| The SP had a number of specialized steam switchers for moving locos around engine terminals and backshops. They were the 'shop switchers'; they were usually retired locomotives whose original usefulness had come to an end. This loco started out as a 1903 Baldwin 0-6-0 #1109 and was converted in 1939 to this streamlined 0-6-0T for use in the LA General Shops area. Interesting to see the orginal loco face sticking out of the streamlined sheeting. It served as a shop goat until being "vacated" in April of 1956 and finally scrapped in June of 1956. |
| Date:
6/1/1940 |
Location:
Los Angeles, CA Map  |
Views:
2999 |
Collection Of:
 
Gary Everhart |
| Locomotives: |
Author: Gary Everhart
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| Picture Categories: Roster,Yard,Steam |
This picture is part of album: SP LA General Shops Switcher |