RailPictures.Net Photo: SP 3005 Southern Pacific Railroad EMD GP9 at Aromas, California by Drew Jacksich

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» Southern Pacific Railroad (more..)
» EMD GP9 (more..)

» Pajaro River bridge at Logan
» Aromas, California, USA (more..)
» March, 1971

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» SP 3005 (more..)
» The Dell Monte (more..)

» Drew Jacksich (more..)
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SP's oldest named train, The Del Monte, crossing the so-called Earthquake Bridge due to its proximity to the San Andreas Fault. The bridge also has sensors to detect movement. The 3005 is preserved as 5623 at Niles Canyon.

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