Michael Sharps
Location: Rio Vista CA US
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8Southern Pacific 2472 is working hard up the grade through Niles Canyon near Sunol, California. This is a photographers "special" where the train stops at various locations for photo run-bys. The locomotive is pulling three Harriman passenger cars represnting a typical train of the 1940's.
THe 2472 was built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1921. It is a 4-6-2 Pacific type, having 4 leading wheels, 6 drivers, and 2 trailing wheels. Pacifics such as the #2472 where designed primarily for high-speed passenger train service where sustained high speeds were just as important as pulling capability.
The 2472's first assignments were passenger trains on the Overland Route between Ogden, Utah and Oakland, California. The locomotive served for almost 36 years on the Southern Pacific. The end came in 1957 when diesels had replaced almost all steam engines on the SP.
Nikon D300, f/8, 1/640, ISO 200, Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 @ 70mm, monopod, raw, Capture NX2
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