I used to railfan that exact spot. I still model and fan, but nothing will ever scratch that itch I have for such dramatic railroading. Lived in Lancaster, Ca as a kid. I soaked up all the Tehachipi, Oil Cans, midtrain helpers, and female hotbox detectors I could...and Im glad as hell I did.
Santa Fe seemed like one of the few railroads that didn’t care about putting the newest and nicest equipment on their trains, they used whatever they had to pull their trains that’s something I always like about the modern Santa Fe before the merger. You had the high mileage locos from the 1960s-70s pulling and doing work and the new wide cabs in dpu/helper service a bit of a contrast in other railroad operations
think was just an F45, didn't see a steam generator section on the rear of it, no matter still awesome sight and always will probably be one of the coolest and beautiful power units, wish i could have seen them in my adult life
Will never understand the thumbs down on content like this. If you are not a fan of the SP, ATSF, Tehachapi, or just vintage railroading in general what are you doing here?
I HAVE NEVER SEEN SO MANY ENGINES COVERED WITH DIRT WAS THAT FROM GOING TROUGH TUNNELS. I WAS ALSO WONDERING WHY WERE THE TANKS CARS CONNECTED AT THE TOP AT THE BEGINING OF THIS VIDEO I APPRECAITE YOUR WORK
The tanks are connected for loading with one connection. The consist starts in three or more rows at the loading facility. Then these rows are assembled into one train. Glad you liked the video.
Those SSW units on the eastbound lead were new. SP units that have been in service in a while are almost soot black, not dark gray. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Here is an odd thing. A thing that I miss most about the Santa Fe was those boxcars. On one side, you had the classic target Santa Fe logo, and on the other side the words: "Super Shock Control".
You know, I still have those Tyco HO scale boxcars with the exact livery you're talking about stashed away somewhere. And so I was glad to see them in real life. Glad you enjoyed the video.
I miss the old Southern Pacific railroad. It's fun seeing this old video of this place. I still find the whole Tehachapi area a great place to railfan
I used to railfan that exact spot. I still model and fan, but nothing will ever scratch that itch I have for such dramatic railroading. Lived in Lancaster, Ca as a kid. I soaked up all the Tehachipi, Oil Cans, midtrain helpers, and female hotbox detectors I could...and Im glad as hell I did.
GREAT VIDEO....THANK YOU FOR SHOWING US THIS ! I really like your camera work. It s like watching a movie!
I'M 38 AND I NEVER THOUGHT IN THE MID 90'S THINGS WOULD BECOME SOO GENERIC FOR RAILFANNING
At least you had the opportunity to see that I live in a town called Selden NY 2.5 hours from the city don’t recall. Ever seeing a freight train
Santa Fe seemed like one of the few railroads that didn’t care about putting the newest and nicest equipment on their trains, they used whatever they had to pull their trains that’s something I always like about the modern Santa Fe before the merger. You had the high mileage locos from the 1960s-70s pulling and doing work and the new wide cabs in dpu/helper service a bit of a contrast in other railroad operations
Great video. Headed up there this weekend. Might have to hit, Bealville, and Caliente.
Millford?
Love the SDF45 at 5:13 !!!!
think was just an F45, didn't see a steam generator section on the rear of it, no matter still awesome sight and always will probably be one of the coolest and beautiful power units, wish i could have seen them in my adult life
Will never understand the thumbs down on content like this. If you are not a fan of the SP, ATSF, Tehachapi, or just vintage railroading in general what are you doing here?
8:30 in ..MAN look at all the paint jobs !!!
Where is John Edward's and Larry Feerdeen??
Sounds like someone couldnt be arsed to keep the lubricators filled with grease!
I HAVE NEVER SEEN SO MANY ENGINES COVERED WITH DIRT WAS THAT FROM GOING TROUGH TUNNELS. I WAS ALSO WONDERING WHY WERE THE TANKS CARS CONNECTED AT THE TOP AT THE BEGINING OF THIS VIDEO I APPRECAITE YOUR WORK
The tanks are connected for loading with one connection. The consist starts in three or more rows at the loading facility. Then these rows are assembled into one train. Glad you liked the video.
Westrail (West Australian Government Railways) 'L class' at 1.40??? Never seem that livery before
Why are some tankers connected by that big hose
Ronald Morrison SP oil can trains. 10 cars were connected by the large hose to facilitate faster loading, and unloading of product.
Ah the 90's when the only RR that gave a damn about clean engines was Amtrak.
Those SSW units on the eastbound lead were new. SP units that have been in service in a while are almost soot black, not dark gray. Glad you enjoyed the video.
When SP merged with the D&RGW, they said,,"we ain't Grande any more!" Lol
"New War Bonnets" lol
Here is an odd thing. A thing that I miss most about the Santa Fe was those boxcars. On one side, you had the classic target Santa Fe logo, and on the other side the words: "Super Shock Control".
You know, I still have those Tyco HO scale boxcars with the exact livery you're talking about stashed away somewhere. And so I was glad to see them in real life. Glad you enjoyed the video.
These days you don't see that billboard era anymore - all you see is the boxcar's logo and the reporting marks - and GRAFFITI!
Shock
Control, what a laugh!!