Steve Sloan Trains

Modesto and Empire Traction (MET) 1500 was working near Yosemite Blvd and Mitchell in Modesto, CA on Monday, March 31, 2008. MET 1500 is a SW1500. Reportedly: it was built in 1968 as an SW1500, SSW 2489, serial number 7087-9, SP Class ES415C-1. It has been reported as having also been Locomotive Specialists, Inc. 2489.

Modesto and Empire Traction (MET) 1500 was working near Yosemite Blvd and Mitchell in Modesto, CA on Monday, March 31, 2008.

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My HO Model of Warbonnet Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe (ATSF) 356 was on the Tri-City Society of Model Engineers (TCSME) model railroad club in the historic Niles depot in Fremont, CA, on Friday, February 27, 2026. This is an Atlas model. The real ATSF 356 was a GE U28CG. Reportedly it was built in 1966, builder's number 35999. In 1970 it was assigned to freight service and in 1972 it was repainted in Blue and Yellow. It was retired in 1980.

My HO Model of Warbonnet U28CG ATSF 356 was on the model railroad club in the historic Niles depot in Fremont, CA, on Friday, Feb 27, 2026.

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In a photo taken circa 1981, Southern Pacific (SP) 2598 is in Santa Clara, CA. SP 2598 is an EMD SW1500, SP Class ES415-4. Reportedly: it was built in 1971, serial number 4608-8. These locomotives were called "cruds" mainly because they were so prolific. SP likely bought so many of them because they were such fine locomotives. Four plus decades later, many of these are still working for a living.

In a photo taken circa 1981, Southern Pacific (SP) 2598 is in Santa Clara, CA.

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My HO Model of Southern Pacific (SP) 7153 was on the Tri-City Society of Model Engineers (TCSME) model railroad club in the historic Niles depot in Fremont, CA, on Friday, February 27, 2026. This locomotive is an Atlas model. The real SP 7153 was a GE U28C, SP Class GF628-1. Reportedly: it was built in October 1966, builders number 36071. It was sold in 1984 to GE.

My HO Model of Southern Pacific (SP) 7153 on the model railroad in the Niles depot in Fremont, CA, on Fri, Feb. 27, 2026.

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My HO Model of Warbonnet Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe (ATSF) 356 was on the Tri-City Society of Model Engineers (TCSME) model railroad club in the historic Niles depot in Fremont, CA, on Friday, February 27, 2026. This locomotive is an Atlas model. The real ATSF 356 was a GE U28CG. Reportedly it was built in 1966, builder's number 35999. In 1970 it was assigned to freight service and in 1972 it was repainted in Blue and Yellow. It was retired in 1980.

My HO Model of Warbonnet U28CG 356 was on the model railroad club in the historic Niles depot in Fremont, CA, on Friday, February 27, 2026.

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Southern Pacific (SP) 2665 was sitting in Roseville, CA on an unrecorded date in or about 1978. SP 2665 was an EMD SW1500, SP Class ES415-5. Reportedly: it was built in 1972, builder number 4608-75. It was sold in 1988.

Southern Pacific (SP) 2665 was sitting in Roseville, CA on an unrecorded date in or about 1978.

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Southern Pacific (SP) 2538 led black widow GP9 3611 and GP9 3581 at the Homestead Yard, West Oakland, CA, on Monday, December 17, 1973. SP 2538 was an SW1500, SP Class ES415-3. Reportedly: it was built in 1969, construction number 35231. In 2006 it was renumbered (and repainted?) UPY 1123. It later became Knoxville & Holston River Railroad (KXHR) 1123.

Southern Pacific (SP) SW1500 2538 led black widow GP9 3611 and GP9 3581 at the Homestead Yard, West Oakland, CA, on Monday, Dec. 17, 1973.

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On Thursday, September 12, 1974, Southern Pacific (SP) SW1500 2478 was at Bayshore Yard, in Brisbane, near San Francisco, CA. SP 2478 was an SW1500, SP Class ES415-1. Reportedly: It was built in 1967, builder number 33138. It was repainted with speed lettering at one point. Assigned UP 1082 but UP number apparently never applied. It was retired in 1999. In 2000 it was sold to Gold Coast Rail Services as 2478, leased to Brownsville and Rio Grande International Railroad (BRG) 2478. Current disposition unknown.

On Thursday, September 12, 1974, Southern Pacific (SP) SW1500 2478 was at Bayshore Yard, in Brisbane, near San Francisco, CA.

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Southern Pacific (SP) SW1500 2479 showed its unique solid red rear cab paint job in Eugene, OR on Friday, June 21, 1974. SP 2479 is an SW1500, SP Class ES415-1. Reportedly: it was built in 1967, builder number 33139. It was retired in 1994 and sold in 1995 to Omni-Trax being resold to Minnesota Corn Processors (MCP) 2479 in Columbus, Nebraska. It was repainted green with gold and beige bands.

Southern Pacific (SP) SW1500 2479 showed its unique solid red rear cab paint job in Eugene, OR on Friday, June 21, 1974.

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Thank you!

On Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, my HO model of Southern Pacific (SP) 2575 crossed the middle trestle over "Mouse Creek." This is a Sunset Models "Prestige Series" factory painted DC Brass 2-8-0. The real SP 2575 was a Baldwin built SP Class C9 Consolidation. Reportedly: it was built in 1905, builders number 25493. It was scrapped in 1953.

On Feb 21, 2026, at the model railroad club in the Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, my HO model of SP steam 2575.

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On Saturday, February 22, 2026, at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, an HO model of Union Pacific (UP) 7015 crossed the middle trestle over "Mouse Creek." This is a Broadway Limited HO model. The real UP 7015 is a GE AC6000 Convertable, UP Designation C44/60AC. Reportedly: It is from the series 7010-7079. It was built in 1996, builders number 48892.

A train a trestle on Feb. 22, 2026, at the Model Railroad Club in the Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA..

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Definitely LA power of that era.

Union Pacific (UP) 6909 was in storage in Yermo, CA. on Saturday, April 30, 1983. Note the GP30B behind it. This is one of many scans I am revisiting with new tools and methods to obtain better results. Please do not edit, crop, "correct" or "improve" my photos without permission from me. UP 6909 was an EMD DDA40X. Reportedly: it was built in 1969, serial number 34535, from UP series 6900-6946. Disposition: retired 1984, traded to EMD in 1986 and scrapped.

Union Pacific (UP) DDA40X 6909 was in storage in Yermo, CA. on Saturday, April 30, 1983. Note the GP30B behind it.

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Southern Pacific (SP) GP20E 4107 was in Fresno, CA, in early 1978. This is one of many scans I am revisiting with new tools and methods to obtain better results. Please do not edit, crop, "correct" or "improve" my photos without permission from me. SP 4107 was an EMD GP20E, SP Class EF420E-2. Reportedly: it was built in 1962 as a model GP20, builders number 5634-10, SP 7209, SP Class DF-617. In 1965 it was renumbered to SP 4059 SP Class EF420-1. It was upgraded in 1976 emerging as SP 4107. The reported disposition of this locomotive is, retired 1993, scrapped.

Southern Pacific (SP) GP20E 4107 was in Fresno, CA, in early 1978.

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Southern Pacific (SP) Cotton Belt (SSW) GP30 5004 was waiting in Fresno, CA, for a call to work in early 1978. This is one of many scans I am revisiting with new tools and methods to obtain better results. Please do not edit, crop, "correct" or "improve" my photos without permission from me. SSW 5004 was an EMD GP30, SP Class EF423C-1. Reportedly: it was built in 1963, builders number 5650-05 28176, as SSW 754, SSW Class Z-22. In 1965 it was renumbered and reclassed. The disposition of this locomotive is, retired 1986 & sold.

Southern Pacific (SP) Cotton Belt (SSW) GP30 5004 was waiting in Fresno, CA, for a call to work in early 1978.

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SP 1279 in Fresno Southern Pacific (SP) 1278 was in Fresno, CA. in early 1978. This is one of many scans I am revisiting with new tools and methods to obtain better results. Please do not edit, crop, "correct" or "improve" my photos without permission from me. SP 1278 was an ALCo S6, built with MU capability, in SP Class AS409-5. Reportedly: it built in 1955 as SP 4642, SP Class DF-307, construction number 81429. It was reclassified as Class DS-607 in 1963. In 1965 it was renumbered and reclassified to SP 1278. It was retired 1978 and sold.

Southern Pacific (SP) ALCo S6 1278 was in Fresno, CA. in early 1978.

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Southern Pacific (SP) GP35 6613 was sitting in the power pool in Fresno, CA in early 1978. SP 6613 was an EMD GP35, SP Class EF425-3. Reportedly: it was built in 1965, builders number 29718, SP 7716, SP Class DF-625. In 1965 it was renumbered and reclassified to SP 6613. This is one of many scans I am revisiting with new tools and methods to obtain better results. Please do not edit, crop, "correct" or "improve" my photos without permission from me. This locomotive was upgraded in 1979 emerging as GP35R, SP 6331 SP Class EF425N-1. It was reportedly, retired in 1996, sold to Progress Rail.

Southern Pacific (SP) GP35 6613 was sitting in the power pool in Fresno, CA in early 1978.

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SP 6727 in Fresno Southern Pacific (SP) U25B 6727 was sitting in the power pool in Fresno, CA in early 1978. This is one of many scans I am revisiting with new tools and methods to obtain better results. Please do not edit, crop, "correct" or "improve" my photos without permission from me. SP 6727 was a GE U25B, SP Class GF425-2. Reportedly: it was built in 1963 by, builders number 34697, as SP 7527, SP Class DF-622. In 1965 it was renumbered to SP 6727. The reported disposition of this locomotive is: retired 1984, scrapped 1985.

Southern Pacific (SP) U25B 6727 was sitting in the power pool in Fresno, CA, in early 1978.

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The West Oakland Diesel Shop in Oakland, CA. On Wednesday, October 17, 1984, there's an interesting mix of SP & D&RGW locomotives in the facility.

The West Oakland Diesel Shop in Oakland, CA. On Wednesday, October 17, 1984, there's an interesting mix of SP & D&RGW locomotives in the facility.

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My HO model of Southern Pacific (SP) 8132 on Friday, January 23, 2026, on the Tri-City Society of Model Engineers (TCSME) model railroad club in the historic Niles depot in Fremont, CA. This is a Kato model. The real SP 8132 was a GE C44-9W,SP Class GF644L-1. Reportedly: it was built in 1994, serial number 47962. It became UP 9596.

HO model of SP 8132 at the model railroad in the historic Niles Depot in Fremont, CA.

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UP 8242 on the TCSME My HO model of Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) 8242 was at "Sunol" on Friday, January 23, 2026, on the Tri-City Society of Model Engineers (TCSME) model railroad club in the historic Niles depot in Fremont, CA. This is a Kato model. The Real UP 8242 was an EMD SD9043MAC. Reportedly: it was built in 1998, serial number 976800-64. It was wrecked in a grade crossing accident in 2011 and subsequently retired and scrapped.

HO model of UP 8242 was at "Sunol" on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the TCSME model railroad club in the historic Niles depot in Fremont, CA.

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On Saturday, February 7, 2026, my HO Model of Southern Pacific (SP) 1427 was leading a local westbound on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. This train was approaching "Shasta" on the CCMRC. SP 1427 is a Walthers model. The real SP 1427 was an EMD SD7, SP Class ES615-4. Reportedly: it was built in 1953 as SP 5320, SP class DF-118 builder number 18385. In 1965 it became SP 2727, SP Class ES615-4, later it became SP 1427. In 1980 it was rebuilt to SP Class ES615R-1 1522. It was sold in 1995, subsequently scrapped.

On Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, my HO Model of SP 1427 was leading a local westbound on the California Central Model Railroad Club in Santa Clara, CA.

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Southern Pacific (SP) 2682 was the sole power on the Crockett Rocket, heading west near Crockett, CA, sometime in May 1977. This is one of many scans I am revisiting with new tools and methods to obtain better results. Please do not edit, crop, "correct" or "improve" my photos without permission from me. SP 2682 was an SW1500, SP Class ES415-6. Reportedly: it was built in 1973, serial number 4608-40. Disposition: reportedly, it became UP 1227, then UPY 1227, then NREX 1227.

Southern Pacific (SP) 2682 was the sole power on the Crockett Rocket, heading west near Crockett, CA, sometime in May 1977.

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Southern Pacific (SP) SD7 2716 was sporting improvised extended sunshades to protect from the early summer heat in Roseville, CA on Sunday, June 28, 1973. It was doubling over an eastbound train that was led by UP power. This is one of many scans I am revisiting with new tools and methods to obtain better results. Please do not edit, crop, "correct" or "improve" my photos without permission from me. SP 2716 was an EMD SD7, SP Class ES615-3. Reportedly: it was built as SP 5309, SP Class DF-117, in 1953, construction number 18381, the first of it's class, and was built with 62:15 gearing, steam generators and signal lights at each end. Renumbered to 2716 in the 1965 renumbering, it was renumbered again to 1416 in 1973. SP 1416 was upgraded in 1979 to SP Class ES615R-1 1511. SP 1511 was retired and sold in 1995.

Southern Pacific SD7 2716 is working the yard in Roseville, CA in June, 1973.

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Almost brand new Southern Pacific (SP) 2696 was at the Bayshore Roundhouse, in Brisbane, CA, on an unrecorded date in February 1975. SP 2696 was an EMD MP15DC, SP Class ES415-7. Reportedly: it was built in 1974, construction number 73625-07. Disposition: reportedly, it became UP 1295 and in 2000 became UPY 1295 and later became NREX Y1295.

Southern Pacific MP15DC 2696 was at Bayshore Roundhouse in Brisbane, CA, in Feb. 1975.

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Southern Pacific (SP) SW1500 2630 led a motley assortment of SP motive power including GP9E 3384, two SD45T-2’s and two Alco S6’s at Newhall Yard in Santa Clara, California. According to Wesley Fox this is the OASJY, on Monday, February 10, 1975. SP 2630 was an SW1500, SP Class ES415-5. Reportedly: it was built in 1972, serial 4608-40. Retired in 1994. Sold to Omni-Trax became CTI Bank Leasing CEFX 2630.

Southern Pacific SW1500 leads a power set of an SP mixed road and switch engines on a road freight at Newhall Yard in Santa Clara, CA in Feb. 1972.

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Train at Weed Spokane Portland and Seattle (SPS) 869 leading my train passing the depot at "Weed" on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, January 10, 2026. My SPS 869 is a Rapido HO scale model, BN 4070 is a Bowser model. The real SPS 869 was an ALCo FA-2. It was built in 1950, builder's number 78378. It became BN 4126 before it was retired.

My HO train My HO train passing the depot at "Weed" on the California Central Model Railroad Club in Santa Clara, CA.

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