Santa Fe F7A 303L pauses in Fullerton, CA, the first stop after leaving Los Angeles, as it takes Amtrak #778 San Diegan south to San Diego on December 21, 1972.
The Santa Fe's warbonnet paint scheme on passenger diesel locomotives was one of the most iconic in railroading. It appealed to travelers and modellers alike, and helped brand Santa Fe all the way from Chicago to California and Texas.