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    Comment by 'Orfan' in media '5699South'

    And another set just around the corner in Oakland. And SD9E's too. I try not to think about it when I go there these days.
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  2. 5699South

    5699South

    4 AC4400's are working up the short climb between Oakland and Sutherlin, OR on July 12th headed for Roseburg.
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    • 5699 corp up
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    • Category: Western United States
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    Comment by 'Orfan' in media 'SP light helpers 1996'

    Thanks for all the positive reviews everyone.
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    Comment by 'Orfan' in media 'Into the siding...'

    Great action shot!
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    Comment by 'Orfan' in media 'BCR at Seton Lake'

    Nice view! Is that the true color of the lake? Geoff
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    Comment by 'Orfan' in media 'SP light helpers 1996'

    Thanks Bunkhouse, I like the sepia too, it seems to help B&W photos especially for posting on the web. Geoff
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  7. SP light helpers 1996

    SP light helpers 1996

    An SP light helper set approaches Salt Cr. trestle near Heather, OR in March 1996
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    • 8637 heather helpers oregon sp
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    Comment by 'Orfan' in media 'Cottage Grove, Or.'

    That sure is a classic view of the SP in Oregon. Those wigwags were everywhere. Here in Albany I can remember them at Santiam rd.,Queen Ave. and the one at Marion St. on the Mill City branch , the last one lasted all the way up until the early 90's. Now it's sure hard to imagine them with all of...
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    Comment by 'Orfan' in media 'Harrisburg Waterfront'

    very nice series of photos, thanks for posting Geoff B.
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    Comment by 'Orfan' in media 'UP 8557 East'

    Thanks, this is the first time I've fanned this area it is a very neat area, I was surprised at the great number of trains. I'm not sure I would race to this spot again though, as the lousy gravel road in made me wonder a couple of times if I was going to be hauling my dashboard out in the back...
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  11. UP 8557 East

    UP 8557 East

    After a meet UP 8557 East moves quickly out of the siding at Rock Island,Idaho along the Snake River heading toward Weiser. Oregon is on the opposite bank. 6-9-03
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    • along river snake the up
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    • Category: Western United States
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    Comment by 'Orfan' in media 'A BNSF Westbound Boardman Coal'

    That looks like one for the living room.
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    Comment by 'Orfan' in media 'SP 3879'

    Nice one. That engine is still running on the Albany & Eastern looking much the same, although the paint has seen better days.
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    Comment by 'Orfan' in media 'O&NW #4'

    That must have been a great line to photograph.
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    Comment by 'Orfan' in media 'SP 4303'

    Sure do miss seeing these on the branchlines. Thanks for the photo.
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