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Viewing Album:  Tehachapi Action
 
By:Mike Woodruff
Dates:1/1/1981 - 1/1/2006
Album Info:Action pics on Tehachapi taken by various photographers
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ATSF 8098
Title:  ATSF 8098
Description:  Westbound Santa Fe pig train at East Woodford. ATSF 8098 was later Conrail Leasing 562, HLGX 562. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  4/1/1986  Upload Date: 3/6/2010 11:18:38 AM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8098(C30-7)
Views:  418   Comments: 2
SP 7310
Title:  SP 7310
Description:  SP westbound meets Santa Fe eastbound just west of the Sandcut crossover. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  4/1/1986  Upload Date: 3/5/2010 9:54:28 AM
Location:  Sandcut, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 7310(SD40R) ATSF 5638(SD45-2)
Views:  1086   Comments: 1
SP 7411
Title:  SP 7411
Description:  Santa Fe's hot 991 train is held at Caliente for a set of SP light helpers descending to Bakersfield. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  4/1/1986  Upload Date: 3/6/2010 8:54:01 PM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 7441(SD45R) ATSF 3844(GP50) ATSF 3847(GP50)
Views:  1045   Comments: 2
SP 8237
Title:  SP 8237
Description:  Eastbound SP manifest drags out of the siding at East Woodford. Note all the sand in the ballast from the trains trying to get started here. The four-axle GEs were not well thought of in mountain drag freight service. SP 8237 was later KCS 6107. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  4/1/1986  Upload Date: 3/5/2010 10:58:38 PM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 8237(SD40T-2)
Views:  496   Comments: 2
ATSF 2734
Title:  ATSF 2734
Description:  A mix of GP30s and 35s leads this Santa Fe westbound manifest. ATSF 2734 briefly wore Kodachrome as SPSF 2734, later became BNSF 2434. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1986  Upload Date: 3/14/2010 8:28:46 PM
Location:  Sandcut, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 2734(GP30u)
Views:  400   Comments: 1
ATSF 3822
Title:  ATSF 3822
Description:  In an unusual move, a Santa Fe GP50/40X/50 combination helps SPs BKDOL oil train up the grade at the Cable crossover. ATSF 3822 later became BNSF 3175. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1986  Upload Date: 3/21/2010 10:05:05 AM
Location:  Cable, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3822(GP50)
Views:  909   Comments: 2
ATSF 50
Title:  ATSF 50
Description:  Santa Fe officials and their wives enjoy the view from the back platform of car 50, the "Santa Fe" as the 991 train rounds Tehachapi Loop. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1986  Upload Date: 3/16/2010 10:00:04 AM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  1133   Comments: 1
EMDX 7
Title:  EMDX 7
Description:  GP60 demos work upgrade with Santa Fes hot 991 train at the former location of Tunnel 1/2. Following the March, 1983 flood, this tunnel was daylighted, and Caliente and Ilmon sidings were connected with double track. EMDX 7 was later CSXT 6897. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1986  Upload Date: 3/16/2010 9:47:06 AM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  882   Comments: 3
EMDX 7
Title:  EMDX 7
Description:  The GP60 demos work upgrade around Tehachapi Loop with Santa Fe's hot 991 train. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1986  Upload Date: 3/16/2010 9:55:37 AM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  EMDX 7(GP60)
Views:  846   Comments: 4
SP 7450
Title:  SP 7450
Description:  Westbound SP manifest drops downgrade, passing an eastbound Santa Fe baretable train in the siding at Woodford. SP 7450 was later HLCX 6403. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1986  Upload Date: 3/22/2010 7:22:20 AM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 7450(SD45R)
Views:  760   Comments: 4
SP 9167
Title:  SP 9167
Description:  There seems to be enough power on this SP westbound manifest. SP 9167 was rebuilt 5/87 to SD45T-2R SP 6809, retired by UP 10/29/99. Date of photo approiximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1986  Upload Date: 3/14/2010 7:56:32 PM
Location:  Sandcut, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 9167(SD45T-2)
Views:  735   Comments: 4
SP 9214
Title:  SP 9214
Description:  An SP eastbound, about to duck into Tunnel 2, follows the unwritten rule that the grungiest unit in the consist must lead. SP 9214 was rebuilt 8/19/88 to SD45T-2R SP 6851, rebuilt 12/10/98 to SD40-2T UP 4828, renumbered 11/27/01 to UP 2860. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1986  Upload Date: 3/22/2010 12:02:26 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 9214(SD45T-2)
Views:  705   Comments: 2
ATSF 2963
Title:  ATSF 2963
Description:  Six four-axle units bring a westbound pig train around the Caliente horseshoe. ATSF 2963 was originally TP&W 902, later became BNSF 2645. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  11/1/1986  Upload Date: 5/31/2010 1:16:41 PM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 2963(GP35u)
Views:  530   Comments: 2
ATSF 5049
Title:  ATSF 5049
Description:  A trio of SD40-2s leads a westbound pig train down the mainline at Woodford. ATSF 5049 was BNSF 6708. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  11/1/1986  Upload Date: 5/31/2010 2:17:34 PM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5049(SD40-2)
Views:  577   Comments: 2
ATSF 5362
Title:  ATSF 5362
Description:  Four EMDs lead a short eastbound at Tower Line Road just west of Sandcut. ATSF 5362 was rebuilt 10/22/97 at Boise Locomotive to HLCX SD40M-3 6512. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  11/1/1986  Upload Date: 5/31/2010 12:39:22 PM
Location:  Sandcut, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5362(SD45u)
Views:  492   Comments: 2
ATSF 5395
Title:  ATSF 5395
Description:  A Santa Fe eastbound behind 7 EMDs works upgrade through the siding at Woodford. ATSF 5395 was later Wisconsin Central 6625. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  11/1/1986  Upload Date: 5/31/2010 2:09:46 PM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5395(SD45u)
Views:  459   Comments: 2
ATSF 8093
Title:  ATSF 8093
Description:  A short westbound pig train crosses Caliente Creek just west of Ilmon. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  11/1/1986  Upload Date: 5/31/2010 12:56:48 PM
Location:  Ilmon, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8093(C30-7)
Views:  337   Comments: 1
SP 7507
Title:  SP 7507
Description:  A heavy SP eastbound works up the main at the east end of the short siding at Woodford. SP 7507 was later rebuilt to SD40-2 CEFX 3130. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  11/1/1986  Upload Date: 5/31/2010 1:37:16 PM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 7507(SD45R)
Views:  402   Comments: 2
ATSF 5057
Title:  ATSF 5057
Description:  An eastbound Santa Fe runs "wrong main" between Tehachapi and Cameron, where he'll cross over to the south track and continue to Mojave. ATSF 5057 was later BNSF 6716, is extant as BNSF 1825. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  12/1/1986  Upload Date: 5/31/2010 5:07:50 PM
Location:  Monolith, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5057(SD40-2)
Views:  388   Comments: 2
ATSF 5057
Title:  ATSF 5057
Description:  A Santa Fe eastbound crosses over in front of an SP eastbound at Cameron. ATSF 5057 was later BNSF 6716, is extant as BNSF 1825. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  12/1/1986  Upload Date: 5/31/2010 5:34:08 PM
Location:  Cameron, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5057(SD40-2)
Views:  413   Comments: 2
ATSF 5057
Title:  ATSF 5057
Description:  Santa Fe 5057 East crosses over at Cameron and meets an SP westbound whose lead unit is so dirty, we can't make out the number. ATSF 5057 was later BNSF 6716, is extant as BNSF 1825. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  12/1/1986  Upload Date: 5/31/2010 5:42:11 PM
Location:  Cameron, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5057(SD40-2)
Views:  415   Comments: 2
ATSF 5312
Title:  ATSF 5312
Description:  Santa Fe westbound drops downgrade at East Bealville behind eight EMDs. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  12/1/1986  Upload Date: 6/17/2010 8:52:26 AM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5312(SD45u)
Views:  429   Comments: 2
SP 7372
Title:  SP 7372
Description:  SP westbound headed downgrade at the east end of Woodford siding. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  12/1/1986  Upload Date: 6/16/2010 6:26:30 PM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 7372(SD40R)
Views:  1201   Comments: 3
SP 7372
Title:  SP 7372
Description:  An SP westbound descends on the mainline at East Bealville while the BKDOL oil train waits in the siding. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  12/1/1986  Upload Date: 6/17/2010 9:01:40 AM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 7372(SD40R)
Views:  514   Comments: 1
SP 7372
Title:  SP 7372
Description:  SP westbound takes the #2 track at Caliente. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  12/1/1986  Upload Date: 6/17/2010 9:14:25 AM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 7372(SD40R)
Views:  412   Comments: 4
SP 7482
Title:  SP 7482
Description:  As the three cabooses on the rear of Santa Fe 5057 East pass, we can now see that the lead unit of the westbound is SP 7482, rebuilt from SP SD45 9009. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  12/1/1986  Upload Date: 5/31/2010 6:03:09 PM
Location:  Cameron, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 7482(SD45R)
Views:  430   Comments: 1
SP 8275
Title:  SP 8275
Description:  As soon as the Santa Fe clears, the SP westbound gets a signal and departs. The eastbound must wait until the Santa Fe man ahead gets past the next intermediate before he can get a signal and follow down the hill to Mojave. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  12/1/1986  Upload Date: 5/31/2010 6:11:35 PM
Location:  Cameron, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 8275(SD40T-2)
Views:  342   Comments: 2
SP 8333
Title:  SP 8333
Description:  The fifth unit on this SP eastbound makes like a steam engine coming through Lerdo just west of Bakersfield. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  12/1/1986  Upload Date: 6/16/2010 2:26:07 PM
Location:  Lerdo, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 8333(SD40T-2)
Views:  349   Comments: 3
SP 8521
Title:  SP 8521
Description:  Six 6-axle EMDs drag the BKDOL oil train upgrade through Bealville. SP 8521 was later UP 8721, retired by UP 5/27/05. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  12/1/1986  Upload Date: 6/16/2010 2:05:57 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 8521(SD40T-2)
Views:  865   Comments: 4
SP 8566
Title:  SP 8566
Description:  An SP eastbound on the south track gets run around by a Santa Fe eastbound on the north track. SP 8566 was later UP 7905 "peak power" and was not retired until 1/24/08. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  12/1/1986  Upload Date: 5/31/2010 5:23:15 PM
Location:  Monolith, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 8566(SD40T-2)
Views:  349   Comments: 4
SP 8566
Title:  SP 8566
Description:  Finally, the SP eastbound departs Cameron and eases down to Mojave. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  12/1/1986  Upload Date: 6/16/2010 1:54:48 PM
Location:  Cameron, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 8566(SD40T-2)
Views:  383   Comments: 2
SSW 9261
Title:  SSW 9261
Description:  A crewmember makes a quick trip through the units to ensure full dynamic brake function before this westbound begins the descent from Tehachapi. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  12/1/1986  Upload Date: 6/16/2010 2:49:02 PM
Location:  Tehachapi, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SSW 9261(SD45T-2)
Views:  491   Comments: 5
ATSF 5817
Title:  ATSF 5817
Description:  A westbound Santa Fe pig train throttles up for the climb to Tehachapi. ATSF 5817 was later BNSF 6467. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/17/2010 9:35:52 AM
Location:  Mojave, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5817(SD45-2u)
Views:  609   Comments: 1
ATSF 5969
Title:  ATSF 5969
Description:  The bright spot on this dreary day was a Kodachrome F45 leading a Sante Fe eastbound through the smog just east of Bakersfield. ATSF 5969 (actually an F45u at this point in her career) was later MKCX 5530, scrapped 10/3/1996. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/17/2010 9:25:06 AM
Location:  Bakersfield, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5969(SDF45)
Views:  508   Comments: 2
ATSF 3003
Title:  ATSF 3003
Description:  Eastbound Santa Fe tonnage at Woodford. ATSF GP20 3003 was later TP&W 2003, TP&W 2052. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/20/2010 1:25:11 PM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3003(GP20u)
Views:  509   Comments: 1
ATSF 3846
Title:  ATSF 3846
Description:  Eastbound Santa Fe pig train descends from Tehachapi into Mojave. ATSF 3846 was later BNSF 3199. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/20/2010 12:08:15 PM
Location:  Mojave, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3846(GP50)
Views:  493   Comments: 0
ATSF 5827
Title:  ATSF 5827
Description:  Two Kodachrome SD45-2s lead this Santa Fe westbound at Caliente. ATSF 5827 was later BNSF 6477.
Photo Date:  5/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/20/2010 4:36:09 PM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5827(SD45-2u)
Views:  588   Comments: 3
ATSF 7486
Title:  ATSF 7486
Description:  One of only two Santa Fe B36-7s to receive Kodachrome paint leads a westbound down the mainline at Bealville, passing an SP eastbound pig train cooling its heels in the siding. ATSF 7486 was later BCOL 3603. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/20/2010 3:07:34 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 7486(B36-7)
Views:  417   Comments: 2
ATSF 7486
Title:  ATSF 7486
Description:  One of only two Santa Fe B36-7s to receive Kodachrome paint leads this westbound downgrade through Bealville on the mainline. ATSF 7486 was later BCOL 3603. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/20/2010 4:06:56 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 7486(B36-7)
Views:  907   Comments: 1
ATSF 8148
Title:  ATSF 8148
Description:  A Kodachrome C30-7 leads this westbound Santa Fe pig train at Caliente. ATSF 8148 was later LRCX 8148, ARN 1002. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/20/2010 4:24:27 PM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8148(C30-7)
Views:  304   Comments: 2
D&RGW 3112
Title:  D&RGW 3112
Description:  Three Rio Grande units lead an SP eastbound at Woodford. D&RGW 3112 was later UP 5265, UP 1362. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/20/2010 12:23:50 PM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 3112(GP40-2)
Views:  541   Comments: 3
D&RGW 3112
Title:  D&RGW 3112
Description:  Three Rio Grande units lead an SP eastbound around the Loop. D&RGW 3112 was later UP 5265, UP 1362. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/20/2010 12:31:46 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 3112(GP40-2)
Views:  462   Comments: 2
SP 8363
Title:  SP 8363
Description:  SP's Shell Oil unit train heads back to Bakersfield for another load of crude. SP 8363 was later UP 8652, GECX 8652, HLCX 6156. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  5/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/21/2010 11:12:53 AM
Location:  Ansel, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 8363(SD40T-2)
Views:  408   Comments: 4
ATSF 3656
Title:  ATSF 3656
Description:  Four varieties of Geep work upgrade near Tunnel 2 on this Santa Fe eastbound. ATSF 3656 is a GP39-2, a model not often seen on Tehachapi. She was later ATSF 3444:2, BNSF 2848. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/23/2010 5:23:45 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3656(GP39-2)
Views:  346   Comments: 2
ATSF 5847
Title:  ATSF 5847
Description:  Westbound Santa Fe pig train descends through Woodford on the mainline. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/23/2010 3:47:14 PM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5847(SD45-2u)
Views:  424   Comments: 3
ATSF 5959
Title:  ATSF 5959
Description:  Kodachrome F45u 5959 leads this Santa Fe eastbound upgrade through the siding at Woodford. She would later become Wisconsin Central 6653. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/23/2010 12:18:36 PM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5959(SDF45)
Views:  494   Comments: 2
ATSF 5959
Title:  ATSF 5959
Description:  Santa Fe eastbound works upgrade between Walong and Marcel. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/23/2010 1:21:25 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5959(SDF45)
Views:  824   Comments: 7
ATSF 8120
Title:  ATSF 8120
Description:  An amply powered Santa Fe westbound descends through Woodford on the main track. ATSF 8120 was later LRCX 8120, ARN 1003. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/23/2010 5:02:16 PM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8120(C30-7)
Views:  436   Comments: 3
SP 7433
Title:  SP 7433
Description:  An SP eastbound manifest heavy with Oregon lumber heads upgrade at Tunnel 2. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/23/2010 5:11:45 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 7433(SD45R)
Views:  445   Comments: 2
SP 7461
Title:  SP 7461
Description:  Westbound SP manifest drops downgrade on the mainline at Woodford. SP 7461 was retired by UP 2/7/01 and sold for scrap to Larry's Truck Electric. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1987  Upload Date: 6/23/2010 1:29:24 PM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 7461(SD45R)
Views:  406   Comments: 4

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