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Steve Sloan's Trains : UP : Southern Pacific : Locomotives 3800-3999

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SP 3800 EMD SD9, SP Class EF618-1 "Puff"

Reportedly: SP 3800 was built in 1954 by EMD as a model SD9, builders number 19442, SP 5353, SP Class DF-120. In 1961 it was renumbered to second SP 5339. In 1965 it was renumbered to SP 3800 EMD SD9, SP Class EF618-1.
This locomotive was upgraded in 1974 emerging as SD9R SP 4451 SP Class EF618E-2.
The disposition of this locomotive is, retired 1995. In 1996 sold to Progress Rail. Went to the Northwestern Pacific where it reportedly is rotting away still in Schellville, CA. Its sister 4450 was scrapped in Portola, CA.
SP SD9 3800 in Oakland.
On Monday, June 25, 1973, boiler equipped SP SD9 3800 leads a train under the BART tracks at the SP wye in West Oakland, CA. According to WAF this is a Schellville Turn.

SP 3821, EMD GP9R, SP Class EF418E-4

Reportedly: SP 3821 was built by EMD in 1959 as GP9 SP 5828, SP Class DF-612, builder number 25128. In 1965 it was renumbered to SP 3691 SP Class EF418-8. SP 3691 was upgraded in 1975 to SP 3821, EMD GP9 (GP9R), SP Class EF418E-4. It was retired in 1994 and sold to Progress Rail in 1995.
SP 3821 in Patterson, CA
On Friday, January 26, 1990, Southern Pacific (SP) 3821 leads an early Westside Hauler in Patterson, CA.

SP 3822 EMD SD9, SP Class EF618-1 "Huff"

Reportedly: SP 3822 was built in 1954 by EMD as a model SD9, builders number 19452, SP 5363, SP Class DF-120. In 1965 it was renumbered to SP 3822 EMD SD9, SP Class EF618-1.
This locomotive was upgraded in 1973 emerging as SP 4450 SP Class EF618E-2.
The disposition of this locomotive is, retired in 1995 sold in 1996 to Progress Rail. In 1998 4450 was purchased by the Golden Gate Railroad Museum at Hunters Point in San Francisco. In 2005 4450 was sold to the Feather River Rail Society. It became property of the WPRM where it was scrapped in Portola, CA in 2013.
SP 3822 in Roseville
On an unrecorded date in November 1972, SP Boiler Equipped SD9 3822 is waiting for a call to snow fighting service over Donner Pass in Roseville, CA.

SP 3826 EMD GP9R, SP Class EF-418E-4

Reportedly: SP 3826 was built in 1959 by EMD as a model GP9, builders number 25106, SP 5806, SP Class DF-612. In 1965 it was renumbered to SP 3669 SP Class EF418-8.
This locomotive was upgraded in 1976 emerging as SP 3826 SP Class EF418E-4.
The disposition of this locomotive is, wrecked 1988, scrapped 1989.
SP GP-9 3826 in Oakland
On an unknown date, likely in early 1976, newly rebuilt GP9R 3826 is in West Oakland, CA

SP 3830 EMD SD9, SP Class EF618-1

Reportedly: SP 3830 was built in 1954 by EMD as a model SD9, builders number 19460, SP 5371, SP Class DF-120. In 1965 it was renumbered to SP 3830 EMD SD9, SP Class EF618-1.
This locomotive was upgraded in 1976 emerging as SP 4412 SP Class EF618E-1.
The disposition of this locomotive is, 4412 was retired in 1995. Sold in 1996 to Progress Rail. Went to Nevada Northern in Ely, NV before becoming BHP-Nevada 203, then Rock & Rail 203. Current status not known.
SP 3830 in Eugene
SP SD9 3830 sits in Eugene, Oregon with fellow SD9 3914 on Friday, June 21, 1974. Judging by this photo, 3830 apparently retained its steam generator right up to rebuilding.

SP 3851 EMD GP9R, SP Class EF418R-4

Reportedly: SP 3851 was built in 1959 by EMD as a model GP9, builders number 25154, SP T&NO 458, SP Class DF-612.
In 1965 it was renumbered to SP 3662 SP Class EF418-8.
This locomotive was upgraded in 1977 emerging as SP 3851 EMD GP9 (GP9R), SP Class EF418R-4.
The disposition of this locomotive is, 1993 retired, sold 1995 becoming Omni-Trax 3851. Current status not known.
SP 3851 in Patterson, CA
SP GP9 (GP9R) 3851 is switching Patterson Frozen Foods in Patterson, CA on the Westside line on Monday, March 20, 1989. Later, shown South of Patterson.
Model of 3851 in San Jose
A model of SP GP9 (GP9R) 3851 is switching on the California Central Model Railroad Club in San Jose, CA on January 12, 2013.

SP 3858 EMD GP9R, SP Class EF418R-4

Reportedly: WNYP 435 was built in 1965 by MLW as a model C424, CP 4228, builders number M3399-28. Numbers and reporting marks associated with this enhine include: include CP 4228, ME 4228, QGRY 4228, DL 4228, RRPX 4228, WNYP 4228, WNYP 435. SP 3858 was built in 1959 by EMD as a model GP9, builders number 25141, SP 5841, SP Class DF-612. In 1965 it was renumbered to SP 3704 EMD GP9 SP Class EF418-8.
This locomotive was upgraded in 1977 emerging as SP 3858 EMD GP9 (GP9R), SP Class EF418R-4.
The disposition of this locomotive is, retired in 1986, sold in 1988. Presumed Scrapped.
SP 3858 at Walerga
Southern Pacific (SP) GP9 (GP9R) 3858 leads an SD9 eastbound near Milepost 99.5 at Walerga approaching Antelope on SP’s Martinez Subdivision on an unknown date in Feb. 1978.

SP 3891 EMD SD9, SP Class EF618-3

Reportedly: SP 3891 was built in 1955 by EMD as a model SD9, builders number 19954, SP 5413, SP Class DF-122. In 1965 it was renumbered to SP 3891 EMD SD9, SP Class EF618-3.
This locomotive was upgraded in May 1974 emerging as SP 4389 SP Class EF618E-1.
The disposition of this locomotive is, retired and sold in 1995.
SP 3891 in Eugene
SP black widow SD9s 3891 and 3883, are together in the power pool in Eugene, Oregon on an unknown date in July 1973.
  • Photo of SP 3891 in Eugene
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  • On March 29, 2022, on Trainorders, I saw Dave Maffei made a model of 3891 based on and inspired by my photo. That's super awesome. Great job Dave!

SP 3910 EMD SD9, SP Class EF618-3

Reportedly: SP 3910 was built in 1955 by EMD as a model SD9, builders number 20210, SP 5432, SP Class DF-122. In 1965 it was renumbered to SP 3910 EMD SD9, SP Class EF618-3.
This locomotive was upgraded in 1976 emerging as SP 4418 SP Class EF618E-1.
The disposition of this locomotive is, SP 4418 retired in 1995. Sold in 1996 to Progress Rail. Went to Nevada Northern. Became BHP-Nevada 205. Current status not known.
SP 3910 in Klamath Falls
SP SD9 3910 and 3942 are sitting in Klamath Falls, Oregon on July 20, 1973. I believe these units were being used by the OC&E then. Perhaps they are waiting to go out on the “Midnight Logger.”

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