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SP 8234
Title:  SP 8234
Description:  With late season snow still on the ground, SP 8234 gives an assist to Amtrak train #5 on its trip over Donner Pass.
Photo Date:  5/8/1983  Upload Date: 10/7/2023 11:26:44 AM
Location:  Norden, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8234(SD40T-2)
Views:  319   Comments: 0
SP 8235 and SP 8541
Title:  SP 8235 and SP 8541
Description:  SP 8235 brings a unit oil train of TankTrain cars into Cable while SP 8541 waits for it to pass.
Photo Date:  4/13/1985  Upload Date: 10/7/2023 11:27:15 AM
Location:  Cable, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8235(SD40T-2) SP 8541(SD40T-2)
Views:  499   Comments: 1
SP 8235 and SP 8541
Title:  SP 8235 and SP 8541
Description:  While there are five units up front, SP 8235 will also get an assist from a six unit mid-train helper set. The slow speed will means SP 8541 will be there for awhile.
Photo Date:  4/13/1985  Upload Date: 10/7/2023 11:27:32 AM
Location:  Cable, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8541(SD40T-2) SP 8235(SD40T-2)
Views:  505   Comments: 0
SP 8235 and SP 8294
Title:  SP 8235 and SP 8294
Description:  With SP 8235 on the point, SP 8294 is in charge of a six unit mid-train helper set.
Photo Date:  4/13/1985  Upload Date: 10/7/2023 11:27:58 AM
Location:  Cable, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8235(SD40T-2) SP 8294(SD40T-2)
Views:  471   Comments: 0
SP 8236
Title:  SP 8236
Description:  SP 8236 rolls by at track speeds with a string of covered hoppers in tow.
Photo Date:  4/13/1985  Upload Date: 10/7/2023 11:28:41 AM
Location:  Cameron, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8236(SD40T-2)
Views:  306   Comments: 0
SP 8236
Title:  SP 8236
Description:  Making good time SP 8236 flies through Sandcut and will soon be in Bakersfield.
Photo Date:  4/13/1985  Upload Date: 10/7/2023 11:29:08 AM
Location:  Sandcut, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8236(SD40T-2)
Views:  304   Comments: 0
SP 8236
Title:  SP 8236
Description:  SP 8236 heads up a four unit tunnel motor helper set waiting to assist the next eastbound freight. This consist seems out of place since there are no tunnels on the Sunset route. Oh well, just another day on the Espee in the '80s...
Photo Date:  12/29/1986  Upload Date: 10/7/2023 11:29:42 AM
Location:  Loma Linda, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 8236(SD40T-2)
Views:  358   Comments: 0
SP 8237
Title:  SP 8237
Description:  SP 8237 speeds by as part of a two unit helper set.
Photo Date:  9/7/1985  Upload Date: 10/7/2023 11:30:22 AM
Location:  Dike, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8237(SD40T-2)
Views:  383   Comments: 0
SP 8240
Title:  SP 8240
Description:  SP 8240 still looks good after a couple of years of service.
Photo Date:  3/20/1982  Upload Date: 10/7/2023 11:31:14 AM
Location:  Colton, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 8240(SD40T-2)
Views:  381   Comments: 0
SP 8256
Title:  SP 8256
Description:  SP 8256 leads a northbound frieght into the sliding at Hiland.
Photo Date:  1/21/1984  Upload Date: 10/7/2023 7:44:32 PM
Location:  Hiland, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8256(SD40T-2)
Views:  403   Comments: 0
SP 8258
Title:  SP 8258
Description:  In a sign of things to come, SP 8258 gets some help from a pair of UP units as it heads south.
Photo Date:  4/12/1986  Upload Date: 10/7/2023 7:46:13 PM
Location:  Mojave, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8258(SD40T-2)
Views:  251   Comments: 0
SP 8264
Title:  SP 8264
Description:  SP 8264, with an assist from a Conrail and a CSX unit, powers a loaded coal train off the Palmdale Cutoff.
Photo Date:  5/27/1995  Upload Date: 10/7/2023 7:46:49 PM
Location:  West Colton, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8264(SD40T-2)
Views:  313   Comments: 0
SP 7518 and SP 8266
Title:  SP 7518 and SP 8266
Description:  SP 7518 is getting an assist from SP 8266 as this one unit helper shoves on the caboose.
Photo Date:  4/13/1985  Upload Date: 2/1/2024 4:33:04 PM
Location:  Russ, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 7518(SD45R) SP 8266(SD40T-2)
Views:  308   Comments: 0
SP 8266
Title:  SP 8266
Description:  Now out of Mojave SP 8266 begins the run up the hill to Tehachapi.
Photo Date:  4/13/1985  Upload Date: 10/10/2023 3:39:27 PM
Location:  Cameron, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8266(SD40T-2)
Views:  373   Comments: 0
SP 8266 and SP 9137
Title:  SP 8266 and SP 9137
Description:  All the helpers are working hard as SP 9137 leads the team shoving SP 8266 up the hill.
Photo Date:  4/13/1985  Upload Date: 10/10/2023 3:39:46 PM
Location:  Cameron, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8266(SD40T-2) SP 9137(SD45)
Views:  381   Comments: 0
SP 8266
Title:  SP 8266
Description:  SP 8266 slows at the top of the hill and prepares for the trip down the mountain. Note the "T" in the background.
Photo Date:  4/13/1985  Upload Date: 10/10/2023 3:40:15 PM
Location:  Tehachapi, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8266(SD40T-2)
Views:  366   Comments: 0
SP 8266
Title:  SP 8266
Description:  No meets so far as SP 8266 makes track speed downhill.
Photo Date:  4/13/1985  Upload Date: 10/10/2023 3:40:42 PM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8266(SD40T-2)
Views:  345   Comments: 0
SP 8266
Title:  SP 8266
Description:  Nearing the end of a successful run SP 8266 is only a few miles away from Bakersfield.
Photo Date:  4/13/1985  Upload Date: 10/10/2023 3:41:11 PM
Location:  Sandcut, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8266(SD40T-2)
Views:  370   Comments: 0
SP 8266 and SP 9137
Title:  SP 8266 and SP 9137
Description:  The helpers are done with the heavy lifting as SP 8266 speeds north and the crew onboard SP 9137 can enjoy the ride.
Photo Date:  4/13/1985  Upload Date: 10/10/2023 3:41:31 PM
Location:  Sandcut, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8266(SD40T-2) SP 9137(SD45)
Views:  353   Comments: 0
SP 8266
Title:  SP 8266
Description:  SP 8266 works another West Colton - Bakersfield train over Cajon Pass.
Photo Date:  9/6/1986  Upload Date: 10/10/2023 3:42:03 PM
Location:  Dike, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 8266(SD40T-2)
Views:  349   Comments: 0
SP 8271
Title:  SP 8271
Description:  With a friendly wave, SP 8271 rolls out of Dike and heads up Cajon Pass on the Palmdale Cutoff.
Photo Date:  11/19/1985  Upload Date: 10/11/2023 4:49:29 PM
Location:  Dike, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8271(SD40T-2)
Views:  349   Comments: 0
SP 8271
Title:  SP 8271
Description:  Nothing but clear track ahead as SP 8271 heads on to Bakersfield.
Photo Date:  11/19/1985  Upload Date: 10/11/2023 4:49:49 PM
Location:  Dike, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8271(SD40T-2)
Views:  336   Comments: 0
SP 8276
Title:  SP 8276
Description:  SP 8276 adds a little extra horsepower to the southbound Amtrak Coast Starlight as it rolls across the LA River and into then LAUPT.
Photo Date:  5/12/1984  Upload Date: 10/11/2023 4:50:25 PM
Location:  Los Angeles, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8276(SD40T-2)
Views:  427   Comments: 0
SP 8276
Title:  SP 8276
Description:  In the last moments of light SP 8276 heads slowly into the station and the end of this southbound run.
Photo Date:  5/12/1984  Upload Date: 10/11/2023 4:50:48 PM
Location:  Los Angeles, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8276(SD40T-2)
Views:  355   Comments: 0
SP 8277
Title:  SP 8277
Description:  After making a crew change SP 8277 slowly heads east as a westbound van train flies by on the other main.
Photo Date:  8/31/1984  Upload Date: 10/11/2023 4:51:18 PM
Location:  West Colton, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8277(SD40T-2)
Views:  358   Comments: 0
SP 8277, MILW 174, and MILW 167
Title:  SP 8277, MILW 174, and MILW 167
Description:  Joining SP 8277 on this trip east are two Milwaukee Road SD40-2s (MILW 174 and MILW 167).
Photo Date:  8/31/1984  Upload Date: 10/11/2023 4:51:38 PM
Location:  West Colton, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8277(SD40T-2) MILW 174(SD40-2) MILW 167(SD40-2)
Views:  782   Comments: 0
SP 8279
Title:  SP 8279
Description:  SP 8279 heads east with four units up front and, given the smoke, more as a helper. Note the headline of the next train in the distance.
Photo Date:  3/27/1983  Upload Date: 10/11/2023 4:52:09 PM
Location:  Edison, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8279(SD40T-2)
Views:  400   Comments: 0
SP 8279 and 9167
Title:  SP 8279 and 9167
Description:  With SP 8279 on the point, a six unit mid-train helper set led by SP 9167 shoves hard on this loaded lumber train.
Photo Date:  3/27/1983  Upload Date: 10/11/2023 4:52:32 PM
Location:  Edison, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8279(SD40T-2) SP 9167(SD45T-2)
Views:  453   Comments: 0
SP 8283
Title:  SP 8283
Description:  On this cold and clear December morning SP 8283 backs down a string a power into West Colton yard.
Photo Date:  12/1/1992  Upload Date: 10/12/2023 2:31:53 PM
Location:  West Colton, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8283(SD40T-2)
Views:  291   Comments: 0
SP 8283
Title:  SP 8283
Description:  SP 8283 is backing the power down to the engine faciltiy.
Photo Date:  12/1/1992  Upload Date: 10/12/2023 2:32:14 PM
Location:  West Colton, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8283(SD40T-2)
Views:  323   Comments: 0
SP 8286
Title:  SP 8286
Description:  SP 8286 rolls a mainline freight through Indio on the Sunset route. Note the Santa Fe style font used on the number boards.
Photo Date:  11/22/1987  Upload Date: 10/12/2023 2:32:48 PM
Location:  Indio, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8286(SD40T-2)
Views:  496   Comments: 1
SP 8286
Title:  SP 8286
Description:  SP 8286 heads up Cajon Pass on the Palmdale Cutoff. The number board (as one is missing) now uses the Southern Pacific font.
Photo Date:  12/27/1990  Upload Date: 10/12/2023 2:33:26 PM
Location:  Canyon, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8286(SD40T-2)
Views:  497   Comments: 0
SP 8287
Title:  SP 8287
Description:  SP 8287 has a long train in tow as it travels through Slover, the first sliding out of West Colton on the Palmdale Cutoff.
Photo Date:  10/19/1985  Upload Date: 10/12/2023 2:34:00 PM
Location:  Slover, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8287(SD40T-2)
Views:  282   Comments: 0
SP 8287 (REPOST)
Title:  SP 8287 (REPOST)
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/11/1986  Upload Date: 2/2/2025 6:57:54 AM
Location:  West Colton, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8287(SD40T-2)
Views:  190   Comments: 0
SP 8288
Title:  SP 8288
Description:  A lone biker walks his bike across the track in front of stopped SP 8288. Kinda feels like one of those "caption this" photos, doesn't it?
Photo Date:  11/21/1987  Upload Date: 10/12/2023 2:34:40 PM
Location:  Redlands, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8288(SD40T-2)
Views:  313   Comments: 0
SP 8291
Title:  SP 8291
Description:  SP 8291 is on the point of this five unit set leading the loaded TankTrain up Tehachapi bound for the LA area.
Photo Date:  4/14/1985  Upload Date: 10/13/2023 3:26:33 PM
Location:  Cable, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8291(SD40T-2)
Views:  408   Comments: 1
SP 8291 and SP 7530
Title:  SP 8291 and SP 7530
Description:  The crew is aboard SP 7350 as the five unit mid-train helper set shoves SP 8291 over Tehachapi.
Photo Date:  4/14/1985  Upload Date: 10/13/2023 3:26:54 PM
Location:  Cable, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8291(SD40T-2) SP 7530(SD45R)
Views:  469   Comments: 0
SP 8291
Title:  SP 8291
Description:  Side view of SP 8291.
Photo Date:  1/3/1987  Upload Date: 10/13/2023 3:27:41 PM
Location:  Colton, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 8291(SD40T-2)
Views:  401   Comments: 1
SP 9333, DRGW 3089, MKT 606, BO 4226, and SP 8291
Title:  SP 9333, DRGW 3089, MKT 606, BO 4226, and SP 8291
Description:  SP 9333 West has come to a stop short of the Santa Fe crossing in Colton. Behind it are FOUR different versions of the EMD "40" series locomotives wearing FOUR different paint schemes.
Photo Date:  1/3/1987  Upload Date: 3/23/2024 10:46:49 AM
Location:  Colton, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 9333(SD45T-2) DRGW 3089(GP40) MKT 606(SD40-2) BO 4226(GP40-2) SP 8291(SD40T-2)
Views:  468   Comments: 0
SP 9333, DRGW 3089, MKT 606, BO 4226, and SP 8291
Title:  SP 9333, DRGW 3089, MKT 606, BO 4226, and SP 8291
Description:  With the former SP Colton depot seen on the left, SP 9333 West is stopped waiting on a signal. Behind SP 9333 are units from Rio Grande, MKT and Chessie System (B&O).
Photo Date:  1/3/1987  Upload Date: 3/23/2024 10:47:25 AM
Location:  Colton, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 9333(SD45T-2) DRGW 3089(GP40) MKT 606(SD40-2) BO 4226(GP40-2) SP 8291(SD40T-2)
Views:  459   Comments: 0
SP 9333, DRGW 3089, MKT 606, BO 4226, and SP 8291
Title:  SP 9333, DRGW 3089, MKT 606, BO 4226, and SP 8291
Description:  With Mt. Slover in the background SP 9333 with three pool power units heads west in the fading light.
Photo Date:  1/3/1987  Upload Date: 3/23/2024 10:48:01 AM
Location:  West Colton, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 9333(SD45T-2) DRGW 3089(GP40) MKT 606(SD40-2) BO 4226(GP40-2) SP 8291(SD40T-2)
Views:  389   Comments: 0
SP 9333, DRGW 3089, MKT 606, BO 4226, and SP 8291
Title:  SP 9333, DRGW 3089, MKT 606, BO 4226, and SP 8291
Description:  SP 9333 puts on a show with a colorful pool power consist on this late January afternoon.
Photo Date:  1/3/1987  Upload Date: 3/23/2024 10:48:28 AM
Location:  West Colton, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 9333(SD45T-2) DRGW 3089(GP40) MKT 606(SD40-2) BO 4226(GP40-2) SP 8291(SD40T-2)
Views:  457   Comments: 0
SP 9333, DRGW 3089, MKT 606, BO 4226, and SP 8291
Title:  SP 9333, DRGW 3089, MKT 606, BO 4226, and SP 8291
Description:  With daylihgt fading it's time to call it quits on a long day of railfanning as SP 9333 roars west bound for LA.
Photo Date:  1/3/1987  Upload Date: 3/23/2024 10:49:35 AM
Location:  West Colton, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 9333(SD45T-2) DRGW 3089(GP40) MKT 606(SD40-2) BO 4226(GP40-2) SP 8291(SD40T-2)
Views:  439   Comments: 0
SP 8298
Title:  SP 8298
Description:  SP 8298 is moving along at track speed with an eastbound short hot van train in tow.
Photo Date:  12/29/1983  Upload Date: 10/13/2023 3:28:17 PM
Location:  Beaumont, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8298(SD40T-2)
Views:  361   Comments: 0
SP 8300
Title:  SP 8300
Description:  With a long train behind it SP 8300 is slowly working up Cajon Pass bound for Bakersfield.
Photo Date:  7/14/1977  Upload Date: 10/13/2023 3:28:53 PM
Location:  Canyon, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8300(SD40T-2)
Views:  483   Comments: 0
SP 8300
Title:  SP 8300
Description:  Rear view of SP 8300.
Photo Date:  11/5/1977  Upload Date: 10/13/2023 3:29:26 PM
Location:  El Casco, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 8300(SD40T-2)
Views:  504   Comments: 0
SP 8300
Title:  SP 8300
Description:  This November day finds SP 8300 part of a helper set working the west side of Beaumont Pass.
Photo Date:  11/5/1977  Upload Date: 10/13/2023 3:29:52 PM
Location:  El Casco, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 8300(SD40T-2)
Views:  501   Comments: 0
SP 8301
Title:  SP 8301
Description:  Top view of SP 8301.
Photo Date:  2/27/1977  Upload Date: 10/13/2023 7:13:50 PM
Location:  West Colton, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 8301(SD40T-2)
Views:  443   Comments: 0
SP 8301
Title:  SP 8301
Description:  A very dirty SP 8301 could use a trip to the cleaners.
Photo Date:  3/8/1978  Upload Date: 10/13/2023 7:14:44 PM
Location:  City of Industry, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 8301(SD40T-2)
Views:  378   Comments: 0
SP 8301
Title:  SP 8301
Description:  Rear view of SP 8301.
Photo Date:  3/8/1978  Upload Date: 10/13/2023 7:15:12 PM
Location:  City of Industry, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 8301(SD40T-2)
Views:  402   Comments: 0

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