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Viewing Album:  Railfanning the Coast Line: South San Jose to Salinas
 
By:Lucas Connor
Dates:5/26/2020 - 11/27/2022
Album Info:The Coast Line is Amtrak's main passenger corridor between the San Francisco-Bay Area and the Los Angeles Metro Area. Added to the mix are Union Pacific locals, reroutes, and Caltrain between Morgan Hill and Gilroy. This album covers the UP Coast Sub from the State Highway 85 overpass in South San Jose to Spence, just south of Salinas, and also includes images from SP's abandoned Monterey Branch, which once ran from Castroville to Monterey.
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JPBX 172
Title:  JPBX 172
Description:  JPBX 172 on Train #272 SB at Gilroy.
Photo Date:  8/6/2021  Upload Date: 11/19/2021 8:11:25 PM
Location:  Gilroy, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  44   Comments: 0
Caltrain 231
Title:  Caltrain 231
Description:  JPBX 231 on Train #272 SB at Gilroy.
Photo Date:  8/6/2021  Upload Date: 11/19/2021 8:12:09 PM
Location:  Gilroy, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  83   Comments: 0
Caltrain 115
Title:  Caltrain 115
Description:  JPBX 115 on Train #272 SB at Gilroy.
Photo Date:  8/6/2021  Upload Date: 11/21/2021 6:36:31 PM
Location:  Gilroy, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  28   Comments: 0
SP Gilroy Yard
Title:  SP Gilroy Yard
Description:  To catch the Coast Starlight, we set up at the site of the old Gilroy yard. At this site was a 3 stall roundhouse, turntable, and water tower, as well as a small yard. The enginehouse closed in the mid 30s, and by 1971, passenger service to Gilroy had ended with the end of the Del Monte. Now, only a pair of hand-thrown sidings with derails for MOW equipment remain. Note the Caltrain storage yard on the far right.
Photo Date:  8/6/2021  Upload Date: 8/29/2021 2:36:12 PM
Location:  Gilroy, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Track
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Views:  61   Comments: 0
UP BR167S
Title:  UP BR167S
Description:  UP BR167S sits quietly on a siding in Gilroy. This area was once the site of an engine terminal for Southern Pacific trains operating along the Coast Line. Today, only a siding for MOW equipment remains.
Photo Date:  8/6/2021  Upload Date: 8/29/2021 2:38:45 PM
Location:  Gilroy, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster
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Views:  57   Comments: 0
Blurry Amtrak 36
Title:  Blurry Amtrak 36
Description:  Amtrak 36 leads the northbound Coast Starlight past the station in Gilroy. The Caltrain in the background has just been parked for the night.
Photo Date:  8/6/2021  Upload Date: 8/29/2021 2:29:26 PM
Location:  Gilroy, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 36(P42DC) AMTK 53(P42DC)
Views:  87   Comments: 0
George M. Pullman
Title:  George M. Pullman
Description:  Amtrak 32009 breezes through Gilroy. This car, name after the founder of the Pullman Company, George M. Pullman, is the last car built by Pullman. This is the third time I have caught the Pullman in 2021, all three times on the northbound Coast Starlight.
Photo Date:  8/6/2021  Upload Date: 8/29/2021 2:30:21 PM
Location:  Gilroy, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger,Action
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Views:  166   Comments: 0
Caltrain 900
Title:  Caltrain 900
Description:  Caltrain 900 rests in the Caltrain storage yard in Gilroy. 900 will spend the night here, then take a morning train to San Jose.
Photo Date:  8/6/2021  Upload Date: 9/22/2021 7:41:06 PM
Location:  Gilroy, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  JPBX 900(F40PH-2CAT)
Views:  111   Comments: 0
Watsonville Depot
Title:  Watsonville Depot
Description:  The Watsonville Depot is located just east of downtown. The depot originally served SP passenger trains, although it hasnt seen use since the final Del Monte passed through in 1971. today, the tracks are owned by the Santa Cruz Big Trees, & Pacific Railway.
Photo Date:  8/28/2021  Upload Date: 9/13/2021 7:58:50 PM
Location:  Watsonville, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Station,Track
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Views:  49   Comments: 0
SCBG 2467
Title:  SCBG 2467
Description:  Santa Cruz and Big Trees 2467 sits quiet in the engine terminal at Watsonville. The Santa Cruz and Big Trees Railroad, operator of a tourist line from Felton to Santa Cruz, purchased the Watsonville-Davenport branch on April 30, 2021. Two CF7s the railroad purchased from Texas were transferred to Watsonville, and now operate the line.
Photo Date:  8/28/2021  Upload Date: 8/29/2021 1:55:00 PM
Location:  Watsonville, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SCBG 2467(CF7)
Views:  371   Comments: 0
SCBG 2524
Title:  SCBG 2524
Description:  Santa Cruz and Big Trees 2524 rests in Watsonville. 2524 was built in late 1949 as an F7A for Santa Fe. In the mid 70s, the locomotive was rebuilt at Cleburne as a CF7. When ATSF was looking to sell off their CF7s, the Red River Valley and Western, an affiliate of Twin Cities and Western, purchased several of the CF7s. This unit and its sister 2467 were then purchased by the Texas Rock Crusher Railway, who in turn sold it to the SCBG in June of 2018.
Photo Date:  8/28/2021  Upload Date: 8/29/2021 2:15:20 PM
Location:  Watsonville, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SCBG 2524(CF7)
Views:  190   Comments: 0
UP Watsonville Yard
Title:  UP Watsonville Yard
Description:  The north end of Union Pacifics Watsonville Yard is quiet on this Saturday evening. This yard serves as the start and end location of several Coast Line locals, as well as the UPs connection to the Watsonville Branch, a shortline serving industries in Watsonville. Today, a trio of MOW hoppers and a single boxcar are parked on a storage track at the west end of the yard.
Photo Date:  8/28/2021  Upload Date: 2/20/2022 11:31:24 AM
Location:  Watsonville, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard
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Views:  31   Comments: 0
RBOX 37568
Title:  RBOX 37568
Description:  RBOX 37568 at UP Watsonville Yard.
Photo Date:  8/28/2021  Upload Date: 8/29/2021 2:20:25 PM
Location:  Watsonville, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard
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Views:  49   Comments: 0
SP 919699
Title:  SP 919699
Description:  SP (UP MOW) 919699 at UP Watsonville Yard.
Photo Date:  8/28/2021  Upload Date: 8/29/2021 2:21:31 PM
Location:  Watsonville, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard
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Views:  84   Comments: 0
903 Enters Gilroy
Title:  903 Enters Gilroy
Description:  The crew of Caltrain 903 waves as the engine rumbles into Gilroy. Caltrain 903 is the third of 20 F40PH-2s the state of California purchased in 1985 for Peninsula Commute service, and one of 5 units that retained a gear-driven HEP system when the fleet was overhauled in the late 90s. According to various sources, 903 has been renown for its spotty mechanical history, and was even reported as retired by some sources. However, 903 is clearly still alive and kicking as of August, although its days are numbered with the inevitable influx of new equipment.
Photo Date:  8/4/2022  Upload Date: 1/2/2023 12:22:51 AM
Location:  Gilroy, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  JPBX 903(F40PH-2)
Views:  108   Comments: 0
MTNR 175430
Title:  MTNR 175430
Description:  Mississippi Tennessee 175430 on UP local freight SB at Salinas.
Photo Date:  10/2/2022  Upload Date: 6/29/2024 11:58:18 PM
Location:  Salinas, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard
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Views:  9   Comments: 0
UP 1386
Title:  UP 1386
Description:  Union Pacific 1386 GP40-2 on UP local freight in Salinas yard. 1386 was originally owned by the Cotton Belt, and had SP-style lights.
Photo Date:  10/2/2022  Upload Date: 6/30/2024 12:32:49 AM
Location:  Salinas, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  UP 1386(GP40-2)
Views:  19   Comments: 0
Coast Starlight Southbound
Title:  Coast Starlight Southbound
Description:  Amtrak 167 glides into Salinas with the southbound Coast Starlight at 12:02 PM. 167 is running on time today, not always common for the Starlight. Salinas is the first stop after the crew change at San Jose. From here, busses can carry passengers west to Monterey. There is usually a 10-12 minute layover in Salinas for passengers to stretch their legs. 167 will be delayed for an additional 20 minutes here, departing at 12:35 PM. Note the Rio Grande hoppers on the right.
Photo Date:  10/2/2022  Upload Date: 2/1/2023 12:00:14 AM
Location:  Salinas, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 167(P42DC) AMTK 54(P42DC)
Views:  49   Comments: 0
A11 and Salinas Local
Title:  A11 and Salinas Local
Description:  Amtrak 167 and 54 P42DCs wait to depart Salinas with #11 SB Coast Starlight while Union Pacific 1037 GP60 and 1386 GP40-2 prepare to depart southbound.
Photo Date:  10/2/2022  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 12:41:27 PM
Location:  Salinas, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Yard,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 167(P42DC) AMTK 54(P42DC) UP 1037(GP60) UP 1386(GP40-2)
Views:  11   Comments: 0
AMTK 61039
Title:  AMTK 61039
Description:  Amtrak 61039 on Train #11 SB Coast Starlight at Salinas.
Photo Date:  10/2/2022  Upload Date: 2/11/2023 12:03:05 AM
Location:  Salinas, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  44   Comments: 0
AMTK 32083
Title:  AMTK 32083
Description:  Amtrak 32083 on Train #11 SB Coast Starlight at Salinas.
Photo Date:  10/2/2022  Upload Date: 2/12/2023 12:16:37 AM
Location:  Salinas, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  39   Comments: 0
AMTK 32018
Title:  AMTK 32018
Description:  Amtrak 32018 on Train #11 SB Coast Starlight at Salinas.
Photo Date:  10/2/2022  Upload Date: 2/12/2023 1:15:43 AM
Location:  Salinas, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  72   Comments: 0
AMTK #11 Southbound
Title:  AMTK #11 Southbound
Description:  Amtrak 71 and 40 P42DCs on A11 Southbound near Logan, CA. The train is being paced along California SR 129.
Photo Date:  11/27/2022  Upload Date: 6/23/2024 11:48:56 PM
Location:  Aromas, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 71(P42DC) AMTK 40(P42DC)
Views:  17   Comments: 0
AMTK 71
Title:  AMTK 71
Description:  Amtrak 71 leads A11 southbound through Castroville, CA. 71 was built in 1997 by General Electric.
Photo Date:  11/27/2022  Upload Date: 6/23/2024 11:51:16 PM
Location:  Castroville, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 71(P42DC) AMTK 40(P42DC)
Views:  15   Comments: 0
AMTK 40
Title:  AMTK 40
Description:  Amtrak 40 P42DC on Amtrak #11 southbound at Castroville. 40 was built in 1996.
Photo Date:  11/27/2022  Upload Date: 6/23/2024 11:52:00 PM
Location:  Castroville, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 40(P42DC)
Views:  13   Comments: 0
AMTK 32083
Title:  AMTK 32083
Description:  Amtrak 32083 on Train #11 SB Coast Starlight at Castroville.
Photo Date:  11/27/2022  Upload Date: 6/23/2024 11:52:59 PM
Location:  Castroville, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Passenger,Action
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Views:  16   Comments: 0
AMTK 32022
Title:  AMTK 32022
Description:  Amtrak 32022 on Train #11 SB Coast Starlight at Castroville.
Photo Date:  11/27/2022  Upload Date: 6/23/2024 11:53:46 PM
Location:  Castroville, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Passenger,Action
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Views:  16   Comments: 0
AMTK 38059
Title:  AMTK 38059
Description:  Amtrak 38059 on Train #11 SB Coast Starlight at Castroville.
Photo Date:  11/27/2022  Upload Date: 6/23/2024 11:54:38 PM
Location:  Castroville, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Passenger,Action
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Views:  15   Comments: 0
AMTK 34037
Title:  AMTK 34037
Description:  Amtrak 34037 on Train #11 SB Coast Starlight at Castroville.
Photo Date:  11/27/2022  Upload Date: 6/23/2024 11:56:28 PM
Location:  Castroville, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Passenger,Action
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Views:  12   Comments: 0
AMTK 33048
Title:  AMTK 33048
Description:  Amtrak 33048 on Train #11 SB Coast Starlight at Castroville.
Photo Date:  11/27/2022  Upload Date: 6/23/2024 11:57:15 PM
Location:  Castroville, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Passenger,Action
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Views:  14   Comments: 0
AMTK 34136
Title:  AMTK 34136
Description:  Amtrak 34136 on Train #11 SB Coast Starlight at Castroville.
Photo Date:  11/27/2022  Upload Date: 6/23/2024 11:58:22 PM
Location:  Castroville, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Passenger,Action
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Views:  15   Comments: 0
AMTK 31028
Title:  AMTK 31028
Description:  Amtrak 31028 on Train #11 SB Coast Starlight at Castroville.
Photo Date:  11/27/2022  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 12:20:19 PM
Location:  Castroville, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Passenger,Action
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Views:  7   Comments: 0
SP 1285
Title:  SP 1285
Description:  Southern Pacific 1285 S-14 class 0-6-0 decorated for Chistmas in Monterey, CA. 1285 was built in 1924 by Lima.
Photo Date:  11/27/2022  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 12:21:38 PM
Location:  Monterey, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  SP 1285(0-6-0)
Views:  11   Comments: 0

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