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ATSF 5426
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe (ATSF) SD45 5426 on the point of a westbound at Woodford, CA on Sunday, May 14, 1989.

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ATSF 5040, EMD SD40-2

According to good sources ATSF 5040 was built by EMD in 1977 as builders number 776031-13 Became BNSF 6354.
ATSF 5040 and Am 331 in Bakersfield
Amtrak 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 5047, EMD SD40-2

ATSF 5047 is an EMD SD40-2. Reportedly: ATSF 5047 was built by EMD in 1977 builder number 776031-20. It became BNSF 6361, then BNSF 1816.
Light helpers at Tehachapi
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe (ATSF) 5047 leads 3702, 5381, 91, 5098, westbound light helpers, towards Cable, CA from Tehachapi, CA on Sunday, February 23, 1992.

ATSF 5057, EMD SD40-2

ATSF 5057 is an EMD SD40-2. Reportedly: ATSF 5057 was built by EMD in 1977 builder number 776031-30. It became BNSF 6716, then BNSF 1825.
5057 leading a westbound at Woodford
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe (ATSF) 5057 an SD40-2 on the point of a train east of Woodford, CA on Sunday, May 14, 1989.

ATSF 5098, EMD SD40-2

ATSF 5098 is an EMD SD40-2. Reportedly: ATSF 5098 was built by EMD in 1979 builder number 786219-28. BNSF numbers reportedly assigned to this locomotive include 6757 and 1638.
ATSF 5098 leading an eastbound at Cable
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe (ATSF) 5098 leads an eastbound towards Cable, CA near Tehachapi, CA on Sunday, February 23, 1992. The headend power on this train is 5098, 91, 5381, 3702 and one other.
ATSF 91 at Tehachapi
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe (ATSF) 91 on an eastbound approaching Tehachapi, CA on Sunday, February 23, 1992. The headend power on this train is 5098, 91, 5381, 3702 and one other.
  • Nikon FM2, Nikon 105mm f2.5 (MF), Kodachrome 25 Film:
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ATSF 5187, EMD SD40-2

ATSF 5187 is an EMD SD40-2. Reportedly ATSF 5187 was built in 1981 by EMD as a model SD40-2, builders number 816016-18. It became BNSF 6939.
Westbound at Tunnel 2
On Friday, June 18, 1982. ATSF SD40-2 5187, 8047 and another C30-7 lead a westbound at Tunnel 2.

ATSF 5253, EMD SDF40-2

ATSF 5253 is an EMD SDF40-2. Reportedly: ATSF 5253 was built by EMD in 1974 builder number 74611-51, as AMTK SDP40F 630. In 1984 it became ATSF 5253. In 1998 it became BNSF 6963.
ATSF 5253 in the crossover
On Sunday, February 18, 1990, ATSF SDP40F (SDF40-2) 5253 goes through the crossovers in the town of Tehachappi, CA.
ATSF 5253 leading in the snow
On Sunday, February 18, 1990, ATSF SDF40-2 5253 leads a train during a snow storm in the town of Tehachappi, CA.

ATSF 5257, EMD SDF40-2

ATSF 5257 is an EMD SDF40-2. Reportedly: ATSF 5257 was built by EMD in 1974, builder number 74611-43, as AMTK SDP40F 622. In 1984 it became ATSF 5257. In 1998 it became BNSF 6967. Retired in 2002.
ATSF 5257 at Walong
Santa Fe (ATSF) ATSF 5257 is in a consist led by SD45-2 5803 at the East Switch of Walong, CA late in the afternoon of Sunday, May 14, 1989.

ATSF 5426, EMD SD45u

ATSF 5426 is an EMD SD45u. Reportedly: ATSF 5426 was built by EMD in 1966 as ATSF 1872 as an SD45, builder number 32548. It was renumbered as ATSF 5572 in 1970. It was rebuilt and renumbered as SD45u 5426 in 1980. It was retired in 1991.
5426 leading a westbound at Woodford
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe (ATSF) SD45 5426 is on the point of a westbound at Woodford, CA on Sunday, May 14, 1989.

ATSF 5432, EMD SD45u

ATSF 5432 is an EMD SD45u. Reportedly: ATSF 5432 was built by EMD in 1966 as ATSF 1845 as an SD45, builder number 32521. It was renumbered as ATSF 5545 in 1970. It was rebuilt and renumbered as SD45u 5432 in 1981. It was retired in 1991.
5432 leading a westbound toward Woodford
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe (ATSF) SD45 5432 on the point of a 199 train at around MP350 between Walong and Woodford, CA in the Tehachapis on Sunday, May 14, 1989.
ATSF 5432 near Woodford
ATSF SD45 5432 leading a 199 train at around MP350 east of Woodford on Sunday, May 14, 1989.
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ATSF 5507 EMD SD45
Santa Fe SD45 being hostled in Barstow, CA on August 11, 1975.

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