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RI 1331
Title:  RI 1331
Description:  Rear view of RI 1331.
Photo Date:  9/6/1975  Upload Date: 3/28/2016 7:11:39 PM
Location:  Silvis, IL
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CRIP 1331(GP9R)
Views:  878   Comments: 0
SP 2871
Title:  SP 2871
Description:  SP 2871 has already been through the GP9 rebuilding process and emerged as SP 3304 before being reclassified as a switcher in November 1978.
Photo Date:  3/24/1979  Upload Date: 1/22/2023 3:11:37 PM
Location:  Bakersfield, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2871(GP9R)
Views:  312   Comments: 0
SP 2872
Title:  SP 2872
Description:  SP 2872 is parked on one of the roundhouse tracks. It was renumbered into a switcher series in December 1978.
Photo Date:  3/24/1979  Upload Date: 1/22/2023 3:12:00 PM
Location:  Bakersfield, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2872(GP9R)
Views:  309   Comments: 0
SP 2872
Title:  SP 2872
Description:  SP 2872 was delivered as SP 5836 in April 1959.
Photo Date:  2/26/1988  Upload Date: 1/22/2023 3:12:39 PM
Location:  Modesto, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2872(GP9R)
Views:  310   Comments: 0
SP 2872
Title:  SP 2872
Description:  Rear view of SP 2872.
Photo Date:  2/26/1988  Upload Date: 1/22/2023 3:13:01 PM
Location:  Modesto, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2872(GP9R)
Views:  310   Comments: 0
SP 2873
Title:  SP 2873
Description:  SP 2873 heads up a light power move rolling by the Modesto depot.
Photo Date:  3/16/1991  Upload Date: 1/22/2023 3:13:35 PM
Location:  Modesto, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 2873(GP9R)
Views:  303   Comments: 0
SP 2873
Title:  SP 2873
Description:  With a working full headlight package SP 2873 is a rare treat by this late date.
Photo Date:  3/16/1991  Upload Date: 1/22/2023 3:13:55 PM
Location:  Modesto, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 2873(GP9R)
Views:  316   Comments: 0
SP 2873
Title:  SP 2873
Description:  Time grows short for SP 2873 with retirement on six weeks away.
Photo Date:  3/16/1991  Upload Date: 1/22/2023 3:14:13 PM
Location:  Modesto, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2873(GP9R)
Views:  400   Comments: 0
SP 3186
Title:  SP 3186
Description:  A little more than a year after rebuilding SP 3186 works as the second unit on a northbound commuter train.
Photo Date:  4/12/1976  Upload Date: 7/9/2022 8:35:58 AM
Location:  San Mateo, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3186(GP9R)
Views:  318   Comments: 0
SP 3186
Title:  SP 3186
Description:  The future is here as SP 3186 sits next to new Caltrain power.
Photo Date:  5/26/1985  Upload Date: 7/9/2022 8:36:33 AM
Location:  San Jose, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3186(GP9R)
Views:  270   Comments: 0
SP 3186
Title:  SP 3186
Description:  SP 3186 would remain on the roster another ten years before being retired in September 1995.
Photo Date:  5/26/1985  Upload Date: 7/9/2022 8:36:56 AM
Location:  San Jose, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3186(GP9R)
Views:  272   Comments: 0
SP 3187
Title:  SP 3187
Description:  SP 3187 heads south on the point of Train 110.
Photo Date:  4/12/1976  Upload Date: 7/9/2022 1:34:48 PM
Location:  San Mateo, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3187(GP9R)
Views:  387   Comments: 0
SP 3187
Title:  SP 3187
Description:  SP 3187 was the second rebuilt passenger GP9, being released from Sacramento shop in April 1975.
Photo Date:  4/12/1976  Upload Date: 7/9/2022 1:35:18 PM
Location:  Santa Clara, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3187(GP9R)
Views:  379   Comments: 0
SP 3187
Title:  SP 3187
Description:  Rear view of SP 3187.
Photo Date:  4/12/1976  Upload Date: 7/9/2022 1:35:36 PM
Location:  Santa Clara, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3187(GP9R)
Views:  353   Comments: 0
SP 3187
Title:  SP 3187
Description:  SP 3187 is northbound with Train 149, today consisting of two bi-level coaches.
Photo Date:  8/30/1978  Upload Date: 7/9/2022 1:36:13 PM
Location:  Bayshore, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 3187(GP9R)
Views:  398   Comments: 1
SP 3187
Title:  SP 3187
Description:  In May 1982 SP 3187 was painted in Caltrain "colors" before later returning to traditional Espee grey and red.
Photo Date:  9/5/1982  Upload Date: 7/9/2022 1:36:53 PM
Location:  San Francisco, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3187(GP9R)
Views:  347   Comments: 0
SP 3187
Title:  SP 3187
Description:  Side view of SP 3187 in short lived Caltrain paint.
Photo Date:  9/5/1982  Upload Date: 7/9/2022 1:37:09 PM
Location:  San Francisco, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3187(GP9R)
Views:  387   Comments: 0
SP 3189
Title:  SP 3189
Description:  SP 3189 with Train 137 makes a quick station stop on its way north.
Photo Date:  8/31/1978  Upload Date: 7/13/2022 8:07:52 AM
Location:  San Bruno, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 3189(GP9R)
Views:  318   Comments: 0
SP 3189
Title:  SP 3189
Description:  Rebuilt SP 3189 was released from Sacramento shops in April 1977.
Photo Date:  8/31/1978  Upload Date: 7/13/2022 8:08:13 AM
Location:  San Bruno, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3189(GP9R)
Views:  313   Comments: 0
SP 3189
Title:  SP 3189
Description:  SP 3189 and this short three car train speed north to the City.
Photo Date:  8/31/1978  Upload Date: 7/13/2022 8:08:36 AM
Location:  San Bruno, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 3189(GP9R)
Views:  330   Comments: 0
SP 3189
Title:  SP 3189
Description:  The two digit train numbers mean Caltrain has taken over the commuter service as SP 3189 waits with two other GP9Rs for their afternoon trip south.
Photo Date:  5/8/1983  Upload Date: 7/13/2022 8:09:12 AM
Location:  San Francisco, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3189(GP9R)
Views:  310   Comments: 0
SP 3190
Title:  SP 3190
Description:  SP 3190 rolls three car Train 147 north through Bayshore.
Photo Date:  8/30/1978  Upload Date: 7/13/2022 3:24:42 PM
Location:  Bayshore, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 3190(GP9R)
Views:  361   Comments: 0
SP 3190Mom
Title:  SP 3190Mom
Description:  ents after leaving the station SP 3190 starts its southbound journey to San Jose.
Photo Date:  5/8/1983  Upload Date: 7/13/2022 3:25:15 PM
Location:  San Francisco, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 3190(GP9R)
Views:  313   Comments: 0
SP 3190
Title:  SP 3190
Description:  SP 3190 is actually in charge of Caltrain Train 86 but everything else still looks Espee to me.
Photo Date:  5/8/1983  Upload Date: 7/13/2022 3:25:34 PM
Location:  San Francisco, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 3190(GP9R)
Views:  312   Comments: 0
SP 3190 and SP 3191
Title:  SP 3190 and SP 3191
Description:  SP 3190 and SP 3191 will soon be replaced by the Caltrain F40PH seen in the background.
Photo Date:  5/26/1985  Upload Date: 7/13/2022 3:26:24 PM
Location:  San Jose, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3190(GP9R) SP 3191(GP9R)
Views:  373   Comments: 0
SP 3190
Title:  SP 3190
Description:  SP 3190 is no longer needed in the commuter pool and is a little over two years away from retirement.
Photo Date:  2/26/1989  Upload Date: 7/13/2022 3:27:17 PM
Location:  Arena, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3190(GP9R)
Views:  304   Comments: 0
AP 3190
Title:  AP 3190
Description:  How the mighty have fallen...once the pride of the passenger pool SP 3190 is now in work train service but still earning its keep.
Photo Date:  2/26/1989  Upload Date: 7/13/2022 3:27:48 PM
Location:  Arena, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 3190(GP9R)
Views:  334   Comments: 0
SP 3190
Title:  SP 3190
Description:  The crew on SP 3190 waits as the crane unloads another ground of new ties along the ROW.
Photo Date:  2/26/1989  Upload Date: 7/13/2022 3:28:04 PM
Location:  Arena, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 3190(GP9R)
Views:  307   Comments: 0
SP 3190
Title:  SP 3190
Description:  Soon the work will be done and crew on SP 3190 can call it a day.
Photo Date:  2/26/1989  Upload Date: 7/13/2022 3:28:21 PM
Location:  Arena, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 3190(GP9R)
Views:  307   Comments: 0
SP 3191
Title:  SP 3191
Description:  SP 3191 rolls north with three cars as Caltrain Train 91...and no, that is not my car.
Photo Date:  9/5/1982  Upload Date: 7/14/2022 8:33:14 AM
Location:  Bayshore, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 3191(GP9R)
Views:  308   Comments: 0
SP 3191
Title:  SP 3191
Description:  SP 3191 has been turned and is ready for the afternoon rush.
Photo Date:  5/8/1983  Upload Date: 7/14/2022 8:33:48 AM
Location:  San Francisco, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3191(GP9R)
Views:  305   Comments: 0
SP 3192
Title:  SP 3192
Description:  Something not seen very often in the Espee days, SP 3192 is fairly dirty for a commuter locomotive now that Caltrain is in charge.
Photo Date:  5/8/1983  Upload Date: 7/14/2022 10:32:12 AM
Location:  San Francisco, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3192(GP9R)
Views:  267   Comments: 0
SP 3192
Title:  SP 3192
Description:  Now just another GP9R, former passenger unit SP 3192 is working as "hauler" power from West Colton to Anaheim.
Photo Date:  9/3/1990  Upload Date: 7/14/2022 10:32:51 AM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3192(GP9R)
Views:  264   Comments: 0
SP 3192
Title:  SP 3192
Description:  Rear view of SP 3192.
Photo Date:  9/3/1990  Upload Date: 7/14/2022 10:33:10 AM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3192(GP9R)
Views:  271   Comments: 0
SP 3193
Title:  SP 3193
Description:  Six months after rebuilding SP 3193 is in charge of southbound Train 114.
Photo Date:  8/31/1978  Upload Date: 7/16/2022 12:05:12 PM
Location:  San Bruno, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 3193(GP9R)
Views:  419   Comments: 0
SP 3193
Title:  SP 3193
Description:  Train 114, with SP 3193 on the uoint, heads south towards San Jose.
Photo Date:  8/31/1978  Upload Date: 7/16/2022 12:05:30 PM
Location:  San Bruno, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 3193(GP9R)
Views:  263   Comments: 0
SP 3193
Title:  SP 3193
Description:  SP 3193 was'delivered as SP 5601 (GP9) in June 1954.
Photo Date:  9/5/1982  Upload Date: 7/16/2022 12:06:11 PM
Location:  San Francisco, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3193(GP9R)
Views:  239   Comments: 0
SP 3193
Title:  SP 3193
Description:  There's a seismic shift going on here in earthquake country as SP 3193 along with all the other Espee commuter units will soon be replaced by brand new Caltrain F40PHs,
Photo Date:  5/26/1985  Upload Date: 7/16/2022 12:06:48 PM
Location:  San Jose, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3193(GP9R)
Views:  266   Comments: 0
SP 3193
Title:  SP 3193
Description:  After leaving the commuter pool SP 3193 will continue on as just another freight unit until retirement in February 1993.
Photo Date:  5/26/1985  Upload Date: 7/16/2022 12:07:11 PM
Location:  San Jose, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3193(GP9R)
Views:  259   Comments: 0
SP 3194
Title:  SP 3194
Description:  As SP 3194 slowly pulls this long string of cars into view something seems amiss...WHAT? The hog head has a CAMERA? As he slowly rolls by he yells a profane laced rant, something along the lines of (short version) "If you SOBs take my &%$#@! picture than I'll yours, you #$^!&$#s!!!". Man, one rail having a REALLY bad day...and yes, just another day in the life of a trackside railfan in the 1970s. But hey, beats having a lit fusie held in my face...that's another Espee story for another day.
Photo Date:  8/30/1978  Upload Date: 7/18/2022 10:10:51 AM
Location:  Bayshore, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 3194(GP9R)
Views:  353   Comments: 0
SP 3194
Title:  SP 3194
Description:  Soon SP 3194 will be leaving the commuter pool and become just another freight unit.
Photo Date:  5/26/1985  Upload Date: 7/18/2022 10:11:28 AM
Location:  San Jose, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3194(GP9R)
Views:  299   Comments: 0
SP 3195
Title:  SP 3195
Description:  SP 3195 would meet its end at Levin Metals in 1993.
Photo Date:  11/17/1985  Upload Date: 7/18/2022 10:12:02 AM
Location:  San Jose, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3195(GP9R)
Views:  257   Comments: 0
SP 3196
Title:  SP 3196
Description:  Now in freight service, SP 3196 makes a station stop in Anaheim.
Photo Date:  6/18/1988  Upload Date: 7/19/2022 10:06:13 AM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3196(GP9R)
Views:  265   Comments: 0
SP 3196 and SP 3332
Title:  SP 3196 and SP 3332
Description:  There's a lot of power in Anaheim this Saturday morning as SP 3196 is joined by SP 3332.
Photo Date:  6/18/1988  Upload Date: 7/19/2022 10:07:19 AM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3196(GP9R) SP 3332(GP9R)
Views:  324   Comments: 0
SP 3196. SP 3332, and SP 3370
Title:  SP 3196. SP 3332, and SP 3370
Description:  Along with SP 3196 and SP 3332 is SP 3370, displaying the doomed SPSF merger paint scheme.
Photo Date:  6/18/1988  Upload Date: 7/19/2022 10:07:38 AM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3196(GP9R) SP 3332(GP9R) SP 3370(GP9R)
Views:  404   Comments: 0
SP 3196
Title:  SP 3196
Description:  Note the wagon wheel antenna above the cab of SP 3196.
Photo Date:  6/18/1988  Upload Date: 7/19/2022 10:07:55 AM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3196(GP9R)
Views:  279   Comments: 0
SP 3196
Title:  SP 3196
Description:  Rear view of SP 3196.
Photo Date:  6/18/1988  Upload Date: 7/19/2022 10:08:13 AM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3196(GP9R)
Views:  243   Comments: 0
SP 3305
Title:  SP 3305
Description:  With the Santa Ana winds blowing SP 3305 shows off a fresh coat of paint.
Photo Date:  10/17/1981  Upload Date: 2/5/2023 11:40:23 AM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3305(GP9R)
Views:  224   Comments: 0
SP 3305
Title:  SP 3305
Description:  The final moments of daylight finds SP 3305 waiting for its next assignment.
Photo Date:  11/14/1981  Upload Date: 2/5/2023 11:41:15 AM
Location:  El Centro, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3305(GP9R)
Views:  215   Comments: 0
SP 3305
Title:  SP 3305
Description:  June gloom is in full swing as SP 3305 holds down a spot on the Anaheim engine track.
Photo Date:  6/18/1988  Upload Date: 2/5/2023 11:41:48 AM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 3305(GP9R)
Views:  189   Comments: 0


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