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Southern Pacific SD70Ms

Discussion about the Union Pacific operations past and present. Official site can be found here: UPRR.COM.

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 #85328  by AmtrakFan
 
Terry,
I hate to be breear of bad news but the last one in full SP markings has been patched but some are still in SP paint with UP Markins.

John

 #85384  by emd_SD_60
 
:(
At least there are some AC44's that are still in original SP paint and have not been patched.

 #85468  by AmtrakFan
 
emd_SD_60 wrote::(
At least there are some AC44's that are still in original SP paint and have not been patched.
Right thier is as well as Dash 9's.

John

 #86036  by emd_SD_60
 
I must also say the SP paint scheme is easier on the eyes, lmao. :-D

 #86262  by emd_SD_60
 
I have some good news and bad news- While chasing a northbound coal drag on the Mt. Vernon Sub this morning, led by UP 6763 and 7130, on the end pushing was unpatched, non Armour Yellow SP 248! :-D The bad news- unfortunately I could not capture the moment on video, as the battery on my camcorder went south... damn.:(

 #86409  by oregontrunkline
 
At least you had the pleasure of seeing it. Now if we can just download that mental image . . . :-D

 #86431  by emd_SD_60
 
I guess this doesn't count, but back in November I captured a southbound coal drag on the Chester Sub at Johns Spur, with patched SP/UP 6369 (ex SP 323) acting as DPU. Patched to the nines I might add... :(

Kinda unfair, huh?
Oh well, at least there's next time... BTW here's that unit in question...
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPi ... x?id=52126
Last edited by emd_SD_60 on Tue Jan 11, 2005 10:45 pm, edited 1 time in total.

 #86435  by AmtrakFan
 
emd_SD_60 wrote:I must also say the SP paint scheme is easier on the eyes, lmao. :-D
Yes it is. I am sorry to hear your batteries died that's happened to me before.

John

 #86437  by emd_SD_60
 
Oh, no problem. I told my mom about it (it's actually her camcorder) and she went online and ordered a new battery. I'll be up and shooting again in no time! :wink:

 #86597  by emd_SD_60
 
It being the Chester Sub, the chances of seeing a patched SD70M are probably pretty big... unfortunately i'm not there enough to see. :(

 #87794  by TerryC
 
Thanks for the good news. keep asking keep learning

 #90809  by CNW_4404_Lover
 
AmtrakFan wrote:
emd_SD_60 wrote::(
At least there are some AC44's that are still in original SP paint and have not been patched.
Right thier is as well as Dash 9's.

John
There are no Dash 9's left, SP 8192 was the last one and has been gone since 2002 or 2003

 #106125  by The S.P. Caboose
 
Like emd_SD_60 I always enjoyed the scarlet and grey. The tunnel motors as well.

Does anybody here have any pictures of the AC44's in Southern Pacific colors? I would enjoy viewing them.
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