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Pictures of SSW 6872
 
Owner: St Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt)
Model:Rebuilt EMD SD45T-2MBuilt As:SP 9331 (SD45T-2)
Serial Number:73630-17Order No:73630
Frame Number:73630-17Built:2/1974
Notes:s/b under SD45T-2R - ex-SP 9331 - rebuilt 02/89
Other locos with this serial:  SP 9331(SD45T-2) SSW 6872(SD45T-2M)
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(2) SP 8514 east
Title:  (2) SP 8514 east
Description:  Swing helpers in the extra 8514 east cross Tehachapi creek as the train continues to work upgrade.
Photo Date:  7/29/1991  Upload Date: 9/26/2005 1:12:50 PM
Location:  Tehachapi Loop, CA
Author:  Carl Weber
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Locomotives:  SP 8514(SD40T-2) SSW 6872(SD45T-2M) SP 7482(SD45R)
Views:  838   Comments: 0
(7) SP 8514 east
Title:  (7) SP 8514 east
Description:  Swing helpers in the extra 8514 east pass through Walong east. 6872 and 7482 are the first two units in the swing helper lashup. We'll be seeing these guys again, later.
Photo Date:  7/29/1991  Upload Date: 9/26/2005 1:16:35 PM
Location:  Tehachapi Loop, CA
Author:  Carl Weber
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Locomotives:  SSW 6872(SD45T-2M) SP 8514(SD40T-2) SP 7482(SD45R)
Views:  1121   Comments: 0
(11) BKDOU
Title:  (11) BKDOU
Description:  SSW 6872 cuts off from the set and will go on the front of the BKDOU. Thanks guys, for sticking that dirty thing on, when I had a nice CLEAN "bloody nose" on the point.
Photo Date:  7/29/1991  Upload Date: 9/26/2005 5:05:04 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Carl Weber
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Locomotives:  SSW 6872(SD45T-2M)
Views:  685   Comments: 0
(13) BKDOU
Title:  (13) BKDOU
Description:  Helper moves down on to the headend of the BKDOU.
Photo Date:  7/29/1991  Upload Date: 9/27/2005 11:01:12 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Carl Weber
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Locomotives:  SSW 6872(SD45T-2M) SP 7560(SD45R)
Views:  760   Comments: 0
(14) BKDOU
Title:  (14) BKDOU
Description:  Crewmember connects the M.U. hoses between the helper and road unit.
Photo Date:  7/29/1991  Upload Date: 9/27/2005 11:01:39 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Carl Weber
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Locomotives:  SSW 6872(SD45T-2M) SP 7560(SD45R)
Views:  750   Comments: 2
(15) BKDOU
Title:  (15) BKDOU
Description:  Crewmember opens the valves on the M.U. air lines behind the steps.
Photo Date:  7/29/1991  Upload Date: 9/27/2005 11:02:17 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Carl Weber
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Locomotives:  SSW 6872(SD45T-2M) SP 7560(SD45R)
Views:  783   Comments: 1
(21) BKDOU
Title:  (21) BKDOU
Description:  After the SF #509 passes, BKDOU gets the green light, and starts off.
Photo Date:  7/29/1991  Upload Date: 9/28/2005 12:46:15 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Carl Weber
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Locomotives:  SSW 6872(SD45T-2M)
Views:  489   Comments: 0
(25) BKDOU
Title:  (25) BKDOU
Description:  The "Oil cans" working upgrade through Woodford.
Photo Date:  7/29/1991  Upload Date: 9/28/2005 12:49:30 PM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Carl Weber
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Locomotives:  SSW 6872(SD45T-2M)
Views:  444   Comments: 0
(26) BKDOU
Title:  (26) BKDOU
Description:  Coming through Woodford.
Photo Date:  7/29/1991  Upload Date: 9/28/2005 12:50:17 PM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Carl Weber
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Locomotives:  SSW 6872(SD45T-2M)
Views:  492   Comments: 0
(27) BKDOU
Title:  (27) BKDOU
Description:  Onward and UPward at Woodford.
Photo Date:  7/29/1991  Upload Date: 9/28/2005 12:50:57 PM
Location:  Woodford, CA
Author:  Carl Weber
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Locomotives:  SSW 6872(SD45T-2M)
Views:  609   Comments: 1
(29) BKDOU
Title:  (29) BKDOU
Description:  BKDOU coming into Walong east.
Photo Date:  7/29/1991  Upload Date: 9/28/2005 2:15:02 PM
Location:  Tehachapi Loop, CA
Author:  Carl Weber
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Locomotives:  SSW 6872(SD45T-2M)
Views:  454   Comments: 0
Waiting at Wendel
Title:  Waiting at Wendel
Description:  Three units idle at the obscure SP outpost at Wendel CA while awaiting a westbound freight to arrive, which they'll help get over the Modoc Line.
Photo Date:  4/7/1993  Upload Date: 9/28/2010 8:16:15 PM
Location:  Wendel, CA
Author:  Rick Morgan
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Locomotives:  SSW 6872(SD45T-2M)
Views:  677   Comments: 1

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