SP ordered 29 SD35's in May of 1963, numbered 4816 - 4844 the first batch arrived 12/1964 and the last by 3-4/1965. They were initially assigned to the Tehachapi Freight Pool. In the 1965 systemwide renumber they gained the 6900 series numbers.

1 SD35E and 9 SD35R's numbered in the 4700 series ended up being renumbered into 2961 - 2970 and assigned to Englewood Yard, Houston, TX. after being rebuilt from 6900 series SD35's in the period 1976-78.

Southern Pacific Photographic Roster, Locomotive Model: SD35. Unit # Notes Model Serial # Pictures : SP 2959: s/b under SD35R - ex-SP 3105, SP 6953, SP 6914, SP 4830 - rebuilt 10/74

From the mid-1960s through the 1980s, the SD-35 could be found in road service on both large and mid-sized roads across the US. Today the number of active units has dwindled to a select few, including those operated by regional railroad Montana Rail Link.

2 days ago · All of the former SP SD35's and SD39's have been retired for several years now. Some of SP's SD35's were deturbocharged when rebuilt and rerated to 2000hp for hump/yard service while others were rebuilt inkind and retained the turbocharger.

Ron Hawkins's Photo Album: SP - EMD Frt Locos (SD35 - SD39). Various Southern Pacific SD35, SD38-2, and SD39 locomotives.

SD35/SDP35/SD28 Phases: Ia- three latched engine room doors, older fuel tank profile, older radiator grills, sets of three louvers on both battery boxes, flat under the front headlight (roads that used rotating lights had a bulge under the numberboard assembly), older Flexicoil trucks.

Dec 17, 2024 · The SD35 was a 2,500 horsepower, six-axle, locomotive - part of EMD's Special Duty line - that provided signficantly greater tractive effort than its four-axle counterpart. Produced between June, 1964 and January, 1966, it was a transitional model in the EMD catalog, boasting one of the final variants of the builder's legendary 567 prime mover.

Jan 8, 2024 · Southern Pacific: Model: EMD SD35: Built As: SP 4843 (SD35) Serial Number: 29857: Order No: 7761: Frame Number: 7761-28: Built: 3/1965: Notes: ex SP 4843: Other locos with this serial: SP 3108(SD35) OMLX 3108(SD35) SP 6927(SD35) Page Controls : View: Pics Per Page: Title: Southern Pacific SD35 #6927 :

These units ended up being assigned to the West Colton Hump Yard, having been rebuilt in kind at Sacramento locmotive Works during 1974. Initially assigned 6950 - 6953, they were renumbered in 1980, and along with unrebuilt but renumbered SD35's 3106 - …