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Steve Sloan Trains @stevesloantrains.bsky.social · 14h
Cotton Belt (SSW) GP9 3642 sat in the sun in Phoenix, AZ on an unknown date in May 1972. I got this, as a slide about 50 years ago, in trade.
(Photographer Unknown, Steve Sloan Collection)

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Cotton Belt (SSW) 3642 sat in the sun in Phoenix, AZ on an unknown date in May 1972. I got this in trade. I wish I knew who the photographer of this was. I think it is a fellow named "Jerry". If it is yours, please let me know. SSW 3642 was an EMD GP9, SP Class EF418C-1. Reportedly: it was built in 1957, builders number 24076, as SSW 821, SSW Class Z-17. In 1965 it was renumbered to SSW 3642. It was upgraded in 1975 becoming GP9E SSW 3811 SP Class EF418-CE3. Retired and sold in 1995. Presumed scrapped. (Photographer Unknown, Steve Sloan Collection)
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Steve Sloan Trains @stevesloantrains.bsky.social · 1d
Southern Pacific (SP) 9902 heads west under Pepper Avenue in West Colton, CA on Friday, December 29, 1973.

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Southern Pacific (SP) 9902 heads west under Pepper Avenue in West Colton, CA on Friday, December 29, 1973. SP 9902 is an EMD DD35B, SP Class EF850B-1. It was built in 1964, builders number 28905, as SP 8402, SP Class DF-700. In 1965 it was renumbered to SP 9502, SP Class EF850B-1. In 1969 it was renumbered again to SP 9902. It was retired in 1976, scrapped 1978.
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Steve Sloan Trains @stevesloantrains.bsky.social · 2d
Meet at Algoma
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in The Funnel a.k.a the BNSF Spokane Subdivision, a 2+1 westbound BNSF grain train was near Algoma, Idaho.

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Meet at Algoma Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in The Funnel a.k.a the BNSF Spokane Subdivision, a 2+1 westbound BNSF grain train was near Algoma, Idaho. It had 6752, 7551 + 6190 for power. It met a 4+1 eastbound stack train. BNSF 6752 is an an ES44C4. Reportedly: It was built in 2011 builder's number 60422.
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Steve Sloan Trains @stevesloantrains.bsky.social · 3d
Grain at Irvin
On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., at Irvin, WA, in The Funnel a.k.a the BNSF Spokane Subdivision, was a westbound 2+2 grain train. Power on the train was 9274, 5166 + 7154, 6616.

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Grain at Irvin On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., at Irvin, WA, in The Funnel a.k.a the BNSF Spokane Subdivision, was a westbound 2+2 grain train. Power on the train was 9274, 5166 + 7154, 6616. BNSF 9274 is an EMD SD70ACe. Reportedly: it was built in 2008, serial number 20066862-145.
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Steve Sloan Trains @stevesloantrains.bsky.social · 4d
Santa Fe SD45-2 5803 led a westbound at the East Switch of Walong, CA late in the afternoon of Sunday, May 14, 1989.
ATSF 5803 was an EMD SD45-2u.

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Santa Fe SD45-2 5803 led a westbound at the East Switch of Walong, CA late in the afternoon of Sunday, May 14, 1989. ATSF 5803 was an EMD SD45-2u. Reportedly: it was built in 1973 as ATSF 5663, an SD45-2, builder number 72642-20. It became SPSF painted 7203 in 1986. It was later renumbered and repainted back as ATSF 5803. It later became BNSF 6453.
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Steve Sloan Trains @stevesloantrains.bsky.social · 5d
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in The Funnel a.k.a the BNSF Spokane Subdivision, a 3+1 westbound BNSF coal train was near Algoma, Idaho. It had 5920, 8507, 9892 + 6876 for power.

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in The Funnel a.k.a the BNSF Spokane Subdivision, a 3+1 westbound BNSF coal train was near Algoma, Idaho. It had 5920, 8507, 9892 + 6876 for power. BNSF 5920 is a GE ES44AC. Reportedly: it was built in 2006, serial number 56768.
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Steve Sloan Trains @stevesloantrains.bsky.social · 6d
Stacks at the Lake
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in The Funnel a.k.a the BNSF Spokane Subdivision, a 4+0 eastbound BNSF intermodal train was about to cross Lake Pend Oreille, approaching Sandpoint, ID.

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Stacks at the Lake Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in The Funnel a.k.a the BNSF Spokane Subdivision, a 4+0 eastbound BNSF intermodal train was about to cross Lake Pend Oreille, north of Sagel, Idaho, approaching Sandpoint. It had 8255, 4246, 4730 and 6503 for power. BNSF 8255 is a GE ES44C4. Reportedly: it was built in 2014, serial number 62329.
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Steve Sloan Trains @stevesloantrains.bsky.social · 7d
ACE Train at Centerville
Train ACE 06 was leaving the Fremont, Centerville Depot, on Friday, September 26, 2025. ACEX 3111 was shoving on the rear of the eastbound commuter train.

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ACE Train at Centerville Train ACE 06 was leaving the Fremont, Centerville Depot, on Friday, September 26, 2025. ACEX 3111 was shoving on the rear of the eastbound commuter train. ACEX 3111 is a Siemens Charger SC-44. Reportedly: it was built in 2019.
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Steve Sloan Trains @stevesloantrains.bsky.social · 8d
Walla Walla SW1
Columbia Walla Walla Railroad (CWW) 504 was in Walla Walla, WA on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
CWW 504 is an EMD SW1 built in 1950.

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Walla Walla SW1 Columbia Walla Walla Railroad (CWW) 504 was in Walla Walla, WA on Thursday, September 11, 2025. CWW 504 is an EMD SW1. Reportedly it was built in 1950 as GN 81. Other reporting marks and numbers said to be associated with this locomotive include BN 81 and RE 504.
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Steve Sloan Trains @stevesloantrains.bsky.social · 9d
Funnel Empty Coal Train
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in The Funnel a.k.a the BNSF Spokane Subdivision, a 3+1 eastbound BNSF empty coal train crossed Lake Pend Oreille, approaching Sandpoint, Idaho.

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Funnel Empty Coal Train Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in The Funnel a.k.a the BNSF Spokane Subdivision, a 3+1 eastbound BNSF empty coal train crossed Lake Pend Oreille, approaching Sandpoint, Idaho. It had 7859, 4683, 5098 + 6420 for power. BNSF 7859 is an ES44DC. Reportedly: it was built in 2010, serial number 60121.
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Steve Sloan Trains @stevesloantrains.bsky.social · 10d
Funnel No Grainer
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in The Funnel a.k.a the BNSF Spokane Subdivision, a 2+1 eastbound BNSF no grain train was in Sagel, Idaho. It had 7825, 4397 + 6742 for power.

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Funnel No Grainer Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in The Funnel a.k.a the BNSF Spokane Subdivision, a 2+1 eastbound BNSF no grain train was in Sagel, Idaho. It had 7825, 4397 + 6742 for power. BNSF 7825 is an ES44DC. Reportedly: it was built in 2010, serial number 60087.
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Steve Sloan Trains @stevesloantrains.bsky.social · 11d
On Friday, September 26, 2025, my HO SSW GP40 7602 assisted SP PA-2 6044 led a passenger train at the model railroad in the historic Niles depot in Fremont, CA.

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On Friday, September 26, 2025, my HO SSW GP40 7602 assisted SP PA-2 6044 leading a passenger train at the Tri-City Society of Model Engineers model railroad in the historic Niles depot in Fremont, CA. These are both Rapido Models. The real SSW 7602 was an EMD GP40, SP Class EF430C-1. Reportedly it was built in 1966, serial number 31485. It was upgraded in 1982 becoming 7961, SP Class EF430CR-1. It became UP 1458.
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Steve Sloan Trains @stevesloantrains.bsky.social · 12d
The last C636 to survive, Delta Bulk Terminal (DBT) 1001 was working in the Port of Stockton in Stockton, CA on Thursday, December 23, 1982.
DBT 1001 was an ALCo C636. Later it became Delaware-Lakawana 3642.

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The last C636 to survive, Delta Bulk Terminal (DBT) 1001 was working in the Port of Stockton in Stockton, CA on Thursday, December 23, 1982. DBT 1001 was an ALCo C636. Reportedly it built in 1968, builders number 3499-13, PC 6342. It became CR 6792. Later it was sold to DBT in Stockton, CA, becoming DBT 1001 before going to Delaware-Lakawana Railroad (DL) as the 3642.
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Steve Sloan Trains @stevesloantrains.bsky.social · 13d
At 8:30 a.m., on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in The Funnel a westbound BNSF Maintenance of Way train was at the crossing with Bottle Bay Road, North of Sagel, Idaho.

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At 8:30 a.m., on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in The Funnel a.k.a the BNSF Kootenai Subdivision, a 2+0 westbound BNSF Maintenance of Way train was at the crossing with Bottle Bay Road, North of Sagel, Idaho. BNSF 3826 is a GE ET44C4. Reportedly: It was built in 2016 builder's number 64077.
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Steve Sloan Trains @stevesloantrains.bsky.social · 14d
EB MT Ethanol in The Funnel
At 11:10 a.m., on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in The Funnel a.k.a the BNSF Kootenai Subdivision an eastbound was about to cross Lake Pend Oreille.

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EB MT Ethanol in The Funnel At 11:10 a.m., on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in The Funnel a.k.a the BNSF Kootenai Subdivision, along Bottle Bay Road, North of Sagel, Idaho, an eastbound, 2+1, empty ethanol train was about to cross Lake Pend Oreille. Power on this train was 8481, 7909 + 4089. BNSF 8481 is is an EMD SD70ACe. Reportedly: it was built in 2014 serial number 20136925-162.
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Steve Sloan Trains @stevesloantrains.bsky.social · 14d
EB MT Ethanol in The Funnel
At 11:10 a.m., on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in The Funnel an eastbound was about to cross Lake Pend Oreille. Power on this train was 8481, 7909 + 4089.

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EB MT Ethanol in The Funnel At 11:10 a.m., on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in The Funnel a.k.a the BNSF Kootenai Subdivision, along Bottle Bay Road, North of Sagel, Idaho, an eastbound, 2+1, empty ethanol train was about to cross Lake Pend Oreille. Power on this train was 8481, 7909 + 4089. BNSF 4089 is a GE C44-9W. Reportedly: It was built in 2003 builder's number 54257.
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Steve Sloan Trains @stevesloantrains.bsky.social · 14d
EB MT Ethanol in The Funnel
At 11:10 a.m., on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in The Funnel an eastbound, 2+1, empty ethanol train was crossing Lake Pend Oreille.

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EB MT Ethanol in The Funnel At 11:10 a.m., on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in The Funnel a.k.a the BNSF Kootenai Subdivision, along Bottle Bay Road, North of Sagel, Idaho, an eastbound, 2+1, empty ethanol train was crossing Lake Pend Oreille. Power on this train was 8481, 7909 + 4089. BNSF 4089 is a GE C44-9W. Reportedly: It was built in 2003 builder's number 54257.
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Steve Sloan Trains @stevesloantrains.bsky.social · 15d
ATSF 8752 was leading a mix of EMD and GEs on a westbound cab hop at Walong, CA, on Saturday, June 19, 1982. ATSF 8752 was a GE U36C.

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ATSF 8752 was leading a mix of EMD and GEs on a westbound cab hop at Walong, CA, on Saturday, June 19, 1982. ATSF 8752 was a GE U36C. Reportedly it was built in 1974 builders number 39702. It was repainted to SPSF 8752 then repainted back to ATSF paint before retirement in September 1992. -- This was shot with a Speed Graphic 4x5 on Ektachrome 64 film at 1/200 (leaf shutter) at f8. The lens is a 135mm Optar.
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Steve Sloan Trains @stevesloantrains.bsky.social · 16d
On Saturday, June 19, 1982, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (ATSF) C30-7 8150 and SD45-2 5635 led an eastbound (southbound) at Woodford, CA.
ATSF 8150 was a C30-7.

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On Saturday, June 19, 1982, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (ATSF) C30-7 8150 and SD45-2 5635 led an eastbound (southbound) at Woodford, CA. ATSF 8150 was a C30-7. Reportedly it was built in 1981, builder's number 43577, repainted to SPSF 8150 returned to GE Dec 1989 for GECX, to BN lease December 1991, became BNSF 5193, retired. -- Speed Graphic 45 with 135mm Optar, Focal Plane Shutter, Ektachrome 200 @ 250 1/1000 f16 Transparency 1.1.46.35.4 , Scan 2018.9.24.1.4-ph
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Steve Sloan Trains @stevesloantrains.bsky.social · 17d
BNSF Railway (BNSF) 6351, 8782, 7953 and 6789 lead a southbound 4+0 manifest on the Oregon Trunk Subdivision at NW Eby Ave., approaching Redmond, OR, on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

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BNSF Railway (BNSF) 6351, 8782, 7953 and 6789 lead a southbound 4+0 manifest on the Oregon Trunk Subdivision at NW Eby Ave., approaching Redmond, OR, on Thursday, September 18, 2025. BNSF 6351 is a GE ES44AC. Reportedly: it was built by GE in 2009 as a ES44AC serial number 59966.
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Steve Sloan Trains @stevesloantrains.bsky.social · 17d
On Friday, June 18, 1982. Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (ATSF) 3821 led 5938, 4630, an SD40-2, 8050 and another C30-7 westbound at Ilmon, CA. This consist is GP50, F45, SD26, SD40-2 and two C30-7s.

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On Friday, June 18, 1982. Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (ATSF) 3821 led 5938, 4630, an SD40-2, 8050 and another C30-7 westbound at Ilmon, CA. This consist is GP50, F45, SD26, SD40-2 and two C30-7s. ATSF 3821 was an EMD GP50. Reportedly it was built in 1981, builders number 806006-6. It became BNSF 3174. -- Speed Graphic 45 with 135mm Optar,. E64 1/200 f6 (Leaf Shutter) Transparency 1.1.46.35.2, Scan 2018.9.24.1.2-ph
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Steve Sloan Trains @stevesloantrains.bsky.social · 18d
On Friday, June 18, 1982. Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (ATSF) 3817 and 5635 led an eastbound at Woodford, CA.
ATSF 3817 was an EMD GP50.
ATSF 3635 was an EMD SD45-2.

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On Friday, June 18, 1982. Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (ATSF) 3817 and 5635 led an eastbound at Woodford, CA. ATSF 3817 was an EMD GP50. It was reportedly built in 1981 by EMD as a model GP50, builders number 806006-4. It became BNSF 3170. ATSF 3635 was an EMD SD45-2.
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Steve Sloan Trains @stevesloantrains.bsky.social · 19d
Unsolicited Tip — Using the Alt text field you can put a lot of useful information with the picture like where the picture was taken and when it was taken and if it wasn't taken by you, who took the picture. Putting that data there does not reduce the amount of hashtags you attach to the photo.
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Steve Sloan Trains @stevesloantrains.bsky.social · 19d
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (ATSF) 5697 was at the engine house in Barstow, CA on Sunday, October 20, 1974.
ATSF 5697 was an EMD SD45-2.

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Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (ATSF) 5697 was at the engine house in Barstow, CA on Sunday, October 20, 1974. ATSF 5697 was an EMD SD45-2. Reportedly: it was built in 1973 as an SD45-2 ATSF 5697 serial number 72642-11. In 1986 it was rebuilt to SPSF SD45-2u 7227. It was renumbered and repainted to yellow bonnet ATSF 5827 in 1991. It was renumbered BNSF 6477 in 1998 and subsequently renumbered to GN 6477. On March 15, 2024, Bob Finan said: "Not your average SD45-2. A member of the 59:18 geared, 90 m.p.h. geared, and assigned to the prestigious power pool for Trains 198/891 - the westbound and eastbound “Super C’s” - the hottest train on the railroad…"
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Steve Sloan Trains @stevesloantrains.bsky.social · Sep 8
SP 4338 and more SD9Es at Lombard, CA
Southern Pacific (SP) 4338, 4346, 4349, and one more SD9 (SD9E) locomotive led a NWP bound train at Lombard, CA on Friday, July 30, 1976.

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SP 4338 and more SD9Es at Lombard, CA Southern Pacific (SP) 4338, 4346, 4349, and one more SD9 (SD9E) locomotive led a NWP bound train through Lombard, CA on Friday, July 30, 1976. SP 4338 was an EMD SD9 (SD9E), SP Class EF618E-1. Reportedly: it was built in 1955, builders number 19939, as SP 5398, SP Class DF-122. In 1965 it was renumbered to SP 3876 SP Class EF618-3. It was upgraded in 1971 emerging as SP 4338. The reported disposition of this locomotive is, retired March 1997. Sold April 1997. Became NREX 4338. Leased to Cargil. Current status not known. Presumed scrapped.
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