Sierra Northern (and Sierra RR)

Sierra 50 in Sonora

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Sierra Northern & Sierra Railroad

Steve Sloan's Trains : Sierra Northern

Historically the reporting marks were SRR - it was only after the modern day Sierra Northern took over that the reporting marks change to SERA. Railtown's Sierra Railway reporting marks are SRYC.

Related:

Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SRYC) see California State Railroad Museum (CSRM)

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Sierra 28, Baldwin 2-8-0

Reportedly Sierra 28 was built by Baldwin in 1922, serial number 55254. Reportedly, in February 2009, the 28 was taken out of service after its crown sheet and other parts of the firebox were found to be too thin for legal operation. 28 sat stored in public view in the Jamestown roundhouse awaiting funds until August 2013 when it was torn down for repairs to its firebox along with new flues and Staybolts. After being out of service for a 5-year restoration, the 28 returned to operation on June 1, 2019. The 28 is owned by the California State Railroad Museum (CSRM) and is at the Railtown 1897 State Historic Park.
Sierra 28 in Jamestown, CA, 1978
California State Railroad Museum's (CSRM), Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, Sierra 1922 Baldwin 2-8-0 number 28 under steam in the rain at Jamestown in on an unrecorded date in 1978.

SRR 34, Baldwin 2-8-2

Reportedly Sierra 34 was built by Baldwin in 1925. Reportedly sold to Reed Hatch 1962. Leased to and operated by Railtown between 1971 and 1980, resold to Fred Kepner circa 1987, stored at Railtown.
SRR 34 lettered for Santa Fe
Sierra 2-8-2 34, lettered Santa Fe, near Sonora April 18, 1976.
Sierra 44 Baldwin S12 | With the 28
Sierra Railroad's Baldwin S12 number 44 shares the stage with number 28 in the rain at Jamestown in 1978.
Negative 1.0.3.5.27, Scan 2010030701-3 | Negative 1.0.3.5.30, Scan 2010030701-5
Photos on Flickr: 44, 44 & 28, 28
 
SERA 48 EMD GP20
Sierra 48 waited out this trip in the Watsonville Junction yard. When the Sierra Railroad takes over this will be the new power for the Santa Cruz Local.
Nikon D300s digital Image: 2009122901_0018, Photo Location Map
SERA 50 EMD GP20
On Tuesday March 31, 2009 Evan Werkema and I chased the Sierra Northern train on the Oakdale Division of the Sierra Railroad. Sierra 50 is on the Trestle near Junction Shopping Center in Sonora, CA at about 2:30 p.m.
Nikon D2Hs digital Image: 2009033101_0275, Photo Location Map
SERA 50 EMD GP20
Sierra 50 is shown here on March 31, 2009 heading west, shot off highway 120 near Keystone, CA at about 4:15 p.m.
Nikon D2Hs Digital Photo 2009033101_0323, Photo Location Map
SERA 50 EMD GP20
Sierra 50 is shown here off Rock River Road, south of Keystone, CA at 4:30 p.m. on March 31, 2009.
Nikon D2Hs Digital Photo 2009033101_0342, Photo Location Map
SERA 50 EMD GP20
The amazing view from the hill near Cooperstown, CA. Sierra 50 is shown at 5:25 p.m. on March 31, 2009.
Nikon D2Hs Digital Photo 2009033101_0370, Photo Location Map
SERA 50 EMD GP20
On Tuesday March 31, 2009 Evan Werkema and I chased the Sierra Northern train on the Oakdale Division of the Sierra Railroad. Sierra 50 is westbound approaching Wamble Road not far from Oakdale, CA at 6:30 p.m.
Nikon D2Hs digital Image 2009033101_0429, Photo Location Map
SERA 131 EMD GP9
  • Former SP 3803 SERA 131 is at Woodland, CA on June 10, 2012.
    Nikon D3200 Digital Photo 2012061002.6
SERA 136 EMD (ATSF) GP7u
  • SERA 136 (ex-ATSF GP7u 2080) in Woodland. CA on June 10, 2012.
    Nikon D3200 Digital Photo 2012061002.1

Related Links

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Sierra Northern Web site
The Sierra Northern Web site.
Sierra Northern Trip March 31, 2009 Flickr Set
On Tuesday March 31, 2009 Evan Werkema and I chased the Sierra Northern train on the Oakdale Division of the Sierra Railroad.

Special Thanks

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