Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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I welcome any corrections to the text information. It was just compiled from online locomotive rosters and a page that had all the train symbol prefixes. I did not mention that the Needles Sub was not CTC outside of "terminal" areas like Needles and Barstow. Like much of the Santa Fe at this time, it was still directional ABS with track warrant control authorizing movement (Oh, to have radio recordings during busy times!). Most crossover switches were controlled by the dispatcher, with spring switches on directional sidings that allowed a faster train to pass a slower one.
Tip jar: ko-fi.com/railroadmediaarchive
I welcome any corrections to the text information. It was just compiled from online locomotive rosters and a page that had all the train symbol prefixes. I did not mention that the Needles Sub was not CTC outside of "terminal" areas like Needles and Barstow. Like much of the Santa Fe at this time, it was still directional ABS with track warrant control authorizing movement (Oh, to have radio recordings during busy times!). Most crossover switches were controlled by the dispatcher, with spring switches on directional sidings that allowed a faster train to pass a slower one.
