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Am 203 GE P42DC

According to good sources Am 203 was built in October 2001 by GE as a model P42DC builders number 53057.
Am 203 in Cisco, CA
On June 29, 2014 at 1:50 p.m. a westbound Amtrak Train 5 with Am 203 leading and another unit behind it and with three private cars, Iowa Pacific's Baton Rouge, Scenic View, Colorado Pine on the rear is in Cisco, CA exiting Cisco Tunnel 38.

AMTK 205, GE P42DC

AMTK 205 is a GE P42DC. Reportedly: AMTK 205 was built in October 2001 by GE as a model P42DC builders number 53061.
AMTK 205 leading train 14
On Friday, August 18, 2017, Amtrak (AMTK) GE P42 205 is leading AMTK 206 on Amtrak train 14 north of Macdoel, CA at 7:45 a.m. It is approaching Shady Dell Rd. near milepost 399.6.

AMTK 252, EMD F40PHR

AMTK 252 is an EMD F40HR. AMTK 252 was built in 1977 by EMD as AMTK 252 serial number 777001-23, using parts from trade in SDP40F 565.
AMTK 252 on a San Juaquin
On Friday, January 26, 1990, Amtrak (AMTK) 252 is leading an eastbound (southbound) San Juaquin in Riverbank, CA. To the right, that switch is the Oakdale Branch.

AMTK 296, EMD F40PHR

AMTK 296 is an EMD F40PHR. Reportedly: AMTK 296 was built by EMD in 1979 builder number 777107-3.
San Joaquin passing Stockton Tower
Amtrak F40PHR 296 is eastbound at Stockton Tower with a San Joaquin on March 20, 1989.

AMTK 302, Siemens ALC-42

AMTK 302 is a Siemens ALC-42. Reportedly: this locomotive was built in 2021 and has serial number CHR-102.
Empire builder in Vancouver, WA
Phase VI scheme, Amtrak Long-distance Charger, Amtrak (AMTK) 302, leads the Portland section of the Empire Builder, train 27, at Vancouver, WA, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

AMTK 314, Siemens ALC-42

AMTK 314 is a Siemens ALC-42. Reportedly: it was built in 2021, serial number CHR 114.
Number 11 in Albany
On Friday, March 15, 2024, Amtrak (AMTK) 314 and 207 are leading Number 11 while Portland and Western Railroad (PNWR) 3546 is switching the yard in Albany, Oregon.

AMTK 331, EMD F40PHR

AMTK 331 is an EMD F40PHR. Reportedly: AMTK 331 was built in 1977-1978 by EMD as a model F40PHR. Since retired.
ATSF 5040 and Am 331 in Bakersfield
AM F40 331 and ATSF SD40-2 5040 rear end manned helper at Bakersfield the morning of June 18, 1982. Shot with a Speed Graphic 4x5 with a 135mm Optar lens on Ektachrome 200 pushed to 400.
ATSF 5908 & Am 331 in Bakersfield
AM F40 331 and ATSF F45 5908 (+ 2) at Bakersfield, CA the morning of June 18, 1982. Shot with a Speed Graphic 4x5 with a 135mm Optar lens on Ektachrome 200 pushed to 400.

AMTK 415, EMD E9

According to good sources AMTK 415 was built in 1962 by EMD as UP 910 a model E9A, builders number 27694, UP model designation E9A. It was sold to Amtrak in 1972.
AMTK 415 leading number 6
On Saturday, February 16, 1974 Amtrak 415 leads train 6 into Norden, CA. 415 is former UP E9 910.
In the winter of 1973-74 the E-units made a one season appearance on the hill.
  • This photo was shot on Kodachrome64 and printed onto a Christmas card in 1974, from which this was scanned.
    Scan 2018020401ph.3, Print 1001.1.16.1

AMTK 425, EMD E9

According to good sources AMTK 425 was built in 1955 by EMD as UP 948 a model E9A, builders number 20485, UP model designation E9A. It was sold to Amtrak in 1972.
AMTK 425 on the Reno Fun Train
On Saturday, February 16, 1974 Amtrak 425 leads the Reno Fun Train in Sparks, NV. 425 is former UP E9 948 (reportedly sold to Amtrak in September 1972.)
In the winter of 1973-74 the E-units made a one season appearance on the hill.
  • This photo was shot on Kodachrome 64 and printed onto a color print from which this was scanned.
    Scan 2018020401ph.4, Print 1001.1.17.1

AM 426 EMD E9

Former Union Pacific E9A UP 956A (Builder's Number 20493 & Builder's Date 7/55)
E unit in Oakland
Amtrak 426, former UP E9 UP 956A, was sitting at the 16th Street Station in Oakland on number 6 while a string of refers passed by in 1974.

AM 429 EMD E9

AMTK 429 is an E9A. Reportedly AMTK 429 was built by EMD as E9A UP 956A in 1955, serial number 20493.
AMTK 429 at Port Chicago
Amtrak (AMTK) E9A 429 is at Port Chicago, CA leading train 711, the westbound San Joaquin, date unknown, in the mid 1970s likely 1974. The train is on the Santa Fe and will soon cross over to the Southern Pacific.

AM 489 EMD FL9

AMTRAK 489 FL9 EMD Builder's Number 21967 Builder's Date 10/57, Formerly: AMT 240; CR 5021; PC 5021; NH 2021 [Source]
FL9 489 on The Lakeshore Limited
Amtrak FL9 489 on the Hudson Line at Manitou, NY, north of Peekskill, NY, June 30, 1995. Art House said this photo is of, "The Lakeshore Limited, the only Amtrak train on the Hudson line with sleeping cars (a 10/6 sleeper and a slumbercoach are visible in the consist)." TO member "swcrossbucks" said, "The first two pictures are northbound trains @ MP 45.5 or so, that have just exited the Fort Montgomery Tunnel and are approaching Manitou Rd. Manitou is still an active passenger station, low level platforms. The southbound Amtrak has just passed Manitou Rd which can be seen in the distance. This shot looks like it was taken a the same location just facing north instead of south. As a note there is now an interlocking that has been installed between the rear of the Amtrak train and the rd crossing. Hope this helps."

AMTK 503, EMD SDP40F

AMTK 503 is an SDP40F. AMTK 503 reportedly was built in 1973 by EMD as a model SDP40F, builders number 72694-4 AMTK 503. According to Bob Finan, "Amtrak SDP40F 503 became F40PHR 282."
Southwest Chief at Barstow
Amtrak (AMTK) SDP40F 503 is leading the westbound Southwest Chief on the Santa Fe at the depot in Barstow, CA on Monday, October 21, 1974.

AMTK 507 GE B32-8WH

507 on Train 11
Train 11, the Southbound Coast Starlight was caught approaching the San Carlos St. bridge at 10:10 a.m. on May 30, 2013 with AMTK 507 (B32-8WH) and 6 (P42DC).

AMTK 572 EMD SDP40F

AMTK 572 is an EMD SDP40F. Reportedly AMTK 572 was built in 1974 as an EMD SDP40F serial number 73683-33. AMTK 572 was subsequently rebuilt into F40PHR 296.
AMTK 572 leading the Starlight at Corporal
AMTK SDP40F 572 leads the starlight through Corporal, near Gilroy, CA in a photo taken by my father Lloyd D. Sloan in the mid 1970s, specific date unknown, likely 1974.

AMTK 586 EMD SDP40F

AMTRAK 586 SDP40F EMD Builder's Number 74611-7 Builder's Date 5/74 [Source]
SDP40F 586 hustles number 6
Amtrak SDP40F 586 hustles train number 6 past Anderson Lumber, near McClellan AFB along Roseville Road at Planehaven in Sacramento, CA in Feb. 1978.

AMTK 603 GE E60

AMTK 603 was built in 1976 by GE as a model E60, builders number 39542, AMTK 964. It was renumbered to 603. In 2004, the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania acquired the 603.
Amtrak (AMTK) 603 at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania owned Amtrak (AMTK) E60 603 is sitting outside, at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania near Strasburg, PA on Sunday, July 7, 2019.

AMTK 627 EMD SDP40F

AMTK 627 is an EMD SDP40F. Reportedly AMTK 627 was built in 1974 as an EMD SDP40F serial number 74611-48. AMTK 627 was subsequently rebuilt into an F40PHR, number unknown.
627 leading 6 at Alta
On Sunday, April 27, 1975, Amtrak (AMTK) SDP40F 627 is leading Train 6 at Alta, CA.
  • This photo was taken on a Yashicamat 124G on Kodacolor 120 @ EI80, 1/500 f6.3 printed on Panalure F:
    Scan from a print. - From Photo Album 1001.1.24.1, Scan 2018022201ph.1

AMTK 670 Siemens ACS-64

AMTK 670 was built in 2016 by Siemens as a model ACS-64, builders number unknown, AMTK 670. Amtrak Siemens ACS-64 670 was the final unit of that order to be delivered.
Amtrak (AMTK) 670 on a Metroliner
Amtrak (AMTK) Siemens ACS-64 670 is shoving on a Metroliner at Leaman Place, PA on Sunday, July 7, 2019.

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