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6/3/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Lucas Connor
Dates:6/29/2017 - 10/6/2022
Album Info:The Coast Line is California's primary passenger rail artery. Built by Southern Pacific in the late 1800s, the route is now owned by Union Pacific. From San Luis Obispo to Moorpark, the tracks are owned by UP as their Santa Barbara Subdivision, and Metrolink owns the remainder of the line into Los Angeles. Album includes images from San Luis Obispo to Moorpark
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Amtrak 460
Title:  Amtrak 460
Description:  Amtrak 460 waits to depart the Surf-Lompoc station in southern California. 460 was built in 1998 for the state of California. In the late 2010s, the unit was sold to Chicagos Metra, where it remains in service.
Photo Date:  6/29/2017  Upload Date: 9/4/2021 5:29:16 PM
Location:  Surf, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 460(F59PHI)
Views:  276   Comments: 0
UP 546
Title:  UP 546
Description:  UP 546 idles in the small yard in Guadalupe with UP 1469 and a gondola. 546 was built in 1975 as UP 2046, a GP38-2. The 1469 was built four years later as a Cotton Belt GP40-2.
Photo Date:  12/30/2017  Upload Date: 9/4/2021 5:39:35 PM
Location:  Guadalupe, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives:  UP 546(GP38-2) UP 1469(GP40-2)
Views:  272   Comments: 0
Union Pacific MOW
Title:  Union Pacific MOW
Description:  A Union Pacific ballast regulator and tamper sit in the siding at SLO. The object in the upper left is a pedestrian overpass.
Photo Date:  9/30/2020  Upload Date: 10/24/2020 12:35:19 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  RollingStock,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  270   Comments: 0
San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum.
Title:  San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum.
Description:  The San Luis Obispo Railroad Museums display track holds a large portion of its collection. The plymouth diesel in the far left was built for the army in 1941. The beet gondola was built in 1949 for service in the Central Valley hauling beets.
Photo Date:  9/30/2020  Upload Date: 10/24/2020 12:42:42 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Station,Track
Locomotives:  QMC 2038(20-ton)
Views:  348   Comments: 0
Union Pacific MOW Crane
Title:  Union Pacific MOW Crane
Description:  Union Pacific Freightliner crane 48832 sits in the parking lot at Amtraks San Luis Obispo station.
Photo Date:  9/30/2020  Upload Date: 10/24/2020 12:55:59 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives:  UP 48832(MoW Equipment)
Views:  395   Comments: 0
Union Pacific Coast Line South
Title:  Union Pacific Coast Line South
Description:  We look south down the Coast line from the station at SLO.
Photo Date:  9/30/2020  Upload Date: 10/24/2020 12:59:54 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  271   Comments: 0
Union Pacific Ballast Regulator
Title:  Union Pacific Ballast Regulator
Description:  A Kershaw ballast regulator sits on the passing track in front of Amtrak's San Luis Obispo station. The regulator was most likely an ex SP unit, and was then repainted after the UP takeover.
Photo Date:  9/30/2020  Upload Date: 10/24/2020 11:31:28 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  279   Comments: 0
Union Pacific Tamper
Title:  Union Pacific Tamper
Description:  A Tamper sits on the siding at San Luis Obispo.
Photo Date:  9/30/2020  Upload Date: 10/24/2020 11:50:39 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  258   Comments: 0
Amtrak #11 Arriving at SLO
Title:  Amtrak #11 Arriving at SLO
Description:  Amtrak train #11, the Southbound Coast Starlight, glides into the station at SLO. The train is led by P42DCs 190 and 2. The 190 was built in 2001, while the 2 was built in 1996.
Photo Date:  9/30/2020  Upload Date: 10/24/2020 11:58:20 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 190(P42DC) AMTK 2(P42DC)
Views:  329   Comments: 0
Amtrak P42DC 2
Title:  Amtrak P42DC 2
Description:  Amtrak 2 shows a bit of road wear on its frame. This unit is one of the oldest P42 Genesis series locomotives Amtrak owns, having been built in August of 1996
Photo Date:  9/30/2020  Upload Date: 10/25/2020 12:39:41 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 2(P42DC)
Views:  308   Comments: 0
Southbound Coast Starlight
Title:  Southbound Coast Starlight
Description:  Amtrak Superliners 32031 and 32007 are part of the consist for todays #11. They are both Superliner I sleepers built in the 1980s by Pullman-Standard.
Photo Date:  9/30/2020  Upload Date: 10/25/2020 12:44:31 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  307   Comments: 0
Diner and A Sleeper
Title:  Diner and A Sleeper
Description:  Amtrak Superliners 32007 and 38065 are in the consist for todays Starlight. The 32007 was built in the 1980s, while the 38065 was built the 1990s.
Photo Date:  9/30/2020  Upload Date: 10/25/2020 12:51:34 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  333   Comments: 0
Amtrak P42DC 2
Title:  Amtrak P42DC 2
Description:  A view of Amtrak P42DC 2s roof and the Kershaw ballast regulator. Taken from the pedestrian overpass at Amtraks San Luis Obispo station.
Photo Date:  9/30/2020  Upload Date: 10/25/2020 12:55:17 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,Bridge,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 2(P42DC)
Views:  286   Comments: 0
AMTK 190
Title:  AMTK 190
Description:  Amtrak 190 takes on a new crew at San Luis Obispo. The P42DC was built in September, 2001. The UP MOW equipment parked on the far track is being stored in the siding at SLO, out of the way of the Coast Starlight.
Photo Date:  9/30/2020  Upload Date: 2/10/2022 12:18:32 AM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 190(P42DC)
Views:  224   Comments: 0
Northbound P42s
Title:  Northbound P42s
Description:  Two elephant-style P42s, the 154 and 134, lead the northbound Coast Starlight into San Luis Obispo. 154, the lead P42DC, was built in March, 2001, four months after the second unit, 134, which was built in December of 2000.
Photo Date:  9/30/2020  Upload Date: 2/10/2022 10:08:19 AM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 154(P42DC) AMTK 134(P42DC)
Views:  205   Comments: 0
AMTK 33005
Title:  AMTK 33005
Description:  Amtrak 33005 is the Sightseer Lounge on todays Coast Starlight. 33005 was one of the original 25 Superliner lounge cars built by Pullman-Standard in 1979-1981, identifiable by its Waggon-Union trucks. These trucks became known for their rough riding characteristics.
Photo Date:  9/30/2020  Upload Date: 2/6/2022 12:23:33 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  215   Comments: 0
Amtrak Coast Starlights
Title:  Amtrak Coast Starlights
Description:  Amtrak P42DC 190 sits at the station with the southbound Coast Starlight as the northbound train glides into the station. The bridge in the background is a pedestrian bridge, while the forground track iis part of the San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum.
Photo Date:  9/30/2020  Upload Date: 1/31/2021 1:49:09 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  RollingStock,Bridge,Station,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 190(P42DC)
Views:  311   Comments: 0
Amtrak #11 at Orcutt Rd.
Title:  Amtrak #11 at Orcutt Rd.
Description:  Amtrak P42DCs 190 and 2 lead their train down the line at Orcutt Rd. We are about 3 miles south of the station.
Photo Date:  9/30/2020  Upload Date: 10/25/2020 1:00:29 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 190(P42DC) AMTK 2(P42DC)
Views:  368   Comments: 0
#11 Southbound at CP Center SLO
Title:  #11 Southbound at CP Center SLO
Description:  The southbound Coast Starlight flies by Control Point Center San Luis Obispo on its final leg into Los Angeles. Having just received a new crew, the train crosses Orcutt Road on its way out of town.
Photo Date:  9/30/2020  Upload Date: 2/24/2022 12:30:36 AM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 190(P42DC) AMTK 2(P42DC)
Views:  251   Comments: 0
AMTK 32009
Title:  AMTK 32009
Description:  Amtrak 32009, the George M. Pullman, is the first car on todays Coast Starlight. Due to a drop in ridership, Amtrak has changed the schedule of both north and southbound Coast Starlights to depart tri-weekly, meaning catching scheduled meets here in SLO is no longer possible. SLO now sees one train per day, northbound trains on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and southbound trains on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The George M. Pullman is the last car built by the Pullman company.
Photo Date:  2/17/2021  Upload Date: 2/28/2021 9:49:14 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 137(P42DC)
Views:  446   Comments: 0
Ready to Depart
Title:  Ready to Depart
Description:  Amtrak P42DCs 169 and 137 are ready to depart north with their train.
Photo Date:  2/17/2021  Upload Date: 2/28/2021 9:47:45 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Station,Signal,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:  AMTK 137(P42DC) AMTK 169(P42DC)
Views:  385   Comments: 0
Amtrak 169
Title:  Amtrak 169
Description:  Amtrak 169 leads its train into SLO on a quiet day in mid February. With the new tri-weekly schedule that took effect the day after my last visit, the northbound and southbound Coast Starlights, trains 14 and 11 respectively, no longer meet here in San Luis Obispo. Still frame from original video.
Photo Date:  2/17/2021  Upload Date: 2/28/2021 9:37:38 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 169(P42DC) AMTK 137(P42DC)
Views:  462   Comments: 0
P42DC 169
Title:  P42DC 169
Description:  Amtrak 169 leads train 14, the northbound Coast Starlight into San Luis Obispo. P42DC 169 and its sister 137 were built in 2001.
Photo Date:  2/17/2021  Upload Date: 2/28/2021 9:38:38 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 169(P42DC) AMTK 137(P42DC)
Views:  401   Comments: 0
Amtrak 137
Title:  Amtrak 137
Description:  P42DC 137 is the second unit on todays Coast Starlight. The P42s were some of the first units delivered to Amtrak in the new Phase V paint.
Photo Date:  2/17/2021  Upload Date: 2/28/2021 9:39:13 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 137(P42DC) AMTK 169(P42DC)
Views:  481   Comments: 0
George M. Pullman
Title:  George M. Pullman
Description:  Amtrak 32009, the George M. Pullman, is the lead sleeper on todays Coast Starlight. This car is the last Pullman car ever built, and originally arrived on the railroad in Phase II paint.
Photo Date:  2/17/2021  Upload Date: 2/28/2021 9:40:16 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 137(P42DC)
Views:  482   Comments: 0
AMTK 32112
Title:  AMTK 32112
Description:  Amtrak 32112 is the second sleeper on todays northbound Coast Starlight. The 32100 series is made up of Superliner II sleepers.
Photo Date:  2/17/2021  Upload Date: 2/28/2021 9:40:57 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  358   Comments: 0
AMTK 33019
Title:  AMTK 33019
Description:  AMTK 33019 on Train #14 SB at San Luis Obispo
Photo Date:  2/17/2021  Upload Date: 2/14/2022 10:46:05 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  221   Comments: 0
AMTK 34135
Title:  AMTK 34135
Description:  Amtrak 34135 on Train #14 SB at San Luis Obispo
Photo Date:  2/17/2021  Upload Date: 2/14/2022 10:50:47 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  223   Comments: 0
AMTK 38057
Title:  AMTK 38057
Description:  AMTK 38057 on Train #14 SB at San Luis Obispo
Photo Date:  2/17/2021  Upload Date: 2/11/2022 12:12:45 AM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  218   Comments: 0
AMTK 34102
Title:  AMTK 34102
Description:  Amtrak 34102 on Train #14 SB at San Luis Obispo
Photo Date:  2/17/2021  Upload Date: 2/14/2022 10:51:26 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  244   Comments: 0
Southbound #14
Title:  Southbound #14
Description:  Amtrak P42s 169 and 137 lead the northbound Coast Starlight out of San Luis Obispo. Still frame from original video.
Photo Date:  2/17/2021  Upload Date: 2/23/2022 10:45:35 AM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 169(P42DC) AMTK 137(P42DC)
Views:  225   Comments: 0
UP 1139
Title:  UP 1139
Description:  Union Pacifc 1139 has seen better days. Today, its the first unit on a local parked in SLO. 1139 was built in 1989 as an SSW unit, before becoming UP 1964. In the mid 2010s, the unit recieved its current number.
Photo Date:  8/13/2021  Upload Date: 9/1/2021 10:21:29 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 1139(GP60)
Views:  364   Comments: 0
UP 4101
Title:  UP 4101
Description:  Union Pacific 4101 sits silently in the siding at SLO. 4101 and GP60 1139 were waiting for track maintenace to clear, and wouldnt depart for several hours.
Photo Date:  8/13/2021  Upload Date: 12/15/2021 7:39:03 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,Station
Locomotives:  UP 4101(SD70M) UP 1139(GP60)
Views:  260   Comments: 0
Union Pacific 4101
Title:  Union Pacific 4101
Description:  UP 4101 is the second unit on a local parked in San Luis Obispo. When we arrived, the crew had already left. The train would not leave until that night.
Photo Date:  8/13/2021  Upload Date: 8/17/2021 11:23:03 AM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,Station
Locomotives:  UP 4101(SD70M) UP 1139(GP60)
Views:  342   Comments: 0
Cryo-Trans 3064
Title:  Cryo-Trans 3064
Description:  Cryo-Trans 3064 on UP LOL31 NB at San Luis Obispo.
Photo Date:  8/13/2021  Upload Date: 9/1/2021 10:22:27 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  235   Comments: 0
Cryo-Trans 3076
Title:  Cryo-Trans 3076
Description:  Cryo-Trans 3076 on UP LOL31 NB at San Luis Obispo.
Photo Date:  8/13/2021  Upload Date: 9/1/2021 10:24:17 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  243   Comments: 0
EQUX 621277
Title:  EQUX 621277
Description:  EQUX 621277 on UP LOL31 NB at San Luis Obispo.
Photo Date:  8/13/2021  Upload Date: 9/1/2021 10:25:11 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  249   Comments: 0
PROX 70724
Title:  PROX 70724
Description:  Procor 70724 on UP LOL31 NB at San Luis Obispo.
Photo Date:  8/13/2021  Upload Date: 12/15/2021 7:43:07 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station
Locomotives:  UP 4101(SD70M)
Views:  217   Comments: 0
FDDM 200191
Title:  FDDM 200191
Description:  Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern 200191 on UP LOL31 NB at San Luis Obispo.
Photo Date:  8/13/2021  Upload Date: 9/1/2021 10:27:56 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  206   Comments: 0
UTLX 959413
Title:  UTLX 959413
Description:  UTLX 959413 on UP LOL31 NB at San Luis Obispo.
Photo Date:  8/13/2021  Upload Date: 9/5/2021 11:59:41 AM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  265   Comments: 0
GATX 204787
Title:  GATX 204787
Description:  GATX 204787 on UP LOL31 NB at San Luis Obispo.
Photo Date:  8/13/2021  Upload Date: 9/5/2021 12:00:16 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  183   Comments: 0
Cryo-Trans 3065
Title:  Cryo-Trans 3065
Description:  Tagged Cryo-Trans 3065 on UP LOL31 NB at San Luis Obispo.
Photo Date:  8/13/2021  Upload Date: 9/5/2021 12:00:52 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  215   Comments: 0
AMTK 32028
Title:  AMTK 32028
Description:  AMTK 32028 on Train #11 SB Coast Starlight at San Luis Obispo.
Photo Date:  10/5/2021  Upload Date: 2/23/2022 10:46:36 AM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  178   Comments: 0
AMTK 38046
Title:  AMTK 38046
Description:  Amtrak 38046 is a Superliner II Diner. Today, it is on train #11, the southbound Coast Starlight.
Photo Date:  10/5/2021  Upload Date: 12/3/2021 8:50:53 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  268   Comments: 0
Amtrak #11 SB
Title:  Amtrak #11 SB
Description:  Amtrak 28 rolls into SLO with the southbound Coast Starlight. 28 is a P42DC, built in 1995 by General Electric. The second unit on train #11 today is another P42, the 186.
Photo Date:  10/5/2021  Upload Date: 2/22/2022 10:50:30 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 28(P42DC) AMTK 186(P42DC)
Views:  252   Comments: 0
AMTK 32028
Title:  AMTK 32028
Description:  Amtrak 32028 on Train #11 SB Coast Starlight at San Luis Obispo.
Photo Date:  10/5/2021  Upload Date: 6/20/2022 12:19:16 AM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  100   Comments: 0
AMTK 32011
Title:  AMTK 32011
Description:  Amtrak 32011 on Train #11 SB Coast Starlight at San Luis Obispo
Photo Date:  10/5/2021  Upload Date: 12/4/2021 12:41:22 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  226   Comments: 0
AMTK 34508
Title:  AMTK 34508
Description:  Amtrak 34508 waits to depart San Luis Obispo
Photo Date:  10/5/2021  Upload Date: 12/4/2021 12:42:13 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  196   Comments: 0
Amtrak #11 SB Coast Starlight
Title:  Amtrak #11 SB Coast Starlight
Description:  Amtrak 28 prepares to depart SLO with the southbound Coast Starlight. San Luis Obispo is the crew change point for all Amtrak and UP trains on the Coast Line, a practice carried over from the days of the SP.
Photo Date:  10/5/2021  Upload Date: 10/9/2021 2:10:10 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 28(P42DC) AMTK 186(P42DC)
Views:  291   Comments: 0
Amtrak 28
Title:  Amtrak 28
Description:  Amtrak 28 leads the southbound Coast Starlight out of San Luis Obispo. The train has just recieved a fresh crew to finish the run to LA. P42DC 28 was built in November of 1996.
Photo Date:  10/5/2021  Upload Date: 10/10/2021 1:52:22 PM
Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA
Author:  Lucas Connor
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 28(P42DC)
Views:  208   Comments: 0


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