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SOU 6147
Title:  SOU 6147
Description:  11.10.1983 Southern's Simpson Yard's Engine Terminal. SOU 6147 laying over for the upcoming Jacksonville to Valdosta steam excursion with the S&A 750. The Suwanee Steam Special was a tradition during the 80's sponsored by the North Florida Chapter of the NRHS. SOU 6147 B/D 11/50, BN 12343. 58:19 gearing. Re# 3499 12/6/1983. Retired 4/20/1988. Shortly after sold to New Georgia RR.
Photo Date:  11/10/1983  Upload Date: 12/18/2023 8:04:57 PM
Location:  Jacksonville, FL
Author:  Lee Herbert
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 6147(FP7A)
Views:  124   Comments: 0
Shot from the Hood
Title:  Shot from the Hood
Description:  A pair of F-Units are seen at the Oliver yard fuel rack. The engines were in town on December 6, 1991 for a NRHS fan trip. The engine in the foreground is a GP-38.
Photo Date:  12/6/1991  Upload Date: 11/20/2010 5:45:24 AM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  SOU 2726(GP38) SOU 6147(FP7A)
Views:  1065   Comments: 0
SR Excursion, early 1980s [2]
Title:  SR Excursion, early 1980s [2]
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/31/2005  Upload Date: 1/2/2006 8:04:03 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  John Sita
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 6147(FP7A)
Views:  535   Comments: 0
Stone Mountain Scenic Railroad FP7A
Title:  Stone Mountain Scenic Railroad FP7A
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/28/2008  Upload Date: 6/16/2011 9:17:43 PM
Location:  Stone Mountain, GA
Author:  Michael E. Hoskins
Categories:  Night
Locomotives:  SMPX 6147(FP7A)
Views:  362   Comments: 0
Southern 6147 unloading passengers at Stone Mountain Park
Title:  Southern 6147 unloading passengers at Stone Mountain Park
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/27/2010  Upload Date: 12/25/2010 11:30:42 AM
Location:  Stone Mountain, GA
Author:  Gene Callan
Categories:  Roster,Passenger
Locomotives:  SOU 6147(FP7A)
Views:  1271   Comments: 1
Inside Stone Mountain 6147
Title:  Inside Stone Mountain 6147
Description:  6147 is being totally overhauled, inside & out, to join sister 6143 on "The Rock Line".
Photo Date:  4/10/2011  Upload Date: 4/16/2011 2:57:30 PM
Location:  Stone Mountain, GA
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories:  Roster,InCab,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SMPX 6147(FP7A)
Views:  789   Comments: 1
Inside Stone Mountain 6147
Title:  Inside Stone Mountain 6147
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/10/2011  Upload Date: 4/16/2011 2:57:33 PM
Location:  Stone Mountain, GA
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories:  Roster,InCab,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SMPX 6147(FP7A)
Views:  646   Comments: 0
SMPX 6147
Title:  SMPX 6147
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2014  Upload Date: 6/10/2014 3:58:04 PM
Location:  Stone Mountain, GA
Author:  Southern Sins
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SMPX 6147(FP7A)
Views:  543   Comments: 0
SMRX 6147
Title:  SMRX 6147
Description:  Former Southern FP7... now wears the Stone Mountain Railway colors
Photo Date:  8/16/2014  Upload Date: 8/17/2014 11:32:28 PM
Location:  Stone Mountain, GA
Author:  Frank White
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Passenger
Locomotives:  SMPX 6147(FP7A)
Views:  562   Comments: 0
SMPX 6147 Locomotive (FP7A)
Title:  SMPX 6147 Locomotive (FP7A)
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/11/2016  Upload Date: 2/2/2019 11:33:04 PM
Location:  Stone Mountain, GA
Author:  Richard Gibson
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SMPX 6147(FP7A)
Views:  571   Comments: 1
Stone Mountain Scenic
Title:  Stone Mountain Scenic
Description:  Arriving at their station
Photo Date:  8/8/2020  Upload Date: 9/13/2020 10:32:48 PM
Location:  Stone Mountain, GA
Author:  Jonathan Hinely
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SMPX 6147(FP7A)
Views:  289   Comments: 0
Stone Mountain Scenic
Title:  Stone Mountain Scenic
Description:  At the famous vantage
Photo Date:  8/8/2020  Upload Date: 9/13/2020 10:34:05 PM
Location:  Stone Mountain, GA
Author:  Jonathan Hinely
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SMPX 6147(FP7A)
Views:  287   Comments: 0
Stone Mountain Scenic
Title:  Stone Mountain Scenic
Description:  At the main trail head
Photo Date:  8/8/2020  Upload Date: 9/13/2020 10:35:09 PM
Location:  Stone Mountain, GA
Author:  Jonathan Hinely
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SMPX 6147(FP7A)
Views:  379   Comments: 0
SMPX 6147
Title:  SMPX 6147
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 7:15:17 PM
Location:  Stone Mountain, GA
Author:  Matt Petersen
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SMPX 6147(FP7A)
Views:  135   Comments: 0
Train #6, The Piedmont, With Only a Few Pigs This Day
Title:  Train #6, The Piedmont, With Only a Few Pigs This Day
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/13/1972  Upload Date: 5/7/2007 1:06:19 AM
Location:  Orange, VA
Author:  Marty Bernard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 6148(FP7A)
Views:  831   Comments: 0
SOU FP7A #6148 - Southern Rwy
Title:  SOU FP7A #6148 - Southern Rwy
Description:  Built by EMD in November of 1950, this unit is now showing some age and rust as it sits next to a yard building in Atlanta, GA. Note the open dooe in front. Micahel A. Tedesco slide
Photo Date:  4/20/1976  Upload Date: 9/21/2016 6:16:54 AM
Location:  Atlanta, GA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SOU 6148(FP7A)
Views:  344   Comments: 1
Southern FP7A 6149
Title:  Southern FP7A 6149
Description:  Taken circa 1958 by an unknown photographer.
Photo Date:  1/1/1958  Upload Date: 4/8/2023 10:58:53 PM
Location:  Unknown, VA
Author:  Unknown
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 6149(FP7A)
Views:  95   Comments: 0
C&O 4026, RF&P 1001, SCL 529, and SOU 6149 Awaiting Evening Southbound Runs
Title:  C&O 4026, RF&P 1001, SCL 529, and SOU 6149 Awaiting Evening Southbound Runs
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/29/1970  Upload Date: 5/15/2008 7:32:58 AM
Location:  Ivy City, DC
Author:  Marty Bernard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RFP 1001(E8A) SOU 6149(FP7A) SCL 529(E7A) CO 4026(E8A)
Views:  2673   Comments: 9
Power for SP Train No. 2
Title:  Power for SP Train No. 2
Description:  Southern Pacific GP35 6588 had been added to train No. 2, the eastbound SUNSET LIMITED, somewhere between Los Angeles and New Orleans to replace an ailing F-unit, and now it – along with FP7’s 6446 and 6458 – were backing onto train No. 1 at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal as they prepared to head back west. (approximate date of photo)
Photo Date:  11/1/1970  Upload Date: 3/31/2021 10:11:56 AM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  JAMES H. SELZER, JR. image
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  SP 6458(FP7A) SP 6446(FP7A) SP 6588(GP35)
Views:  554   Comments: 0
Amtrak No. 6 departs 16th Street Station
Title:  Amtrak No. 6 departs 16th Street Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/25/1972  Upload Date: 6/17/2006 12:59:40 PM
Location:  Oakland, CA
Author:  Steve Schmollinger
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SP 6446(FP7A)
Views:  1430   Comments: 1
Amtrak No. 6 prepares to depart 16th Street Station
Title:  Amtrak No. 6 prepares to depart 16th Street Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/2/1973  Upload Date: 6/17/2006 12:44:57 PM
Location:  Oakland, CA
Author:  Steve Schmollinger
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SP 6447(FP7A)
Views:  2048   Comments: 0
Westbound Sunset
Title:  Westbound Sunset
Description:  An A-B-B-A set of Espee F-units prepares to leave New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal with Amtrak's westbound SUNSET. The trfin had FP7A 6447, F7B's 8303 and 8290, and FP7A 6458 with 12 cars: baggage ATSF 3536, 11-bedroom sleeper 2265, 16-4 2011, an unidentified transcontinental 10-6, dormitovy-lounge ATSF 1340, diner SP 10211, buffet-lounge UP 6201, counter-lounge 8381, and high-level coaches 9915, 9949, 9947 amd 9925.
Photo Date:  8/1/1973  Upload Date: 4/15/2007 1:08:58 AM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  Michael Palmieri
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  SP 6447(FP7A)
Views:  2019   Comments: 0
SP No. 1
Title:  SP No. 1
Description:  Shortly after going to tri-weekly operation on 1 October 1970 the SUNSET was on its&way out of New Orleans with its expanded consist at East Bridge Junction. The train was about to begin its ascent of the Huey P. Long Bridge, and was crossing over from the westbound to the eastbound track in the#middle of Central Avenue. The orange tank car on the left was the New Orleans Public Belt's fire car for the bridge. (approximate date)
Photo Date:  12/18/1970  Upload Date: 4/13/2017 4:59:28 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  James H. Selzer, Jr. photo
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SP 6448(FP7A)
Views:  618   Comments: 2
#6 at 16th St.
Title:  #6 at 16th St.
Description:  Amtrak #6 ready to depart Oakland 16th St. Station
Photo Date:  11/1/1971  Upload Date: 8/30/2009 7:17:33 AM
Location:  Oakland, CA
Author:  Drew Jacksich
Categories:  Winter,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SP 6448(FP7A)
Views:  1019   Comments: 0
Amtrak No. 6
Title:  Amtrak No. 6
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/22/1972  Upload Date: 6/15/2006 10:08:20 AM
Location:  Dutch Flat, CA
Author:  Steve Schmollinger
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SP 6448(FP7A)
Views:  1542   Comments: 1
Amtrak No. 1
Title:  Amtrak No. 1
Description:  In July 1973 Amtrak replaced the SUNSET LIMITED’s ex-Union Pacific E-units with former Southern Pacific F-units, and this was one of the first trains to once again run with a solid set of F’s waiting to leave New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The 11-car train included AMTK FP7 113, SP FP7 6459, SP FP7 6461, and SP FP7 6448 with baggage car ATSF 3548, three sleepers SCL 6633 CLARENDON COUNTY, AMTK 2013 ORIOLE, AMTK 2213 INDIAN FLUTE, dormitory-lounge ATSF 1341, diner SP 10211, buffet-lounge UP 6201, four high-level coaches AMTK 9918, ATSF 704, AMTK 9956, and 9941. Back then, the track was ballasted with clam shells and weeds :)
Photo Date:  7/8/1973  Upload Date: 8/29/2018 6:09:12 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  PAUL H. OLIVER, JR. photo
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  SP 6448(FP7A)
Views:  690   Comments: 0
SP 6448
Title:  SP 6448
Description:  This was the trailing unit on Amtrak's westbound SUNSET at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.
Photo Date:  8/6/1973  Upload Date: 2/3/2009 2:03:00 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  Michael Palmieri
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 6448(FP7A)
Views:  743   Comments: 0
Amtrak Train No. 1
Title:  Amtrak Train No. 1
Description:  Amtrak train No. 1 - the westbound SUNSET - was preparing to leave New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal with former Southern Pacific FP7 6448, FP7 6461 and F7B 8303, Amtrak FP7 110 and 10 cars: baggage car 1102, high-level coaches 9947, 9932 and 9927, conventional coach 4542, dormitory-lounge car 3394, diner NP 463, and sleepers 2361 REGAL CITY, 2757 PALM STAR and 2729 PINE RAPIDS.
Photo Date:  11/23/1973  Upload Date: 8/8/2019 5:15:26 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  PAUL H. OLIVER, JR. photo
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  SP 6448(FP7A)
Views:  695   Comments: 1
SP 6448 (soon to be sold to Amtrak as #112)
Title:  SP 6448 (soon to be sold to Amtrak as #112)
Description:  Greg Stadter photo
Photo Date:  6/15/1974  Upload Date: 6/23/2020 5:41:51 PM
Location:  Fontana, CA
Author:  Greg Stadter
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  SP 6448(FP7A)
Views:  305   Comments: 2
SP 6449
Title:  SP 6449
Description:  On this cloudy Saturday morning SP 6449 is waiting for its turn in the paint booth as it will emerge in May as the first repainted Amtrak FP7.
Photo Date:  3/10/1973  Upload Date: 8/4/2022 12:39:14 PM
Location:  Los Angeles, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 6449(FP7A)
Views:  182   Comments: 0
SP 6449
Title:  SP 6449
Description:  You won't know by looking at it but SP 6449 is actually owned by Amtrak having be sold by Espee in August 1972.
Photo Date:  3/10/1973  Upload Date: 8/4/2022 12:39:30 PM
Location:  Los Angeles, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 6449(FP7A)
Views:  135   Comments: 0
SP 6449
Title:  SP 6449
Description:  Nose view of SP 6449.
Photo Date:  3/10/1973  Upload Date: 8/4/2022 12:39:48 PM
Location:  Los Angeles, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 6449(FP7A)
Views:  156   Comments: 0
Southern Pacific FP7A 6450
Title:  Southern Pacific FP7A 6450
Description:  Paused at Yuma is SP FP7A 6450. Having been built in February 1953, 6450 would be in service until being sold to Amtrak circa 1971.
Photo Date:  9/23/1956  Upload Date: 10/8/2023 1:37:18 PM
Location:  Yuma, AZ
Author:  W. L. B.
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 6450(FP7A)
Views:  120   Comments: 0
SP No. 1
Title:  SP No. 1
Description:  Just a few weeks before the SUNSET began running tri-weekly with an expanded consist, westbound train No. 1 was descending the Huey P.Long Bridge with its usual make-up of two FP7's (in this case 6453 and 6450), a baggage car, an Automat buffet car, and two coaches. (approximate day)
Photo Date:  9/1/1970  Upload Date: 4/17/2017 10:52:31 AM
Location:  Avondale, LA
Author:  James H. Selzer, Jr. photo
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SP 6453(FP7A) SP 6450(FP7A)
Views:  1371   Comments: 2
SP FP7a 6450
Title:  SP FP7a 6450
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/1/1973  Upload Date: 1/6/2018 6:23:16 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Bob Jordan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 6450(FP7A)
Views:  411   Comments: 0
SP 6450
Title:  SP 6450
Description:  SP 6450 is on the point of this four unit set in charge of Amtrak Train 5, the San Francisco Zephyr.
Photo Date:  6/24/1973  Upload Date: 8/5/2022 11:25:55 AM
Location:  Cheyenne, WY
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SP 6450(FP7A)
Views:  195   Comments: 0
SP 6450
Title:  SP 6450
Description:  Looking every bit like an Espee unit, SP 6450 is not, having been sold to Amtrak in August 1972.
Photo Date:  6/24/1973  Upload Date: 8/5/2022 11:26:18 AM
Location:  Cheyenne, WY
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 6450(FP7A)
Views:  182   Comments: 0
SP 6450
Title:  SP 6450
Description:  SP FP7A 6450 at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (NOUPT) with the Louisiana Superdome under construction. The 6450 was wating to depart at 12:01 P.M. with Amtrak's westbound SUNSET.
Photo Date:  8/15/1973  Upload Date: 7/19/2009 12:29:29 AM
Location:  New Orleans - NOUPT, LA
Author:  James Selzer
Categories:  Roster,Passenger
Locomotives:  SP 6450(FP7A)
Views:  2110   Comments: 0
SP 6451
Title:  SP 6451
Description:  Train No. 51. San Joaquin Daylight.
Photo Date:  2/1/1968  Upload Date: 8/25/2020 11:07:46 AM
Location:  Mococo, CA
Author:  Jeffrey Lawrence Collection
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 6451(FP7A)
Views:  275   Comments: 1
Amtrak Train No. 1
Title:  Amtrak Train No. 1
Description:  Amtrak train No. 1 – westbound SUNSET – was awaiting its 1:00 PM departure time from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. Today’s train had four Southern Pacific locomotives: FP7’s 6451 and 6454, F7B 8290 and GP9 3007, with 12 cars. On the left, parked at the REA Express building, were former Illinois Central CITY of NEW ORLEANS observation car 3305 and CITY OF MIAMI car 3300. The cars were privately owned and remained here until 4 January 1972.
Photo Date:  7/2/1971  Upload Date: 9/15/2020 10:01:27 AM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  JOHN KIRKPATRICK photo
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  SP 6451(FP7A)
Views:  748   Comments: 1
SP 6451 amtk sunset ltd
Title:  SP 6451 amtk sunset ltd
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/1971  Upload Date: 11/19/2010 3:13:17 AM
Location:  Phoenix, AZ
Author:  Henry Frick
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  SP 6451(FP7A)
Views:  889   Comments: 0
sunset ltd - arz/ new mexico
Title:  sunset ltd - arz/ new mexico
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/1971  Upload Date: 11/19/2010 3:17:10 AM
Location:  El Paso, TX
Author:  Henry Frick
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SP 6451(FP7A)
Views:  606   Comments: 0
SP 6451
Title:  SP 6451
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/1971  Upload Date: 11/19/2010 3:27:35 AM
Location:  El Paso, TX
Author:  Henry Frick
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  SP 6451(FP7A)
Views:  784   Comments: 0
SP 6451 mixed e units -Amtk Sunset Ltd
Title:  SP 6451 mixed e units -Amtk Sunset Ltd
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/1971  Upload Date: 11/19/2010 12:59:42 AM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Henry Frick
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  SP 6451(FP7A)
Views:  768   Comments: 2
SP 6451
Title:  SP 6451
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/1971  Upload Date: 11/19/2010 3:43:15 AM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Henry Frick
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  SP 6451(FP7A)
Views:  570   Comments: 0
SP 6451
Title:  SP 6451
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/1971  Upload Date: 11/19/2010 3:51:50 AM
Location:  Houston, TX
Author:  Henry Frick
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  SP 6451(FP7A)
Views:  694   Comments: 0
SP 6451
Title:  SP 6451
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/1971  Upload Date: 11/19/2010 4:14:25 AM
Location:  Lafayette, LA
Author:  Henry Frick
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SP 6451(FP7A)
Views:  700   Comments: 0
Amtrak Reno Fun Train
Title:  Amtrak Reno Fun Train
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/13/1972  Upload Date: 6/11/2006 12:43:58 AM
Location:  Antelope, CA
Author:  Steve Schmollinger
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SP 6451(FP7A) SSW 9157(SD45T-2)
Views:  1352   Comments: 0
SP 6451
Title:  SP 6451
Description:  SP 6451, now owned by Amtrak, adds some addition horsepower along with two leased Espee SDP45s.
Photo Date:  5/20/1973  Upload Date: 8/5/2022 11:27:03 AM
Location:  Los Angeles, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 6451(FP7A)
Views:  151   Comments: 0
Amtrak #5 San Francisco Zephyr at Newcastle on a dreary day
Title:  Amtrak #5 San Francisco Zephyr at Newcastle on a dreary day
Description:  Randy Curlin Collection
Photo Date:  10/5/1973  Upload Date: 4/2/2023 2:38:11 PM
Location:  Newcastle, CA
Author:  Randy Curlin Collection
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SP 6451(FP7A)
Views:  116   Comments: 1


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