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Surf's Up
Title:  Surf's Up
Description:  Southern Pacific GS-4 "Daylight", running as X4449, eases eastbound at Surf along the California coastline to Los Angeles to take part in filming sequences for the movie "Tough Guys" in 1986
Photo Date:  5/10/1986  Upload Date: 4/1/2008 5:27:07 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Herb Iske
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 4449(4-8-4)
Views:  1230   Comments: 1
DRGW 3915
Title:  DRGW 3915
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/7/2006  Upload Date: 12/30/2011 1:30:19 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Enzo Fortuna
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  228   Comments: 1
DRGW 4862
Title:  DRGW 4862
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/7/2006  Upload Date: 12/30/2011 1:26:09 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Enzo Fortuna
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  221   Comments: 0
DRGW 4862
Title:  DRGW 4862
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/7/2006  Upload Date: 12/30/2011 1:28:35 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Enzo Fortuna
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  152   Comments: 0
AMTK 90208
Title:  AMTK 90208
Description:  Amtrak / Pacific Surfliner. 90208 southbound on the Union Pacific main line approaching the Santa Ynez River.
Photo Date:  8/31/2009  Upload Date: 6/29/2012 1:36:29 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Michael Greenspun
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 90208(NPCU)
Views:  339   Comments: 0
AMTK 510
Title:  AMTK 510
Description:  Amtrak / Pacific Surfliner pushing southbound across a Union Pacific bridge over the Santa Ynez River.
Photo Date:  8/31/2009  Upload Date: 11/30/2011 12:59:03 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Michael Greenspun
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 510(B32-8WH)
Views:  262   Comments: 0
Inside Sightseeer Lounge
Title:  Inside Sightseeer Lounge
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2010  Upload Date: 9/26/2010 2:54:32 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  John Levai
Categories: 
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Views:  93   Comments: 0
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Train # 799
Title:  Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Train # 799
Description:  On a siding between Grover Beach and Surf, we pass the low level set that runs as 799. A P32W-8 is on the rear of the consist.
Photo Date:  9/2/2010  Upload Date: 9/26/2010 2:58:40 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  John Levai
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  160   Comments: 0
UP 8350
Title:  UP 8350
Description:  LOF66 Gemco Hauler waits in the siding at Surf for an Amtrak.
Photo Date:  4/26/2011  Upload Date: 3/24/2012 12:41:32 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Nils Gustavson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 8350(SD70ACe)
Views:  386   Comments: 0
UP 8254 & AMTK 510
Title:  UP 8254 & AMTK 510
Description:  Union Pacific & Amtrak / Pacific Surfliner. UP 8254 leading the Ringling Bros (red) circus train northbound stopped on the siding while AMTK 510 pushes southbound on the main line after crossing the Santa Ynez River.
Photo Date:  8/15/2011  Upload Date: 5/1/2014 12:45:04 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Michael Greenspun
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 8254(SD9043MAC) AMTK 510(B32-8WH)
Views:  311   Comments: 0
AMTK 90230
Title:  AMTK 90230
Description:  Amtrak / Pacific Surfliner. 90230 southbound after crossing the Union Pacific bridge over the Santa Ynez River.
Photo Date:  8/15/2011  Upload Date: 12/12/2012 2:17:04 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Michael Greenspun
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 90230(NPCU)
Views:  217   Comments: 1
UP 8254
Title:  UP 8254
Description:  Union Pacific. 8254 leads the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus train northbound stopped on a siding.
Photo Date:  8/15/2011  Upload Date: 12/18/2011 12:40:09 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Michael Greenspun
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 8254(SD9043MAC) UP 2302(SD50-2) UP 5422(AC45CCTE)
Views:  610   Comments: 0
BNSF 4353
Title:  BNSF 4353
Description:  Burlington Northern Santa Fé. Amtrak / Coast Starlight southbound crossing the Union Pacific bridge over the Santa Ynez River.
Photo Date:  8/15/2011  Upload Date: 12/1/2011 12:04:23 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Michael Greenspun
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives:  BNSF 4353(C44-9W) AMTK 153(P42DC)
Views:  344   Comments: 0
UP 8358
Title:  UP 8358
Description:  Qhe UP 8358 leads the ODOWP Coast Oil Cans Unit train past Surf Beach in the Early morning hours.
Photo Date:  8/27/2011  Upload Date: 3/24/2012 12:55:13 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Nils Gustavson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 8358(SD70ACe)
Views:  326   Comments: 0
UP 8700
Title:  UP 8700
Description:  The UP 8700,7500,4352,lead the AMIEPR through Surf,CA on the Santa Barbara Sub.
Photo Date:  2/24/2012  Upload Date: 6/6/2012 10:58:50 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Nils Gustavson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 8700(SD70ACe)
Views:  340   Comments: 1
UP 4985
Title:  UP 4985
Description:  UP 4985,8329 leading a Work Train in the siding at Surf.
Photo Date:  2/25/2012  Upload Date: 3/24/2012 3:36:10 AM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Nils Gustavson
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 4985(SD70M)
Views:  304   Comments: 0
UP 8329
Title:  UP 8329
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/25/2012  Upload Date: 3/24/2012 3:39:27 AM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Nils Gustavson
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 8329(SD70ACe)
Views:  376   Comments: 0
SP 4742
Title:  SP 4742
Description:  Southern Pacific Police Caboose in MOW service.
Photo Date:  3/10/2012  Upload Date: 3/24/2012 2:38:01 AM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Nils Gustavson
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  448   Comments: 1
Coast Starlight - Pacific Parlour Car (substitute)
Title:  Coast Starlight - Pacific Parlour Car (substitute)
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2012  Upload Date: 1/21/2013 6:35:22 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  W M
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  219   Comments: 0
Aboard the Coast Starlight enroute Seattle from L.A.
Title:  Aboard the Coast Starlight enroute Seattle from L.A.
Description:  Substitute Pacific Parlour Car. Fortunately the substitute was a Sightseer Lounge and not a diner or Cross Country Cafe. My opinion is that the Sightseer makes a darn fine 1st class lounge; after all, the Pacific Parlour Cars are over 50 yers old!
Photo Date:  4/26/2012  Upload Date: 1/21/2013 6:40:23 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  W M
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  223   Comments: 0
UP 8738
Title:  UP 8738
Description:  Two UP Units Lead a train of empty windmill flats across the Surf bridge on a hazy Sunday afternoon.
Photo Date:  6/3/2012  Upload Date: 6/25/2012 12:23:39 AM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Nils Gustavson
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8738(SD70ACe) UP 4830(SD70M)
Views:  639   Comments: 0
BNSF 4146
Title:  BNSF 4146
Description:  BNSF 4146,AMTK 164 lead Coast Starlight train #11 South by Surf.
Photo Date:  10/14/2012  Upload Date: 1/2/2013 2:08:48 AM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Nils Gustavson
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4146(C44-9W) AMTK 164(P42DC)
Views:  358   Comments: 0
Amtrak Special.
Title:  Amtrak Special.
Description:  AMTK 133 leads the 2013 AAPRCO passenger Special into the siding to meet the Northbound Coast Starlight.
Photo Date:  10/5/2013  Upload Date: 10/27/2013 2:36:35 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Nils Gustavson
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 133(P42DC)
Views:  159   Comments: 0
Abandoned Branch Line
Title:  Abandoned Branch Line
Description:  This is the north leg of the abandoned branch line to Lompoc.
Photo Date:  6/27/2014  Upload Date: 11/30/2014 4:19:13 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Keith Owen
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  69   Comments: 0
Abandoned Passing Siding
Title:  Abandoned Passing Siding
Description:  This is the former passing siding/storage track at Surf.
Photo Date:  6/27/2014  Upload Date: 11/30/2014 4:48:37 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Keith Owen
Categories:  Track
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Views:  76   Comments: 0
Abandoned Branch Line
Title:  Abandoned Branch Line
Description:  This is the south leg of the abandoned branch line to Lompoc.
Photo Date:  6/27/2014  Upload Date: 11/30/2014 4:48:57 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Keith Oven
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  84   Comments: 0
Unused Spur
Title:  Unused Spur
Description:  South of the wye at Surf.
Photo Date:  6/27/2014  Upload Date: 11/30/2014 4:50:43 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Keith Owen
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  69   Comments: 0
Abandoned
Title:  Abandoned
Description:  South leg of the abandoned wye to Lompoc.
Photo Date:  7/5/2014  Upload Date: 1/6/2015 7:54:15 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Keith Owen
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  65   Comments: 0
Abandoned
Title:  Abandoned
Description:  Passing track.
Photo Date:  7/5/2014  Upload Date: 1/6/2015 7:54:57 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Keith Owen
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  85   Comments: 0
Abandoned
Title:  Abandoned
Description:  The branch to Lompoc.
Photo Date:  7/5/2014  Upload Date: 1/6/2015 7:55:27 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Keith Owen
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  76   Comments: 0
Abandoned
Title:  Abandoned
Description:  North leg of the wye to Lompoc.
Photo Date:  7/5/2014  Upload Date: 1/6/2015 7:56:21 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Keith Owen
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  51   Comments: 0
BNSF 3940
Title:  BNSF 3940
Description:  Brand New ET44C4 BNSF 3940 leads the Amtrak Coast Starlight #11 passed Surf Station.
Photo Date:  9/7/2015  Upload Date: 9/8/2015 12:53:57 AM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Nils Gustavson
Categories:  Model,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3940(ET44C4)
Views:  463   Comments: 0
Cascade Chargers returning from testing.
Title:  Cascade Chargers returning from testing.
Description:  Two Amtrak Cascade Service Chargers head North on a six unit Amtrak Coast Starlight train #14.
Photo Date:  5/27/2017  Upload Date: 5/27/2017 9:25:34 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Nils Gustavson
Categories:  Roster,Model,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 1402(SC-44) AMTK 1404(SC-44)
Views:  681   Comments: 1
Untitled
Title:  Untitled
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/2/2022  Upload Date: 5/7/2022 1:14:43 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  John Levai
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  82   Comments: 0
Surf-Lompac Amtrak Station
Title:  Surf-Lompac Amtrak Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/2/2022  Upload Date: 5/7/2022 1:15:13 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  John Levai
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  91   Comments: 0
Untitled
Title:  Untitled
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/2/2022  Upload Date: 5/7/2022 1:15:53 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  John Levai
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  77   Comments: 0
Untitled
Title:  Untitled
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/2/2022  Upload Date: 5/7/2022 1:16:13 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  John Levai
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  82   Comments: 0
Untitled
Title:  Untitled
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/2/2022  Upload Date: 5/7/2022 1:16:27 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  John Levai
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  83   Comments: 0


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