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5/11/2024
 
 
 
 
 
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Weathering done here.
Title:  Weathering done here.
Description:  At least it rides nice...
Photo Date:  4/15/1985  Upload Date: 5/4/2018 12:40:25 AM
Location:  Sparks, NV
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  SP 4306(SD9E)
Views:  284   Comments: 0
Battle weary
Title:  Battle weary
Description:  Just in from the Mina Local
Photo Date:  6/30/1985  Upload Date: 5/4/2018 12:22:32 AM
Location:  Sparks, NV
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  SP 4306(SD9E)
Views:  327   Comments: 0
Flanger set
Title:  Flanger set
Description:  Looks like fun to me. Pushing snow in the middle of nowhere in the middle of the night.
Photo Date:  1/31/1984  Upload Date: 5/11/2018 3:37:41 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 4307(SD9E)
Views:  314   Comments: 0
SP Extra 7399 West
Title:  SP Extra 7399 West
Description:  Many more helpers nearing Boca, CA.
Photo Date:  4/12/1985  Upload Date: 3/27/2020 6:29:02 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 4312(SD9E) SP 4332(SD9E)
Views:  148   Comments: 0
Caddys Row
Title:  Caddys Row
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/15/1985  Upload Date: 5/9/2018 5:18:24 PM
Location:  Sparks, NV
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 4362(SD9E) SP 4312(SD9E)
Views:  220   Comments: 0
SP 9208 and 4312
Title:  SP 9208 and 4312
Description:  On work train at Truckee, CA. L-P Mill in background. The elevated pipes collected sawdust and planer shavings in large bins for truck loading.
Photo Date:  4/24/1986  Upload Date: 3/22/2020 6:08:08 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  SP 9208(SD45T-2) SP 4312(SD9E)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
Sun's out after the storm
Title:  Sun's out after the storm
Description:  Icicle breaker up and headlights are still on.
Photo Date:  1/30/1984  Upload Date: 5/7/2018 2:22:47 AM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 4317(SD9E) SP 4340(SD9E)
Views:  425   Comments: 0
SP 4317
Title:  SP 4317
Description:  After a long night on the mountain, some sun.
Photo Date:  1/30/1984  Upload Date: 5/11/2018 3:07:48 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 4317(SD9E)
Views:  324   Comments: 0
Flanger set
Title:  Flanger set
Description:  Crewman contemplates his next move near flanger.
Photo Date:  1/31/1984  Upload Date: 5/11/2018 3:28:35 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 4317(SD9E)
Views:  270   Comments: 0
SP 4843 and 4319 on the old Hobart Southern lead
Title:  SP 4843 and 4319 on the old Hobart Southern lead
Description:  Near the L-P Mill. Note the log truck with a "Freeway" load (lower than the stakes). 4843 pulls a flanger in snow service. Noter the folded icicle breaker behind the air horns, or whistles, if you prefer.
Photo Date:  9/18/1985  Upload Date: 5/3/2018 10:52:47 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  SP 4843(GP38-2) SP 4319(SD9E)
Views:  532   Comments: 0
SP 4335
Title:  SP 4335
Description:  A Los Angeles pool unit far from home.
Photo Date:  4/21/1985  Upload Date: 5/9/2018 7:20:21 PM
Location:  Sparks, NV
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 4335(SD9E)
Views:  224   Comments: 0
Helpers waiting at the old freight house.
Title:  Helpers waiting at the old freight house.
Description:  The depot is undergoing renovation and the freight house will eventually have yuppie shops inside.
Photo Date:  6/30/1989  Upload Date: 5/5/2018 9:02:04 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 4339(SD9E) SP 9326(SD45T-2) SP 9376(SD45T-2)
Views:  326   Comments: 0
First WB train over Donner
Title:  First WB train over Donner
Description:  After the storm, a hot TOFC leaves town.
Photo Date:  1/30/1984  Upload Date: 5/11/2018 3:18:31 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 4340(SD9E) SP 9187(SD45T-2)
Views:  314   Comments: 0
SP 4341 at Truckee
Title:  SP 4341 at Truckee
Description:  Work train turned on the balloon track and tied down for the night.
Photo Date:  4/10/1985  Upload Date: 3/17/2020 4:03:41 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  SP 4341(SD9E)
Views:  138   Comments: 0
SP 4365 leads work train at Truckee
Title:  SP 4365 leads work train at Truckee
Description:  Tied down for the night.
Photo Date:  4/10/1985  Upload Date: 3/17/2020 4:14:05 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 4365(SD9E) SP 4341(SD9E)
Views:  178   Comments: 1
SP 4350
Title:  SP 4350
Description:  Heads up the first train (TOFC) over Donner after the storm. Icicle breakers deployed to clear the way.
Photo Date:  1/30/1984  Upload Date: 5/11/2018 3:12:23 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 4350(SD9E)
Views:  347   Comments: 2
SP 4350
Title:  SP 4350
Description:  After a long night on the hill. Anyone up for uncoupling these?
Photo Date:  1/30/1984  Upload Date: 5/11/2018 3:21:18 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 4350(SD9E)
Views:  305   Comments: 0
SP 4351
Title:  SP 4351
Description:  Leads work train parked near old Hobart Southern lead near the L-P Mill.
Photo Date:  4/24/1986  Upload Date: 3/22/2020 5:32:46 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  SP 4351(SD9E)
Views:  127   Comments: 1
Under typical northern Nevada skies
Title:  Under typical northern Nevada skies
Description:  Sparks Yard
Photo Date:  4/15/1985  Upload Date: 5/4/2018 12:37:41 AM
Location:  Sparks, NV
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 4362(SD9E)
Views:  302   Comments: 3
Truckee local
Title:  Truckee local
Description:  Loaded woodchip cars. Continuous rail, tie plates, ties, and buckets of spikes await installation.
Photo Date:  7/30/1986  Upload Date: 5/11/2018 2:49:07 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 4362(SD9E) SP 8329(SD40T-2)
Views:  236   Comments: 0
SP 4365 Work Train ties up at Truckee
Title:  SP 4365 Work Train ties up at Truckee
Description:  Late afternoon tie up on the old Hobart Southern lead near the L-P Mill.
Photo Date:  4/10/1985  Upload Date: 3/17/2020 1:43:04 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 4365(SD9E)
Views:  182   Comments: 0
SP 4365 at Truckee
Title:  SP 4365 at Truckee
Description:  Work train ties up for the night. Parked on the old Hobart Southern lead at the L-P Mill in Truckee.
Photo Date:  4/10/1985  Upload Date: 3/17/2020 2:14:50 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 4365(SD9E)
Views:  202   Comments: 1
SP 4365 at Truckee
Title:  SP 4365 at Truckee
Description:  Lead unit on a work train tied down at Truckee.
Photo Date:  4/10/1985  Upload Date: 3/17/2020 2:28:02 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  SP 4365(SD9E)
Views:  139   Comments: 0
SP 4374
Title:  SP 4374
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/21/1985  Upload Date: 5/9/2018 7:18:52 PM
Location:  Sparks, NV
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 4374(SD9E)
Views:  224   Comments: 0
Looking a bit tired
Title:  Looking a bit tired
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/15/1985  Upload Date: 5/4/2018 12:26:32 AM
Location:  Sparks, NV
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  SP 4391(SD9E)
Views:  337   Comments: 0
SP 4391
Title:  SP 4391
Description:  Helper set arrives at Truckee, CA.
Photo Date:  10/15/1985  Upload Date: 3/22/2020 7:26:27 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  SP 4391(SD9E)
Views:  101   Comments: 1
SP 4391
Title:  SP 4391
Description:  This set will drop off SP 4396 near the Depot. The depot is undergoing renovation as a bus station and travel agency. The MOW office is now across the tracks on W. River Street.
Photo Date:  10/15/1985  Upload Date: 3/22/2020 7:36:51 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  SP 4391(SD9E) SP 4396(SD9E)
Views:  146   Comments: 1
SP 4392
Title:  SP 4392
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/15/1985  Upload Date: 5/9/2018 5:20:43 PM
Location:  Sparks, NV
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 4392(SD9E)
Views:  166   Comments: 2
SP 4396
Title:  SP 4396
Description:  SD9E on the old Hobart Southern lead at the L-P Mill at Truckee, CA.
Photo Date:  10/9/1985  Upload Date: 5/3/2018 10:30:13 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  SP 4396(SD9E)
Views:  203   Comments: 0
SP 4396
Title:  SP 4396
Description:  SP 4396 dropped off at Truckee near Depot adjacent EB Main (2).
Photo Date:  10/15/1985  Upload Date: 3/22/2020 7:46:10 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  SP 4396(SD9E)
Views:  61   Comments: 0
WB action
Title:  WB action
Description:  Work train in WB siding, WB freight holds the main at the "W" (wait) signal, and the pickup to be made waits in the EB siding. Brakeman on the ground (EB main) heads back to make the cut.
Photo Date:  4/15/1985  Upload Date: 5/11/2018 2:22:37 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  SP 4417(SD9E)
Views:  276   Comments: 0
SP WB
Title:  SP WB
Description:  Work train waits in WB siding for a WB freight to make a pickup.
Photo Date:  4/15/1985  Upload Date: 5/3/2018 10:36:07 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  SP 4417(SD9E)
Views:  353   Comments: 0
SP 4417 at rest
Title:  SP 4417 at rest
Description:  Looks like a Eugene unit.
Photo Date:  6/30/1989  Upload Date: 5/5/2018 8:49:24 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 4417(SD9E)
Views:  224   Comments: 0
SP 4426
Title:  SP 4426
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/15/1985  Upload Date: 5/9/2018 4:55:33 PM
Location:  Sparks, NV
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 4426(SD9E)
Views:  290   Comments: 0
Spreader set at Truckee
Title:  Spreader set at Truckee
Description:  WB spreader set in WB siding approaches MOW crew.
Photo Date:  3/8/1989  Upload Date: 3/14/2020 6:22:13 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Bruce Flaws
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  SP 4438(SD9E)
Views:  88   Comments: 0


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