SP Power move at West Colton - SP 3846, SP 1500, and SP 1502 are heading to the Colton engine facility after bringing an eastbound local freight to the yard. Meanwhile, SSW (Cotton Belt) 4142 leads an impressive consist on the WCLAY with SP 7640 and 6 SD7's: 1530, 1536, 1509, 1542, 1537, and 1517. Capturing 8 SD7's in one photo made this a memorable day in June 1985.
Railroad
Southern Pacific Transportation Company
Class
EMD GP9R,
Road Number
SP 3846
Line/Subdivision
Los Angeles/SP
Location
West Colton, California, USA
Date Taken
June 08, 1985
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March 26, 2024
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SP Power move at West Colton - SP 3846, SP 1500, and SP 1502 are heading to the Colton engine facility after bringing an eastbound local freight to the yard. Meanwhile, SSW (Cotton Belt) 4142 leads an impressive consist on the WCLAY with SP 7640 and 6 SD7's: 1530, 1536, 1509, 1542, 1537, and 1517. Capturing 8 SD7's in one photo made this a memorable day in June 1985.
Rick Doughty (62) I have been photographing trains since 1975. My favorite railroad is the Denver & Rio Grande Western. My photos have been featured in CTC Board, Railfan & Railroad, Railroads Illustrated, many railroad book and motive power annuals. I also enjoy severe weather photography and storm chasing. I play drums for my local church. I live in southern Idaho with my wonderful wife Stacey, who enjoys going with me on train watching adventures.
SP 3846 is a class EMD GP9R, and is pictured in West Colton, California, USA. This was taken along the Los Angeles/SP on the Southern Pacific Transportation Company. Photo Copyright: Rick Doughty uploaded to Railroad Gallery on 03/26/2024. This photograph of SP 3846 was taken on Saturday, June 08, 1985. All Rights Reserved.