SP 2472 on its only excursion to Southern California (since restoration) - heading east between Moorpark and Simi Valley near the SP location of Strathearn. Two SP diesels were provided for assur... (more)

SP 2472 and the Pacific Shore Ltd. catch the last bit of sunshine running along the East Bank of the LA River. The ATSF Pasadena Sub bridge is in the background, and the remains of the UP Pasaden... (more)

SP 2472 leads the Pacific Shore Limited from the Bay area on its only visit to Los Angeles after being restored. The train is just east of the 134 freeway in Glendale, with San Fernando Road just... (more)

On the way to South out of San Francisco in December of 2002 with an excursion train---also carrying Xmas decorations.

Returning from a round trip excursion from San Jose to Watsonville, SP 2472 and SP 4449 are passing thru College Park on the way to Newhall Yard where they were kept during the 1992 NRHS Conventio... (more)

Returning to the Bay Area after appearing at Railfair 1991 in Sacramento, SP 2472 double headed with SP 4449. Later that day, the 4449 turned and went back to Sacramento.

SP 2472 and 4449 doubleheaded a special from Sacramento to Oakland.

SP 2472 returning from San Francisco to San Jose with an excursion operated as part of the 1992 NRHS Convention in San Jose.

Southern Pacific 2472 is moved onto Niles Canyon Railway property for the first time.

Running through the fog since leaving San Luis Obispo, the 2472 finally finds the sun just south of Guadalupe, on California's scenic central coast.

There is something timeless about steam, even when cold and not alive. With a brand new year 2005 boiler, the SP2472 will live on for many decades to come.

It will be sad to see this GGRM shop building vacated in June and eventually torn down. Lots of tools and parts to move besides the interesting task of moving out the old girl.

From the outside, there is no mistaking this lovely lady.