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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 2911
Title:  ATSF 2911
Description:  A Santa Fe eastbound rounds the curve at Sandcut. ATSF 2911 was later BNSF 2611, rebuilt to BNSF GP39-3 2663. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/7/2010 7:07:08 PM
Location:  Sandcut, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  ATSF 2911(GP35u)
Views:  403   Comments: 2
ATSF 3821
Title:  ATSF 3821
Description:  ATSF GP50 3821 leads a westbound pig train around the Loop at Walong. She would later become BNSF 3174. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/10/2010 11:18:48 AM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  ATSF 3821(GP50)
Views:  498   Comments: 2
ATSF 3828
Title:  ATSF 3828
Description:  Two GP50s and two GP40Xs westbound at Caliente with what looks like a grain train. ATSF 3828 was later SPSF 3828, BNSF 3181. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/11/2010 11:41:04 AM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3828(GP50)
Views:  651   Comments: 2
ATSF 5134
Title:  ATSF 5134
Description:  A "snoot" SD40-2 leads this westbound manifest at Caliente. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/11/2010 11:54:40 AM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5134(SD40-2)
Views:  345   Comments: 2
ATSF 5139
Title:  ATSF 5139
Description:  Three EMD SDs and four EMD GPs bring a westbound down the hill at Woodford. ATSF 5139 was later BNSF 6867, is extant as BNSF 1902. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/7/2010 5:02:29 PM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5139(SD40-2)
Views:  476   Comments: 3
ATSF 5170
Title:  ATSF 5170
Description:  A wave from the engineer as Santa Fe extra 5170 east passes the motorcar indicators at Walong. ATSF 5170 was later BNSF 6898. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/8/2010 9:39:27 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5170(SD40-2)
Views:  422   Comments: 3
ATSF 5303
Title:  ATSF 5303
Description:  The pulsating throb of V-20 prime movers as SD45s urge this eastbound pig train up and around the Loop. ATSF 5303 was later Wisconsin Central 6580. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/11/2010 8:49:54 AM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5303(SD45u)
Views:  481   Comments: 2
ATSF 5323
Title:  ATSF 5323
Description:  Light helpers off of the previous two eastbounds drift through Woodford on their way back to Bakersfield. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/7/2010 11:56:26 AM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5323(SD45u)
Views:  495   Comments: 3
ATSF 5344
Title:  ATSF 5344
Description:  Westbound Santa Fe cab hop. ATSF 5344 was later SPSF 5344, Wisconsin Central 6610. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/8/2010 7:03:58 PM
Location:  Sandcut, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5344(SD45u)
Views:  445   Comments: 3
ATSF 5346
Title:  ATSF 5346
Description:  At East Bealville, an eastbound waits on the siding as a hot westbound pig train behind nine units descends on the main. ATSF 5346 was later SPSF 5346, Wisconsin Central 6612. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/7/2010 9:51:04 AM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 5346(SD45u) ATSF 3370(GP35)
Views:  765   Comments: 4
ATSF 5353
Title:  ATSF 5353
Description:  A heavy Santa Fe eastbound blows smoke and drops sand working up the 2.2% grade at Woodford. ATSF 5353 was later SPSF 5353, scrapped at MPI 4/2000.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/8/2010 9:05:45 PM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5353(SD45u)
Views:  598   Comments: 3
ATSF 5431
Title:  ATSF 5431
Description:  Eastbound Santa Fe pig train works upgrade around the Loop at East Walong. ATSF 5431 was rebuilt to SD45u from SD45 ATSF 5501:1, nee-ATSF 1801. Scrapped at PRI 11/91. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/10/2010 1:19:11 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5431(SD45u)
Views:  354   Comments: 2
ATSF 5626
Title:  ATSF 5626
Description:  Westbound Santa Fe manifest on the Loop at Walong. ATSF 5626 was rebuilt 11/87 to SD45-2B ATSF 5513:2, later BNSF 7507. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/10/2010 12:05:42 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5626(SD45-2)
Views:  730   Comments: 3
ATSF 5640
Title:  ATSF 5640
Description:  With four SDs and five GPs on the point, this westbound Santa Fe pig train would appear to be adequately powered. ATSF 5640 was rebuilt 4/86 to SD45-2u SPSF 7210, later ATSF 5810, BNSF 6460. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/7/2010 5:13:40 PM
Location:  Sandcut, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5640(SD45-2)
Views:  695   Comments: 5
ATSF 5659
Title:  ATSF 5659
Description:  ATSF 5659 was later rebuilt to SD45-2u ATSF 5841, then became BNSF 6491. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/9/2010 9:20:51 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5659(SD45-2)
Views:  430   Comments: 2
ATSF 5954
Title:  ATSF 5954
Description:  Westbound pig train hustles across the Mojave Desert between Barstow and Mojave. ATSF 5954 was later SPSF 5954, scrapped at Boise Locomotive 3/99. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/11/2010 1:16:19 PM
Location:  Jim Grey, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5954(SDF45)
Views:  529   Comments: 2
ATSF 5966
Title:  ATSF 5966
Description:  Santa Fe "SDF45" 5966 serves as a single rear end helper on this eastbound manifest. She would later be repainted to SPSF 5966, then back to ATSF 5966, scrapped at Boise Locomotive 3/99. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/8/2010 5:29:55 PM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5966(SDF45)
Views:  547   Comments: 3
ATSF 5966
Title:  ATSF 5966
Description:  Emerging from Tunnel 2, ATSF 5966 returns to Bakersfield as a single light engine after helping an eastbound to Tehachapi. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/8/2010 6:11:26 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5966(SDF45)
Views:  535   Comments: 2
ATSF 5988
Title:  ATSF 5988
Description:  An "SDF45" leads a dog's breakfast lash-up around the Loop with an eastbound manifest. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/11/2010 1:06:12 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5988(SDF45)
Views:  409   Comments: 2
ATSF 7484
Title:  ATSF 7484
Description:  Meet at East Walong. ATSF 7484 was later BCOL 3601. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/11/2010 9:56:45 AM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 7484(B36-7)
Views:  446   Comments: 4
ATSF 8018
Title:  ATSF 8018
Description:  The head brakeman looks back to inspect his train as a Santa Fe eastbound behind three "chugs" and an SD45u round the curve at Sandcut. ATSF 8018 was later SPSF 8018, retired 11/92 and scrapped at Cycle Systems. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/12/2010 9:35:02 AM
Location:  Sandcut, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8018(C30-7)
Views:  490   Comments: 2
ATSF 8076
Title:  ATSF 8076
Description:  Single rear end helper shoves against a Ce-2 class waycar on this eastbound pig train. ATSF 8076 was later SPSF 8076, Conrail Leasing 548, GECX 548, rebuilt to UP C36M 573. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/9/2010 9:30:34 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8076(C30-7)
Views:  746   Comments: 5
ATSF 8076
Title:  ATSF 8076
Description:  Here's the 8076 again, this time leading an eastbond manifest at East Walong. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/11/2010 9:12:12 AM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8076(C30-7)
Views:  546   Comments: 3
ATSF 8086
Title:  ATSF 8086
Description:  GE power predominates on this westbound manifest at Walong. ATSF 8086 was later SPSF 8086, Conrail Leasing 554, HLGX 554, and went to Brazil as ALL 7683. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/10/2010 11:03:16 AM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8086(C30-7)
Views:  292   Comments: 3
ATSF 8141
Title:  ATSF 8141
Description:  Westbound pigs at Walong. ATSF 8141 was later SPSF 8141, BNSF 5184. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/9/2010 9:39:24 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8141(C30-7)
Views:  370   Comments: 3
ATSF 8162
Title:  ATSF 8162
Description:  Santa Fe westbound drops down through Woodford on the main. Not sure what the white numberboards indicate - RCE master or receiver, perhaps. Anyone know? ATSF 8162 was later BNSF 5205. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/7/2010 4:35:22 PM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8162(C30-7)
Views:  403   Comments: 4
ATSF 8707
Title:  ATSF 8707
Description:  Santa Fe eastbound at Bena. ATSF 8707 was later rebuilt to SF30C SPSF 9511, sold to LRCX 8/97. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/7/2010 9:08:24 PM
Location:  Bena, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8707(U36C)
Views:  649   Comments: 1
DRGW 3125
Title:  DRGW 3125
Description:  Westbound SP freight between Ilmon and Bena. Compare to http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=455737. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/8/2010 4:29:28 PM
Location:  Ilmon, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 3125(GP40-2)
Views:  356   Comments: 1
SP 7319
Title:  SP 7319
Description:  An SP westbound powers up for the short climb from Bena to Sandcut. SP 7319 was later IC&E 6419. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/7/2010 12:58:51 PM
Location:  Sandcut, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 7319(SD40R)
Views:  909   Comments: 3
SP 8248
Title:  SP 8248
Description:  An SP eastbound makes its way over a section of line that was completely washed away during the Spring 1983 flooding, and the standard ballast/roadbed profile has not yet been restored. SP 8248 was later UP 8854, sold for scrap to Larry's Truck Electric 7/03. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/7/2010 2:15:16 PM
Location:  Ilmon, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 8248(SD40T-2)
Views:  396   Comments: 2
SP 8382
Title:  SP 8382
Description:  SP westbound descends on to the Loop at East Walong. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/10/2010 1:38:03 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 8382(SD40T-2)
Views:  719   Comments: 2
SP 8549
Title:  SP 8549
Description:  A westbound SP pig train, possibly the LABRF, eases around the horseshoe curve at Caliente. SP 8549 was later UP 4389, UP 2880, GECX 2880, HLCX 6115. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/7/2010 9:27:06 PM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 8549(SD40T-2)
Views:  418   Comments: 1
SP 8549
Title:  SP 8549
Description:  An SP eastbound manifest grinds upgrade at Tunnel 2. SP 8549 was later UP 4389, UP 2880, GECX 2880, HLCX 6115. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/8/2010 6:48:08 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 8549(SD40T-2)
Views:  329   Comments: 2
SP 8570
Title:  SP 8570
Description:  Tunnel motors bring a westbound through Walong on the main. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/9/2010 9:53:48 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 8570(SD40T-2)
Views:  363   Comments: 2
SP 9039
Title:  SP 9039
Description:  Light helpers return to Bakersfield from Tehachapi. The rear of an eastbound Santa Fe train departing Bena can be seen at the far right. SP 9039 was later rebuilt to SD45R SP 7543, later to MRL 317. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/7/2010 8:58:35 PM
Location:  Sandcut, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 9039(SD45)
Views:  431   Comments: 1
SP 9173
Title:  SP 9173
Description:  SP eastbound grinds up the main line between switches at Woodford. SP 9173 was later rebuilt to SD45T-2R SP 6784, then to SD40-3 DM&IR 402. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/11/2010 9:01:02 AM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 9173(SD45T-2)
Views:  615   Comments: 3
SP 9208
Title:  SP 9208
Description:  When tonnage dictated, even pig trains got manned midtrain helpers during this era. SP 9208 was rebuilt 12/89 by SP Sacramento Shops to SD45T-2R SSW 6891, retired by UP 7/31/01. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/10/2010 1:00:38 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 9208(SD45T-2)
Views:  415   Comments: 2
SP 9211
Title:  SP 9211
Description:  Light helpers head westbound through Woodford. SP 9211 was later rebuilt to SD45T-2R SSW 6884. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/11/2010 11:27:59 AM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 9211(SD45T-2)
Views:  414   Comments: 2
SP 9336
Title:  SP 9336
Description:  An SP eastbound negotiates the Loop. SP 9336 appears to have lost most of her nose lettering and acquired a set of orange front handrails. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/8/2010 9:25:53 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 9336(SD45T-2)
Views:  336   Comments: 3
SP 9352
Title:  SP 9352
Description:  An SP eastbound pig train works upgrade around the Loop at East Walong. SP 9352 was rebuilt by SP's Sacramento Shops 5/23/88 to SD45T-2R SP 6839, rebuilt by VMV 3/1/99 to SD40-2T UP 4821, later UP 2853. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/10/2010 12:17:07 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 9352(SD45T-2)
Views:  482   Comments: 2
SSW 8324
Title:  SSW 8324
Description:  A Cotton Belt tunnel motor leads a westbound up the short grade between Bena and Sandcut. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/7/2010 7:56:37 PM
Location:  Sandcut, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SSW 8324(SD40T-2)
Views:  1164   Comments: 6
SSW 9282
Title:  SSW 9282
Description:  An SP westbound crosses Caliente Creek between Ilmon and Bena after the 1983 Spring flooding. Compare to http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1895499. SSW 9282 was later SP 9282, CEFX 9282. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1983  Upload Date: 1/8/2010 4:23:14 PM
Location:  Ilmon, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SSW 9282(SD45T-2)
Views:  324   Comments: 2
ATSF 2839
Title:  ATSF 2839
Description:  Eight units lift this eastbound manifest out of the siding at Bealville. ATSF 2839 was later SPSF 3596, BNSF 2539. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/17/2010 8:25:48 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 2839(GP35u)
Views:  324   Comments: 2
ATSF 2935
Title:  ATSF 2935
Description:  A westbound Santa Fe manifest behind ten units rounds the curve at the top end of the Loop. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/18/2010 10:48:47 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 2935(GP35u)
Views:  330   Comments: 3
ATSF 3368
Title:  ATSF 3368
Description:  One of the last Santa Fe locos in BYT2 paint leads this westbound around the top of the Loop. ATSF 3368 was rebuilt 11/84 to GP35u ATSF 2868, later became BNSF 2568. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/19/2010 8:30:58 AM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3368(GP35)
Views:  606   Comments: 1
ATSF 3806
Title:  ATSF 3806
Description:  An eastbound Santa Fe manifest climbs around the Tehachapi Loop at Walong siding. ATSF 3806 was later BNSF 3036. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/18/2010 9:40:35 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3806(GP40X)
Views:  520   Comments: 3
ATSF 5045
Title:  ATSF 5045
Description:  A westbound Santa Fe pig train eases down through the curve at the top of the Loop. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/19/2010 8:28:19 AM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5045(SD40-2)
Views:  331   Comments: 0
ATSF 5190
Title:  ATSF 5190
Description:  Railfans enjoy the show as a Santa Fe eastbound manifest climbs around the Loop. ATSF 5190 was later BNSF 6942. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/18/2010 10:19:29 AM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5190(SD40-2)
Views:  466   Comments: 3
ATSF 5958
Title:  ATSF 5958
Description:  A hot westbound Santa Fe pig train descends the Tehachapi grade at East Bealville. ATSF 5958 was later MKCX 5527. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/17/2010 8:54:32 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5958(SDF45)
Views:  647   Comments: 4
ATSF 8034
Title:  ATSF 8034
Description:  A westbound Santa Fe manifest rounds the Caliente horseshoe curve behind a C30-7/GP50/2 GP35s/GP30/CF7 lash up. More of the train can be seen at right. ATSF 8034 was retired by Santa Fe 11/92, then became Conrail Leasing 517, FAIX 3606. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/17/2010 8:44:33 PM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8034(C30-7)
Views:  442   Comments: 1

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