RailPictures.Net Photo: UP 6908 Union Pacific EMD DD40X at Colton, California by Sid Vaught

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» Union Pacific (more..)
» EMD DD40X (more..)

» Tower
» Colton, California, USA (more..)
» July, 1978

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» UP 6908 (more..)
» Unknown

» Sid Vaught (more..)
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I'm standing on the steps and the famous old tower, still manned at the time, probably sipping ice tea. Jay, the tower operator, allowed me to hang out in air conditioned comfort while waiting for the next train. This one is unusual, with a pure DD consist up front.

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