Oregon Pacific SW1200RSu #1202

Oregon Pacific SW1200RSu #1202 at Oaks Park on July 15, 2007

Locomotive #1202, "Walter B. Beebe," was built by General Motors Diesel (EMD's Canadian subsidiary) in 1953 as Canadian Pacific #7403, a 1200 horsepower SW9.

Oregon Pacific SW1200RSu #1202 at Oaks Park on July 15, 2007

Oregon Pacific SW1200RSu #1202 at Oaks Park on July 15, 2007

Oregon Pacific SW1200RSu #1202 at Oaks Park on July 15, 2007

Oregon Pacific SW1200RSu #1202 at Oaks Park on July 15, 2007

Oregon Pacific SW1200RSu #1202 at Oaks Park on July 15, 2007

It was rebuilt in 1982 as Canadian Pacific SW1200RSu #1202.

Oregon Pacific SW1200RSu #1202 at Milwaukie on Sept. 6, 2007

It was retired in 2005 and sold to Larry's Truck & Electric, from where Dick Samuels purchased it in 2006.

Oregon Pacific SW1200RSu #1202 at Milwaukie on Nov. 7, 2007

Oregon Pacific SW1200RSu #1202 at Milwaukie on Nov. 7, 2007

Oregon Pacific SW1200RSu #1202 at Milwaukie on Nov. 7, 2007

It is identified as a Canadian switcher by the large numberboard housing in front.

Oregon Pacific SW1200RSu #1202 at Milwaukie on Jan. 24, 2009

Oregon Pacific SW1200RSu #1202 at Milwaukie on Jan. 24, 2009

Oregon Pacific SW1200RSu #1202 at Milwaukie on Jan. 24, 2009

Oregon Pacific SW1200RSu #1202 at Milwaukie on Jan. 24, 2009

It also features Flexicoil switcher trucks in place of the rougher-riding standard AAR trucks under the Oregon Pacific's other switchers.

Oregon Pacific SW1200RSu #1202 at East Portland, Oct. 3, 2009

#1202 was originally assigned to the East Portland branch, but was moved to the Molalla branch in 2013.

SW1200RSu #1202 at Portland Union Station on May 8, 2010

SW1200RSu #1202 at Portland Union Station on May 8, 2010

SW1200RSu #1202 at Portland Union Station on May 8, 2010

Historical Photos:
CP #7403, Toronto, ON, October 1974 (www.cprdieselroster.com)
CP #1202, Toronto, ON, August 1983 (www.cprdieselroster.com)
CP #1202, Toronto, ON, April 1989 (www.cprdieselroster.com)
CP #1202, Chicago, IL, January 1999 (Fallen Flag Railroad Photos)
LTEX #1202, McDonald, OH, May 6, 2003 (Don’s Depot)
LTEX #1202, McDonald, OH, September 16, 2003 (Don’s Depot)

Oregon Pacific SW1200RSu #1202 at Milwaukie on Aug. 28, 2010

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