Locomotives
SP SD-45 #8934 idles among older F-units and another SD-45 at Eugene.
Cab Forward #4286, photo by Walt Pashcelke.
SP SD-70M 9809, at the time, was being used in helper service. 9809 is one of 25 units from Electromotive Divison.
During the transition era, SP tested new technology on "The Hill," most of which never made it to full acception. The Krauss-Maffei diesel hydraulics were among the most unique tested. These unusual looking locomotives were German built locomotives developing 4,000 horsepower. The diesels power was transmitted via torque converters. Using a Cardan hydraulic transmission, located on each truck, the power reached the driving axles. These units, numbered the 9000 series, began arriving in October 1961, and then shipped to Los Angeles to begin testing.
SP SD-45 #8934 idles among older F-units and another SD-45 at Eugene.
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Over the years the Cascade Line has seen several different locomotive models. 2-8-0 consolidations, 4-8-8-2 Cab Forwards, SD-9s, and SD-45s to name a few. No matter which type of locomotive, each made their way into SP history. Below is an index specifying wheel arrangements. A new window will open for that locomotive class. |
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| Locomotive Classes | |
Steam |
Diesel |
Cab Forward #4286, photo by Walt Pashcelke.
| Steam Locomotives | |
SP SD-70M 9809, at the time, was being used in helper service. 9809 is one of 25 units from Electromotive Divison.
| Diesel Locomotives | |
| Electromotive Division "GM" | |
F-7 |
SD-9 |
SW-1500 |
GP-38-2 |
GP-40 |
GP-40-2 |
GP-60 |
SD-40 |
SDP-45 |
SD-40T-2 |
SD-45T-2 |
SD-40M-2 |
SD-70M |
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| General Electric | |
U-25-BE |
B-30-7 |
B-40-8 |
AC44-CW |
| American Locomotive Co. (ALCO) | |
RSD-15 |
Century 628s |
Century 630s |
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| Baldwin | |
AS-616 |
S-12 |
| Diesel Hydraulics | |
Alco |
Krauss-Maffei |
| Custom Locomotives | |
Sulzer |
TEBU |
During the transition era, SP tested new technology on "The Hill," most of which never made it to full acception. The Krauss-Maffei diesel hydraulics were among the most unique tested. These unusual looking locomotives were German built locomotives developing 4,000 horsepower. The diesels power was transmitted via torque converters. Using a Cardan hydraulic transmission, located on each truck, the power reached the driving axles. These units, numbered the 9000 series, began arriving in October 1961, and then shipped to Los Angeles to begin testing.
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