A few SP GP-9s were built without dynamic brakes. They ended up in Bay Area Commuter service. This one has just finished up on train #142.

On the last day of January 1979, Southern Pacific GP9R 3190 (with sister engine 3191) shuttle between the engine servicing area and the passenger station for assignment to two of the SP's many com... (more)

Easing into town is another of the few commuter trains trains in the "good" old days. A friend of mine told me the trainboard now shows around 78 on a weekday from three carriers. Amazing.

Eastbound commuter rattles into it's terminal.

Arriving in San Jose and passing College Park Tower, which, although slated for preservation was destroyed by a homeless persons campfire. SP 3190 survives but in derelict condition on the idle No... (more)