The earth must be shaking, the smell putrid, and the sound deafening as the Southern Pacific's BKDOL aka "Oil Cans" exit tunnel #5 at Cliff Ca, on July 20th 1985. The loaded cans are making their way over the Tehachapi mountains, a once daily event that many fans made a point to see the SP do battle with one of their heaviest trains on the pass. Mark a Denis photo, JL Sessa collection.

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Having climbed up and over Tehachapi Pass, this eastbound has it easy for now and into Mojave at this location just east of Monolith, Ca. This view is from the 58 overpass. Steve Gartner photo, JL Sessa collection.

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A wonderful view of classic SP and assorted freight equipment is on display at SP's Taylor Yard in Los Angeles. SP #3303 was rebuilt in Spring 1970 in the first group of 24 upgraded GP9s. These units were the first in what later became known as the GRIP programs which rebuilt several classes of power to increase their working lives. The slide is dated August 1973. Photographer unknown, JL Sessa collection.

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A lone SD45 shoves on the rear of an eastbound train at Alta, Ca on Donner Pass. Summer 1973. No photographer listed, JL Sessa collection.

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Espee trains hug San Pablo bay, near Pinole Ca on August 3rd 1977. E. Forrest Hadley photo, JL Sessa collection.

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