SP 8799         
Southern Pacific Camera Car (aka Simulator Car) 8799 is a former Krauss-Maffei ML-4000 SP 9113 (nee-9010). The engine had its prime mover removed and the front end was rebuilt to house movie cameras used to film various SP mainlines for the roads full-motion locomotive cab simulator, used to train new engineers. This engine is currently being restored to its original appearance, details of which can be found on the locomotives web site: HTTP://sp9010.ncry.org. The car is coupled to SSW SD45T-2 9300 for power while they do some filming near Tracy, California, on October 29; 1979.
Date: 10/29/1979 Location: Tracy, CA   Map Show Tracy on a rail map Views: 3902 Collection Of:   Craig Walker
Locomotives: SP 8799(UNKNOWN) SSW 9300(SD45T-2)    Author:  Craig Walker
SP 8799
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