Nostalgia & History > WP Wednesday

1 - The San Jose Turn leaving Stockton in March 1977 before 913 got all dressed up. One of my first WP shots. 2 years before I moved to San Jose near the San Jose branch. First day in my new house I woke up to a singe note F unit horn! And was out the door.

2 - GP35 East on the SJM (San Jose Merchandise or Manifest) at the edge of the fog in Sunol, CA, Dec  1980.

3 - Newish GP40-2 on the BN137 in May 1981 on the wye.

Jim B

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Picture 3 is interesting. UP power on the BN trains was not an everyday occurrence.

Photo three is my favorite. Great set.
Bob

Great consists all around.  That last shot is particularly nice.  Thanks for sharing.

Kent in CArmel Valley

PHall Wrote:
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> Picture 3 is interesting. UP power on the BN
> trains was not an everyday occurrence.

Power WP was leasing

WAF Wrote:
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> Power WP was leasing

Reportedly, some even had small lettering on the cab sides "Leased to Western Pacific Railroad".  Would love to find a picture showing that.

Great shots!  Thanks for posting.

Z

zephyrus Wrote:
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> WAF Wrote:
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> > Power WP was leasing
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> Reportedly, some even had small lettering on the
> cab sides "Leased to Western Pacific Railroad". 
> Would love to find a picture showing that.
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> Great shots!  Thanks for posting.
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> Z
You didnt listen last time you posted this same comment.  It was printed "Leased to WPRR." And the photo can be fount in this Issue of the Headlight.
 

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Very nice trio.
JB