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Viewing Album:  SP - EMD Switcher Locos (SW1500)
 
By:Ron Hawkins
Dates:11/1/1972 - 12/31/2013
Album Info:Various Southern Pacific SW1500 locomotives.
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SP 2641, SP 2564, SP 2546, and SP 4038
Title:  SP 2641, SP 2564, SP 2546, and SP 4038
Description:  SP 2641, SP 2564, and SP 2546 all show off recent paint jobs thanks to the shops forces at Taylor yard. On the other hand, SP 4038 needs a trip thourgh the washer.
Photo Date:  11/25/1982  Upload Date: 12/30/2022 6:36:17 PM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2641(SW1500) SP 2564(SW1500) SP 2546(SW1500)
Views:  138   Comments: 0
SP 2627
Title:  SP 2627
Description:  It's a clear day in the City by the Bay allowing for full sun on the side of SP 2627.
Photo Date:  5/8/1983  Upload Date: 12/28/2022 3:31:41 PM
Location:  San Francisco, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2627(SW1500)
Views:  87   Comments: 0
SP 2460
Title:  SP 2460
Description:  SP 2460 was delivered in September 1967.
Photo Date:  11/22/1984  Upload Date: 9/30/2022 11:22:04 AM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2460(SW1500)
Views:  185   Comments: 1
SP 2476, SP 2507, and SP 4733
Title:  SP 2476, SP 2507, and SP 4733
Description:  SP 2476 is joined by fellow SW1500 SP 2507 and caboose SP 4733 to make up a classic local set from the early to mid 1980's.
Photo Date:  11/22/1984  Upload Date: 10/24/2022 10:39:08 AM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2476(SW1500) SP 2507(SW1500)
Views:  324   Comments: 0
SP 2476
Title:  SP 2476
Description:  SP 2476 is only two years away from retirement in December 1986.
Photo Date:  11/22/1984  Upload Date: 10/24/2022 10:40:32 AM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2476(SW1500)
Views:  118   Comments: 0
SP 2466
Title:  SP 2466
Description:  The red lettering and number on SP 2466 are a result of the white disappearing and leaving only the red undercoat.
Photo Date:  12/25/1985  Upload Date: 10/3/2022 11:37:52 AM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2466(SW1500)
Views:  157   Comments: 0
SP 2501
Title:  SP 2501
Description:  SP 2501 was delivered in June 1968.
Photo Date:  12/25/1985  Upload Date: 10/26/2022 11:07:40 AM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2501(SW1500)
Views:  74   Comments: 0
SP 2501
Title:  SP 2501
Description:  Looks like SP 2501 and friends get this Christmas Day off.
Photo Date:  12/25/1985  Upload Date: 10/26/2022 11:08:05 AM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2501(SW1500)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
SP 2499
Title:  SP 2499
Description:  With a full crew on board SP 2499 goes about its daily duties like it has for the last twenty years.
Photo Date:  4/18/1987  Upload Date: 10/25/2022 10:20:34 AM
Location:  Carson, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 2499(SW1500)
Views:  70   Comments: 0
SP 2575
Title:  SP 2575
Description:  A grab shot at dusk nets most of SP 2575 now in SPSF colors.
Photo Date:  4/18/1987  Upload Date: 12/27/2022 12:15:40 PM
Location:  Carson, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2575(SW1500)
Views:  134   Comments: 0
SP 2454
Title:  SP 2454
Description:  SP 2454 is surrounded by other "crudes" at this small engine facility not far from the Mexican boarder.
Photo Date:  11/22/1987  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 10:37:49 AM
Location:  El Centro, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2454(SW1500)
Views:  201   Comments: 0
SP 2542
Title:  SP 2542
Description:  SP 2542 is an example of cab number and side "red" lettering.
Photo Date:  11/22/1987  Upload Date: 11/16/2022 10:08:31 AM
Location:  El Centro, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2542(SW1500)
Views:  110   Comments: 0
SP 2613
Title:  SP 2613
Description:  Side view of SP 2613.
Photo Date:  11/22/1987  Upload Date: 12/27/2022 2:12:14 PM
Location:  El Centro, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2613(SW1500)
Views:  85   Comments: 0
SP 2613
Title:  SP 2613
Description:  Hard to believe SP 2613 got repainted only 18 months ago.
Photo Date:  11/22/1987  Upload Date: 12/27/2022 2:13:27 PM
Location:  El Centro, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2613(SW1500)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
SP 2527
Title:  SP 2527
Description:  SP 2527 heads towards Stockton crossing with a transfer cut.
Photo Date:  2/28/1988  Upload Date: 11/1/2022 10:14:45 AM
Location:  Stockton, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 2527(SW1500)
Views:  79   Comments: 0
SP 2527
Title:  SP 2527
Description:  SP 2527 turns to head west passing by Stockton tower.
Photo Date:  2/28/1988  Upload Date: 11/1/2022 10:15:04 AM
Location:  Stockton, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 2527(SW1500)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
SP 2527
Title:  SP 2527
Description:  SP 2527 is about to enter westbound Santa Fe trackage.
Photo Date:  2/28/1988  Upload Date: 11/1/2022 10:15:26 AM
Location:  Stockton, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 2527(SW1500)
Views:  69   Comments: 0
SP 2524
Title:  SP 2524
Description:  SP 2524 is another example of the "red lettering" scheme.
Photo Date:  11/22/1988  Upload Date: 11/1/2022 10:14:00 AM
Location:  El Centro, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2524(SW1500)
Views:  120   Comments: 0
SP 2637
Title:  SP 2637
Description:  SP 2637 rolls solo through Martinez on a Friday afternoon.
Photo Date:  3/15/1991  Upload Date: 12/30/2022 6:31:26 PM
Location:  Martinez, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 2637(SW1500)
Views:  72   Comments: 0
SP 2686
Title:  SP 2686
Description:  While passengers wait for the eastbound Reno Fun Train, SP 2686 heads west with a local in tow.
Photo Date:  3/15/1991  Upload Date: 1/11/2023 9:36:39 AM
Location:  Martinez, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 2686(SW1500)
Views:  57   Comments: 0
SP 2686
Title:  SP 2686
Description:  SP 2686 was part of the last order of Espee SW1500s.
Photo Date:  3/15/1991  Upload Date: 1/11/2023 9:37:01 AM
Location:  Martinez, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 2686(SW1500)
Views:  68   Comments: 0
SP 2503
Title:  SP 2503
Description:  At this late date SP 2503 still has its builder's plate.
Photo Date:  11/20/1994  Upload Date: 10/30/2022 4:15:57 PM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2503(SW1500)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
SP 2632
Title:  SP 2632
Description:  SP 2632 has had some work done including a new coat of speed lettering paint.
Photo Date:  11/20/1994  Upload Date: 12/29/2022 4:51:03 PM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2632(SW1500)
Views:  97   Comments: 0
SP 2632
Title:  SP 2632
Description:  Side view of SP 2632.
Photo Date:  11/20/1994  Upload Date: 12/29/2022 4:51:24 PM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2632(SW1500)
Views:  56   Comments: 0
SP 2477
Title:  SP 2477
Description:  SP 2477 looks well worn as it approaches 30 years of service.
Photo Date:  11/24/1995  Upload Date: 10/24/2022 12:16:52 PM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2477(SW1500)
Views:  102   Comments: 0
SP 2501
Title:  SP 2501
Description:  Nearing 30 years of service SP 2501 shows it on this on this day after Thanksgiving.
Photo Date:  11/24/1995  Upload Date: 10/26/2022 11:08:54 AM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2501(SW1500)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
SP 2501
Title:  SP 2501
Description:  Cab view of SP 2501.
Photo Date:  11/24/1995  Upload Date: 10/26/2022 11:09:21 AM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2501(SW1500)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
SP 2501
Title:  SP 2501
Description:  SP 2501 will make it onto the UP roster but will not receive its new number before being retired in 1999.
Photo Date:  11/24/1995  Upload Date: 10/26/2022 11:09:42 AM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2501(SW1500)
Views:  89   Comments: 0
SP 2503
Title:  SP 2503
Description:  Black Friday finds SP 2503 taking off the long Thanksgiving holiday.
Photo Date:  11/24/1995  Upload Date: 10/30/2022 4:16:31 PM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2503(SW1500)
Views:  80   Comments: 0
SP 2503
Title:  SP 2503
Description:  While making it to the UP roster SP 2503 would not receive a new number before being retired in October 1999.
Photo Date:  11/24/1995  Upload Date: 10/30/2022 4:16:54 PM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2503(SW1500)
Views:  98   Comments: 0
SP 2503
Title:  SP 2503
Description:  Side view of SP 2503.
Photo Date:  11/24/1995  Upload Date: 10/30/2022 4:17:14 PM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2503(SW1500)
Views:  75   Comments: 0
SP 2616
Title:  SP 2616
Description:  SP 2616 heads up a line of "cruds" parked on the engine track.
Photo Date:  11/24/1995  Upload Date: 12/27/2022 2:28:57 PM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2616(SW1500)
Views:  64   Comments: 0
SP 2616
Title:  SP 2616
Description:  SP 2616 is looking ragged after "only" 23 years of service.
Photo Date:  11/24/1995  Upload Date: 12/27/2022 2:29:40 PM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2616(SW1500)
Views:  53   Comments: 0
SP 2616
Title:  SP 2616
Description:  Looks like someone at Taylor shops recently added the white S and P to the long hood.
Photo Date:  11/24/1995  Upload Date: 12/27/2022 2:30:50 PM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2616(SW1500)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
SP 2465
Title:  SP 2465
Description:  The end is near for the Southern Pacific, and 28 years old SP 2465 shows why it's none too soon.
Photo Date:  12/28/1995  Upload Date: 10/2/2022 2:15:19 PM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2465(SW1500)
Views:  110   Comments: 0
SP 2543
Title:  SP 2543
Description:  SP 2543 shows off the Espee speed lettering paint scheme.
Photo Date:  12/28/1995  Upload Date: 11/16/2022 10:10:34 AM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2543(SW1500)
Views:  152   Comments: 0
SP 2683
Title:  SP 2683
Description:  SP 2683 is part of the last group of ten SW1500s delivered to Espee in 1973.
Photo Date:  12/28/1995  Upload Date: 1/11/2023 9:34:55 AM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2683(SW1500)
Views:  68   Comments: 0
SP 2568
Title:  SP 2568
Description:  Twenty six years of service has taken its toll on SP 2568.
Photo Date:  11/17/1996  Upload Date: 12/9/2022 6:57:09 PM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2568(SW1500)
Views:  111   Comments: 0
SP 2462
Title:  SP 2462
Description:  Two months after the UP merger SP 2462 is still untouched but in need of a coat of (now yellow) paint.
Photo Date:  11/24/1996  Upload Date: 10/2/2022 11:20:13 AM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2462(SW1500)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
SP 2462
Title:  SP 2462
Description:  Note the number placed on the end of SP 2462.
Photo Date:  11/24/1996  Upload Date: 10/2/2022 11:20:33 AM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2462(SW1500)
Views:  98   Comments: 0
SP 2568
Title:  SP 2568
Description:  SP 2568 was delivered in March 1970.
Photo Date:  11/24/1996  Upload Date: 12/9/2022 6:57:47 PM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2568(SW1500)
Views:  99   Comments: 0
SP 2628
Title:  SP 2628
Description:  The days of a solid line of cruds are about over, as SP 2628 heads up a group of former SP SW1500s waiting to go to work for their new owner.
Photo Date:  11/24/1996  Upload Date: 12/29/2022 4:50:02 PM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2628(SW1500)
Views:  56   Comments: 0
SP 2628
Title:  SP 2628
Description:  SP 2628 would go on to get a UP number in 1998.
Photo Date:  11/24/1996  Upload Date: 12/29/2022 4:50:29 PM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2628(SW1500)
Views:  54   Comments: 0
SP 2681
Title:  SP 2681
Description:  Looking old and tired, SP 2681 would hold on long enough to get a UPY number in 2001.
Photo Date:  11/24/1996  Upload Date: 1/11/2023 9:34:19 AM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2681(SW1500)
Views:  61   Comments: 0
SP 2565
Title:  SP 2565
Description:  Looking well worn after 31 years of service SP 2565 in now property of UP and will stay on the roster long enough to get a UPY number.
Photo Date:  8/12/2001  Upload Date: 11/30/2022 3:22:00 PM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2565(SW1500)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
SP 2568
Title:  SP 2568
Description:  Five years into the merger and SP 2568 still shows no signs of being a UP owned locomotive.
Photo Date:  8/12/2001  Upload Date: 12/9/2022 6:58:29 PM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2568(SW1500)
Views:  88   Comments: 0
SP 2568
Title:  SP 2568
Description:  It will still be two more years before SP 2568 is renumbered.
Photo Date:  8/12/2001  Upload Date: 12/9/2022 6:58:58 PM
Location:  Anaheim, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 2568(SW1500)
Views:  116   Comments: 0

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