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Viewing Album:  Southern Pacific
 
By:Chuck Zeiler
Dates:1/1/1952 - 12/31/1987
Album Info:Photos of the SP and subsidiaries mostly during the early 1980's.
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SSW 800356
Title:  SSW 800356
Description:  SSW 800356 at Phoenix, Arizona on an unknown day in December 1981, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:  12/1/1981  Upload Date: 7/26/2018 11:01:03 PM
Location:  Phoenix, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  218   Comments: 0
SPFE Class R-70-14 451448
Title:  SPFE Class R-70-14 451448
Description:  SPFE Class R-70-14 451448 at Rochelle, Illinois on June 24, 1982, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. It was stenciled: BLT 4-64
Photo Date:  6/24/1982  Upload Date: 6/2/2018 10:27:16 PM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  269   Comments: 0
SPFE 452955
Title:  SPFE 452955
Description:  SPFE Class R-70-15 452955 at Rochelle, Illinois on June 24, 1982, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:  6/24/1982  Upload Date: 7/26/2018 10:12:04 PM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  247   Comments: 0
SPFE 458776
Title:  SPFE 458776
Description:  SPFE 458776 at Rochelle, Illinois on June 24, 1982, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:  6/24/1982  Upload Date: 10/18/2018 8:27:55 PM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  257   Comments: 0
SP 697001
Title:  SP 697001
Description:  Southern Pacific Railroad Class B-70-2 697001 at Tucson, Arizona on November 21, 1985, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:  11/21/1985  Upload Date: 7/26/2018 9:22:58 PM
Location:  Tucson, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  105   Comments: 0
SP Airslide 403133
Title:  SP Airslide 403133
Description:  Southern Pacific Railroad Airslide 403133 at Cotter, Arkansas on March 18, 1989, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. It was stenciled: BLT 6-68 GATX
Photo Date:  3/18/1989  Upload Date: 12/20/2017 2:27:34 PM
Location:  Cotter, AR
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  243   Comments: 0
SP C-30-5 437
Title:  SP C-30-5 437
Description:  SP C-30-5 437 at Tucson, Arizona on November 21, 1985, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Below the road number it is stencilled: LOCAL, and below that it is stencilled: DISMANTLE.
Photo Date:  11/21/1985  Upload Date: 7/22/2009 2:03:53 PM
Location:  Tucson, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  1272   Comments: 0
SSW F7 969
Title:  SSW F7 969
Description:  SSW F7 969 at Eola, Illinois on January 1, 1966, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. This locomotive was built in September 1952 ( c/n 17424 ) on EMD Order 6440. It is seen here in an eastbound ( see comments below ) CB&Q freight at Eola. Although the locomotive appears to be MUed to the CB&Q power, it was traded to EMD in January 1966.
Photo Date:  1/1/1966  Upload Date: 6/10/2009 4:33:32 PM
Location:  Eola, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SSW 969(F7A)
Views:  3027   Comments: 6
SP SL-4B 1012
Title:  SP SL-4B 1012
Description:  SP SL-4B 1012 at Tucson, Arizona on November 21, 1985, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in January 1947 as CIL (Monon) NW2 17 (c/n 4448) on EMD Order E794, it became L&N 2206, rebuilt by GE (Minneapolis) during July 1979 into SP Yard Slug 1012, assigned UP number S2 September 1997 (not renumbered), assigned UP number UPY 901 in December 1999 (not renumbered), retired August 31, 2000.
Photo Date:  11/21/1985  Upload Date: 8/11/2009 2:54:39 PM
Location:  Tucson, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 1012(Yard Slug)
Views:  1020   Comments: 0
SP Yard Slug 1013
Title:  SP Yard Slug 1013
Description:  SP Yard Slug 1013 at Tucson, Arizona on November 21, 1985, photo by Chuck Zeiler. The SP had four of these (#'s 1010-1013), made by GE from L&N EMD NW2 (and one SW7) model switchers. This one was former L&N 2204 (which was former Monon 15, c/n 4446, built on EMD Order E794), rebuilt as SP 1013 in August 1979, assigned UP S3 in September 1997, assigned UPY 902 in December 1999, and retired August 31, 2000. The UP numbers were never applied. It is seen here slaved to MP15AC 2733, built in October 1975 (c/n 756053-2), becoming UPY 1461 February 22, 2003.
Photo Date:  11/21/1985  Upload Date: 5/30/2009 9:34:44 AM
Location:  Tucson, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 1013(Yard Slug) SP 2733(MP15AC)
Views:  3854   Comments: 0
SP SW8 1125
Title:  SP SW8 1125
Description:  SP SW8 1125 at San Diego, California on February 11, 1984, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in July 1953 as SP SW8 4620 (c/n 18355) on EMD Order 4179, class ES408-3, it was renumbered to 1125 during SP's 1965 renumbering program. Note the dynamic brake option located in front of the cab. This was one of 20 SW8's so equipped on the SP (original road #'s, 4604-4623, re# 1109-1128). The original plan was to use these locomotives on the Northwestern Pacific, but they were quickly replaced by SD7's. They were re-assigned to the Pacific Electric and SD&AE, and this unit was at work on the latter when photographed.
Photo Date:  2/11/1984  Upload Date: 6/11/2010 10:26:28 AM
Location:  San Diego, CA
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 1125(SW8)
Views:  2011   Comments: 0
SP NW2E 1337
Title:  SP NW2E 1337
Description:  SP NW2E 1337 at Tucson, Arizona on November 21, 1985, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in April 1949 as NW2 1408 (c/n 7299) on EMD Order E1045, was renumbered in 1965 to SP 1936, and was rebuilt between 1971-72 to NW2E 1337.
Photo Date:  11/21/1985  Upload Date: 6/10/2009 5:48:50 PM
Location:  Tucson, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 1337(NW2)
Views:  1324   Comments: 0
SP NW2E 1337
Title:  SP NW2E 1337
Description:  SP NW2E 1337 at Tucson, Arizona on November 21, 1985, photo by Chuck Zeiler. It appears this locomotive was built in April 1949 as NW2 1408 (c/n 7299) on EMD Order E1045, was renumbered in 1965 to SP 1936, and was rebuilt between 1971-72 to NW2E 1337.
Photo Date:  12/31/1987  Upload Date: 6/10/2009 4:58:30 PM
Location:  Tucson, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  SP 1337(NW2)
Views:  1204   Comments: 0
SP TEBU 1601
Title:  SP TEBU 1601
Description:  SP TEBU 1601 at Tucson, Arizona on November 21, 1985, photo by Chuck Zeiler. This TEBU (Tractive Effort Booster Unit) was built from retired SP U25B #6761, built as 7561 in March 1964 (c/n 34798) on GE Order 1405, SP Order P-1085. Power for the traction motors was supplied by a GP40-2 on either end, it had dynamic brakes, and it retained the fuel tank. Equipped with sensors, it could supply fuel to the GP40-2's, and keep the fuel load balanced between all units for better adhesion to the rails.
Photo Date:  11/21/1985  Upload Date: 6/10/2009 6:03:11 PM
Location:  Tucson, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 1601(TEBU)
Views:  973   Comments: 0
SP TEBU 1609
Title:  SP TEBU 1609
Description:  SP TEBU 1609 at Tucson, Arizona on November 21, 1985, photo by Chuck Zeiler. The SP had 14 of these TEBU's (Tractive Effort Booster Unit, #'s 1600-1613) made from U25B's. The first unit (#1600) was made by Morrison Knudsen, the rest were made by SP. They were generally placed between two modified GP40-2's (modified GP40-2 #'s 7940-7959, SSW #'s 7960-7966), and could transfer fuel between the TEBU's 2900 gallon fuel tank and the GP40-2's, balancing weight between units. They were equipped with dynamic brakes. This one was made from former SP 6713, rebuilt December 1981, assigned UP S316 but retired July 25, 2000 before receiving the number. It is stencilled: EL PASO EP M2 9-85.
Photo Date:  11/21/1985  Upload Date: 5/30/2009 10:38:22 AM
Location:  Tucson, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 1609(TEBU)
Views:  2539   Comments: 0
SP C-50-5 1948
Title:  SP C-50-5 1948
Description:  SP C-50-5 1948 at Phoenix, Arizona on an unknown day in October.1979, photo by Chuck Zeiler
Photo Date:  10/1/1979  Upload Date: 6/11/2010 11:47:58 AM
Location:  Phoenix, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  543   Comments: 0
SSW SW1200 2290
Title:  SSW SW1200 2290
Description:  SSW SW1200 2290 at Eola, Illinois on February 13, 1966, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in February 1966 (c/n 31571) on EMD Order 7867, it was to be delivered as #1075 but a systemwide renumbering resulted in this road number. This EMD Order was for five SW1200's (#'s 2289-2293), with 2289 and 2290 delivered as per SP specs with the 'Frog Eye' light package, 930 gallon extended fuel tank, hood mounted numberboards and 15" Cotton Belt lettering, but because of visibility problems, the following order was delivered with a SW1500 style light arrangement with all the lights side-by-side above the front radiator grill. It is seen here at Eola in a CB&Q freight en route from EMD to the SSW.
Photo Date:  2/13/1966  Upload Date: 5/29/2009 6:11:26 PM
Location:  Eola, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SSW 2290(SW1200)
Views:  1185   Comments: 1
SP SW1500 2494
Title:  SP SW1500 2494
Description:  SP SW1500 2494 at Phoenix, Arizona on an unknown day in December 1981, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Number 2494 was built in June 1968 (c/n 33981) on EMD Order 7109, later becoming HLCX 1519, later still METX 8.
Photo Date:  12/1/1981  Upload Date: 6/11/2010 2:59:20 PM
Location:  Phoenix, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2494(SW1500)
Views:  1612   Comments: 0
SP SW1500 2509
Title:  SP SW1500 2509
Description:  SP SW1500 2509 at Phoenix, Arizona on an unknown day in December 1981, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in July 1968 (c/n 33996) on EMD Order 7109, it eventually became Northern Indiana Public Service 95. The SW1500's came in 12 orders (three of those to Cotton Belt), with deliveries starting in 1967 through 1973. One wonders why there is red bleed through on the lettering. That's no place for red paint, unless perhaps there was a change of plans. I don't know, does anyone else know? Leave a comment.
Photo Date:  12/1/1981  Upload Date: 6/10/2009 6:27:48 PM
Location:  Phoenix, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2509(SW1500)
Views:  999   Comments: 0
SP SW1500 2509
Title:  SP SW1500 2509
Description:  SP SW1500 2509, Phoenix, Arizona, December 1981, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in July 1968 (c/n 33996) on EMD Order 7109, it eventually became Northern Indiana Public Service 95. The SW1500's came in 12 orders (three of those to Cotton Belt), with deliveries starting in 1967 through 1973.
Photo Date:  12/1/1981  Upload Date: 6/11/2009 6:56:20 PM
Location:  Phoenix, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2509(SW1500)
Views:  717   Comments: 0
SP SW1500 2509
Title:  SP SW1500 2509
Description:  SP SW1500 2509, Phoenix, Arizona, December 1981, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in July 1968 (c/n 33996) on EMD Order 7109, it eventually became Northern Indiana Public Service 95. The SW1500's came in 12 orders (three of those to Cotton Belt), with deliveries starting in 1967 through 1973.
Photo Date:  12/1/1981  Upload Date: 6/11/2010 3:36:53 PM
Location:  Phoenix, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2509(SW1500)
Views:  1099   Comments: 0
SP SW1500 2509
Title:  SP SW1500 2509
Description:  SP SW1500's 2673 and 2509, Phoenix, Arizona on an unknown day in December 1981, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Number 2509 waa built in July 1968 (c/n 33996) on EMD Order 7109, it eventually became Northern Indiana Public Service 95. Also seen is SP SW1500 2673, built in July 1972 (c/n 4608-83) on EMD Order 4608, and later became UPY 1221.
Photo Date:  12/1/1981  Upload Date: 6/12/2009 5:04:06 PM
Location:  Phoenix, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  SP 2509(SW1500) SP 2673(SW1500)
Views:  744   Comments: 0
SP SW1500 2551
Title:  SP SW1500 2551
Description:  SP SW1500 2551, Tucson, Arizona, November 21, 1985, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in November 1969 (c/n 35244) on EMD Order 4561, it eventually became UP 1135. It has an unusual mix of axle bearings, suggesting the use of trade-in components, or perhaps the SP rebuilt them, I don't know for sure
Photo Date:  11/21/1985  Upload Date: 6/12/2009 5:35:06 PM
Location:  Tucson, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2551(SW1500)
Views:  774   Comments: 0
SP SW1500 2551
Title:  SP SW1500 2551
Description:  SP SW1500 2551, Tucson, Arizona, November 21, 1985, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in November 1969 (c/n 35244) on EMD Order 4561, it became UP 1135 on April 15, 1997. It has an unusual mix of axle bearings, suggesting the use of trade-in components, or perhaps the SP rebuilt them, I don't know for sure.
Photo Date:  11/21/1985  Upload Date: 6/15/2010 8:29:16 AM
Location:  Tucson, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2551(SW1500)
Views:  625   Comments: 0
SP SW1500 2554
Title:  SP SW1500 2554
Description:  SP SW1500 2554, North Little Rock, Arkansas, September 13, 1988, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in January 1970 (c/n 35790) on EMD Order 4570, it became TVA 94595, according to the Unofficial EMD Home Page on trainweb.org. Under the cab number it is stencilled: BAY AREA. On the doors below the cab it is stencilled: SW1500 SJ MO2 35 11 85.
Photo Date:  9/13/1988  Upload Date: 6/14/2009 5:40:07 PM
Location:  North Little Rock, AR
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2554(SW1500)
Views:  1471   Comments: 0
SP SW1500 2600
Title:  SP SW1500 2600
Description:  SP SW1500 2600, Tucson, Arizona, November 21, 1985, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Number 2600 was built in October 1971 (c/n 4608-10) on EMD Order 4608, retired October 29, 1999, eventually becoming RSSX 2600.
Photo Date:  11/21/1985  Upload Date: 6/11/2010 5:01:10 PM
Location:  Tucson, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2600(SW1500)
Views:  765   Comments: 0
SP 2600
Title:  SP 2600
Description:  SP SW1500 2600 and MP15AC 2734, Tucson, Arizona, November 21, 1985, photo by Chuck Zeiler. The SW1500 was built in October 1971 (c/n 4608-10) on EMD Order 4608. The MP15AC was built in October 1975 (c/n 756053-3) on EMD Order 756053, and eventually became UPY 1462.
Photo Date:  11/21/1985  Upload Date: 6/16/2009 4:19:41 PM
Location:  Tucson, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2600(SW1500) SP 2734(MP15AC)
Views:  909   Comments: 1
SP SW1500 2657
Title:  SP SW1500 2657
Description:  SP SW1500 2657, Tucson, Arizona, November 21, 1985, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in May 1972 (c/n 4608-67) on EMD Order 4608, it became UP 1199 on February 7, 1997, and became UPY 1199 on February 25, 2004. Looks like that rear lower step needs some attention.
Photo Date:  11/21/1985  Upload Date: 6/17/2009 8:30:47 AM
Location:  Tucson, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2657(SW1500)
Views:  581   Comments: 0
SP SW1500 2669
Title:  SP SW1500 2669
Description:  SP SW1500 2669, Phoenix, Arizona, January 1981, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in July 1972 (c/n 4608-79) on EMD Order 4608, it was retired August 31, 1999, returned to service and given number UPY 1217, and retired again October 31, 2002.
Photo Date:  1/1/1981  Upload Date: 6/18/2009 1:42:30 PM
Location:  Phoenix, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2669(SW1500)
Views:  562   Comments: 0
SP SW1500 2669
Title:  SP SW1500 2669
Description:  SP SW1500 2669 at Phoenix, Arizona on an unknown day in January 1981, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in July 1972 (c/n 4608-79) on EMD Order 4608, it was retired August 31, 1999, returned to service and given number UPY 1217, and retired again October 31, 2002.
Photo Date:  1/1/1981  Upload Date: 6/18/2009 12:58:37 PM
Location:  Phoenix, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2669(SW1500)
Views:  690   Comments: 0
SP SW1500 2669
Title:  SP SW1500 2669
Description:  SP SW1500 2669 and 2672 at Phoenix, Arizona on an unknown day in January 1981, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Number 2669 was built in July 1972 (c/n 4608-79) on EMD Order 4608, it was retired August 31, 1999, returned to service and given number UPY 1217, and retired again October 31, 2002. Number 2672 was built in July 1972 (c/n 4608-82) on EMD Order 4608, it became UPY 1219 August 18, 2001.
Photo Date:  1/1/1981  Upload Date: 6/15/2010 10:03:10 AM
Location:  Phoenix, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2669(SW1500) SP 2672(SW1500)
Views:  625   Comments: 0
SP SW1500 2672
Title:  SP SW1500 2672
Description:  SP SW1500 2672, Phoenix, Arizona, January 1981, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in July 1972 (c/n 4608-82) on EMD Order 4608, it became UPY 1219 August 18, 2001.
Photo Date:  1/1/1981  Upload Date: 6/22/2009 6:38:29 PM
Location:  Phoenix, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2672(SW1500)
Views:  577   Comments: 0
SP SW1500 2673
Title:  SP SW1500 2673
Description:  SP SW1500 2673 and what appears to a railroad crash barrier made out of steel drums at Phoenix, Arizona on an unknown day in December 1981, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in July 1972 (c/n 4608-83) on EMD Order 4608, and later assigned UPY 1221, per first hand information from Chris Burch, a hostler at North Platte..
Photo Date:  12/1/1981  Upload Date: 6/23/2009 6:47:06 AM
Location:  Tucson, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  SP 2673(SW1500)
Views:  632   Comments: 0
SP MP15AC 2734
Title:  SP MP15AC 2734
Description:  SP MP15AC 2734, Tucson, Arizona, November 21, 1985, photo by Chuck Zeiler. This locomotive was built in October 1975 (c/n 756053-3) on EMD Order 756053, and on April 14, 2003 became UPY 1462.
Photo Date:  11/21/1985  Upload Date: 6/23/2009 7:15:12 AM
Location:  Tucson, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2734(MP15AC)
Views:  750   Comments: 0
SP GP9E 3332
Title:  SP GP9E 3332
Description:  Southern Pacific Railroad GP9E 3332 at Memphis, Tennessee on March 15, 1985, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. Built as 5650 in March 1956 ( c/n 21343 ) on EMD Order 5436, it became 3483 in the 1965 systemwide renumbering. Starting in 1970, the GP9's were rebuilt and this unit became 3332 after rebuilding. According to the Unofficial EMD Home Page, this unit went on to become KSW 3332, CKRY 3332, and finally OTRX 902. It was stenciled: PINE BLUFF PBMOO 3 85.
Photo Date:  3/15/1985  Upload Date: 6/19/2009 8:51:11 AM
Location:  Memphis, TN
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3332(GP9R) SP 3332(GP9R)
Views:  638   Comments: 0
SP GP9E 3332
Title:  SP GP9E 3332
Description:  Southern Pacific Railroad GP9E 3332 at Memphis, Tennessee on March 15, 1985, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. Built as 5650 in March 1956 ( c/n 21343 ) on EMD Order 5436, it became 3483 in the 1965 systemwide renumbering. Starting in 1970, the GP9's were rebuilt and this unit became 3332 after rebuilding. According to the Unofficial EMD Home Page, this unit went on to become KSW 3332, CKRY 3332, and finally OTRX 902. It was stenciled: PINE BLUFF PBMOO 3 85.
Photo Date:  5/15/1985  Upload Date: 6/18/2009 2:18:16 PM
Location:  Memphis, TN
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3332(GP9R)
Views:  589   Comments: 0
SP GP9E 3336
Title:  SP GP9E 3336
Description:  SP GP9E 3336, Tucson, Arizona, November 21, 1985, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built as road number 5634 in February 1956 (c/n 21327) on EMD Order 5436, it became 3467 after the 1965 systemwide renumbering. It was rebuilt to a GP9E (or possibly a GP9R) and numbered 3336. It later became RS 105. A quick note about the GP9E/GP9R designation: The SP rebuilt hundreds of locomotives at its Sacramento Shops, starting in 1970 with a program designated R8. This involved selling the old locomotives to Southern Pacific Equipment Company (which paid for the rebuilding) and leasing the rebuilds back to SP (for the tax advantage), thus the E designation. Around 1977, the program became GRIP (General Rehabilitation and Improvement Program) with the merger of the Southern Pacific Equipment Company and the Southern Pacific Transportation Company (when the tax advantage was lost). Thereafter, rebuilt locomotives were designated with the R suffix (GP9R). Without knowing the rebuild date, one can only speculate about the correct model designation. Perhaps more than you ever want to know can be found here: http://utahrails.net/sp/sp-r8-grip.php
Photo Date:  11/21/1985  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 10:05:34 AM
Location:  Tucson, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3336(GP9R)
Views:  728   Comments: 0
SP GP9E 3359
Title:  SP GP9E 3359
Description:  SP GP9E 3359, Tucson, Arizona, November 21, 1985, photo by Chuck Zeiler. According to the Unofficial EMD Home Page, this locomotive was built in May 1954 (c/n 19476) as TNO 244 (1st) on EMD Ordes 5334. It was renumbered SP 3415 after the 1965 systenwide renumbering, and was rebuilt to GP9E (or perhapp GP9R) 3359, then went on to become IWRR 174, AUNW 174, then VSRR 174. It is stencilled: HOUSTON HO MO2 9-85.
Photo Date:  11/21/1985  Upload Date: 6/21/2009 10:30:17 AM
Location:  Tucson, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3359(GP9R)
Views:  729   Comments: 0
SP 4-8-2 Class Mt-4 4350
Title:  SP 4-8-2 Class Mt-4 4350
Description:  Southern Pacific Railroad 4-8-2 Class Mt-4 4350, date, location, and photographer unknown, Chuck Zeiler collection. This locomotive was built by SP's Sacramento Shops between 1923-28. The skyline casings were added June 28, 1940. It received Daylight paint scheme in 1946-47. Therefore this photo was likely shot between 1940 and 1946.
Photo Date:  6/1/1941  Upload Date: 3/17/2018 10:38:37 PM
Location:  San Francisco, CA
Author:  unknown
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  SP 4350(4-8-2)
Views:  727   Comments: 1
SP C-50-8 4664
Title:  SP C-50-8 4664
Description:  SP C-50-8 4664, Jonesboro, Arkansas, November 20, 1988, photo by Chuck Zeiler. I believe this car was assigned to the local switcher in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the time of this photo, but I have no verification of that yet. In 1979 50 cars of the C-50-8 class were delivered by International Car division of PACCAR (#'s 4650-4699), with some minor detail differences when compared to the earlier C-50-7 cars.
Photo Date:  11/20/1988  Upload Date: 9/25/2009 10:27:17 AM
Location:  Jonesboro, AR
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  526   Comments: 0
SP C-50-8 4664
Title:  SP C-50-8 4664
Description:  SP C-50-8 4664, Jonesboro, Arkansas, November 20, 1988, photo by Chuck Zeiler. In 1979, 50 cars of the C-50-8 class were delivered by International Car division of PACCAR (#'s 4650-4699), with some minor detail differences when compared to the earlier C-50-7 cars.
Photo Date:  11/20/1988  Upload Date: 6/16/2010 9:17:14 AM
Location:  Jonesboro, AR
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  450   Comments: 0
SP MW 4708
Title:  SP MW 4708
Description:  SP MW 4708, Phoenix, Arizona, October 1979, photo by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:  10/1/1979  Upload Date: 8/22/2009 12:02:56 PM
Location:  Phoenix, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  996   Comments: 0
SP MW 4708
Title:  SP MW 4708
Description:  SP MW 4708, Phoenix, Arizona, October 1979, photo by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:  10/1/1979  Upload Date: 11/28/2009 12:47:16 PM
Location:  Phoenix, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  651   Comments: 0
SP B23-7 5112
Title:  SP B23-7 5112
Description:  SP B23-7 5112 in Memphis, Tennessee on March 15, 1985, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in June 1980 (c/n 42991) it became UP 196, and was retired December 26, 2001.

I was on my way to a business meeting, and the route required me to pass over a bridge crossing this scene. I did not plan this, but upon crossing this bridge, I noticed headlights, and like any worthy railfan, I pulled over and grabbed my camera.

Photo Date:  3/15/1985  Upload Date: 6/23/2009 7:45:48 AM
Location:  Memphis, TN
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 5112(B23-7)
Views:  674   Comments: 1
SP B23-7 5112
Title:  SP B23-7 5112
Description:  SP B23-7 5112, Memphis, Tennessee, March 15, 1985, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in June 1980 (c/n 42991) it became UP 196, and was retired December 26, 2001. Note the L shaped Engineer's front window, which of course, required the SP Materials Department to stock an extra piece of replacement glass in their stores.
Photo Date:  3/15/1985  Upload Date: 6/16/2010 9:50:16 AM
Location:  Memphis, TN
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 5112(B23-7)
Views:  519   Comments: 0
SP B23-7 5112
Title:  SP B23-7 5112
Description:  SP B23-7 5112, Memphis, Tennessee, March 15, 1985, photo by Chuck Zeiler. &Built in June 1980 (c/n 42991) it became UP 196, and was retired December 26, 2001. Note the L-shaped Engineer's front window, expensive piece of glass, no doubt.
Photo Date:  3/15/1985  Upload Date: 9/2/2009 11:41:14 AM
Location:  Memphis, TN
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 5112(B23-7)
Views:  3812   Comments: 1
SP B23-7 5112
Title:  SP B23-7 5112
Description:  SP B23-7 5112 at Memphis, Tennessee on March 15, 1985, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in June 1980 (c/n 42991) it became UP 196, and was retired December 26, 2001.
Photo Date:  3/15/1985  Upload Date: 6/14/2009 6:12:12 PM
Location:  Memphis, TN
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  SP 5112(B23-7)
Views:  790   Comments: 2
SP RSD5 5298
Title:  SP RSD5 5298
Description:  SP RSD5 5298, Ogden, Utah, October 3, 1958, photographer unknown, Chuck Zeiler collection. The SP was the largest owner of the RSD5, with the SP proper owning 36 units, and subsidiary T&NO owning 24. Some units, including this one, were traded back to Alco in 1960 on an order of RSD12's, with some of the trade-in components reused on the RSD12 order, notably the trucks. Locomotive #'s 5294-5307 and #'s 5336-5339 were set up long hood forward (front), and #'s 5445-5507 (later #'s 2871-2885) were set up with the short hood as front. On the SP, units set up with the long hood as front indicated their intended service as switchers/branch line locomotives, and those set up with the short hood as front indicated their intended service was as road helpers. This particular RSD5 was built in 1953, SP class DF-115.
Photo Date:  10/3/1958  Upload Date: 6/1/2009 5:15:06 PM
Location:  Ogden, UT
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 5298(RSD5)
Views:  3543   Comments: 0
SP PA1 6006
Title:  SP PA1 6006
Description:  SP PA1 6006, Ogden Utah, October 3, 1958, photographer unknown, Chuck Zeiler collection. Sometimes mistaken for a PA3, a model never built by Alco, this locomotive was built as a PA1 in 1948. Due to renumbering in 1949, my best guess is that 6006 was built as 6005C. The following is from the book, A Centennial Remembrance, by Richard T. Steinbrenner (c.2003, On Track Publishers, ISBN: 0911122-07-9): The SPs Pacific Lines basic acquisition policy of A-B-A sets continued to be followed with the PA-2/PB-2 orders. Alco delivered two sets in August-September 1950. By then the SP was using a new numbering system; the PAs continued in the 6000 series, and the PBs were numbered in the 5900 series. The PA-1/PB-1s numbered in the 6000 A-B-C sequence were renumbered into the new scheme, as were the subsidiaries PA-1 units. The SP came back for two more sets in April 1952, and then, in Alcos last big order for PA/PBs, for two batches, which were delivered in June-July and September-October 1953. The first batch was three sets of the usual A-B-As, but the second batch of 12 units was all PAs, equipped with standard Alco pilots. For most of their careers, the SPs Pacific Lines PA/PBs were assigned to the West Oakland Shops for maintenance although for a while seven of the final units were assigned to Taylor Yard in Los Angeles for Coast Line service to San Francisco. While the PA/PBs also operated on the San Joaquin Division on occasion, their principal assignments were on the Shasta Daylight and Cascade trains between San Francisco-Oakland and Portland, OR, and on the Overland route between Ogden, UT and San Francisco-Oakland. Beginning with the 1952 deliveries, the PA-2s came from Alco without pilots, enabling the SP to apply its own design snowplow pilots, built at the Sacramento Shops. The 1953 units incorporated the Model 244G prime mover, which included the new water-cooled turbochargers (Alco Model 710), and had distinctive stainless steel moldings around the windshields. In the meantime, maintenance costs of the 1948-49 PA-1/PB-1s had become problematic, and from July 1952 to March 1953 the West Oakland Shops replaced all their prime movers with 2250 hp Model 244Ds at the rate of four units per month. With the completion of the program, all the SP units were essentially PA-2/PB-2s. In 1956 the SP undertook a modernization program to encompass its entire PA/PB fleet. The prototypes were six high mileage units, which were stripped down to the frame and truss supports, then sandblasted down to bare metal. With GEs guidance, the SP had designed a new electrical equipment cabinet, greatly modernized and simplified. The new cabinets were preassembled and installed into the frame and truss from overhead. All of the previous wiring that snaked through the underframe was replaced and run in the engineroom overhead in troughs for ease of maintenance. Plug electrical connectors were replaced by screw connector blocks for greater reliability. The control equipment was upgraded and repackaged into compartments that featured greater accessibility. The first unit through was #6021, and by June, a three-unit set was ready for road testing. The Sacramento Shops proceeded to rebuild the entire PA/PB fleet in this manner. Externally, the most obvious effect of the upgrade was the application of Farr-Aire grills to all units that did not already have them (Alco had phased in the application of the Farr-Aire grills on the last order for 18 units to the MP in June-July 1952, which eliminated the PAs signature drip strip and horizontal slatted carbody grill). However, on the SP units, the Farr-Aire grills were not continuous along the side; rather solid panels were fixed between the grill sections.
Photo Date:  10/3/1958  Upload Date: 5/30/2009 12:05:22 PM
Location:  Ogden, UT
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 6006(PA1)
Views:  4576   Comments: 4
SP GP35E 6302
Title:  SP GP35E 6302
Description:  SP GP35E 6302, Tucson, Arizona, November 21, 1985, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built as road number 7780 in November 1965 (c/n 30189) on EMD Order 7808, it became 6677 after the 1965 systemwide renumbering. It was rebuilt to GP35E 6302 sometime during 1977 by Morrison-Knudsen (SP sub-contractor spec EF425-K01), became QS 502, and apparently now belongs to LTEX.
Photo Date:  11/21/1985  Upload Date: 6/21/2009 11:23:01 AM
Location:  Tucson, AZ
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 6302(GP35R)
Views:  758   Comments: 0

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