Archive for the ‘Locomotives’ Category

Central California Traction Company GP18

Posted by Shortline Modelers Lounge On June - 24 - 2009

Story and Photos by Shawn Branstetter,

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Street Running in Lodi, California

Built in 1961 for the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific this EMD, GP18 carried the number 1349. In 1981, she was sold to Central California Traction Co. and was numbered 1795.

The following images were taken from 1995 through 1998 in Stockton and Lodi, California. The images show her switching as well as in repair. Read the rest of this entry »

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Posted by Shortline Modelers Lounge On June - 13 - 2009

Story and Photos by Shawn Branstetter,
While exploring the Western Railway Museum, I stumbled upon this little gem of a locomotive. It looked like it was a Porter with many additions by the owner.

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