Western Railroad Discussion > Forty Friday: Caltrain Territory Edition

But we're not talking about F40's.  UP's LSF51 job sprints down the Caltrain main from
South San Francisco to Redwood Jct. thrice weekly(M-W-F) to serve customers out at the
Port of Redwood City.  Pairs of GP40-2's seem to be the favored power now with the GP60's
that were once common now more scarce.  Any break from the monopoly of Caltrain's EMU's
is a welcome event.

In a view from last month the UP1452 is seen passing the trilights at 22.7 southbound 
approaching San Carlos.  Today's train with the 1488 is then seen in two shots a couple
of miles south at Redwood City slowing for its arrival at the junction.  The train is
running on the blocks of Caltrain #118 which is a common practice as the UP freights have
no problem keeping pace with the all stops Caltrain locals.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/11/25 15:51 by milepost20.

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Three hours later the 51 job navigates the street trackage on Chestnut Street in Redwood City
heading back to the Caltrain main after working at the port.  Operations on the Redwood Harbor
 Industrial Lead can be monitored on 161.460.

A final 645-engined note: Caltrain's two MP15's can still be found out on the mainline on rescue
trains, equipment moves and work trains.  The 504 is seen heading up the ramp into San Bruno last
November with a retired F40 + gallery set being moved from San Francisco to San Jose.

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Ni ce catch and great coveraage!!

Thanks for the detailed info.  I may actually try to catch this job one Friday soon!

Nice pics!!