Logo
 
 
12/28/2024
View Photos
Members
 
 
 
 
Viewing Album:  Tehachapi Action
 
By:Mike Woodruff
Dates:1/1/1981 - 1/1/2006
Album Info:Action pics on Tehachapi taken by various photographers
  Page Controls   View:  Pics Per Page:
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:  397   Comments: 2
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:  451   Comments: 2
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:  523   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:  364   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:  669   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:  583   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:  391   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:  520   Comments: 3
ATSF 8114
Title:  ATSF 8114
Description:  Westbound Santa Fe pig train at East Walong. ATSF 8114 was later BNSF 5157. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/18/2010 8:10:38 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8114(C30-7)
Views:  377   Comments: 2
ATSF 8122
Title:  ATSF 8122
Description:  An eastbound nine-unit Santa Fe cab hop at the east end of the short siding, Woodford. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/18/2010 8:30:37 PM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8122(C30-7)
Views:  409   Comments: 4
SP 7384
Title:  SP 7384
Description:  Westbound SP manifest enters The Loop at East Walong. SP 7384 was later CEFX 3110. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/18/2010 8:00:27 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 7384(SD40R)
Views:  539   Comments: 3
SP 7480
Title:  SP 7480
Description:  SP's LABRF at East Walong. SP 7480 was retired by UP 4/30/99 and sold to Boise Locomotive. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/18/2010 8:17:01 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 7480(SD45R)
Views:  717   Comments: 2
SP 8250
Title:  SP 8250
Description:  A six-unit midtrain helper for the BKDOL unit oil train, comprised of SD40s and 45s in conventional and tunnel motor configurations. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/18/2010 9:59:22 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 8250(SD40T-2)
Views:  557   Comments: 2
SP 8274
Title:  SP 8274
Description:  Around the Loop comes SP train BKDOL, a unit tank train of crude oil operated for Shell. In addition to the four tunnel motors on the point, there is a six-unit midtrain helper and a single unit pushing behind the caboose. SP 8274 was later UP 4593, UP 2940. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/18/2010 9:49:45 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 8274(SD40T-2)
Views:  456   Comments: 3
SP 9039
Title:  SP 9039
Description:  And for good measure, a single SD45 shoves against the C-50-3 caboose on the rear of the BKDOL. SP 9039 was later rebuilt to SD45R SP 7543, later to MRL 317. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/18/2010 10:06:12 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 9039(SD45)
Views:  509   Comments: 2
ATSF 2740
Title:  ATSF 2740
Description:  There must be an unwritten rule which states that the dirtiest unit in the consist must be placed in the lead. In this case, at least it was one of the GP30s. Six GP30s and 35s bring a westbound over Tehachapi Creek at East Woodford. ATSF 2740 was later BNSF 2440. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/20/2010 7:45:20 AM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 2740(GP30u)
Views:  407   Comments: 3
ATSF 5363
Title:  ATSF 5363
Description:  An SD45 leads three U36Cs on this eastbound approaching Caliente. ATSF 5363 was scrapped at Chrome Crankshaft 1/91 after a wreck. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/21/2010 11:19:38 AM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5363(SD45u)
Views:  390   Comments: 3
ATSF 5437
Title:  ATSF 5437
Description:  A Santa Fe eastbound rolls around the Caliente Horseshoe and heads upgrade towards Tunnel 1. ATSF 5437 was rebuilt from ATSF 5509, nee-ATSF 1809. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/20/2010 10:30:10 AM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5437(SD45u)
Views:  649   Comments: 3
ATSF 5970
Title:  ATSF 5970
Description:  A pair of "SDF45s" leads Santa Fe's hot 199 pig train westward through the smog at Caliente. ATSF 5970 was later SPSF 5970, BNSF 6551. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/21/2010 10:15:35 AM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5970(SDF45)
Views:  675   Comments: 3
ATSF 8053
Title:  ATSF 8053
Description:  Westbound Santa Fe pig train descends into the siding at Bealville behind two C30-7s and two CF7s. The east end of Tunnel 5 at Cliff can be seen above the second trailer. ATSF 8053 was later Conrail Leasing 566, FAIX 3613. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/20/2010 8:59:43 AM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8053(C30-7)
Views:  342   Comments: 2
ATSF 8731
Title:  ATSF 8731
Description:  Santa Fe westbound at Caliente. ATSF 8731 was rebuilt 3/86 to SPSF "SF30C" 9531, retired 7/95 and sold to LRCX. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/21/2010 11:59:02 AM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8731(U36C)
Views:  636   Comments: 2
GN 60740
Title:  GN 60740
Description:  A jetliner flies by rail in the consist of a westbound Santa Fe pig train. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/20/2010 9:11:32 AM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  1713   Comments: 2
SP 4340
Title:  SP 4340
Description:  Three SD9Es with a work train parked in the house track at Bealville. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/21/2010 10:33:19 AM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 4340(SD9E)
Views:  930   Comments: 4
SP 4439
Title:  SP 4439
Description:  Three 1955-vintage SD9s are entrained as helpers in this heavy eastbound lumber drag. The "Clear-Vue" engineer's window and icicle breakers on the 4349 indicate periodic assignment to Sierra snow service. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/21/2010 11:01:06 AM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 4439(SD9E) SP 4349(SD9E)
Views:  1139   Comments: 3
SP 7457
Title:  SP 7457
Description:  A typically heavy SP eastbound grinds up the 2.2% grade into Caliente. Worthy of your attention is SP 7457, rebuilt 9/82 from SP 8800, the very first of SP's eventual 357 unit fleet of SD45s, the largest of any railroad. She's now at the Utah State Railroad Museum in Odgen. Date of this photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/21/2010 10:44:33 AM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 7457(SD45R)
Views:  1485   Comments: 2
SP 9356
Title:  SP 9356
Description:  SP 9356 smokes it up as she and seven other units bring an eastbound drag up and around the Loop. She was rebuilt 4/89 to SD45T-2R SSW 6869, retired by UP 5/21/99 and scrapped by Cycle Systems. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  2/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/19/2010 8:40:49 AM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 9356(SD45T-2)
Views:  470   Comments: 2
ATSF 2839
Title:  ATSF 2839
Description:  I count at least eight Geeps on this Santa Fe eastbound; six GP35s and two GP30s. ATSF 2839 was later SPSF 3596, BNSF 2539. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/27/2010 1:16:56 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 2839(GP35u)
Views:  510   Comments: 3
ATSF 2870
Title:  ATSF 2870
Description:  A nearly matched set of GP35s (three rebuilt, three unrebuilt) lead this Santa Fe westbound at Caliente. ATSF 2870 was later BNSF 2570. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/26/2010 2:22:45 PM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 2870(GP35u)
Views:  462   Comments: 2
ATSF 4659
Title:  ATSF 4659
Description:  Got my shot of the SD26s going away, but was photo-bombed by Buster T. Dog! Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/25/2010 7:06:59 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 4659(SD26)
Views:  514   Comments: 1
ATSF 5305
Title:  ATSF 5305
Description:  EMD leads three GEs as a Santa Fe eastbound rounds the Loop. ATSF 5305 was later Wisconsin Central 6582. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/23/2010 4:43:35 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5305(SD45u)
Views:  490   Comments: 2
ATSF 5312
Title:  ATSF 5312
Description:  Westbound manifest at Sandcut behind rebuilt SD45 5312, which would later go on to become Wisconsin Central 6588. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/23/2010 4:18:47 PM
Location:  Sandcut, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5312(SD45u)
Views:  457   Comments: 2
ATSF 5327
Title:  ATSF 5327
Description:  Midtrain helper set on a heavy Santa Fe eastbound comprised of an SD45, 3 GP35s, 2 GP30s. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/25/2010 6:23:36 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5327(SD45u)
Views:  568   Comments: 2
ATSF 5685
Title:  ATSF 5685
Description:  Five units on an eastbound pig train assault the Tehachapi grade near the Allard crossover. The cars in the background belong to a westbound SP train dropping down the grade toward Caliente. ATSF 5685 was later rebuilt to SD45-2u SPSF 7211, later ATSF 5811 and BNSF 6461. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/24/2010 8:55:08 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5685(SD45-2)
Views:  476   Comments: 3
ATSF 5692
Title:  ATSF 5692
Description:  As an SP light helper set slips downgrade through the siding, a Santa Fe eastbound works upgrade on the main behind four different EMD models. ATSF 5692 was rebuilt 11/86 to SD45-2u ATSF 5836; she later became BNSF 6486.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/26/2010 12:32:58 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5692(SD45-2)
Views:  716   Comments: 3
ATSF 5701
Title:  ATSF 5701
Description:  All EMD V-20 power on this westbound manifest. ATSF 5701 is in the second of what would be four "incarnations" during her service life. From 1975-1977 she wore a Bicentennial paint scheme. In 1987 she was rebuilt to SD45-2B ATSF 5514. And finally, in January 2000 she bacame BNSF 7508. Date of this photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/23/2010 4:31:30 PM
Location:  Sandcut, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5701(SD45-2)
Views:  997   Comments: 3
ATSF 7495
Title:  ATSF 7495
Description:  Westbound Santa Fe pigs. Lead B36-7 still has its sound baffles. She was later BCOL 3612. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/25/2010 5:51:21 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 7495(B36-7)
Views:  534   Comments: 2
ATSF 8052
Title:  ATSF 8052
Description:  A Santa Fe eastbound climbs upgrade behind a C30-7, SD45-2 and 3 SD26s. The rear of the train can be seen on the far hillside. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/25/2010 6:07:11 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8052(C30-7)
Views:  677   Comments: 2
ATSF 8052
Title:  ATSF 8052
Description:  I wanted another shot at those SD26s, so chased this Santa Fe eastbound up to Walong. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/25/2010 7:03:35 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8052(C30-7)
Views:  515   Comments: 2
ATSF 8055
Title:  ATSF 8055
Description:  SP eastbound goes up the siding, Santa Fe westbound comes down the main. ATSF 8055 was later SPSF 8055, Conrail Leasing 533, HLGX 533. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/24/2010 7:58:00 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8055(C30-7)
Views:  586   Comments: 4
ATSF 8056
Title:  ATSF 8056
Description:  Westbound Santa Fe manifest on the Allard horseshoe. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/25/2010 5:50:56 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8056(C30-7)
Views:  424   Comments: 2
ATSF 8122
Title:  ATSF 8122
Description:  Santa Fe eastbound climbs around the Loop with a variety of power. ATSF 8122 was later BNSF 5165. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/25/2010 7:00:14 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 8122(C30-7)
Views:  297   Comments: 3
AT&SF 8715
Title:  AT&SF 8715
Description:  A Santa Fe eastbound struggles uphill on the siding at Bealville. Its caboose is visible on the far hillside, passing cars of a westbound SP train. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 8/5/2006 9:55:46 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 8715(U36C)
Views:  954   Comments: 3
ATSF 53
Title:  ATSF 53
Description:  ATSF 54, business car "Mountainair" brings up the rear of an eastbound pig train, likely the 991. The Mountainair was originally the Laurel Ridge, a private car built by P/S for heirs to U.S. Steel. Santa Fe acquired it about 1962 and rebuilt it to this configuration. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/26/2010 12:58:02 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  1141   Comments: 2
SP 8252
Title:  SP 8252
Description:  SP 8252 does the honors on this eastbound pig train climbing around the Loop. She was later UP 4586, UP 2936. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/27/2010 2:07:44 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 8252(SD40T-2)
Views:  486   Comments: 4
SP 8256
Title:  SP 8256
Description:  A short SP local works eastbound upgrade on the siding. In the background is a westbound on the mainline. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/24/2010 9:24:08 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 8256(SD40T-2)
Views:  791   Comments: 3
SP 8279
Title:  SP 8279
Description:  A long SP eastbound grinds up through the siding at Bealville. Two helpers near the rear of the train can be seen on the far hillside. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/24/2010 9:32:52 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 8279(SD40T-2)
Views:  451   Comments: 1
SP 8281
Title:  SP 8281
Description:  Massive SP lumber drag struggles upgrade through the siding at Bealville. The rest of the train is visible on the far hillside. SP 8281 was retired by UP and sold to LTEX for scrap. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/26/2010 2:35:23 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 8281(SD40T-2)
Views:  413   Comments: 2
SP 8317
Title:  SP 8317
Description:  Two each of tunnel motor and regular version SD40s bring an SP westbound past the Caliente oak tree. SP 8317 was the lead unit on the helper involved in the 1989 Duffy Street runaway and derailment at San Bernardino, and was later rebuilt as PNCX 3012, HLCX 6320, HLCX 6202. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/26/2010 1:55:50 PM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 8317(SD40T-2)
Views:  1535   Comments: 2
SP 8335
Title:  SP 8335
Description:  Snoot tunnel motor leads a westbound downgrade around the Loop. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/23/2010 5:45:37 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 8335(SD40T-2)
Views:  491   Comments: 2
SP 8390
Title:  SP 8390
Description:  This eastbound SP pig train negotiating the Loop is led by a relatively clean "snoot" tunnel motor. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1984  Upload Date: 1/26/2010 10:38:23 AM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 8390(SD40T-2)
Views:  599   Comments: 2

Page 2 of 11
<-Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 ... 11 Next->

Site Design ©2001-2020 Tim Huemmer
Photos © respective authors		   Contact: info@rrpicturearchives.net