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Pictures of SP 6448
Owner:
Southern Pacific
Model:
EMD FP7A
Built As:
SP 6448 (FP7A)
Serial Number:
18132
Order No:
3160
Frame Number:
3160-A3
Built:
2/1953
Other locos with this serial:
AMTK 112(FP7A)
SP 6448(FP7A)
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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:
630
Comments:
2
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:
1028
Comments:
0
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:
1563
Comments:
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:
699
Comments:
0
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:
751
Comments:
0
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:
705
Comments:
1
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:
317
Comments:
2
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