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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/MK 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.

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Steve Sloan Feb 22

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.

#trains #railroads #railroading #modelrailroading #HOscale #ccmrc #broadwaylimited #ge #santaclara #santaclaraca #unionpacific

Steve Sloan Feb 2

Southern Pacific (SP) SW1500 2630 led a motley assortment of SP motive power including GP9E 3384, two SD45T-2’s and two Alco S6’s at Newhall Yard in Santa Clara, California. According to Wesley Fox this is the OASJY, on Monday, February 10, 1975.
SP 2630 was an SW1500, SP Class ES415-5. Reportedly: it was built in 1972, serial 4608-40. Retired in 1994. Sold to Omni-Trax became CTI Bank Leasing CEFX 2630.

#trains #railroads #railroading #southernpacific #ALCo #emd #sp #santaclara #santaclaraca #trainspotting

Steve Sloan Feb 1

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.
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.

#trains #railroads #railroading #modelrailroading #HOscale #ccmrc #rapido #ALCo #burlingtonnorthern #sps #santaclara #santaclaraca

Steve Sloan Jan 31

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 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.

#trains #railroads #railroading #modelrailroading #HOscale #ccmrc #rapido #bowser #ALCo #burlingtonnorthern #sps #santaclara #santaclaraca

Steve Sloan Jan 29

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.

#trains #railroads #railroading #modelrailroading #HOscale #ccmrc #rapido #bowser #ALCo #burlingtonnorthern #sps #santaclara #santaclaraca

DoomsdaysCW Jan 24

#SantaClaraCA - #NeighborhoodNaturalists (Event 3 of 3)

Saturday, January 24, 2026
11:00AM – 12:30PM
#GilroyLibrary

A BEGINNER'S NATURAL HISTORY COURSE

"Curious about the natural world in your own backyard? This educational program will introduce participants to the natural history of Santa Clara County with an emphasis on the local region's geology, native plants, and common wildlife. You will hear each week from guest speakers and scientists about the natural history that our parks preserve. We will meet together over three sessions and will email prompts for self-guided nature investigations prior to each week's session. The program is followed by a self-paced neighborhood service project to be completed following the course. Receive free swag and a completion certificate for attending at least two classes. Classes will be Saturday, January 10, 17, and 24 at 11am."

FMI - https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/events/6912721104e183f660381743

#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #NativePlants #Parks #Wildlife #NaturalHistory