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    An Update on the AT&SF 2926 Restoration

    A visit to the restoration site of AT&SF 2926 in Albuquerque, New Mexico on February 2, 2019 revealed that the locomotive is almost ready to be fired up again. On this bright Saturday, there were several groups working on different projects including electrical work on the locomotive and the...
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    Surfliner F59PHI's on the Southwest Chief

    On November 3 and 3, 2018, two more Amtrak Surfliner F59PHI locomotives moved across the country on the Southwest Chief. These two locomotives, Amtrak 452 and Amtrak 462, are part of a purchase by Metra in Chicago from Amtrak in California. Amtrak maintains a dedicated fleet of 15 EMD F59PHI...
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    Pacific Sands and Tioga Pass Depart Albuquerque, NM

    http://www.yardlimitproductions.com LARail.com runs charters behind Amtrak trains. Featured here are two of their cars that passed through Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 15, 2018. PACIFIC SANDS was delivered to the Union Pacific Railroad in April of 1950. Part of a total of 50 Pacific Series...
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    Siemens SC-44 Chargers in Albuquerque

    The Siemens SC-44 Charger is a diesel-electric passenger locomotive designed and manufactured by Siemens Mobility for the North American market. The first production unit was unveiled on March 26, 2016. The SC-44 Charger locomotive is powered by a 4,400 hp Cummins 16 cylinder diesel engine...
  5. Through Beautiful Shoemaker Canyon

    Through Beautiful Shoemaker Canyon

    The Southwest Chief rolls past another scenic cliff in Shoemaker Canyon.
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  6. Through Scenic Glorieta Sub

    Through Scenic Glorieta Sub

    Southwest Chief passes some rock formations near Los Cerrillos, N.M., between Albuquerque and Lamy, N.M.
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  7. Through Scenic Canyon

    Through Scenic Canyon

    Westbound Southwest Chief rolls through Glorieta Pass, approaching Apache Canyon, south of Las Vegas, N.M., en route to Albuquerque. Shot with 100 speed Provia slide film with 50mm lens.
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  8. Through Glorieta Pass

    Through Glorieta Pass

    Westbound Southwest Chief rolls through Glorieta Pass, approaching Apache Canyon, south of Las Vegas, N.M., en route to Albuquerque. Shot with 100 speed Provia slide film with 50mm lens.
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  9. Out of the Red Canyon

    Out of the Red Canyon

    Southwest Chief exits a red canyon, approaching the Marmon rock side at the Mesita Indian village. Mesita is a half hour's drive west of Albuquerque. Shot 12/03 with Sensia 100 slide film from I-40 overlook with 80-200MM zoom lens.
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  10. Sunset at the Starvation Peak Siding

    Sunset at the Starvation Peak Siding

    The eastbound No. 4, the Southwest Chief, negotiates through semaphores at the east end of the Chapelle, N.M., siding, between Las Vegas, N.M., and Albuquerque, N.M. Shot Dec. 3, 2003, with 80-200MM zoom lens, 100 speed slide film.
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