Western Railroad Discussion > UP Close & Personal ~ UP 6369 (Patched SP)

It's fairly common to see patched SP motors running around the UP.
But, it's unusual to be able to (legally) be within 30 feet of one without trespassing or photographing through a fence, or watching for security to arrive.
This former SP #323 engine was parked on the deepest siding in the east end of the UP Nampa, Idaho yard (near the King Road overcrossing) yesterday, alongside a public roadway, just beggine me to take my time getting to know her.
I resisted the temptation to shoot the other side, as that would have been trespassing and lacking good lighting.
Interestingly, this engine was coupled to two other engines, including the UP #8888 that I posted on a couple of days ago.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/23/15 16:35 by philhoov.

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Here's the final two images.
Phil Hoover

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Nice shots of old SP 323, glad you were able to be up close.

Larry

Thanks Larry!
And, thanks too for your frequent contributions to TO!
I used to live in Coeur d'Alene and I frequently passed by Ritzville before I finally moved to Boise.
Wish I had taken more time to check it out vs. just racing by on the freeway and taking the 395 offramp.
Back then, most of my railfanning was in the Idaho Panhandle.
Phil Hoover



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Good catch and some nice detail views.
Brian Stevens

Thanks for this neat series of close-UPs.

That last shot could qualify for an "off the wall IOTD."  Thanks for sharing it.

Kent in CArmel Valley