SP 8489 West Blue Streak Detour - SP 8489 West leads the BSMFF "Blue Streak" past the semaphore signal at Cienega Creek with the last of eight detour trains due to a derailment just east of the bridge in September 1990. The consist includes 2 Sd40-s and Rio Grande 3147.
Railroad
Southern Pacific Transportation Company
Class
EMD SD40T-2
Road Number
SP 8489
Line/Subdivision
Lordsburg/SP
Location
Vail, Arizona, USA
Date Taken
September 23, 1990
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June 24, 2024
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SP 8489 West Blue Streak Detour - SP 8489 West leads the BSMFF "Blue Streak" past the semaphore signal at Cienega Creek with the last of eight detour trains due to a derailment just east of the bridge in September 1990. The consist includes 2 Sd40-s and Rio Grande 3147.
Rick Doughty (63) 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 8489 is a class EMD SD40T-2 and is pictured in Vail, Arizona, USA. This was taken along the Lordsburg/SP on the Southern Pacific Transportation Company. Photo Copyright: Rick Doughty uploaded to Railroad Gallery on 06/24/2024. This photograph of SP 8489 was taken on Sunday, September 23, 1990. All Rights Reserved.
