Southern Pacific Geeps and Cadillacs
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Enjoy the sights and sounds of 40-year old GP9, SD7, and SD9 diesel locomotives moving freight over Southern Pacific’s Central California mainlines and branch lines in the 1990s.
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| Producer | Pentrex |
|---|---|
| Run Time | 53 minutes |
| Narration | Yes |
| Shrink Wrap | Yes, Brand New |
| Technical Details | NTSC, Region Free, View Worldwide on Computer |
Enjoy the sights and sounds of 40-year old GP9, SD7, and SD9 diesel locomotives moving freight over Southern Pacific’s Central California mainlines and branch lines in the 1990s. Nicknamed “Geeps” and “Cadillacs,” these engines revolutionized American railroading when they were introduced by EMD in the 1950s. Their popularity among the railroads was due to their efficiency, ease of maintenance, and operational flexibility. However, old age and hard work caught up to the engines during the 1970s and 1980s, and the majority were retired by almost all Class 1 railroads.
Incredibly, Southern Pacific was still relying on the venerable workhorses in the spring of 1994 when Pentrex captured them on video. You’ll visit SP’s Fresno Line between Bakersfield and Sacramento to view the endangered diesels in action. Watch from trackside as solid sets of Geeps and Cadillacs work hard along the mainline on the Roseville-to-Fresno Local, and catch the Lodi Local as it travels over the Ione Branch out of Galt. Then ride in the cab of Geep #3742 for a thrilling return trip downgrade to the mainline at Galt. This is a fantastic opportunity to witness classic SP diesel locomotives in operation!
Curtis Watson –
I recognize just about every scene in this video, though few of them still look that way today. My favorite part was the Ione Branch. I’ve only ever seen fifteen-car hopper trains on it (at best), but in this one we see a 34-car train of boxcars, hopper cars, and ballast cars pulled by a pair of neat old GP9s in what I would (in my bias) call the most beautiful territory in California. That aside, if you enjoy historic SP power in a semi-modern setting, this is a program you’ll love!
rickyfreni –
From mainline freights on the Fresno to Roseville line, to switching on the Lodi local, as well as a cab ride on the return trip, this is a fine tribute to these unique early diesels.
Lloyd –
Here is a classic for all the rail fans. Vintage Geep’s and Cadillacs at their finest, operating in the 1990’s. Local and long freights alike, mainline and branchlines, we see it all in Central California. These high nose engines bring back many memories from days gone by, sitting along the tracks waiting for the “big trains of the day”.
Throw in a few more modern, larger freights on mainlines, and we see all we can hope for. For the scenery lovers, there is also plenty, as much of the region passes through some excellent fruit and vegetable country.
A find work of art in video that will be a favorate for years to come.
andyweise –
I purchased this video many years ago, and it is still a favorite to watch. I would suggest picking up this and Central California Mainline as they find of go hand in hand.
Kevin Willie –
Great Video