Southern Pacific (SP) 1518 - Rebuilt EMD SD7R
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George Fernandes photo
SP 1518 started out as EMD Demo 990, the prototype EMD six motor road switcher. It is one of only a few SP units to have five different road numbers.
Three rebuilt SD7s (SP 1514, SP 1542, and SP 1518) were the power for the recently arrived Anaheim Hauler.
SP 1518 handles the caboose train.
This has the distinction of being the first SD-series locomotive built, and coincidentally sharing a number with the first GP-series built, C&NW 1518 which is also preserved at IRM! It is reportedly in operational condition, although it doesn't look it!
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Built in 1951
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Built in 1951
Working the caboose train during Diesel Days 2021.
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Southern Pacific 1518 is nee-EMDX 990, the SD7 demonstrator and the first SD7 built (EMD serial 15624, 3/52).
The very first of EMD's SD series locomotives teams up with Rock Island #4506 to take the caboose train for a mainline trip.
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Southern Pacific #1518, the original EMD SD7 road-switcher of 1951 vintage. It has been at the museum since 2003.
Southern Pacific #1518, the original EMD SD7 road-switcher of 1951 vintage. It has been at the museum since 2003.
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SP 1518 on display at the IRM
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SP 1518 on display at the IRM
former demonstrator unit in a fade bloody-nose scheme.
#1518 approaching Signal 112
The First SD
Diesel Days Parade Prep
Diesel Days Parade Prep
Diesel Days Parade Prep