This westbound is physically southbound as it crosses the ATSF diamond.
Just ordinary old units in those days, these Fs are struggling up the grade with a westbound freight.
My brand new 1974 Mustang II is the red object to the left. I was already in love with the West and its railroads.
Departing EB train.
Headed west for another load of Fords.
A faded beauty, this classic has dynamic brakes, winterization hatch and the distinctive single bulb steam style headlight.
Undoubtedly the best options package for an Alco is WP's tall stack and number boards. This old goat is out to pasture with the rest of the Alcos.
The location is a little uncertain, (Its California, maybe I should say shaky.) but after all it all looks the same, magnificent. EB freight.
Accelerating out of the yard with another train of mixed freight on a day unbelievably nice for summer in the valley.
The Datsun "mustard jar" was a great train chaser. Here it's checking out the "Milpitas Fs" as they race by.
Returning from the north (RR east) this old goat is crossing the ATSF. I never saw it again. I really like those "stove pipe" stacks.
EB freight crosses over to the west bank. At first glance I thought that 4th unit was a EMD leaser which was delivered in solid black. Thanks to the eagle eyes of Mike Cates were have determined... (more)
Oh, the sun shines bright on this old decrepid F. She'll become a member of the famous 4 "Milpitas Fs" and go on to greater glories.
Westbound wreck train has brought out the big hook and is heading home.
Classic dynamic brake equipped unit has recently gotten it's new WP paint job.