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Title: |
WP 3554 - Vernon CA - 04/08/83 |
Description: |
Located just five miles from downtown Los Angeles, the city of Vernon has a population of just 112 people (according to the 2010 United States Census), making it the city with the smallest population of any incorporated city in the state of California. (In contrast, adjacent city of Los Angeles had a population of 3,792,621 people in the same 2010 US Census.) Vernon is primarily composed of industrial areas (rail yards, meatpacking plants, a now closed battery recycling plant and warehouses) and touts itself as "exclusively industrial." As you can see, Vernon is a real garden spot! On April 8, 1983, a pair of recently acquired Western Pacific GP40-2s, consecutively numbered 3554 and 3555, lead the Union Pacific's westbound Mead Local past a billboard for new owner UP as it passes through the typically gritty landscape of Vernon. The Western Pacific (along with Missouri Pacific) was merged with the Union Pacific just the year before, and it would take several years for the much larger Union Pacific to wipe out the WP's identity. Southern California railfans, however, enjoyed the infusion of WP power while it lasted. |
Photo Date: |
4/8/1983 Upload Date: 1/19/2019 1:22:44 AM |
Location: |
Vernon, CA |
Author: |
Craig Walker |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
WP 3554(GP40-2) WP 3555(GP40-2) |
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526 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
A Plethora of Colors |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
5/13/1985 Upload Date: 10/12/2009 10:01:40 PM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Tom Golden |
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Locomotives: |
UP 3692(SD40-2) WP 3554(GP40-2) MP 6073(SD40-2) |
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707 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
MoPac Caboose Hop |
Description: |
MP 13929, WP 3554, MP 3246, and 3022 |
Photo Date: |
5/18/1985 Upload Date: 12/11/2009 11:55:17 PM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Tom Golden |
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Locomotives: |
MP 3246(SD40-2) WP 3554(GP40-2) MP 3022(SD40) |
Views: |
669 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
MP 3022, 3246, and WP 3554 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
5/18/1985 Upload Date: 12/11/2009 11:54:34 PM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Tom Golden |
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Locomotives: |
MP 3022(SD40) MP 3246(SD40-2) WP 3554(GP40-2) |
Views: |
605 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
WP 3554 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
5/18/1985 Upload Date: 12/11/2009 11:45:27 PM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Tom Golden |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WP 3554(GP40-2) |
Views: |
930 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
WP 3554 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
5/18/1985 Upload Date: 12/11/2009 11:44:48 PM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Tom Golden |
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Locomotives: |
WP 3554(GP40-2) |
Views: |
500 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WP 3555 |
Description: |
WP 3555 leads a southbound over the trestle |
Photo Date: |
12/30/1982 Upload Date: 2/20/2018 9:13:47 PM |
Location: |
Keddie, CA |
Author: |
J Fischer |
Categories: |
Scenic,Bridge,Track,Action |
Locomotives: |
WP 3555(GP40-2) |
Views: |
256 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WP 3555 |
Description: |
WP 3555 leads a southbound over the trestle |
Photo Date: |
12/30/1982 Upload Date: 2/20/2018 9:14:20 PM |
Location: |
Keddie, CA |
Author: |
J Fischer |
Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,Bridge,Track,Action |
Locomotives: |
WP 3555(GP40-2) WP 3514(GP40) |
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465 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WP 3555 |
Description: |
WP 3555 leads a southbound over the trestle |
Photo Date: |
12/30/1982 Upload Date: 2/20/2018 9:15:05 PM |
Location: |
Keddie, CA |
Author: |
J Fischer |
Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,Bridge,Track,Action |
Locomotives: |
WP 3555(GP40-2) WP 3514(GP40) WP 2264(U23B) |
Views: |
410 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WP 3555 |
Description: |
WP 3555 leads a southbound over the trestle |
Photo Date: |
12/30/1982 Upload Date: 2/20/2018 9:16:04 PM |
Location: |
Keddie, CA |
Author: |
J Fischer |
Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,Bridge,Track,Action |
Locomotives: |
WP 3555(GP40-2) WP 3514(GP40) WP 2264(U23B) |
Views: |
535 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WP 3555 |
Description: |
WP 3555 heads west/south on a gloomy winters day |
Photo Date: |
12/30/1982 Upload Date: 2/20/2018 9:16:31 PM |
Location: |
Keddie, CA |
Author: |
J Fischer |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
WP 3555(GP40-2) |
Views: |
268 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WP 3555 |
Description: |
WP 3555 heads west/south on a gloomy winters day |
Photo Date: |
12/30/1982 Upload Date: 2/20/2018 9:16:53 PM |
Location: |
Keddie, CA |
Author: |
J Fischer |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
WP 3555(GP40-2) WP 3514(GP40) WP 2264(U23B) |
Views: |
563 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WP 3555 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
3/2/1984 Upload Date: 7/23/2011 11:58:46 AM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Jim Mirabelli |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WP 3555(GP40-2) |
Views: |
368 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Lineup of Fallen Flags |
Description: |
WP 3555, MP 4844, and 2017 |
Photo Date: |
3/18/1984 Upload Date: 7/5/2011 10:49:09 PM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Tom Golden |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WP 3555(GP40-2) MP 4844(B30-7A) MP 2017(GP38-2) |
Views: |
830 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
WP 3555 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
10/14/1984 Upload Date: 6/10/2006 7:58:28 AM |
Location: |
San Antonio, TX |
Author: |
Jay Glenewinkel |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WP 3555(GP40-2) |
Views: |
1195 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
GP 40-2 3555 |
Description: |
GP 40-2 3555 Mid 1980s |
Photo Date: |
12/31/1984 Upload Date: 10/19/2004 4:43:25 PM |
Location: |
Saint Louis, MO |
Author: |
Keith Belk |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WP 3555(GP40-2) |
Views: |
1092 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WP 3556 |
Description: |
With the local BN carman looking on, WP 3356 heads south with an Inland Gateway train bound for Stockton. |
Photo Date: |
8/21/1980 Upload Date: 12/15/2018 8:03:50 PM |
Location: |
Klamath Falls, OR |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
WP 3556(GP40-2) |
Views: |
340 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
WP 3556 |
Description: |
WP 3556 shows lights weathering after only four months of service. |
Photo Date: |
8/21/1980 Upload Date: 12/15/2018 8:04:15 PM |
Location: |
Klamath Falls, OR |
Author: |
Ron Hawkins |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
WP 3556(GP40-2) |
Views: |
231 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
WP 3556 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
8/15/1981 Upload Date: 5/10/2011 9:23:10 AM |
Location: |
Salt Lake City, UT |
Author: |
Thomas Hillebrant |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WP 3556(GP40-2) |
Views: |
717 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WP 3556 on the local |
Description: |
Randy Curlin Collection |
Photo Date: |
1/12/1984 Upload Date: 4/27/2024 1:47:44 AM |
Location: |
Salina, KS |
Author: |
Randy Curlin Collection |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
WP 3556(GP40-2) |
Views: |
44 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
WP 3556 at Villa Grove |
Description: |
R Schroeder photo |
Photo Date: |
3/15/1985 Upload Date: 8/22/2020 10:27:12 PM |
Location: |
Villa Grove, IL |
Author: |
R Schroeder |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
WP 3556(GP40-2) MP 1626(GP15-1) |
Views: |
219 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
WP 3557--GP40-2 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
9/24/1980 Upload Date: 12/27/2009 7:22:47 PM |
Location: |
Stockton, CA |
Author: |
Darrell Land |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WP 3557(GP40-2) |
Views: |
1028 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
WP 3557 at the wye |
Description: |
Southbound Western Pacific at the Keddie wye |
Photo Date: |
12/5/1980 Upload Date: 8/1/2011 9:06:24 AM |
Location: |
Keddie, CA |
Author: |
CE Turley |
Categories: |
Scenic,Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
WP 3557(GP40-2) |
Views: |
1094 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
WP 3557 |
Description: |
Eastbound freight works upgrade through the Feather River Canyon. Date of photo approximate. |
Photo Date: |
8/1/1982 Upload Date: 12/23/2009 4:44:06 PM |
Location: |
Rich Bar, CA |
Author: |
Mike Woodruff |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WP 3557(GP40-2) |
Views: |
684 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
WP 3557 |
Description: |
WP 3557 was later UP 912, UP 9991. Date of photo approximate. |
Photo Date: |
8/1/1982 Upload Date: 12/23/2009 5:25:59 PM |
Location: |
Virgilia, CA |
Author: |
Mike Woodruff |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WP 3557(GP40-2) |
Views: |
1034 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
WP 3557 |
Description: |
Eastbound freight on the lower level of Williams Loop, between Massack and Spring Garden, CA. Date of photo approximate. |
Photo Date: |
8/1/1982 Upload Date: 12/23/2009 5:48:17 PM |
Location: |
Massack, CA |
Author: |
Mike Woodruff |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WP 3557(GP40-2) |
Views: |
1153 Comments: 9 |
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Title: |
WP 3557 |
Description: |
Eastbound freight negotiating Williams Loop. Date of photo approximate. |
Photo Date: |
8/1/1982 Upload Date: 12/23/2009 5:48:45 PM |
Location: |
Massack, CA |
Author: |
Mike Woodruff |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WP 3557(GP40-2) |
Views: |
941 Comments: 5 |
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Title: |
WP 3557 at TP-MP Centennial Yard |
Description: |
Barry R Byington photo |
Photo Date: |
2/4/1984 Upload Date: 4/6/2024 2:27:49 PM |
Location: |
Fort Worth, TX |
Author: |
Barry R Byington |
Categories: |
Yard,Action |
Locomotives: |
WP 3557(GP40-2) WP 3537(GP40) MP 2197(GP38-2) |
Views: |
50 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WP 3557 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
2/5/1984 Upload Date: 4/28/2009 10:28:15 PM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Tom Golden |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WP 3557(GP40-2) |
Views: |
361 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WP 3557 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
10/1/1985 Upload Date: 6/10/2006 7:58:44 AM |
Location: |
San Antonio, TX |
Author: |
Jay Glenewinkel |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WP 3557(GP40-2) |
Views: |
1102 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WP 3558 East |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
9/1/1979 Upload Date: 12/18/2009 2:28:18 AM |
Location: |
Belden, CA |
Author: |
S.L. Dixon |
Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,Action |
Locomotives: |
WP 3558(GP40-2) |
Views: |
761 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
UP 2486 East with WP pool power |
Description: |
Greg Stadter photo |
Photo Date: |
5/13/1981 Upload Date: 7/10/2020 1:55:16 PM |
Location: |
Castle Rock, UT |
Author: |
Greg Stadter |
Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
Locomotives: |
UP 2486(C30-7) WP 3018(GP35) WP 3558(GP40-2) UP 3266(SD40-2) |
Views: |
317 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
UP 2486 East at Castle Rock |
Description: |
Randy Curlin Collection |
Photo Date: |
5/13/1981 Upload Date: 4/21/2021 3:25:25 AM |
Location: |
Castle Rock, UT |
Author: |
Randy Curlin Collection |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
UP 2486(C30-7) WP 3018(GP35) WP 3558(GP40-2) UP 3266(SD40-2) |
Views: |
194 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
WP 3558 |
Description: |
Westbound crosses Rock Creek trestle. Date of photo approximate. |
Photo Date: |
8/1/1982 Upload Date: 12/23/2009 6:30:00 PM |
Location: |
Rock Creek, CA |
Author: |
Mike Woodruff |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WP 3558(GP40-2) |
Views: |
975 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
UP Local in Martinez |
Description: |
A Union Pacific local rolls through Martinez led by GP40-2 #1370 (ex-DRGW 3119) and GP40-2 #9992 (ex-WP 3558). |
Photo Date: |
2/3/2015 Upload Date: 4/21/2015 10:37:00 PM |
Location: |
Martinez, CA |
Author: |
Jamie West |
Categories: |
Station,Action |
Locomotives: |
UP 1370(GP40-2) DRGW 3119(GP40-2) UP 9992(GP40-2) WP 3558(GP40-2) |
Views: |
635 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
UP Local in Martinez |
Description: |
A Union Pacific local rolls through Martinez led by GP40-2 #1370 (ex-DRGW 3119) and GP40-2 #9992 (ex-WP 3558). |
Photo Date: |
2/3/2015 Upload Date: 4/21/2015 10:45:00 PM |
Location: |
Martinez, CA |
Author: |
Jamie West |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
UP 1370(GP40-2) DRGW 3119(GP40-2) UP 9992(GP40-2) WP 3558(GP40-2) |
Views: |
524 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WP GP40-2 3559 |
Description: |
Western Pacific Railroad GP40-2 3559 fresh from EMD at BN's Clyde, Illinois yard on an unknown day in April 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. |
Photo Date: |
4/1/1980 Upload Date: 6/14/2013 10:37:19 AM |
Location: |
Clyde (subdivision), IL |
Author: |
Chuck Zeiler |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
WP 3559(GP40-2) |
Views: |
1084 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WP 3559 on the move |
Description: |
Randy Curlin Collection |
Photo Date: |
5/16/1981 Upload Date: 1/13/2024 8:07:42 PM |
Location: |
Rich Bar, CA |
Author: |
Randy Curlin Collection |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
WP 3559(GP40-2) WP 3512(GP40) |
Views: |
56 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WP 3559 at SLC |
Description: |
G Pekkanen photo |
Photo Date: |
5/13/1982 Upload Date: 3/19/2023 8:42:55 PM |
Location: |
Milpitas, CA |
Author: |
G Pekkanen |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
WP 3559(GP40-2) WP 3002(GP35) |
Views: |
107 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WP 3501 at SLC |
Description: |
Ryan Ballard photo |
Photo Date: |
4/22/1983 Upload Date: 10/14/2023 1:42:15 PM |
Location: |
Salt Lake City, UT |
Author: |
Ryan Ballard |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
WP 3501(GP40) WP 3559(GP40-2) |
Views: |
112 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
WP 3559 near Marshall |
Description: |
Jonn Leopard photo |
Photo Date: |
8/9/1985 Upload Date: 3/11/2023 6:36:07 AM |
Location: |
Marshall, TX |
Author: |
Jonn Leopard |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
WP 3559(GP40-2) |
Views: |
83 Comments: 0 |
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