SP SD9 #3830, still wearing "Black Widow" paint, is parked outside of the now gone roundhouse in Willits, CA. The little utility tractor is lettered for the NWP
A passenger special from Willits to Ukiah crests Ridge summit. The troubled railroad had passed into public ownership, and a "new" Northwestern Pacific Railroad had begun both freight and tourist... (more)
Three SP SD7's rest outside the NWP's Willits roundhouse in August of 1966. turntable was located behind the building and can be seen the the open door. This facility has since been razed.
The current condition of NWP 3844 as it sits on the Wye at Willits along with sister 3850. Sadly, both have seen better days. The ends on both locos are curled under apparently having been in an... (more)
The sad condition of the leased power is indicative of the grim condition of the "new"publicly-owned Northwestern Pacific. It would not be long before the FRA would close the railroad down for nu... (more)