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By:Ron Hawkins
Dates:11/1/1972 - 12/31/2013
Album Info:Various Southern Pacific SD40T-2 locomotives.
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SP 8309
Title:  SP 8309
Description:  SP 8309 waits for mid-train helpers to be added before heading east.
Photo Date:  8/8/1981  Upload Date: 10/23/2023 9:26:23 AM
Location:  Loma Linda, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8309(SD40T-2)
Views:  68   Comments: 0
SP 8309
Title:  SP 8309
Description:  SP 8309 along with two GP40-2s head east up the hill.
Photo Date:  8/8/1981  Upload Date: 10/23/2023 9:26:58 AM
Location:  El Casco, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8309(SD40T-2)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
SP 8309
Title:  SP 8309
Description:  SP 8309 tops the hill and heads on to Indio and points east.
Photo Date:  8/8/1981  Upload Date: 10/23/2023 9:27:23 AM
Location:  Beaumont, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8309(SD40T-2)
Views:  85   Comments: 0
SP 8309 and SP 7350
Title:  SP 8309 and SP 7350
Description:  SP 8309 rolls east with assistance from a helper set including SP 7350.
Photo Date:  8/8/1981  Upload Date: 10/23/2023 9:27:44 AM
Location:  Beaumont, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8309(SD40T-2) SP 7350(SD40R)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
SP 8315
Title:  SP 8315
Description:  SP 8315 is on the point of an eastbound pig train entering the west end of Beaumont.
Photo Date:  8/8/1981  Upload Date: 10/25/2023 9:51:51 AM
Location:  Beaumont, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8315(SD40T-2)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
SP 8315
Title:  SP 8315
Description:  Now over the creast of Beaumont Pass SP 8315 rolls on to Indio and points east.
Photo Date:  8/8/1981  Upload Date: 10/25/2023 9:52:11 AM
Location:  Beaumont, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8315(SD40T-2)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
SP 8552
Title:  SP 8552
Description:  SP 8552 was delivered in January 1979.
Photo Date:  8/8/1981  Upload Date: 11/21/2023 11:54:41 AM
Location:  Loma Linda, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 8552(SD40T-2)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
SP 8317 and SP 7342
Title:  SP 8317 and SP 7342
Description:  SP 8317 heads out of West Colton yard and begins its trip up the Palmdale Cutoff with SP 7342 as part of its consist.
Photo Date:  8/29/1981  Upload Date: 10/26/2023 10:29:11 AM
Location:  West Colton, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8317(SD40T-2) SP 7342(SD40R)
Views:  107   Comments: 0
SP 8317 and SP 7342
Title:  SP 8317 and SP 7342
Description:  On the far right a local comes out to see what's going on as SP 8317 and SP 7342 roll by near the switch at Bench. .
Photo Date:  8/29/1981  Upload Date: 10/26/2023 10:30:14 AM
Location:  San Bernardino, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8317(SD40T-2) SP 7342(SD40R)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
SP 8317 and SP 7342
Title:  SP 8317 and SP 7342
Description:  With only moments to spare SP 8317 and SP 7342 make it to Dike before the sun sets.
Photo Date:  8/29/1981  Upload Date: 10/26/2023 10:30:46 AM
Location:  Dike, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8317(SD40T-2) SP 7342(SD40R)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
SP 8332
Title:  SP 8332
Description:  SP 8332 was delivered in April 1979.
Photo Date:  1/9/1982  Upload Date: 11/2/2023 7:12:39 AM
Location:  City of Industry, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 8332(SD40T-2)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
SP 8380
Title:  SP 8380
Description:  SP 8380 was delivered in May 1979.
Photo Date:  1/9/1982  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:35:17 AM
Location:  City of Industry, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 8380(SD40T-2)
Views:  68   Comments: 0
SP 8384
Title:  SP 8384
Description:  SP 8384 drifts slowly under the Santa Fe bridge across the Los Angels river near LAUPT.
Photo Date:  1/9/1982  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:36:42 AM
Location:  Los Angeles, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8384(SD40T-2)
Views:  49   Comments: 0
SP 8384
Title:  SP 8384
Description:  SP 8384 is on the east side of the Los Angeles river near the entrance to LAUPT.
Photo Date:  1/9/1982  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:37:10 AM
Location:  Los Angeles, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8384(SD40T-2)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
SP 8240
Title:  SP 8240
Description:  SP 8240 still looks good after a couple of years of service.
Photo Date:  3/20/1982  Upload Date: 10/7/2023 11:31:14 AM
Location:  Colton, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 8240(SD40T-2)
Views:  88   Comments: 0
SP 8354
Title:  SP 8354
Description:  SP 8354 is westbound on a very clear day in the Inland Empire.
Photo Date:  3/20/1982  Upload Date: 11/7/2023 6:54:03 PM
Location:  West Colton, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8354(SD40T-2)
Views:  77   Comments: 0
SP 8318
Title:  SP 8318
Description:  SP 8318 comes out of the fog with a westbound train off the Palmdale Cutoff.
Photo Date:  12/30/1982  Upload Date: 10/26/2023 10:31:16 AM
Location:  West Colton, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8318(SD40T-2)
Views:  48   Comments: 0
SP 8559
Title:  SP 8559
Description:  SP 8559 rolls through the nothingness near Ansel a little south of Mojave.
Photo Date:  3/26/1983  Upload Date: 11/25/2023 9:57:36 AM
Location:  Ansel, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8559(SD40T-2)
Views:  31   Comments: 0
SP 8279
Title:  SP 8279
Description:  SP 8279 heads east with four units up front and, given the smoke, more as a helper. Note the headline of the next train in the distance.
Photo Date:  3/27/1983  Upload Date: 10/11/2023 4:52:09 PM
Location:  Edison, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8279(SD40T-2)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
SP 8279 and 9167
Title:  SP 8279 and 9167
Description:  With SP 8279 on the point, a six unit mid-train helper set led by SP 9167 shoves hard on this loaded lumber train.
Photo Date:  3/27/1983  Upload Date: 10/11/2023 4:52:32 PM
Location:  Edison, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8279(SD40T-2) SP 9167(SD45T-2)
Views:  86   Comments: 0
SP 8520
Title:  SP 8520
Description:  SP 8520 is eastbound out of Bakersfield and will soon require the assistance from the smoky helper set seen in the distance.
Photo Date:  3/27/1983  Upload Date: 11/18/2023 1:01:03 PM
Location:  Edison, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8520(SD40T-2)
Views:  61   Comments: 0
SP 8520 and SP 8554
Title:  SP 8520 and SP 8554
Description:  SP 8520 is on the point while SP 8554 leads the mid-train helper set.
Photo Date:  3/27/1983  Upload Date: 11/18/2023 1:02:40 PM
Location:  Edison, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8520(SD40T-2) SP 8554(SD40T-2)
Views:  49   Comments: 0
SP 8234
Title:  SP 8234
Description:  With late season snow still on the ground, SP 8234 gives an assist to Amtrak train #5 on its trip over Donner Pass.
Photo Date:  5/8/1983  Upload Date: 10/7/2023 11:26:44 AM
Location:  Norden, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8234(SD40T-2)
Views:  68   Comments: 0
SP 8502
Title:  SP 8502
Description:  SP 8502 heads up a four unit all SD40T-2 consist working up Cajon Pass on the Palmdale Cutoff.
Photo Date:  10/29/1983  Upload Date: 11/15/2023 9:06:32 AM
Location:  Canyon, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8502(SD40T-2)
Views:  46   Comments: 0
SP 8502 and SP 8361
Title:  SP 8502 and SP 8361
Description:  With SP 8502 up front SP 8361 brings up the rear as they work north on their way to Bakersfield and beyond.
Photo Date:  10/29/1983  Upload Date: 11/15/2023 9:07:29 AM
Location:  Canyon, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8502(SD40T-2) SP 8361(SD40T-2)
Views:  43   Comments: 0
SP 8298
Title:  SP 8298
Description:  SP 8298 is moving along at track speed with an eastbound short hot van train in tow.
Photo Date:  12/29/1983  Upload Date: 10/13/2023 3:28:17 PM
Location:  Beaumont, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8298(SD40T-2)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
SP 8521 and SP 9231
Title:  SP 8521 and SP 9231
Description:  SP 8521 pulls into the siding at Hiland while SP 9231 holds the main. Note the railfan photo line of the left.
Photo Date:  12/29/1983  Upload Date: 11/18/2023 1:06:04 PM
Location:  Hiland, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8521(SD40T-2) SP 9231(SD45T-2)
Views:  46   Comments: 0
SP 8521 and SP 9231
Title:  SP 8521 and SP 9231
Description:  SP 8521 is bound for Bakersfield while SP 9231 will soon be back underway and heading for West Colton.
Photo Date:  12/29/1983  Upload Date: 11/18/2023 1:06:50 PM
Location:  Hiland, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8521(SD40T-2) SP 9231(SD45T-2)
Views:  51   Comments: 1
SP 8559
Title:  SP 8559
Description:  SP 8559 was delivered in February 1979.
Photo Date:  12/29/1983  Upload Date: 11/25/2023 9:58:10 AM
Location:  Dike, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 8559(SD40T-2)
Views:  42   Comments: 0
SP 8256
Title:  SP 8256
Description:  SP 8256 leads a northbound frieght into the sliding at Hiland.
Photo Date:  1/21/1984  Upload Date: 10/7/2023 7:44:32 PM
Location:  Hiland, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8256(SD40T-2)
Views:  114   Comments: 0
SP 8504
Title:  SP 8504
Description:  SP 8504 rolls by the Pacific Raisin Company building and a billboard with the Marlboro Hombre (Man) as it heads north through Fowler.
Photo Date:  5/11/1984  Upload Date: 11/15/2023 9:12:35 AM
Location:  Fowler, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8504(SD40T-2)
Views:  64   Comments: 0
SP 8504
Title:  SP 8504
Description:  Two working units are all that are needed as SP 8504 heads a long train along the Central Valley floor towards Fresno.
Photo Date:  5/11/1984  Upload Date: 11/15/2023 9:13:37 AM
Location:  Fresno, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8504(SD40T-2)
Views:  70   Comments: 0
SP 8276
Title:  SP 8276
Description:  SP 8276 adds a little extra horsepower to the southbound Amtrak Coast Starlight as it rolls across the LA River and into then LAUPT.
Photo Date:  5/12/1984  Upload Date: 10/11/2023 4:50:25 PM
Location:  Los Angeles, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8276(SD40T-2)
Views:  116   Comments: 0
SP 8276
Title:  SP 8276
Description:  In the last moments of light SP 8276 heads slowly into the station and the end of this southbound run.
Photo Date:  5/12/1984  Upload Date: 10/11/2023 4:50:48 PM
Location:  Los Angeles, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8276(SD40T-2)
Views:  63   Comments: 0
SP 8277
Title:  SP 8277
Description:  After making a crew change SP 8277 slowly heads east as a westbound van train flies by on the other main.
Photo Date:  8/31/1984  Upload Date: 10/11/2023 4:51:18 PM
Location:  West Colton, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8277(SD40T-2)
Views:  64   Comments: 0
SP 8277, MILW 174, and MILW 167
Title:  SP 8277, MILW 174, and MILW 167
Description:  Joining SP 8277 on this trip east are two Milwaukee Road SD40-2s (MILW 174 and MILW 167).
Photo Date:  8/31/1984  Upload Date: 10/11/2023 4:51:38 PM
Location:  West Colton, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8277(SD40T-2) MILW 174(SD40-2) MILW 167(SD40-2)
Views:  98   Comments: 0
SP 8341
Title:  SP 8341
Description:  SP 8341 heads up a long train making its way through Dike on the Palmdale Cutoff.
Photo Date:  9/1/1984  Upload Date: 11/2/2023 7:17:21 AM
Location:  Dike, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8341(SD40T-2)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
SP 8569
Title:  SP 8569
Description:  SP 8569 brings a westbound train into West Colton yard on a clear January morning.
Photo Date:  1/12/1985  Upload Date: 11/27/2023 8:35:33 AM
Location:  West Colton, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8569(SD40T-2)
Views:  41   Comments: 0
SP 8235 and SP 8541
Title:  SP 8235 and SP 8541
Description:  SP 8235 brings a unit oil train of TankTrain cars into Cable while SP 8541 waits for it to pass.
Photo Date:  4/13/1985  Upload Date: 10/7/2023 11:27:15 AM
Location:  Cable, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8235(SD40T-2) SP 8541(SD40T-2)
Views:  78   Comments: 1
SP 8235 and SP 8541
Title:  SP 8235 and SP 8541
Description:  While there are five units up front, SP 8235 will also get an assist from a six unit mid-train helper set. The slow speed will means SP 8541 will be there for awhile.
Photo Date:  4/13/1985  Upload Date: 10/7/2023 11:27:32 AM
Location:  Cable, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8541(SD40T-2) SP 8235(SD40T-2)
Views:  86   Comments: 0
SP 8235 and SP 8294
Title:  SP 8235 and SP 8294
Description:  With SP 8235 on the point, SP 8294 is in charge of a six unit mid-train helper set.
Photo Date:  4/13/1985  Upload Date: 10/7/2023 11:27:58 AM
Location:  Cable, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8235(SD40T-2) SP 8294(SD40T-2)
Views:  65   Comments: 0
SP 8236
Title:  SP 8236
Description:  SP 8236 rolls by at track speeds with a string of covered hoppers in tow.
Photo Date:  4/13/1985  Upload Date: 10/7/2023 11:28:41 AM
Location:  Cameron, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8236(SD40T-2)
Views:  53   Comments: 0
SP 8236
Title:  SP 8236
Description:  Making good time SP 8236 flies through Sandcut and will soon be in Bakersfield.
Photo Date:  4/13/1985  Upload Date: 10/7/2023 11:29:08 AM
Location:  Sandcut, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8236(SD40T-2)
Views:  66   Comments: 0
SP 8266
Title:  SP 8266
Description:  The day is just starting as SP 8266 heads north on a trip to Bakersfield.
Photo Date:  4/13/1985  Upload Date: 10/10/2023 3:33:44 PM
Location:  Saugus, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8266(SD40T-2)
Views:  57   Comments: 0
SP 8266 and SP 9137
Title:  SP 8266 and SP 9137
Description:  Assisting SP 8266 and the five units up front on this tirp north are five more mid-train with SP 9137 leading the charge.
Photo Date:  4/13/1985  Upload Date: 10/10/2023 3:34:12 PM
Location:  Saugus, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8266(SD40T-2) SP 9137(SD45)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
SP 8266
Title:  SP 8266
Description:  SP 8266 winds through the open county north of Los Angeles bound for Bakersfield.
Photo Date:  4/13/1985  Upload Date: 10/10/2023 3:36:16 PM
Location:  Humphreys, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8266(SD40T-2)
Views:  64   Comments: 0
SP 8266 and SP 9137
Title:  SP 8266 and SP 9137
Description:  The helpers are working hard as SP 8266 gets a shove from SP 9137 and friends.
Photo Date:  4/13/1985  Upload Date: 10/10/2023 3:36:33 PM
Location:  Humphreys, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8266(SD40T-2) SP 9137(SD45)
Views:  63   Comments: 0
SP 8266
Title:  SP 8266
Description:  SP 8266 is making good time as it rolls north through Lang.
Photo Date:  4/13/1985  Upload Date: 10/10/2023 3:37:01 PM
Location:  Lang, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8266(SD40T-2)
Views:  48   Comments: 0
SP 8266
Title:  SP 8266
Description:  SP 8266 comes into the large curve at Vincent.
Photo Date:  4/13/1985  Upload Date: 10/10/2023 3:37:43 PM
Location:  Vincent, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8266(SD40T-2)
Views:  53   Comments: 0
SP 8266
Title:  SP 8266
Description:  There is still some native color around as SP 8266 continues north.
Photo Date:  4/13/1985  Upload Date: 10/10/2023 3:38:04 PM
Location:  Vincent, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8266(SD40T-2)
Views:  62   Comments: 0


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