Apache Railway Company (APA)

apa 800 in Holbrook
Apache Railway Company (APA) 800 was sitting in Holbrook, AZ, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

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Apache Railway Company (APA)

The Apache Railway (reporting mark APA) is an Arizona short-line railroad that operates from a connection with the BNSF Railway at Holbrook to the Snowflake Mill near Snowflake, Arizona, 38 miles.

APA 82, ALCo C420

APA 82 is an ALCo C420.
Reportedly: It was built in 1966, serial number 3438-01, as TC 400. It became LN 1316 then APA 82.
APA 82 in Snowflake
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, Apache Railway Company (APA) 82 was sitting in Snowflake, AZ, waiting for work.

APA 83, ALCo C420

APA 83 is an ALCo C420.
Reportedly: It was built in 1967, serial number 3490-10, as Monon 516. It later became L&N 1333.
APA 83 in Snowflake
On Thursday ,May 1, 2025, Apache Railway Company (APA) 83 was sitting in Snowflake, AZ.

APA 97, ALCo/MLW C424

APA 97 is an ALCo/MLW C424.
Reportedly: It was built in 1965, serial number 3399-11, as a C424 CP 4211.
APA 97 in Snowflake
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, Apache Railway Company (APA) 97 was sitting in Snowflake, AZ, coupled up to APA 84 and 83.

APA 99, ALCo/MLW C424

APA 99 is an ALCo/MLW C424.
Reportedly: It was built in 1965, serial number 3436-011, as CP 4233.
APA train at Wind Farm
At 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025, Apache Railway Company (APA) 99 is leading a 3+0 power set on a very short train at the Dry Lake Wind Power Project at Sugarloaf Rd. north of Snowflake, AZ. The power set is APA 99, 81, 98.

APA 700, ALCo RS36

APA 700 is an ALCo RS36.
Reportedly: It was built in 1962, serial number 84116.
APA 700 in Snowflake
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, what's left of Apache Railway Company (APA) 700, lettered for Stone Container Corporation, was sitting in Snowflake, AZ.

APA 800, ALCo RS36

APA 800 is an ALCo RS36.
Reportedly: It was built in 1962, serial number 84117. Apache Railway donated the rare ALCo RS-36 to the Navajo County Historical Society. Apache 800, will be put on display at the historic Navajo County Courthouse in Holbrook, Arizona.

APA 800 at Holbrook
Apache Railway Company (APA) 800 was sitting in Holbrook, AZ, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

APA 900, ALCo RS36

APA 900 is an ALCo RS36.
Reportedly: It was built in 1962, serial number 84118.
APA RS36 900
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, Apache Railway Company (APA) 900 was sitting in Snowflake, AZ.
APA 900 is an ALCo RS36.

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