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Western Pacific Railroad

 

The Western Pacific Railroad merged with the Union Pacific in December 1982, bringing the fleet into the new territory of the Plains region. These Texas shots were photographed by Jay Glenewinkel or are part of his collection.


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WP GP40 #3523 - in San Antonio in 1986. - Jay Glenewinkel Photo

WP GP40 #3525 - in San Antonio in 1986. - Steve Rude Photo/Jay Glenewinkel Collection

WP GP40-2 #3555 - at Sosan Yard in San Antonio, Texas in 1986. - Jay Glenewinkel Photo

WP GP40-2 #3557 - at the MoPac diesel shop in San Antonio in 1986. - Jay Glenewinkel Photo

Western Pacific GP40 #3532 - in UP colors is in Stockton, California in 1983. - Mike Bledsoe Slides/Jay Glenewinkel Collection

Western Pacific Caboose #459 - is in UP dress and sublettered for the WP. It is seen in West, Texas (yes the town) in 1985. - Jay Glenewinkel Photo


Featured Photographers:
Jay Glenewinkel, Steve Rude, Mike Bledsoe Slides

Resources:
Western Pacific Historical Society

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Latest update: Thursday, 13 November, 2003

All photos & text © 2001-2003 T. Greuter / Screaming Eagles. unless otherwise noted. All Rights Reserved.

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