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SP and its subsidiaries

Steve Sloan's Trains : UP : Southern Pacific : Locomotives 4000-4099

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SP 4000 ALCo RS32/DL-721, SP Class AF420-1

Reportedly: SP 4000 was built in 1962 as an ALCo RS32/DL-721, builders number 84025, SP 7300, SP Class DF-618. In 1965 it was renumbered to SP 4000, SP Class AF420-1.
This locomotive was changed to SP Class AS420-1 in 1975.
The disposition of this locomotive is, retired in 1977. Sold in 1978. Leased to C&NW. Leased to Michigan Northern Rwy. Reportedly this locomotive was sold to Fundidora Monterrey, current status not known.
SP 4000 in Oakland
SP DL721/RS32 4000 with the 4002 at the West Oakland Diesel Shop on an unrecorded date in June 1974.

SP 4001 ALCo RS32/DL-721, SP Class AF420-1

Reportedly: SP 4001 was built in 1962 as an ALCo RS32/DL-721, builders number 84026, SP 7301, SP Class DF-618. In 1965 it was renumbered to SP 4001, SP Class AF420-1.
This locomotive was changed to SP Class AS420-1 in 1975.
The disposition of this locomotive is, retired 1977. Sold 1978. Went to Chrome Crankshaft. Reportedly in 1980 this locomotive was sold to Fundidora Monterrey, current status not known.
SP 4001 in Bayshore
On Thursday, July 11, 1974 SP ALCo RS32 4001 sits between assignments at the roundhouse at Bayshore in San Francisco, CA. This is a restored damaged slide.

SP 4003 ALCo RS32/DL-721, SP Class AF420-1

SP 4003 is an ALCo RS32/DL721. Reportedly: SP 4003 was built in 1962 as an ALCo RS32/DL-721, builders number 84028, SP 7303, SP Class DF-618. In 1965 it was renumbered to SP 4003, SP Class AF420-1.
This locomotive was changed to SP Class AS420-1 in 1975.
The disposition of this locomotive is: retired in 1977 and sold in 1978. Leased to C&NW. Reportedly ex-SP 4003 went to Fundidora Monterrey (FM) in 1980 shipped as CC 1002.
Other reporting marks and numbers reportedly associated with this locomotive include: CCLX 4003, FM 4003.
SP 4003 in Tracy
Southern Pacific (SP) RS32 4003 sits in the power pool waiting for work in Tracy, CA on Sunday, October 6, 1974.
 
SP 4003 in Tracy
Southern Pacific (SP) RS32 4003 sits in the power pool waiting for work in Tracy, CA on Wednesday, October 9, 1974.

SP 4007 ALCo RS32/DL-721, SP Class AF420-1

Reportedly, SP 4007 was built in 1962 as an ALCo RS32/DL-721, builders number 84032, SP 7307, SP Class DF-618. In 1965 it was renumbered to SP 4007, SP Class AF420-1.
This locomotive was changed to SP Class AS420-1 in 1975.
The disposition of this locomotive is, sold in 1980. Presumed scrapped.
SP 4007 in Tracy
Southern Pacific (SP) 4007, an RS32, in Tracy, CA on Sunday, March 18, 1973.

SP 4008 ALCo RS32/DL-721, SP Class AF420-1

Reportedly: SP 4008 was built in 1962 an ALCo RS32/DL-721, builders number 84033, SP 7308, SP Class DF-618. In 1965 it was renumbered to SP 4008, SP Class AF420-1.
This locomotive was changed to SP Class AS420-1 in 1975.
The disposition of this locomotive is, sold 1978 in Houston and scrapped.
SP 4008 switching in Oakland
On Saturday, June 8, 1974, Southern Pacific (SP) RS32 4008 is working the yard, next to the West Oakland Diesel Shop shoving back towards the glasshouse (yard tower) in Oakland, CA. According to Earl Richmond, "4008 is working the 40 Lead job while the S6 is on the 50 Lead assignment."
SP 4008 at night in Oakland
On the night of Monday, June 10, 1974, Southern Pacific (SP) RS32 4008 is waiting to go back to work in the glasshouse yard in Oakland, CA. According to Earl Richmond on Facebook on May 1, 2020, "the track panels look like the installation of a new Tie Pile Lead."

SP 4038, Baldwin 2-8-8-2, SP Class MC-6

Reportedly: SP 4038 was built in 1912 by Baldwin, builers number 38532. In 1937 it was simpled to SP Class AC3.
The disposition of this locomotive is, retired 1948 & scrapped.
SP 4038 in Sacramento
SP MC-6 (2-8-8-2 Mallet Consolidation) 4038 at what looks like Sacramento, CA. This photo may have been taken in Sacramento as the locomotive was being converted to simple, in July 1937, class AC-3. The cab was cut away in the process. It was built by Baldwin in October 1912 and retired and scrapped in 1948. Any more information appreciated. Photographer unknown.
According to Joe Strapac, "Looks like Sacramento to me, Steve. One of the last three to be converted to simple, in 1937. Evidence of wreck damage, suggesting that SP would have had to budget more $ than just the usual for one of this class. Nice picture! Keep them coming..."

SP 4046, Baldwin 2-8-8-2, SP Class AC-3

Reportedly: SP 4046 was built in 1913 by Baldwin as, SP Class MC-6 builders number 39857. In 1929 it was simpled to SP Class AC-3.
The disposition of this locomotive is, vacated and scrapped in Sacramento in 1947-48.
SP 4046 in Dunsmuir
Southern Pacific (SP) 4046, SP Class AC-3, in Dunsmuir, CA. The date is unknown but I am guessing this is circa 1937.

SP 4082 EMD GP20, SP Class EF420-1

SP 4082 is a GP20. Reportedly SP 4082 was built in 1962 as SP GP20 7232 SP Class DF-617, builder's number 27353. In the 1965 renumbering it became SP 4082 SP Class EF420-1. In 1977 it was rebuilt as SP 4112 "GP20R" SP Class EF420R-2. It was retired in 1991 and sold in 1992. It became Kyle Railways: San Pedro and Southwestern Railway (SWKR) 2044 then Arizona Eastern Railway Company (AZER) 2044. Current status not known.
SP 4082 in West Colton
Southern Pacific (SP) GP20 4082 is with U25B 6740 in West Colton, CA, on Friday, September 13, 1974, this photo (I believe) was taken by D. V. Jewell.

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