Southern Pacific "Cadillac" unit waits for the crew for the trip to Sunol. Note that 5472 has been decorated to add a holiday touch fir the "Train of lights" excursions. This is a 12-second night ... (more)

Niles Canyon Railway's Southern Pacific SD9 #5472 with Business Car #121 drifting down hill from Sunol to Niles.

Ever popular Train of Lights at the Niles Canyon Railway being pulled by a SP Black Widow this evening.

PLA move departing Oakland heading south through West Oakland and Jack London Square

Low Nose shot of SP SD9 5472. Nikon D70 18-70mm www.bayarearailroading.com

SP Black Widow SD9 at the Sunol Depot on the Niles Canyon Railway. Nikon D70 18-70mm

What year is it again?!? The PLA special move is ready to depart Oakland with crew onboard the SP5472. Dig that SP MARS light (which meets FRA compliance CFR 49, Part 229.133 as the equivalent of ... (more)

Front view of the restored SP9E SP5472 showing off its recently reapplied full SP light package complete with trademark Espee red MARS light.

Cosmetically restored and operational SD9 SPX5472 waits to lead the PLA museum relocation train. It is the eve of the big move to the Niles Canyon Railway in Sunol, CA. Check back to follow this r... (more)

SP 5472 and WP 713 cross over to PLA property for the first time.

5472 eases into direct sunlight on her way to Niles Canyon with the Pacific Locomotive Association's museum collection in tow.