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Viewing Album:  Late 70s and early 80s Cajon Pass
 
By:Clark Gillis
Dates:7/11/2015 - 7/11/2015
Album Info:A lot has changed in 35 plus years! Standardization of motive power was not the rule yet, so a lot of interesting variety. The Union Pacific double engine units were always a fan favorite and trains still had cabooses!
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ATSF 3375 leads 5 other GP-35s/GP-30s up the north line towards Sullivan's Curve
Title:  ATSF 3375 leads 5 other GP-35s/GP-30s up the north line towards Sullivan's Curve
Description:  Sante Fe would often run large sets of second generation 4 axle power on mainline freights, sometimes up to 10 units or more.
Photo Date:  7/22/1979  Upload Date: 8/10/2015 7:12:02 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 3375(GP35)
Views:  283   Comments: 0
UP 77 leads 3 unit set of DD-35s westbound at Cajon
Title:  UP 77 leads 3 unit set of DD-35s westbound at Cajon
Description:  Not as famous as the Centennials, the DD-35s were almost as bid and impressive. A 3 unit set was the equivalent of 6 GP-35s horsepowerwise
Photo Date:  7/22/1979  Upload Date: 8/10/2015 7:08:49 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 77(DD35A) UP 78B(DD35)
Views:  633   Comments: 0
Hiland train order Caboose at SP summit at Cajon Pass
Title:  Hiland train order Caboose at SP summit at Cajon Pass
Description:  My old 71 Chevelle was my ticket to Cajon Pass
Photo Date:  9/25/1979  Upload Date: 10/22/2021 1:20:19 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  70   Comments: 0
2 Centennials and Fast Forty westbound at Cajon Junction
Title:  2 Centennials and Fast Forty westbound at Cajon Junction
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/14/1979  Upload Date: 11/22/2015 11:18:44 AM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 6934(DDA40X) UP 6922(DDA40X) UP 8064(SD40-2)
Views:  481   Comments: 0
UP 6934 and 6922 with eastbound at Cajon Junction
Title:  UP 6934 and 6922 with eastbound at Cajon Junction
Description:  Westbound piggyback train with 2 centennials and fast forty
Photo Date:  10/14/1979  Upload Date: 10/31/2015 12:01:26 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 6934(DDA40X) UP 6922(DDA40X)
Views:  601   Comments: 1
Eastbound Santa Fe approaching Summit with leased Chessie power
Title:  Eastbound Santa Fe approaching Summit with leased Chessie power
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/20/1979  Upload Date: 7/30/2015 10:13:13 AM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 3338(GP35)
Views:  549   Comments: 0
2 unit helper set about to cut-off train at Summit.
Title:  2 unit helper set about to cut-off train at Summit.
Description:  Typical helpers were usually 2 or 3 unit sets of GP-30s or GP-35s. Note newer style extended vison cabooses that Sante Fe starting ordering in the 70s.
Photo Date:  10/21/1979  Upload Date: 7/22/2015 11:26:33 AM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 3323(GP35)
Views:  308   Comments: 0
Santa Fe 5700 former bi-centennial unit now sporting freight warbonnet colors
Title:  Santa Fe 5700 former bi-centennial unit now sporting freight warbonnet colors
Description:  Stopped on westbound freight at Summit.
Photo Date:  10/21/1979  Upload Date: 1/29/2016 9:37:33 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 5700(SD45-2)
Views:  544   Comments: 1
4 unit set of SD-45 about to crest summit
Title:  4 unit set of SD-45 about to crest summit
Description:  joint UP/DRG coal train operation with 50/50 mix of SD-45s
Photo Date:  10/26/1979  Upload Date: 10/31/2015 11:45:50 AM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 38(SD45)
Views:  412   Comments: 0
6 unit set of Geeps, 3 Santa Fe and 3 Chessie units
Title:  6 unit set of Geeps, 3 Santa Fe and 3 Chessie units
Description:  Westbound coming down along Cajon Blvd. the leased Chessie system power added some variety and color to the Cajon traffic
Photo Date:  11/11/1979  Upload Date: 10/22/2015 7:07:49 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  91   Comments: 0
Meet at Dike siding on a clear day.
Title:  Meet at Dike siding on a clear day.
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/11/1979  Upload Date: 12/8/2016 4:15:50 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  56   Comments: 0
mixed set of various 4 axle GM power including leased Chessie GP-40
Title:  mixed set of various 4 axle GM power including leased Chessie GP-40
Description:  Climbing eastbound at Blue Cut. typical set of multiple Geeps that Santa Fe used often during the 70s.
Photo Date:  11/17/1979  Upload Date: 10/22/2015 6:33:01 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 3442(GP39-2u)
Views:  472   Comments: 0
Westbound Centennials over the top at Summit
Title:  Westbound Centennials over the top at Summit
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/18/1979  Upload Date: 10/31/2015 11:57:19 AM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  91   Comments: 0
4 unit set of SD-40-2s bring a load of hogs to Farmer John plant in LA
Title:  4 unit set of SD-40-2s bring a load of hogs to Farmer John plant in LA
Description:  West bound at Cajon Junction. they would always put the stock cars directly behing the head-end. Not sure if the crews were thrilled about this.
Photo Date:  11/18/1979  Upload Date: 10/31/2015 11:55:21 AM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 8034(SD40-2)
Views:  317   Comments: 0
UP 33 east climbing the grade
Title:  UP 33 east climbing the grade
Description:  one of the SD-45 that were equipped with remote control for helpers (large table like thing on top of cab). these were used extensively in coal train service at this time.
Photo Date:  12/16/1979  Upload Date: 10/31/2015 11:50:43 AM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 33(SD45)
Views:  724   Comments: 0
Eastbound piggyback train picking up speed on their way to Barstow
Title:  Eastbound piggyback train picking up speed on their way to Barstow
Description:  GP-30 leads 5 other geeps down the hill about a mile west of Summit
Photo Date:  1/20/1980  Upload Date: 7/22/2015 11:31:09 AM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 3254(GP30)
Views:  374   Comments: 0
Eastbound Piggyback train
Title:  Eastbound Piggyback train
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/20/1980  Upload Date: 7/22/2015 11:31:58 AM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  135   Comments: 0
Brand new bay window caboose
Title:  Brand new bay window caboose
Description:  UP ordered some of these in the late 70s before elimination of them entirely.
Photo Date:  7/11/1980  Upload Date: 2/9/2018 2:51:04 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  34   Comments: 0
Weastbound coal train going down 3% south track
Title:  Weastbound coal train going down 3% south track
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/10/1980  Upload Date: 8/9/2015 12:45:48 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  120   Comments: 0
westbound coal train heading down south track just north of Cajon Junction
Title:  westbound coal train heading down south track just north of Cajon Junction
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/10/1980  Upload Date: 8/9/2015 12:46:18 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  155   Comments: 0
UP 3755 lead 3 Rio Grande tunnel motors down south track with westbound coal train
Title:  UP 3755 lead 3 Rio Grande tunnel motors down south track with westbound coal train
Description:  Not common to see heavy unit trains coming down the 3% grade and were usually routed down 2.2% North track
Photo Date:  10/10/1980  Upload Date: 8/9/2015 12:44:00 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 3755(SD40-2)
Views:  212   Comments: 0
ATSF 8116 at San Bernadino with new crew
Title:  ATSF 8116 at San Bernadino with new crew
Description:  Ready to head east up Cajon Pass.
Photo Date:  10/10/1980  Upload Date: 8/9/2015 12:41:38 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 8116(C30-7)
Views:  297   Comments: 0
SP freight climbing Cajon Pass with quite a few units on headend
Title:  SP freight climbing Cajon Pass with quite a few units on headend
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/10/1980  Upload Date: 8/9/2015 12:43:26 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  106   Comments: 0
UP 2892 eastbound with empty grain hoppers
Title:  UP 2892 eastbound with empty grain hoppers
Description:  UP U-30c leads 2 SP units eastbound about a mile uphill from Sullivan's curve
Photo Date:  10/26/1980  Upload Date: 10/31/2015 11:49:20 AM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 2892(U30C)
Views:  194   Comments: 0
Large set of geeps with westbound train approaching Summit.
Title:  Large set of geeps with westbound train approaching Summit.
Description:  8 unit set of Gp-35s and GP-30s along with a leased Chessie system unit
Photo Date:  11/16/1980  Upload Date: 7/22/2015 11:34:18 AM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  101   Comments: 0
ATSF 3324
Title:  ATSF 3324
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/16/1980  Upload Date: 7/22/2015 11:33:09 AM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 3324(GP35)
Views:  349   Comments: 0
Eastbound UP climbing north track near Mormon Rocks
Title:  Eastbound UP climbing north track near Mormon Rocks
Description:  UP U-boat and 2 SP units leads this freight. This was a somewhat underpowered train during the "Unlimited Power" days of Union Pacific.
Photo Date:  1/24/1981  Upload Date: 11/22/2015 11:17:38 AM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  76   Comments: 0
ATSF 3330 with westbound rolling through Cajon Junction
Title:  ATSF 3330 with westbound rolling through Cajon Junction
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/24/1981  Upload Date: 11/22/2015 11:20:23 AM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 3330(GP35)
Views:  284   Comments: 0
ATSF 5047 bringing hot piggyback down over Summit
Title:  ATSF 5047 bringing hot piggyback down over Summit
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/13/1981  Upload Date: 12/8/2016 4:08:00 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 5047(SD40-2)
Views:  231   Comments: 1
ATSF 5090 westbound at Cajon junction
Title:  ATSF 5090 westbound at Cajon junction
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/13/1981  Upload Date: 10/22/2015 7:04:44 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 5090(SD40-2)
Views:  160   Comments: 0
UP 40 eastbound above old Alray Tunnels
Title:  UP 40 eastbound above old Alray Tunnels
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/20/1981  Upload Date: 10/31/2015 11:52:26 AM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 40(SD45)
Views:  309   Comments: 0
meet at Cajon Junction
Title:  meet at Cajon Junction
Description:  Eastbound UP freight waiting for Sante Fe westbound to clear and proceed up south track
Photo Date:  6/20/1981  Upload Date: 10/31/2015 11:53:44 AM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3444(SD40-2) ATSF 5695(SD45-2)
Views:  402   Comments: 0
ATSF 3433 bringing up hot piggyback train up the 3% south track just below Summit
Title:  ATSF 3433 bringing up hot piggyback train up the 3% south track just below Summit
Description:  6 unit set of 4 axle EMDs including 4 GP-30s
Photo Date:  6/20/1981  Upload Date: 10/22/2015 6:35:30 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 3433(GP39-2)
Views:  287   Comments: 0
UP 3293
Title:  UP 3293
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/1981  Upload Date: 3/5/2016 11:57:07 AM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3293(SD40-2) UP 3257(SD40-2)
Views:  394   Comments: 0
ATSF 5066 East waiting at Cajon Junction for the north track to clear
Title:  ATSF 5066 East waiting at Cajon Junction for the north track to clear
Description:  Somewhat different lighting setup on this unit with 3 lights on low nose that I did not notice until years later.
Photo Date:  7/11/1981  Upload Date: 2/14/2016 11:45:05 AM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 5066(SD40-2) ATSF 5677(SD45-2)
Views:  547   Comments: 0
ATSF 8736
Title:  ATSF 8736
Description:  Interesting mix of power including SD-26, GP-30 and 2 U-boats.
Photo Date:  7/11/1981  Upload Date: 3/5/2016 11:55:46 AM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 8736(U36C)
Views:  170   Comments: 0
ATSF 5030 leads 2 others SD-40-2 down the south track.
Title:  ATSF 5030 leads 2 others SD-40-2 down the south track.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/10/1981  Upload Date: 8/9/2015 12:35:11 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 5030(SD40-2)
Views:  984   Comments: 0
Coal train coming down around Sullivan's Curve
Title:  Coal train coming down around Sullivan's Curve
Description:  SD-40-2 and 2 SD-45 at the head end
Photo Date:  10/10/1981  Upload Date: 8/9/2015 12:36:05 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  108   Comments: 0
Westbound UP approaching Sullivan's Curve
Title:  Westbound UP approaching Sullivan's Curve
Description:  2 SD-40-2 and Centennial are the power today
Photo Date:  10/10/1981  Upload Date: 8/9/2015 12:37:27 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  102   Comments: 0
UP coal train with Sante Fe helpers assisting with dynamic braking.
Title:  UP coal train with Sante Fe helpers assisting with dynamic braking.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/10/1981  Upload Date: 8/9/2015 12:36:44 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  125   Comments: 0
Eastbound UP frieght at Sullivan's Curve with SP caboose
Title:  Eastbound UP frieght at Sullivan's Curve with SP caboose
Description:  Somewhat unusual to see SP caboose at the rear of UP freight. Ironiclly, the SP main over Cajon is just above this train.
Photo Date:  10/10/1981  Upload Date: 8/9/2015 12:38:30 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  128   Comments: 0
UP 3659 leading 8 unit set of SD-40-2s
Title:  UP 3659 leading 8 unit set of SD-40-2s
Description:  Eastbound just below Summit
Photo Date:  10/11/1981  Upload Date: 10/31/2015 12:11:53 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 3659(SD40-2)
Views:  392   Comments: 0
Desert Wind at Lugo Crossovers
Title:  Desert Wind at Lugo Crossovers
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/14/1981  Upload Date: 12/8/2016 4:09:59 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  82   Comments: 0
Westbound coal train coming down the North track just above Cajon Junctionj
Title:  Westbound coal train coming down the North track just above Cajon Junctionj
Description:  crossing the fairly new bridge that was installed when track was re-aligned in 1977.
Photo Date:  11/14/1981  Upload Date: 10/31/2015 11:59:06 AM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 48(SD45)
Views:  325   Comments: 0
UP 3263 Eastbound coming out of tunnel 1 at Alray
Title:  UP 3263 Eastbound coming out of tunnel 1 at Alray
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/11/1981  Upload Date: 12/13/2015 3:23:48 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3263(SD40-2)
Views:  221   Comments: 1
Eastbound at Summit with GE power
Title:  Eastbound at Summit with GE power
Description:  Fairly new 4 axle GE power that started appearing in the late 70s
Photo Date:  12/20/1981  Upload Date: 7/22/2015 11:28:51 AM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 7484(B36-7)
Views:  403   Comments: 0
Westbound piggyback train coming down south track just above Cajon Junction
Title:  Westbound piggyback train coming down south track just above Cajon Junction
Description:  2 U-36cs and F-45 coming accross the bridge on their way down the pass.
Photo Date:  12/20/1981  Upload Date: 7/22/2015 11:29:47 AM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 8765(U36C)
Views:  228   Comments: 0
ATSF 3208
Title:  ATSF 3208
Description:  Eastbound at Devore with 10 units on an exceptionally clear winter day
Photo Date:  1/16/1982  Upload Date: 12/13/2015 3:49:06 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 3208(GP30)
Views:  220   Comments: 0
ATSF 5435 westbound near Blue Cut
Title:  ATSF 5435 westbound near Blue Cut
Description:  freshly rebuild SD-45 on the point.
Photo Date:  7/11/1982  Upload Date: 7/1/2016 4:38:46 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 5435(SD45u) ATSF 5956(SDF45)
Views:  301   Comments: 0
Covered wagons at the Summit
Title:  Covered wagons at the Summit
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/19/1983  Upload Date: 12/8/2016 4:13:57 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 5953(SDF45)
Views:  311   Comments: 2

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