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Post by shastafan on Jun 2, 2007 13:26:39 GMT -5
Railfans in Oregon's Willamette Valley are pretty lucky in that it's possible to see quite a selection of ex-SP locomotives. The various shortlines in the area have a variety to choose from. Everything from GP9's to SD45's and in between. The picture shows the Portland & Western "Westsider" (Albany-McMinnville) crossing the UP main onto the Toledo Branch. The SD9E's are privately owned and leased to the railroad. It seems a bit odd that this scene was captured on 05.28.07. John  |
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Post by jerrydebene on Jun 2, 2007 14:14:21 GMT -5
Nice catch!!  When they were rebuilt in the 80's, SP hoped they would get another 10yrs of service out of them. Long live the Sacramento Workforces efforts!! |
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Post by thespcaboose on Jun 3, 2007 15:09:26 GMT -5
Nice catch John!! Espceially in todays railroading. That's a great photo and story.
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Post by SP 9811 on Jun 13, 2007 19:33:05 GMT -5
Awesome catches!! Its great to see the old girls!
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Post by engineshop on Jun 29, 2007 20:16:26 GMT -5
John
Thanks for the photo. I downloaded a copy and put it into my weathering folder.
I like those shine reflecting stickers.
I wonder if the company ever will paint the engines. It would be nice to see them in a type of Black Widow paint.
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Post by thespcaboose on Jun 30, 2007 16:44:46 GMT -5
That's a great idea Roland. These units in Black Widow.....wonderful thought!
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Post by SP 8586 on Mar 2, 2008 1:40:33 GMT -5
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Post by espeefoamer on Mar 2, 2008 17:21:47 GMT -5
WOW! That is one great looking unit.  It will be great when there are TWO SD9s painted like that. |
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Post by EspeeCascades on Mar 9, 2008 11:52:13 GMT -5
That is beautiful! I have to get out more often, She's right down the road from me!
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Post by gs4 on Aug 13, 2008 11:52:37 GMT -5
That is one beautiful looking engine, the SD9 is one of my favorite locos and when in SP Blackwidow dress, it's unbeatable. Thanks for sharing the photo with us pnwtrains
Cheers, Simon
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Post by shastafan on Aug 13, 2008 15:13:08 GMT -5
I totally forgot some pictures taken on 06.29 of the 5399 working on the Albany & Eastern (on film no less!). These were all taken at the south end of the Portland & Western's yard in Albany while it was getting to leave for Lebanon. Regards, John     The other Gyralight in this picture is the Portland & Western's "Albany Switcher," an ex-SP SD7R (1530).  |
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Post by thespcaboose on Aug 24, 2008 1:26:56 GMT -5
Great photos of the SP5399.
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When they were rebuilt in the 80's, SP hoped they would get another 10yrs of service out of them. Long live the Sacramento Workforces efforts!!
It will be great when there are TWO SD9s painted like that.
