My model of Southern Pacific (SP) 8693 led an HO westbound train out of the tunnel at "Weed" on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, January 30, 2016. This is an Athearn Genesis model The real SP 8693 was an EMD SD40M-2, SP Class EF630LK-2. Reportedly: It was built in 1970, builders number 36884 as an SDP45, EL 3666. It became CR 6697 then VMV 6697. It was rebuilt by MK in 1995 for SP. It became UP 2769 and retired and sold in 2003.

SP SD40M-2 8693 led a train on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, January 30, 2016.

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My model of Union Pacific (UP) 4714 led a train on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, January 30, 2016. This is an Athearn Genesis model The real UP 4714 is an EMD SD70M. Reportedly: It was built in 2002, builders number 20006271-5.

My HO train, led by UP 4714, was at the California Central Model Railroad Club, Santa Clara, CA Jan 30, 2016.

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Burlington Northern (BN) 5651 led a train on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, January 30, 2016. This is a Rivarossi model. The real BN 5651 was a GE U28C. Reportedly it was built in 1966 as CBQ 563 builders number 35752. It was retired in 1981.

BN U28C 5651 led a train on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, January 30, 2016.

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Burlington Northern (BN) 5651 led a train across the high bridge at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, January 30, 2016. This is a Rivarossi model. The real BN 5651 was a GE U28C. Reportedly it was built in 1966 as CBQ 563 builders number 35752. It was retired in 1981.

BN U28C 5651 led a train across the high bridge at the California Central Model Railroad Club in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Sat, Jan 30, 2016.

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As a local waits to depart and an F-M switcher worked the "Mission Bay Yard," a turbine powered through freight crossed over from number three track to the eastbound main heading out of town. On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) had a scheduled operating session in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA.

Trains working the "Mission Bay Yard," at California Central Model Railroad Club, the model railroad in the Agnew Depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

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On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) had a scheduled operating session in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. ATSF 1862 led an "Eastbound Peddler" shown here crossing "Mouse Creek." The real ATSF 1862 was an EMD SD45 built in 1966, builder's number 32538. It was renumbered to 5562, later rebuilt to 5316.

On Mar. 7, 2026, at a model RR club operating session in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. ATSF 1862 led an "Eastbound Peddler" here crossing "Mouse Creek."

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On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) had a scheduled operating session in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA.

On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) had a scheduled operating session in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA.

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On Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, my HO model of Southern Pacific (SP) 2575 crossed the middle trestle over "Mouse Creek." This is a Sunset Models "Prestige Series" factory painted DC Brass 2-8-0. The real SP 2575 was a Baldwin built SP Class C9 Consolidation. Reportedly: it was built in 1905, builders number 25493. It was scrapped in 1953.

On Feb 21, 2026, at the model railroad club in the Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, my HO model of SP steam 2575.

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On Saturday, February 22, 2026, at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, an HO model of Union Pacific (UP) 7015 crossed the middle trestle over "Mouse Creek." This is a Broadway Limited HO model. The real UP 7015 is a GE AC6000 Convertable, UP Designation C44/60AC. Reportedly: It is from the series 7010-7079. It was built in 1996, builders number 48892.

A train a trestle on Feb. 22, 2026, at the Model Railroad Club in the Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA..

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On Saturday, February 7, 2026, my HO Model of Southern Pacific (SP) 1427 was leading a local westbound on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. This train was approaching "Shasta" on the CCMRC. SP 1427 is a Walthers model. The real SP 1427 was an EMD SD7, SP Class ES615-4. Reportedly: it was built in 1953 as SP 5320, SP class DF-118 builder number 18385. In 1965 it became SP 2727, SP Class ES615-4, later it became SP 1427. In 1980 it was rebuilt to SP Class ES615R-1 1522. It was sold in 1995, subsequently scrapped.

On Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, my HO Model of SP 1427 was leading a local westbound on the California Central Model Railroad Club in Santa Clara, CA.

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Train at Weed Spokane Portland and Seattle (SPS) 869 leading my train passing the depot at "Weed" on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, January 10, 2026. My SPS 869 is a Rapido HO scale model, BN 4070 is a Bowser model. The real SPS 869 was an ALCo FA-2. It was built in 1950, builder's number 78378. It became BN 4126 before it was retired.

My HO train My HO train passing the depot at "Weed" on the California Central Model Railroad Club in Santa Clara, CA.

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Train at Shasta Spokane Portland and Seattle (SPS) 869 leading my train at "Shasta" on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, January 10, 2026. My SPS 869 is a Rapido HO scale model, BN 7070 is a Bowser model. The real SPS 869 was an ALCo FA-2. It was built in 1950, builder's number 78378. It became BN 4126 before it was retired.

My HO train at "Shasta" on the California Central Model Railroad Club in Santa Clara, CA.

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Train on the High Bridge Spokane Portland and Seattle (SPS) 869 leading my train across the high bridge on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, January 10, 2026. My SPS 869 is a Rapido HO scale model, BN 7070 is a Bowser model. The real SPS 869 was an ALCo FA-2. It was built in 1950, builder's number 78378. It became BN 4126 before it was retired.

My HO train on the "high bridge" at the California Central Model Railroad Club in Santa Clara, CA.

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Several trains are poised to leave "Mission Bay" on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, January 10, 2026. My train is in the foreground. Spokane Portland and Seattle (SPS) 869 is a Rapido model, BN 7070 is a Bowser model. The real SPS 869 was an ALCo FA-2. It was built in 1950, builder's number 78378. It became BN 4126 before it was retired.

HO model trains on the California Central Model Railroad Club in Santa Clara, CA, in Jan. 2026.

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HO BN (SP&S) ALCo C636 at CCMRC On Saturday, January 10, 2026, my Burlington Northern (BN) 4369 (SP&S) led a train past the "Salmonella" fishery at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. The real BN 4369 was an ALCo C636. Reportedly: it was built in 1968, builders number 6010-04, as SP&S 343. After the merger it became BN 4369. It was retired circa 1980. The real BN 4369 was an ALCo C636. Reportedly: it was built in 1968, builders number 6010-04, as SP&S 343. After the merger it became BN 4369. It was retired circa 1980.

On Sat, Jan 10, 2026, my BN 4369 led a train in the canyon at the California Central Model Railroad Club in Santa Clara, CA. My BN 4369 is a Bowser HO model. (more in alt field)

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HO BN (SP&S) ALCo C636 at CCMRC On Saturday, January 10, 2026, my Burlington Northern (BN) 4369 (SP&S) led a train past the "Salmonella" fishery at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. The real BN 4369 was an ALCo C636. Reportedly: it was built in 1968, builders number 6010-04, as SP&S 343. After the merger it became BN 4369. It was retired circa 1980. The real BN 4369 was an ALCo C636. Reportedly: it was built in 1968, builders number 6010-04, as SP&S 343. After the merger it became BN 4369. It was retired circa 1980.

On Sat, Jan 10, 2026, my BN 4369 led a train in the canyon at the California Central Model Railroad Club in Santa Clara, CA. My BN 4369 is a Bowser HO model. (more in alt field)

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HO BN (SP&S) ALCo C636 at CCMRC On Saturday, January 10, 2026, my Burlington Northern (BN) 4369 (SP&S) led a train past the "Salmonella" fishery at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. The real BN 4369 was an ALCo C636. Reportedly: it was built in 1968, builders number 6010-04, as SP&S 343. After the merger it became BN 4369. It was retired circa 1980. The real BN 4369 was an ALCo C636. Reportedly: it was built in 1968, builders number 6010-04, as SP&S 343. After the merger it became BN 4369. It was retired circa 1980.

On Sat, Jan 10, 2026, my BN 4369 led a train in the canyon at the California Central Model Railroad Club in Santa Clara, CA. My BN 4369 is a Bowser HO model. (more in alt field)

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On Saturday, January 10, 2026, my BN 4369 (SP&S) led a train in the canyon while high above a daylight train headed in the other direction at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. My BN 4369 is a Bowser model. The real BN 4369 was an ALCo C636. Reportedly: it was built in 1968, builders number 6010-04, as SPS 343. After the merger it became BN 4369. It was retired circa 1980.

On Sat, Jan 10, 2026, my BN 4369 led a train in the canyon at the California Central Model Railroad Club in Santa Clara, CA. My BN 4369 is a Bowser HO model. (more in alt field)

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On Saturday, January 3, 2026, my Bowser HO model of Southern Pacific (SP) 2150 was working in "Mission Bay Yard" at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. The real SP 2150 was an MU equipped Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH) S-12. Reportedly: it was built in 1953 as SP 1543 Class DS-118, serial number 75918. In 1965 it was renumbered to SP 2150 SP Class B412-4. The disposition of this locomotive is reported as, Retired 1974 sold to Chrome Crankshaft. Resold to Kerr-McGee 100, renumbered to 844. Donated 1990 to Orange Empire Railway Museum.

On Saturday, Jan 3, 2026, my Bowser HO model of SP 2150 was working at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in Santa Clara, CA.
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On Saturday, January 3, 2026, my Bowser HO model of Western Pacific (WP) 583 was leading a local past the "Salmonella" fishery at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. The real WP 583 was a Baldwin VO-1000, WP Class S-60. Reportedly, it was built in 1945, serial 71542. It was sold in 1973, becoming Auto-Train 624.

On Sat., Jan. 3, 2026, my Bowser HO model of Western Pacific 583 leading a local past the "Salmonella" fishery at the California Central Model RR Club.
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SP 2150 on the CCMRC On Saturday, January 3, 2026, my Bowser HO model of Southern Pacific (SP) 2150 is approaching the "Salmonella" fishery at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. The real SP 2150 was an MU equipped Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH) S-12. Reportedly: it was built in 1953 as SP 1543 Class DS-118, serial number 75918. In 1965 it was renumbered to SP 2150 SP Class B412-4. The disposition of this locomotive is reported as, Retired 1974 sold to Chrome Crankshaft. Resold to Kerr-McGee 100, renumbered to 844. Donated 1990 to Orange Empire Railway Museum.

On Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, my Bowser HO model of Southern Pacific 2150 is approaching "Salmonella"at the California Central Model Railroad Club.
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SP 2905 (RS-11) and 2400 (C-415) were leading a local freight on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA on Saturday, December 13, 2025. 2905 is a Rapido model, 2400 is a Stewart model. The real SP 2905 was an ALCo RS-11/DL-701, SP Class AS418-3. Reportedly: it was built as SP 5725 SP Class DF-610 in 1956 serial number 82045. It was enumbered and reclassed in 1965. It was retired and sold in 1973. It became Southern Peru Copper Co. 11 in 1974.

HO models of SP 2905 (RS-11) and 2400 (C-415) were leading a local freight on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA on Saturday,

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On Saturday, December 13, 2025, my Bowser HO Model of Southern Pacific (SP) 2400 crossing Mouse Creek on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. The real SP 2400 was an ALCo C-415, SP Class AS415-1. Reportedly: it was built in 1966 builder's number 3458-1. Sold in 1977 to Fundidora Monterrey a steel mill in Monterrey, Mexico with some other C-415s.

On Saturday, December 13, 2025, my Bowser HO Model of Southern Pacific (SP) ALCo C-415 2400 crossing Mouse Creek on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA.

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On Monday, November 24, 2025, my HO models of Canadian National (CN) 1776 and 2202 are leading a freight approaching Niles on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. These are both Rapido models. My CN 1776 is a model of an ALCo/MLW RSC-14 and 2202 is a model of an F-M/CLC H16-44. The real CN 1776 was an ALCo/MLW RSC-14, CN Class MR-14c. Reportedly, it was converted from CN RS18 3877 in 1975. CN 3877 was built in 1960, builders number 83257. CN 1776 was retired in 1987.

On Monday, November 24, 2025, my HO models of Canadian National (CN) 1776 and 2202 are leading a freight at Niles on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA.

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My HO model of WP 729 pulling a local on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. This is an Athearn Genesis model. The real WP 729 was an EMD GP9, WP Class RS62. Reportedly it was built in 1955, construction number 20700. It became UP 304 and was sold in 1985 to PNC.

My HO model of WP 729 pulling a local on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. This is an Athearn Genesis model.

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My HO model of WP 729 is working in the Mission Bay yard on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. This is an Athearn Genesis model. The real WP 729 was an EMD GP9, WP Class RS62. Reportedly it was built in 1955, construction number 20700. It became UP 304 and was sold in 1985 to PNC. Please do not edit, crop, "correct" or "improve" my photos without asking me first. Photo by: Steve Sloan

My HO model of WP 729 is working in the Mission Bay yard on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA.

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A meet at Weed on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA.

A meet at Weed on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA.

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On Saturday, November 10, 2018, my HO model of Southern Pacific (SP) Halloween Scheme GP9 5665 was in Klamath Junction on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. This is a stock Athearn Genesis model. The real SP 5665 was an EMD GP9, SP Class DF-607. Reportedly: It was built in 1956, serial 21358. In the 1965 renumbering it became SP 3498. It was rebuilt in 1972 becoming SP 3373.

On Saturday, November 10, 2018, my HO model of SP Halloween Scheme GP9 5665 was in Klamath Junction on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in Santa Clara, CA. This is a stock Athearn Genesis model.

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SP Berkshire at Mouse Creek On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, my HO model of Southern Pacific (SP) 3509 crosses the Lower Mouse Creek Trestle, on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC), in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. This is a BLI model. The real SP 3509, was an SP Class B-1, Berkshire 2-8-4. Reportedly: It was built by Lima in 1928 as B&M 4019, serial number 7296. It was purchased by SP in 1945, converted to oil in 1950 and retired and scrapped in 1951.

SP Berkshire at Mouse Creek
On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, my HO model of Southern Pacific 3509 crosses the Lower Mouse Creek Trestle, on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC), in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA.
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SP 3509, SP Class B-1, 2-8-4 On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, my HO model of Southern Pacific (SP) 3509 was at Weed, on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC), in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. This is a BLI model. The real SP 3509, was an SP Class B-1, Berkshire 2-8-4. Reportedly: It was built by Lima in 1928 as B&M 4019, serial number 7296. It was purchased by SP in 1945, converted to oil in 1950 and retired and scrapped in 1951.

SP 3509, SP Class B-1, 2-8-4
On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, my HO model of Southern Pacific (SP) 3509 was at Weed, on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC), in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. This is a BLI model.
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