 1962 and scrapped.
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Halloween on the 4th of July

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On Saturday, July 4, 2026, two Southern Pacific (SP) Halloween units were working in Klamath Junction Yard at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. SP 6351 and 5665 are HO Athearn Genesis models.
The real SP 6351 was an EMD F7A, SP Class DF-7. Reportedly it was built in 1951, serial number 12756. It became SP Class EF415A-7 in the 1965 renumbering. It was retired and sold in 1967.
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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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SP 3600 in Roseville

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Southern Pacific (SP) GP9 3600 was heading west around the wye on the east side of Roseville, CA on a warm Sunday, June 28, 1973. This was two months after the explosions that caused so much damage to the Antelope end of that yard.
SP 3600 was an EMD GP9, SP Class EF418-7. Reportedly: it was built in 1957 by EMD, builders number 22941, as SP 5759, SP Class DF-607.
In 1965 it was renumbered and reclassed to SP 3600 as shown.
This locomotive was upgraded and reclassed in 1975 emerging as SP 3803 EMD GP9R, SP Class EF418E-3.
The disposition of this locomotive is: Retired in 1991, sold in 1992, it became Yolo Shortline 131.
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Analog Image, Kodachrome Slide 2.5-981, Hand Scan 2011.3.5.1.2-ph
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SP 3600 in Suisun

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Southern Pacific (SP) GP9 3600 (even) was in Suisun, CA on Sunday, July 14, 1974. OPRRMS said: "The unit is sitting on one of the tracks at the old engine house (note the old sand house in the left background) that was located between the mainlines and the east leg of the wye, about a half-mile west of the depot. The unit is mostly likely the Suisun Local's power, during the time SP stationed a Road Switcher there. Your dad probably worked it when he was on the Extra Board."
SP 3600 was an EMD GP9, SP Class EF418-7. Reportedly: it was built in 1957 by EMD, builders number 22941, as SP 5759, SP Class DF-607.
In 1965 it was renumbered and reclassed to SP 3600 as shown.
This locomotive was upgraded and reclassed in 1975 emerging as SP 3803 EMD GP9R, SP Class EF418E-3.
The disposition of this locomotive is: Retired in 1991, sold in 1992, it became Yolo Shortline 131.
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Analog Image, Ektachrome Slide 2.5-984, Scan 2011.2.21.1.18-ph, Steve Sloan Photographer

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SP 4001 at Bayshore

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On Thursday, July 11, 1974, Southern Pacific (SP) 4001 sat between assignments at the Bayshore Roundhouse, in Brisbane, near San Francisco, CA.
SP 4001 was an ALCo RS32/DL-721, SP Class AF420-1. Reportedly: it was built in 1962 as SP 7301, SP Class DF-618, builders number 84026. In 1965 it was renumbered to SP 4001, SP Class AF420-1. This locomotive was reclassified to SP Class AS420-1 in 1975. It was retired in 1977 and sold the next year.

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Kodachrome Slide 2.5-1179, Scan 2014.11.22.1.5-ph 

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SP F-M on Train 132

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Southern Pacific (SP) Fairbanks-Morse H-24-66 Train Master 3020 led train 132 past 4th St. Tower in San Francisco date not recorded, circa 1974.
SP 3020 was a Fairbanks-Morse H-24-66, SP Class FP624-1. Reportedly: it was built as Fairbanks-Morse Train Master demonstrator TM-3 in 1953, construction number 24-L-732. It was purchased by SP in 1953 and became SP 4800, class DF-500. In the 1965 renumbering it became SP 3020. It was retired in 1974, sold to Chrome Crankshaft and scrapped.
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KM on the CCMRC

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An HO Southern Pacific (SP) 9016 was leading a westbound local, crossing "Mouse Creek" on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA on  Saturday, November 28, 2015. My model is an Overland Brass model.
The real SP 9016 was a Kraus-Maffei, ML-4000, SP Class DF-801. It became SP Class KF636-1 and SP 9119. Reportedly, it was built in 1964, construction number 19112. It was retired in 1967 and scrapped.
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Nikon D600, Nikon 24~120mm f4 FX lens,
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SW1500 Leading a Freight

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Southern Pacific (SP) 2538 led black widow GP9 3611 and GP9 3581 at the Homestead Yard, West Oakland, CA, on Monday, December 17, 1973.
SP 2538 was an SW1500, SP Class ES415-3. Reportedly: it was built in 1969, construction number 35231. In 2006 it was renumbered (and repainted?) UPY 1123. It later became Knoxville & Holston River Railroad (KXHR) 1123.
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Analog Image, Kodachrome Slide 2.5-467, Scan 2010.10.15.1.28-ph

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Red Cab Rear SW1500

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Southern Pacific (SP) SW1500 2479 showed its unique solid red rear cab paint job in Eugene, OR on Friday, June 21, 1974.
SP 2479 is an SW1500, SP Class ES415-1. Reportedly: it was built in 1967, builder number 33139. It was retired in 1994 and sold in 1995 to Omni-Trax being resold to Minnesota Corn Processors (MCP) 2479 in Columbus, Nebraska. It was repainted green with gold and beige bands.
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Analog Image, Kodachrome Slide 2.5-453, Scan 2010.10.15.1.27-ph

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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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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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