Trona Railway

Trona 53, former SP 5249, sitting next to GE 80 tonner 49, ex US Navy 6500297, in Trona, CA on October 21, 1974.
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The Trona Railway (reporting mark TRC)

Tom Moungovan wrote on March 27, 2010, "Wonderful old images Steve...and they really bring back some great memories for me. When I was stationed @ Edwards AFB in the 60's, I used to go out there frequently on days off. The Trona was pretty lenient about being on the property, especially if they knew who you were. I got to know an electrician named Pete Gagich who took a lot of his time to show me things around the enginehouse. He also hostled and I got to experience that unique throttle that the centercabs had. Those were pulling monsters, but also the worst riding locomotives that I have ever been on. Thanks again for your post."

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Trona 53, Baldwin AS616

According to good sources, including Strapac's fantastic SP Compendium series, Trona 53 was built in April 1951 by B-L-H as a model AS616, builders number 75139, SP 5249, the sole unit in SP Class DF-107.
The disposition of this locomotive is, sold by SP to Trona in September 1960. Delivered in Nov. 1960. In Nov. 1992 sold to Johnson Terminal. July 1995 sold to SMS Rail Service, becoming SMS 553.
Trona AS616 53 at Trona
Trona 53, former SP 5249, sitting next to GE 80 tonner 49, ex US Navy 6500297, in Trona, CA on Monday, October 21, 1974.

Trona 54 Baldwin AS616

Trona 54 is a Baldwin AS616. Reportedly: it was built in 1952, builders number 75357 as Kaiser Steel 1012B, it was renumbered 1028 Kaiser Eagle Mountain RR. It went to Rayonier as their 14, in 1973. It was acquired from Rayonier in 1986. It was sold Johnston Terminals 1993 and reportedly now is at SMS Rail Lines as 554.
Trona 54 in Mojave, CA
Trona 54 is in Mojave, CA on Sunday, February 28, 1993.

TRC 2004, EMD SD40T-2

TRC 2004 is an EMD SD40T-2 Reportedly: It was built in 1978 as SP 8517, SP Class EF630-8, serial number 786174-19. It became UP 8717, then TRC 2004.
Mad Max Tunnel Motor in Trona
Trona (TRC) 2004 is sitting in Trona, CA, on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

TRC 2005, EMD SD40T-2

TRC 2005 is an EMD SD40T-2 Reportedly: It was built in 1979 as SP 8541, SP Class EF630-8, serial number 786174-43. It became UP 8756, then TRC 2005 in 2001.
Former SP Tunnel Motor in Trona
Trona (TRC) 2005 is sitting in Trona, CA, on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

Trona 101, Caboose

Trona Caboose at Museum
The Trona History house at the The Searles Valley Historical Society in Trona, CA has caboose 101. Photographed on Friday May, 24, 2019 in Trona.

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