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Oregon Pacific GMD-1 #1413

Oregon Pacific GMD-1 #1413 in Milwaukie on August 28, 2010

Locomotive #1413, "Eileen Williams Samuels," is a 1200-horsepower GMD-1 built by General Motors Diesel (EMD's Canadian subsidiary) in 1959 as Canadian National #1045.

Oregon Pacific GMD-1 #1413 in Milwaukie on August 28, 2010

The GMD-1 was only offered in Canada, and was available with either A1A-A1A or B-B Flexicoil trucks.

Oregon Pacific GMD-1 #1413 in Milwaukie on August 28, 2010

This unit originally featured A1A-A1A Flexicoil trucks and a 1000-gallon fuel tank.

Oregon Pacific GMD-1 #1413 in Milwaukie on August 28, 2010

The locomotive was rebuilt in 1989 at Canadian National’s Pointe St. Charles Shops in Montreal, receiving B-B Flexicoil trucks from a retired GP9, a 2000-gallon fuel tank in place of the original 1000-gallon tank, and an upgraded prime mover and generator, and was renumbered to Canadian National #1413.

Oregon Pacific GMD-1 #1413 in Milwaukie on August 28, 2010

#1413 was purchased by the Oregon Pacific in 2010. SW8s #602 and #803 were sold to Western Rail (WRIX) in order to acquire the GMD-1.

Oregon Pacific GMD-1 #1413 in Milwaukie on August 28, 2010

Like SW1200RSu #1202, #1413 features large numberboard housings and Flexicoil switcher trucks.

Oregon Pacific GMD-1 #1413 in Milwaukie on August 28, 2010

The locomotive is pictured here shortly after its arrival on the Oregon Pacific, with its paint job still unfinished.

Oregon Pacific GMD-1 #1413 in Milwaukie on August 28, 2010

In addition to Oregon Pacific lettering, the locomotive would also eventually receive black paint on the cab roof, on the top of the hoods and on the exhaust stacks and red-and-white chevron striping on the end of the short hood. The snow plows and the white snow shield covering the radiator were also removed.

Oregon Pacific GMD-1 #1413 in Milwaukie on August 28, 2010

The locomotive was named after Eileen Williams Samuels, mother of Dick Samuels. It is the second Oregon Pacific locomotive to carry her name. The first, GP7u #1810, was sold in 2007.

Oregon Pacific GMD-1 #1413 in Milwaukie on August 28, 2010

Historical Photos:
CN #1045, Prince Albert, SK, August 14, 1979 (CNRPhotos.com)
CN #1045, Regina, SK, July 5, 1981 (CNRPhotos.com)
CN #1045, Saskatoon, SK, January 13, 1985 (CNRPhotos.com)
CN #1045, Fork River, MB, 1987 (Canadian Railway Observations)
CN #1413, Saskatoon, SK, Sept. 12, 1989 (CNRPhotos.com)
CN #1413, Winnipeg, MB, August 16, 1995 (CNRPhotos.com)
CN #1413, Winnipeg, MB, January 21, 2009 (CNRPhotos.com)
CN #1413, Winnipeg, MB, June 25, 2009 (CNRPhotos.com)

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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

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

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

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

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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Former Southern Pacific SL-4B Slug #1010

Slug #1010 in Milwaukie on July 13, 2007

Locomotive #1010 is actually a slug; it has no engine of its own, only traction motors, and must get its power from another locomotive. It was originally built by EMD in 1950 as Louisville & Nashville #2247, a 1,000-horsepower SW7. It was rebuilt by General Electric in June 1979 as Southern Pacific SL-4B Slug #1010.

Slug #1010 in Milwaukie on July 13, 2007

Union Pacific retired #1010 in 2000. Dick Samuels purchased it for use on the Molalla branch, but it was never used and was kept stored along SE McBrod Avenue near the Milwaukie shops.

SFGX Slug #1010 in Milwaukie on February 16, 2008

In late 2007, #1010 was sold to Archer Daniels Midland for use at a grain elevator in Kansas.

SFGX Slug #1010 in Milwaukie on February 16, 2008

Locomotive #1810 & Slug #1010 were painted in ADM's colors by OPR's shop forces.

SFGX Slug #1010 in Milwaukie on February 16, 2008

Here is SFGX #1010 outside the Milwaukie Shops on February 16, 2008.

SFGX Slug #1010 in Milwaukie on February 16, 2008

Historical Photos:
L&N SW7 #2247 in May 1968 (Fallen Flag Railroad Photos)
L&N SW7 #2247, Birmingham, AL, 4/73 (Fallen Flag Railroad Photos)
SP #1010 at GE in Minneapolis, MN 6/79 (rrpicturearchives.net)

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Oregon Pacific SW900 #901

Ex-CRANDIC SW900 #91 in Milwaukie on September 6, 2007

Locomotive #901, "Richard C. Williams/E. Ruth Williams," was built in October 1953 as an SW8.

Ex-CRANDIC SW900 #91 in Milwaukie on September 6, 2007

It was originally Cedar Rapids & Iowa City #91. In 1989, #91 was rebuilt into an SW900, increasing its horsepower from 800 to 900 horsepower.

Ex-CRANDIC SW900 #91 in Milwaukie on September 6, 2007

The locomotive was purchased in 2007 and arrived in Milwaukie by September.

Ex-CRANDIC SW900 #91 in Milwaukie on September 6, 2007

Oregon Pacific SW900 #901 in Milwaukie on November 22, 2007

It was subsequently painted in Oregon Pacific colors.

Oregon Pacific SW900 #901 in Milwaukie on November 22, 2007

It is the only Oregon Pacific locomotive to have a different name on each side of the cab.

Oregon Pacific SW900 #901 in Milwaukie on November 22, 2007

#901 was initially assigned to the East Portland branch but was moved to the Molalla branch in 2008.

Historical Photo:
CIC #91 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in October 1986 (Don's Depot)

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Oregon Pacific SW8 #803

Oregon Pacific SW8 #803 in Liberal in September 1998

Locomotive #803, "Spirit of Canby," is an SW8 built by EMD in March 1953 as Texas & New Orleans (a Southern Pacific subsidiary) #13.

Oregon Pacific SW8 #803 in Liberal on July 19, 2007

It was later renumbered to Southern Pacific #1105.

Oregon Pacific SW8 #803 in Liberal on July 19, 2007

It was sold to the Lewis & Clark Railway as #80 and was purchased by Dick Samuels in 1996.

Oregon Pacific SW8 #803 in Liberal on July 19, 2007

This locomotive may have briefly been numbered #802, but was given #803 when painted in Oregon Pacific colors. This may have led to some confusion with the current #802.

Oregon Pacific SW8 #803 in Liberal on July 19, 2007

#803 was assigned to the Molalla division and as of 2007 appeared to be a backup locomotive. As such, it could usually be found in Liberal.

Oregon Pacific SW8 #803 in Liberal on July 19, 2007

In 2010 the locomotive was sold to Western Rail (WRIX) along with ex-OP&E #602 in order to acquire GMD-1 #1413.

Oregon Pacific SW8 #803 in Liberal on July 19, 2007

Historical Photos:
SP #1105 in San Jose, CA in 1980 (Espee Modelers Home Page)
"EPTC #802" in Milwaukie in February 1996 (Western Rails). The number on the locomotive is not readable in this photograph. It could be numbered #802 or the picture could be mislabeled. In either case, this would appear to be the locomotive that is the current #803. It is a former LINC locomotive that must be #80, as explained below.

Oregon Pacific SW8 #803 in Liberal on July 19, 2007

A note about locomotives #802 and #803: There is a lot of confusion among online roster sources about these two SW8 locomotives and which was LINC #80 and which was LINC/LMLX #81. Some even list #802 and #803 as the same locomotive, with #802 being renumbered to #803. The current #803 may have been briefly numbered as #802 when first acquired, years before the current #802 was purchased. The current #802 and #803 are definitely not the same locomotive, as I have seen them sitting side by side. Also, #802 has a dynamic brake housing while #803 does not. The current #802 is definitely the former LINC/LMLX #81, as the remains of the old number can be seen wearing through on one side of the cab. Roster sources are fairly consistent in saying that #803 was formerly Southern Pacific #1105, originally T&NO #13, and that it came from the Lewis & Clark Railway, and its appearance is consistent with that. LINC had four SW8s, #80-83; #81, #82 and #83 all had dynamic brake housings, and are all accounted for (#82 & #83 are still on the former Lewis & Clark line), leaving #80 to be the only possibility for #803.

Oregon Pacific SW8 #803 in Liberal on July 19, 2007

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