Category Archives: SPRR LOCOMOTIVES

TEHACHAPI LOOP

Posted on February 1, 2015 by THE OLD MACHINIST

These photographs were taken one smoggy day at the famous Tehachapi Loop. The loop and adjacent area is always good for a busy show. The loop is an astounding sight and is well worth the trip; you will not be disappointed. … Continue reading →

Posted in DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES, HISTORICAL PICTURES, RAILROAD HISTORY IN PICTURES, SPRR LOCOMOTIVES, STANDARD GAUGE RAILROADS, STEEP GRADES, THE WAY IT WAS | Tagged COMPETENCE IS A MUST HERE!, FORTY YEAR OLD COLORSLIDES, MODERN RAILROADS, YOU WILL LIKE THESE | Leave a comment

TAYLOR YARD AT NIGHT

Posted on November 13, 2014 by THE OLD MACHINIST

Many years ago, I attempted night photography at the SPRR Taylor yard. I was dissatisfied with the images and I set them aside because, in those days, there was no practical way to improve them. All that has changed. I … Continue reading →

Posted in DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES, HISTORICAL PICTURES, SPRR LOCOMOTIVES, STANDARD GAUGE RAILROADS, THE WAY IT WAS | Tagged RAILROAD NIGHT IMAGES, YOU WILL LIKE THESE | Leave a comment

OLD IMAGES OF THE UPRR YARD AT LOS NIETOS, CALIFORNIA

Posted on November 10, 2014 by THE OLD MACHINIST

I photographed this SPRR switching yard, located in the small town of Los Nietos, California, fifty years ago. I still live nearby and recently, as I scanned the B&W negatives from that time in my life, I became curious … Continue reading →

Posted in DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES, HISTORICAL PICTURES, SPRR LOCOMOTIVES, STANDARD GAUGE RAILROADS, THE WAY IT WAS, THEN AND NOW IN PICTURES, TRACK MAINTENANCE | Tagged THEN AND NOW IN PICTURES | Leave a comment

SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD DIESEL – HYDRAULIC LOCOMOTIVES – CIRCA 1964 IMAGES

Posted on October 19, 2014 by THE OLD MACHINIST

The SPRR bought diesel – hydraulic locomotives from a West German locomotive builder as an experiment. The concept of using diesel engines, as the primary power source for railroad locomotives, was relatively new in 1964 when compared to steam engines. … Continue reading →

Posted in DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES, HISTORICAL PICTURES, MODERN RAILROADS, SPRR LOCOMOTIVES, STANDARD GAUGE RAILROADS, THE WAY IT WAS | Tagged EXPERIMENTAL LOCOMOTIVES, IF YOU LIKE "TRAIN PICTURES", YOU WILL LIKE THESE | Leave a comment

Category Archives: SPRR LOCOMOTIVES

TEHACHAPI LOOP

TAYLOR YARD AT NIGHT

OLD IMAGES OF THE UPRR YARD AT LOS NIETOS, CALIFORNIA

SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD DIESEL – HYDRAULIC LOCOMOTIVES – CIRCA 1964 IMAGES

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