The End of an Era. Three or Portland & Western's high hood, first generation EMD power has been retired at this date. Only SD9 1852, still in Southern Pacific paint, continues to work the Oregon E... (more)
Columbia Basin Railroad Wheeler turn switches cars at milepost 1 west of Wheeler, Washington, on September 29, 2021. The train is powered by a pair of EMD SD9s, both of which can trace their ances... (more)
This former DMIR SD9 has been regularly assigned as the Italy Yard switcher in St. Albans for many years. While it might not be much to look at, the unit sounded great working heavy cuts of cars ... (more)