Unit Trains

SP 9811 Jul 3, 2006

  1. SP 9811

    SP 9811 TrainBoard Member

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    Hey all
    Lets see your Unit Train pics.
    SP Swift Roadrailer.
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    Some shots of the most famous SP unit train, the Oil Can.
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    DOBKU, empty oil leaving Oban.
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    BKDOU loaded oil, at Palmdale no.2
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    DOBKU empty oil, racing toward the Tehachapi's
    Thom
     
    SP 9811, Jul 3, 2006
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  2. Flash Blackman

    Flash Blackman TrainBoard Member

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    Most Famous?

    I thought the Sunset Limited was the most famous Espee unit train.
     
    Flash Blackman, Jul 3, 2006
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  3. Keith

    Keith TrainBoard Supporter

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    UP coal trains, blocking Pecos crossing in Denver:
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    Southbound coal loads:
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    Rear end of southbound sulpher train:
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    Keith, Jul 3, 2006
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  4. SP 9811

    SP 9811 TrainBoard Member

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    Flash
    I mean in terms of freight trains. Unit train usualy refers to a freight train with all the same car/commodity.
     
    SP 9811, Jul 3, 2006
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