SP 8799
8799 is not in either of my roster books and is not in the computer. Little help SP experts.
Date:
3/26/1977
Location:
Colton, CA
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Collection Of:
Jim Gavin
Locomotives:
SP 8799(UNKNOWN)
Author:
Jim Gavin
Picture Categories: Roster
This picture is part of album:
WESTERN ROADS ROSTER 1970's
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Don Jaworski
General
I am not a SP expert, but I believe this "unit" is a former Krauss-Maffei hydraulic-drive unit. They were in the 9000 series when delivered. This unit was converted to a "camera" unit that was used to photograph the rail line from all different angles, hence all of the front and side cut-luts. These photos were used in the very first locomotive simulators to train engine crews.
2/10/2008 10:03:15 AM
Jim Gavin
General
Thanks for the info Don. I was wondering about those extra windows.
2/10/2008 10:19:39 AM
Tim Huemmer
General
What a cool find Jim, thanks for posting
2/28/2008 8:49:09 PM
Jim Bruce
General
you should send it to this site espee.railfan.net. the guy who runs it is allways looking to add more, and can help you with what it is as he has at least 2 pages on this unit.
12/1/2008 3:35:02 PM
Joseph Yarbrough
General
This is an interesting image. I have never seen any of these Krauss-Maffei units in this particular configuration. Thanks for sharing.
2/15/2009 8:40:36 AM
derek gatt
General
exelent photo ,great catch!, i loved these d/h engines, thanks for sharing
5/19/2009 6:40:08 AM
J d
General
Krauss-Maffei ML-4000. I believe this one was saved at the California State Railroad Museum
5/26/2009 7:22:02 PM
Tim Huemmer
General
see http://espee.railfan.net/sp-camera_car.html
11/15/2009 10:44:43 AM
Steve E
General
They were based out of Roseville, I think ! Or was it So Cal ?
2/7/2010 2:11:32 PM
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