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Title: |
SP 5308 |
Description: |
Three year old SP 5318 is between runs over Tehachapi in the company of a pair of U30Cs. |
Photo Date: |
3/11/1973 Upload Date: 6/27/2015 4:40:20 PM |
Location: |
Bakersfield, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 5318(SD39) |
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478 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 2971 |
Description: |
SP 2971 is seen only two months after entering service. |
Photo Date: |
7/14/1973 Upload Date: 4/27/2015 5:39:50 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 2971(SD38-2) |
Views: |
788 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 2975 |
Description: |
Only two months old and SP 2975 is already earnings its keep working the West Colton hump. |
Photo Date: |
7/14/1973 Upload Date: 4/27/2015 5:43:30 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 2975(SD38-2) |
Views: |
716 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
SP 2975 |
Description: |
SP 2975 puts its 2,000 HP to work shoving cars over the West Colton hump. |
Photo Date: |
7/14/1973 Upload Date: 4/27/2015 5:43:50 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 2975(SD38-2) |
Views: |
641 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 6903 |
Description: |
SP 6903 was built in December 1964 and be upgraded in 1978 to SP 4709. |
Photo Date: |
1/6/1974 Upload Date: 7/4/2015 8:22:16 PM |
Location: |
Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 6903(SD35) |
Views: |
675 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 6904 |
Description: |
SP 6904 is working a train on the Palmdale Cutoff. |
Photo Date: |
7/23/1974 Upload Date: 9/6/2023 11:23:32 AM |
Location: |
Canyon, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
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68 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 5304 |
Description: |
SP was delivered in August 1968. |
Photo Date: |
2/4/1975 Upload Date: 9/4/2023 7:29:54 PM |
Location: |
Hiland, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
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98 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 2973 |
Description: |
SP 2973 is part of the standard power set built for working the West Colton hump. |
Photo Date: |
3/6/1976 Upload Date: 4/27/2015 5:41:05 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 2973(SD38-2) |
Views: |
576 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 5310 |
Description: |
SP 5310 is part of an eastbound consist leaving West Colton as a westbound reefer block passes on the main. |
Photo Date: |
4/3/1976 Upload Date: 6/26/2015 3:50:46 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 5310(SD39) |
Views: |
1179 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
SP 5313 |
Description: |
SP 5313 is less than eight years old and will be retired in 1984 after a short 16 years on the roster. |
Photo Date: |
4/3/1976 Upload Date: 6/26/2015 3:54:34 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 5313(SD39) |
Views: |
599 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 6906 |
Description: |
SP 6906 was delivered as SP 4822 and upgraded in 1977 to SP 4701. |
Photo Date: |
4/3/1976 Upload Date: 7/4/2015 8:23:00 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 6906(SD35) |
Views: |
564 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 6926 |
Description: |
In two years SP 6926 will be upgraded and renumbered to SP 4707. |
Photo Date: |
4/3/1976 Upload Date: 7/4/2015 8:29:24 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 6926(SD35) |
Views: |
595 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 2973 |
Description: |
SP 2973 was built in 1973 for West Colton yard service. |
Photo Date: |
10/31/1976 Upload Date: 4/27/2015 5:41:38 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 2973(SD38-2) |
Views: |
634 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 2975 |
Description: |
SP 2975 is part of a standard West Colton hump set. |
Photo Date: |
10/31/1976 Upload Date: 4/27/2015 5:44:22 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 2975(SD38-2) |
Views: |
421 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 2975 |
Description: |
SP 2975 would later become UPY 834. |
Photo Date: |
10/31/1976 Upload Date: 4/27/2015 5:44:51 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 2975(SD38-2) |
Views: |
601 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 2976 |
Description: |
Rear view of SP 2976. |
Photo Date: |
10/31/1976 Upload Date: 4/27/2015 5:45:17 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 2976(SD38-2) |
Views: |
695 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 4700 |
Description: |
Rebuilt in October 1976 at Sacramento with a non-turbo 16-645 under the hood, SP 4700 is a SD38-2 in a SD35 carbody. |
Photo Date: |
2/6/1977 Upload Date: 5/25/2015 2:41:18 PM |
Location: |
Hiland, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 4700(SD35R) |
Views: |
643 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 4700 |
Description: |
Rear view of SP 4700. |
Photo Date: |
2/6/1977 Upload Date: 5/25/2015 2:41:38 PM |
Location: |
Hiland, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 4700(SD35R) |
Views: |
558 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 5305 |
Description: |
SP 5305 was returned to EMD in August 1984 and scrapped at Pielet Brothers. |
Photo Date: |
2/6/1977 Upload Date: 6/26/2015 3:43:59 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 5305(SD39) |
Views: |
435 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 5313 |
Description: |
SP 5313 is part of a westbound consist making an early morning arrival into West Colton. |
Photo Date: |
2/6/1977 Upload Date: 6/26/2015 3:55:07 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 5313(SD39) |
Views: |
367 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 5324 |
Description: |
SP 5324 was delivered April 1970. |
Photo Date: |
2/6/1977 Upload Date: 9/6/2023 11:23:00 AM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
65 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 5311 |
Description: |
SP 5311 heads up an eastbound freight. |
Photo Date: |
2/27/1977 Upload Date: 6/26/2015 3:51:32 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 5311(SD39) |
Views: |
525 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 5314 |
Description: |
Top view of SP 5314. |
Photo Date: |
2/27/1977 Upload Date: 9/5/2023 2:46:04 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
93 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 5319 |
Description: |
SP 5319 heads a westbound freight coming into West Colton yard on a clear winter day in 1977. |
Photo Date: |
2/27/1977 Upload Date: 6/27/2015 4:41:30 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 5319(SD39) |
Views: |
701 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
SP 6924 |
Description: |
SP 6924 is the last unit of a consist heading into the east end of West Colton yard. |
Photo Date: |
2/27/1977 Upload Date: 7/4/2015 8:27:37 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 6924(SD35) |
Views: |
754 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 2973 |
Description: |
SP 2973 later became UP 2832 and then UPY 832. |
Photo Date: |
3/20/1977 Upload Date: 4/27/2015 5:42:09 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 2973(SD38-2) |
Views: |
519 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 2974 |
Description: |
Rear view of SP 2974. |
Photo Date: |
3/20/1977 Upload Date: 4/27/2015 5:42:59 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 2974(SD38-2) |
Views: |
606 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 5314 |
Description: |
SP 5314 is joined by a U25B and a GP9 in an interesting mid-70s consist. |
Photo Date: |
3/20/1977 Upload Date: 6/26/2015 3:55:55 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 5314(SD39) |
Views: |
838 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 5308 |
Description: |
SP 5308 looks ready to head south out of Mojave with a local. |
Photo Date: |
3/27/1977 Upload Date: 6/26/2015 3:48:27 PM |
Location: |
Mojave, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 5308(SD39) |
Views: |
686 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
SP 5308 |
Description: |
SP 5308 will return to SP rails later in life as UP 4763, a SD40-2M rebuild. |
Photo Date: |
3/27/1977 Upload Date: 6/26/2015 3:48:51 PM |
Location: |
Mojave, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 5308(SD39) |
Views: |
798 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 6911 |
Description: |
SP 6911 is part of a helper set waiting to head west. |
Photo Date: |
4/7/1977 Upload Date: 9/6/2023 11:24:40 AM |
Location: |
Beaumont, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
96 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 6951 |
Description: |
SP 6951 was rebuilt at Espee Sacramento shops in July 1974 and was later renumbered to SP 3103 in April 1980. |
Photo Date: |
4/7/1977 Upload Date: 5/25/2015 2:42:25 PM |
Location: |
Beaumont, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 6951(SD35R) |
Views: |
497 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 6917 |
Description: |
SP 6917 was delivered in February 1965. |
Photo Date: |
4/23/1977 Upload Date: 9/6/2023 1:23:43 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
78 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 6917 |
Description: |
Rear view of SP 6917. |
Photo Date: |
4/23/1977 Upload Date: 7/4/2015 8:26:20 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 6917(SD35) |
Views: |
481 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 6917 |
Description: |
SP 6917 heads west after going around the loop track at the east end of West Colton yard. |
Photo Date: |
4/23/1977 Upload Date: 7/4/2015 8:34:24 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 6917(SD35) |
Views: |
626 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 5307 |
Description: |
SP 5307 was built in 1968 and sold for scrap in 1984. |
Photo Date: |
6/29/1977 Upload Date: 6/26/2015 3:45:04 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 5307(SD39) |
Views: |
758 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 6915 |
Description: |
SP 6915 is on the point of an eastbound freight crossing over the Santa Fe mainline. |
Photo Date: |
6/29/1977 Upload Date: 9/6/2023 1:21:35 PM |
Location: |
Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
77 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 6915 |
Description: |
SP 6915 passes by the soon to be removed Colton tower. |
Photo Date: |
6/29/1977 Upload Date: 9/6/2023 1:21:52 PM |
Location: |
Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
72 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 6924 |
Description: |
On our country's 201st birthday, SP 6924 works a freight on the Palmdale cutoff. |
Photo Date: |
7/4/1977 Upload Date: 7/4/2015 8:28:20 PM |
Location: |
Hiland, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 6924(SD35) |
Views: |
653 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 6916 |
Description: |
It's seldom a good thing when a unit like SP 6916 has hood doors open while out on the road. |
Photo Date: |
7/10/1977 Upload Date: 7/4/2015 8:25:22 PM |
Location: |
City of Industry, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 6916(SD35) |
Views: |
732 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 6928 |
Description: |
The cab windows of SP 6928 are open on this warm July day. |
Photo Date: |
7/10/1977 Upload Date: 7/4/2015 8:31:12 PM |
Location: |
Canyon, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 6928(SD35) |
Views: |
547 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 5311 |
Description: |
SP 5311 West is stopped just short of the Santa Fe crossing waiting for traffic to clear on this "you can taste the air" summer day in the Inland Empire. |
Photo Date: |
7/23/1977 Upload Date: 9/5/2023 2:45:28 PM |
Location: |
Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
78 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 5311 |
Description: |
It's a hot summer day as SP 5311 and a U25B head west with a cut of cars bound for West Colton yard. |
Photo Date: |
7/23/1977 Upload Date: 6/26/2015 3:52:19 PM |
Location: |
Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 5311(SD39) |
Views: |
452 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 5303 |
Description: |
SP 5303 is part of a helper set working the Palmdale Cutoff in Cajon Pass. |
Photo Date: |
8/24/1977 Upload Date: 6/26/2015 3:42:55 PM |
Location: |
Hiland, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 5303(SD39) |
Views: |
909 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 5310 |
Description: |
No luck on this one...SP 5310 heads up an interesting consist including a DD35, a GP40, and BN SD40-2 but they are backing down into the yard instead of heading out. |
Photo Date: |
8/29/1977 Upload Date: 9/5/2023 2:44:36 PM |
Location: |
West Colton, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
79 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 5312 |
Description: |
The power changes but the palm trees remain the same. Today's Anaheim Hauler power is SP 5312 and a rather ugly looking U33C. |
Photo Date: |
9/6/1977 Upload Date: 6/26/2015 3:53:17 PM |
Location: |
Anaheim, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 5312(SD39) |
Views: |
392 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
SP 5312 |
Description: |
SP 5312 was retired in June 1984 and later sold to Levin Metals for scrap. |
Photo Date: |
9/6/1977 Upload Date: 6/26/2015 3:53:45 PM |
Location: |
Anaheim, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 5312(SD39) |
Views: |
431 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 6910 |
Description: |
With one of the "famous" Anaheim palm trees in the background, SP 6910 waits for a return trip to West Colton. |
Photo Date: |
9/7/1977 Upload Date: 7/4/2015 8:23:43 PM |
Location: |
Anaheim, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 6910(SD35) |
Views: |
632 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 6910 |
Description: |
Rear view of SP 6910. |
Photo Date: |
9/7/1977 Upload Date: 9/6/2023 11:24:07 AM |
Location: |
Anaheim, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
56 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 5300 |
Description: |
SP 5300 shows the miles but is only 11 years old. |
Photo Date: |
9/9/1977 Upload Date: 6/26/2015 3:41:06 PM |
Location: |
Anaheim, CA |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
SP 5300(SD39) |
Views: |
877 Comments: 0 |
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