Nostalgia & History > Surfing On Top of a SP SDP-45

Thought I'd share this photo of a Sea of Scarlet and Grey. Life is good

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great picture! reminds me of the heyday of Taylor Yard. RIP Taylor

Reminds me of my days working for Santa Fe, replacing radio units on Alco switchers. The radio lived in a big silver box in front of the cab, and those units often had a 3-piece system: Power supply, transmitter and receiver modules. Tube type, of course (our friends in Britain call 'em "valves"). To reach the box, one had to climb up the end of the hood, walk past the smokestack (steam era terminology is appropriate for Alco's!) and work on the radio. I'm sure all that funky diesel exhaust does nothing for one's longevity.

Great shot... I remember as a kid!

Take Care, Stay Safe, Have Fun!

Larry

SanJoaquinEngr Wrote:
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> great picture! reminds me of the heyday of Taylor
> Yard. RIP Taylor

Someone Say RIP Taylor??

CT97

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> Someone Say RIP Taylor??
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> CT97

Aww man, did you have to go there? I miss that guy as much as the first CSX paint scheme.

For me the heyday of Taylor was before "Disneyland" in the background, and filled with first gen diesels. (and still a few steam engines)

Awesome!!!!!! One of a kind. -Matt

Edit: I meant the 1st picture, not Rip Taylor, Hey! Who's throwing confetti on me?!