SP Torpedo Boat GP-9 5623 leads an excursion train out of Niles Canyon and into the town of Niles. Nikon D50, Nikon 18-70
SP 5623 at the wigwag just west of Brightside. This was the first time this engine has been used by the PLA for passenger trains in Niles Canyon.
SP 5623 splits the inoperative semaphores in Sunol. This was the first time this engine has been used by the PLA for passenger trains in Niles Canyon.
SP 5623 waits to depart the Sunol depot. This was the first time this engine has been used by the PLA for passenger trains in Niles Canyon.
SP GP9 pushes the Niles Canyon Railway's excursion train into the depot in between 2 semiphore signals, around a nice setting. Nikon D70 18-70mm. www.bayarearailroading.com
Widow EMD GP9, ex-SP GP9ESPX5623 - restored Black passenger "Torpedo" (1955) Sitting at the Niles Canyon Railway for public viewing
Here is the SD9 and GP9 paired together at the SP Black Widow SD9 and GP9 open house at the Niles Canyon Railway, Sunol Depot. Nikon D70 18-70mm
Here is the cab of the GP9 at the SP Black Widow SD9 and GP9 open house at the Niles Canyon Railway, Sunol Depot. Nikon D70 18-70mm
SP 5623 switches out the museum cars just delivered to the Niles Canyon Railway.
Chances are you won't see too many lash-ups like this running on a class 1 RR in 2005. The locomotives are part of the Pacific Locomotive Assoc's collection and were being moved ot the Niles Cany... (more)
Now this is something you don't see everyday: SP Black Widow with UP wide cab Wings.
SP Black Widow units transporting Pacific Locomotive Association's steam engines from Shinn to the Niles Canyon Railway via Hearst.
Privately owned SP Black Widow unit making a switching move at Hearst siding. Thanks, Howard, for putting on a great show for us! :)