An eastbound Santa Fe intermodal train led by EMD GP60 No. 4012, approaches the former Rock Island diamond at Joliet, Illinois, on September 2, 1990.
LA JUNTA CO June 17 1979 -- The La Junta engine facility was a great location to drive into and out of quickly while taking pictures of select subjects. A white hard hat was also useful. This shot... (more)
LA JUNTA CO March 11 1980 -- A Santa Fe SD39 (a Locotrol master) leads a train on a mostly cloudy day. Note multiple antennas on the 4012 and exhaust smoke from mid-train slave units.
Harbinger of the present-day 12 cylinder 6-axle unit these were never very popular. This example is showing the results for desert sun and hard work.
Southbound Santa Fe between Tehachapi and Mojave