The Diesel Shop
SP&S FA1 864 and three four-axle centuries lead westbound freight (Keith Ardinger photo)

Spokane Portland & Seattle Locomotives This month's feature is a photo-intensive look at the motive power that once belonged to the "Pacific Northwest'sOwn" railroad. The SP&S seemed to have nearly everything that a railroad observer (casual or hardcore fan) could enjoy. SP&S overview. Australia's DL500s Somewhat related to last month's Aussie Alco feature is this month's overview of the A.E.Goodwin-built DL500s which were assembled under license to Alco. More than 135 were purchased and operated by various Australian railways. Here is the link to Aussie DL500s. Alco C628 An 11-page technical data sheet/promotional brochure has been added to the archives. The document outlines locomotive and engine dimensions, capacities and performance ratings. A copy can be reviewed by following the C628 link. 250th U.S. Anniversary So far this year, more than 70 diesel and steam locomotives (and one streetcar) wore a custom red/white/blue paint scheme to help mark the 250th Anniversary of the United States. Another four or five locomotives wearing a special r/w/b attire could also appear before the end of year-long celebration. A year-to-date profile can seen here.

In the Queue: August -- Australia's DL500s August -- Michigan's "Dragon Queens" September -- August -- Omaha 1973 August -- "The Circuit"