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BNSF hoppers seem to migrate to northern Alberta on a regular basis, but this one stands out. Santa Fe 350346 appears fully intact, free of any patches or other things that symbolize the demise of the Santa Fe. Here we see him heading back east on CN 314. I caught this same car going north on...
In order to turn around for the return to LA, ATSF 3751 had to make its way back to Miramar where there is a wye onto a short branch line that leads to MCAS Miramar. As it's been many years since the wye has seen an engine this large, great care was taken in its turning, and the 3751 was...
Evening approaches as ATSF 3751 speeds through Encinitas on the way back to LA. The return trip was a long one - it didn't arrive in LA until after 10 pm.
ATSF 3751 speeds through La Mirada on its way to San Diego. This spot was once the site of a Santa Fe depot. The large palm tree is the only thing that remains from that original site.
One of my favorite Diesel classes of the Santa Fe. She's
having a walkway light bulb changed while being serviced at Corwith Yard sometime in the mid-90's. Those were great days. Bring a box of donuts up to the tower, sign a release, be a good citizen and you're welcome on the property.
Joe McMillan, myself and I think, Tom Casey, shooting one of the first Kodachrome lash-ups coming through McCook, IL heading west. I don't have a picture of Joe here but I do have a shot taken that day of his Brown Ford with "SPSF" licence plates...
BNSF DPU action by the very large grain loading facility in Ransom, along the old ATSF. That is the loader for the covered hoppers, directly behind the trailing unit, over on the circle track.
When you blow the lead approaching shot, hold on for a 2nd chance at the DPU power.
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