January 24, 2024
ORIGINAL SLIDE 1953 Southern Pacific GE 5103 70 Ton Train
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PLEASE NOTE: Only the original, 1953 slide is for sale. The other two pics were found in the public domain and show what it looks like today. The box pics show the original container the slide came fromThis is a slide of the Southern Pacific GE5103 train. I was surprised to find pictures of what it looks like today.According to good sources, including Strapac's fantastic SP Compendium series, SP 5103 was built in May 1949 by General Electric as a model 70 Ton, builders number 30166, SP 5103, SP Class DERS-200. In 1950 it was rereclassed to SP Class DF-200. In 1963 it was rereclassed to SP Class DS-500. In 1965 it was rereclassed to SP Class GS407-1.The disposition of this locomotive is, retired July 1975. Became Staufer Chemical 510.These are original 35mm slides in Kodachrome, mounted with the red border.We always ship within one business day after funds are received.Thank you for looking.An eagle-eye here has determined the location where this slide was taken. The house you see in the background on the hill is the famous and historical Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson house in Eugene, Oregon.
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