Sitting at one of the tracks next to the old roundhouse. This unit was reborn in 1972 after many years of service as an F-7, ATSF 235, to continue a couple more decades of service.
This specially painted locomotive was commerating the 1932 and 1984 US Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, Ca of those years. Unfortunately in August of 1985 this loco was destroyed in a head-on... (more)
Originating at SP's GMCO (General Motors Van Nuys, CA) yard...the old Espee had a penchant for running about anything together, especially for locals. Here there are 8 units, including at least 2 ... (more)