Title: |
SP 0-6-0T 565 - Southern Pacific LA General Shops |
Description: |
The SP had a number of specialized steam switchers for moving locos around engine terminals and backshops. They were the 'shop switchers'; they were usually retired locomotives whose original usefulness had come to an end. This loco started out as a 1903 Baldwin 0-6-0 #1109 and was converted in 1939 to this streamlined 0-6-0T for use in the LA General Shops area. Interesting to see the orginal loco face sticking out of the streamlined sheeting. It served as a shop goat until being "vacated" in April of 1956 and finally scrapped in June of 1956. |
Photo Date: |
6/1/1940 Upload Date: 1/6/2014 4:23:33 PM |
Location: |
Los Angeles, CA |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
SP 565(0-6-0) |
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