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Title: |
SP SD7E 1504 |
Description: |
At Sparks Yard. It will be used to provide headend power for the passenger cars while UP 8444 and UP 3985 are moved to a servicing track. |
Photo Date: |
4/30/1981 Upload Date: 12/14/2020 7:27:09 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
Yard,Action |
Locomotives: |
SP 1504(SD7R) |
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132 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Big hook. |
Description: |
Sparks yard. Awaiting arrival of UP 8444 & UP 3985. They will stay overnight before heading over Donner Pass to Sacramento for Railfair "81 at the grand opening of the CSRM. |
Photo Date: |
4/30/1981 Upload Date: 12/14/2020 7:36:24 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
Yard |
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Views: |
119 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Arrival of UP 8444 & 3985 |
Description: |
Arrival of UP 8444 & 3985 from Odgen UT at Sparks Yard. Consist headed to Railfair 1981. |
Photo Date: |
4/30/1981 Upload Date: 12/14/2020 7:50:03 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam,Action |
Locomotives: |
UP 8444(4-8-4) UP 3985(4-6-6-4) |
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433 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 8444 |
Description: |
At Sparks Yard en route to CSRM and Railfair 81. |
Photo Date: |
4/30/1981 Upload Date: 12/14/2020 8:16:59 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
UP 8444(4-8-4) |
Views: |
95 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 8444 |
Description: |
At Sparks YArd en route to CSRM and Railfair 81 |
Photo Date: |
4/30/1981 Upload Date: 12/14/2020 8:22:11 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
UP 8444(4-8-4) |
Views: |
89 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 3985 |
Description: |
Being serviced at Sparks, NV, en route tyo CSRM and Railfair 81. Special agant sedan in foreground. |
Photo Date: |
4/30/1981 Upload Date: 12/14/2020 8:28:58 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
UP 3985(4-6-6-4) |
Views: |
381 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP Arden |
Description: |
UP Arden in the steam consist heading to CSRM for the Grand Opening and Railfair '81. |
Photo Date: |
4/30/1981 Upload Date: 12/15/2020 7:29:11 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
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Views: |
181 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP Sun Slope 1611 |
Description: |
In steam consist at Sparks, NV. Laying over on the way to the CSRM and Railfair 81 in Sacramento, CA. |
Photo Date: |
4/30/1981 Upload Date: 12/15/2020 7:46:20 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam,Passenger |
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Views: |
108 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Looking a bit tired |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/4/2018 12:26:32 AM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
Yard |
Locomotives: |
SP 4391(SD9E) |
Views: |
358 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 4426 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 4:55:33 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 4426(SD9E) |
Views: |
311 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Reno Fun Train set |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 4:58:08 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
AMTK 318(F40PHR) AMTK 310(F40PHR) |
Views: |
418 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 9308 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 5:04:12 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 9308(SD45T-2) |
Views: |
254 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 9319 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 5:06:01 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 9319(SD45T-2) |
Views: |
227 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 7345 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 5:07:42 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
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Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 7345(SD40R) |
Views: |
219 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 9404 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 5:09:47 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SSW 9404(SD45T-2) |
Views: |
266 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8536 |
Description: |
Parked near the sand bunkers. |
Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 5:12:52 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 8536(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
184 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8368 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 5:15:14 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 8368(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
283 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Weathering done here. |
Description: |
At least it rides nice... |
Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/4/2018 12:40:25 AM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
Yard |
Locomotives: |
SP 4306(SD9E) |
Views: |
302 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Fresh from the Sacramento Shops |
Description: |
Headed east somewhere I was told. |
Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/4/2018 12:44:40 AM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
Yard |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
242 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 4392 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 5:20:43 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 4392(SD9E) |
Views: |
176 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Under typical northern Nevada skies |
Description: |
Sparks Yard |
Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/4/2018 12:37:41 AM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 4362(SD9E) |
Views: |
314 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
Caddys Row |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 5:18:24 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 4362(SD9E) SP 4312(SD9E) |
Views: |
243 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Ready for inspection. Note bell location on cab roof. |
Description: |
Brake shoe changing track |
Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/4/2018 12:33:28 AM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 9348(SD45T-2) |
Views: |
370 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8297 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 5:33:54 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 8297(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
229 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 3824 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 5:30:54 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 3824(GP9R) |
Views: |
188 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
SP 4837 & 3824 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 5:27:35 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 4837(GP38-2) SP 3824(GP9R) |
Views: |
274 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 4838 |
Description: |
Coupled to 4837 |
Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 5:43:43 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 4838(GP38-2) |
Views: |
253 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8962 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 5:45:59 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 8962(SD45) |
Views: |
295 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 7506 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 6:01:47 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 7506(SD45R) |
Views: |
175 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Still in service |
Description: |
Great weathering here |
Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/4/2018 12:49:58 AM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
Yard |
Locomotives: |
SP 2898(GP9R) |
Views: |
282 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 2898 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 5:58:21 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
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Views: |
148 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 9312 |
Description: |
Engineer looks rearward as he backs down towards his train. |
Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 6:07:11 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 9312(SD45T-2) SP 3203(SDP45) |
Views: |
313 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 3203 |
Description: |
No longer needed in the SF Bay for passenger service. Reassigned to Roseville freight pool. |
Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 6:10:22 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 3203(SDP45) |
Views: |
303 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 7521 |
Description: |
From the Los Angeles freight pool. |
Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 6:33:48 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 7521(SD45R) |
Views: |
220 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Dirty DRGW |
Description: |
Didn't take the unit number down, but it looks like 5388 to me. The life of a tunnel motor... |
Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 6:36:11 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DRGW 5388(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
356 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 7342 |
Description: |
Not my favorite color scheme. |
Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 6:39:22 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 7342(SD40R) |
Views: |
415 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Helper set faces west |
Description: |
John Ascuaga's Nugget. The Oyster Bar was my favorite place to eat in Sparks. A short walk to the yard, free parking, and a few lucky bets on baseball games in season would pay for film and fuel. |
Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 6:42:03 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 7342(SD40R) SP 8499(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
444 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 8350 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 6:47:54 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 8350(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
419 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
The sunny side of SP 7342 |
Description: |
The crew walks toward their quarters in Sparks to sign out after a run from Roseville. Always friendly in my experiences there. |
Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 6:50:01 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 7342(SD40R) SP 8499(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
666 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 9357 |
Description: |
Parked next to the Nevada Cement unloading facility. SP ran unit trains over Donner from this place. Maximum tonnage limits behind engines (road and/or helper) did not apply to these trains as long as they were 50 cars or less. |
Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 6:53:38 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 9357(SD45T-2) |
Views: |
341 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Head end power. |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 7:07:24 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 9357(SD45T-2) SP 7342(SD40R) |
Views: |
608 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
SP 8516 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 7:12:26 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 8516(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
237 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 7399 |
Description: |
Side view of a fresh Kodachrome unit, somehow still clean after a trip over Donner Summit. |
Photo Date: |
4/15/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 8:10:40 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 7399(SD44R) |
Views: |
712 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
SP 3854 |
Description: |
A Bay Area unit finds some warm sun. |
Photo Date: |
4/21/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 7:15:09 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 3854(GP9R) |
Views: |
202 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 3770 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
4/21/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 7:17:26 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 3770(GP9R) |
Views: |
192 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 4374 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
4/21/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 7:18:52 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 4374(SD9E) |
Views: |
235 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 4335 |
Description: |
A Los Angeles pool unit far from home. |
Photo Date: |
4/21/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 7:20:21 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SP 4335(SD9E) |
Views: |
239 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
DRGW 5376 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
4/21/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 7:23:11 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DRGW 5376(SD40T-2) SP 9107(SD45) |
Views: |
274 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
DRGW 5376 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
4/21/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 7:25:54 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DRGW 5376(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
290 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 3664 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
4/21/1985 Upload Date: 5/9/2018 7:27:42 PM |
Location: |
Sparks, NV |
Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 3664(SD40-2) DRGW 5385(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
312 Comments: 0 |
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