Southern Pacific's Permanente Branch from San Jose to the cement plant at Permanente was a stronghold of first generation power until the early 90's. In June of 1991, GP9 3191, retired from commut... (more)
Former commute Geep #3189 and sister #3190 along with two freight geeps are working the outbound Permenente Local. The Kaiser facility (now Hansen) located in the foothills West of San Jose still ... (more)
with UP 1478 and UP 901.
with UP 5368, HLCX 3811, UP 1478 and UP 901.
Four units with four loads on the Permanente Local, not a bad ratio! :)
The Permanente Local head towads the cement plant at Permanente with loads of coal.
The Permanente Local with 7 locomotives and 54 loads of coal makes it way towards the cement plant at Permanente.
Big train for the "Perm Local"...five units and 21 cars!