A question to all SP fans among us

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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Hi,

I recently opened a topic and got some interesting answers from some of you (thanks again). Perhaps by changing the headline, I’ll be able to gather some more information.

I am still curious to know whether SP also used Dash 8-40 C(W) engines from NS on their tracks. Anyone got a picture ? Perhaps somewhere in south east Texas ?

Juanfran

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It most likely happened more than once. All the major Class 1 railroads have shared power for nearly 20 years now. A Santa Fe SD40-2 can be found on CSX as can an NS 8-40CW on SP.

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Shoot, there’s a photo in John Signor’s book “Tehachapi” showing a Norfolk & Western SD40-2 sandwiched by a couple of SP diesels. Picture was taken around 1977, IIRC.

Run through power is nothing new.

Andre

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Man, just look at this site you’ll see everything,[:D] http://www.railpictures.net/ Lots of pictures from railfans, You can search by road or state and other criteria.