They were used with SSW GP30's on run through freights between California and Texas. They remained as built until retired, except for SSW #5001, which was the 'prototype' for a rebuilding program, that was deemed uneconomical. #5001, was partially rebuilt in 1976, and was to become GP30E 5020.

A surprising number of rebuilt GP30's received SPSF paint - about 31% of the fleet. Unit 2724 pictured above is an early rebuild (8/81). Later units had the trim piece around the fuel filler removed and the pointed windshield flattened. The unit retains its smoke deflectors, but has lost its air intake shields. Back to Santa Fe Kodachromes

When introducted in 1961, the GP30 produced 2250 horsepower from the 567D3 prime mover, barely within the primitive wheel-slip controls of that time. EMD built a total of 948 of the versatile road-switchers in just 28 months. Santa Fe bought into the GP30 early, purchasing 35 Phase I GP30's numbered 1200-1234 in April 1962.

GP30 27 SPSF : GP30 27 BYW2 : BNSF image not available GP30 24 : GP30: builder: EMD date: Jun63 serial no.: 28103 frame no.: order no.: del BYT2 paint, rnum 3280 Mar-Jul70, rpnt to BYW2 paint aft 19Feb78, rblt/rnum to GP30u 2780:2 …

Santa Fe SPSF GP30 2770 Click for additional information about SPSF-painted GP30's ICC rejection of the SPSF merger application was still a month away when Jerry Jackson photographed GP30 2770 at Fort Madison, IA on June 22, 1986. The unit retains the intake shields and smoke deflectors added when it was rebuilt. Last modified: December 10, 2000

Ted Ellis photographed Santa Fe GP30 2720 glistening in the sun at Mobest (Phoenix, AZ yard) on July 6, 1986. The unit retains its classification lights in the nose and the full complement of intake shields and smoke deflectors on the roof - features …

2008年9月21日 · Here's a shot of an SPSF GP-30 I just finished up for my fleet. I also did a GP-35 at the same time for myself. Thought it came out pretty good.

For an SP/SSW GP30, the all important rear light cluster shot from Charles Lange. Delivered in February 1963, they were the same as the SP units, with the exception of the SSW trademark, yellow handrails, stanchions and grab irons. They were used with SP GP30's on run through freights between California and Texas.

An SPSF (from the ATSF's portion of the roster) "Kodakchrome" painted GP30. ATSF #3223 is an example of a GP30 diesel operating on the ATSF. Union Pacific No. 844 a GP30 is hauling the Nevada Southern Railroad Museum's tourist train. (This is the engine that necessitated the renumbering of steam engine #844 to #8444 for a time)

2005年1月31日 · I have a set of 3 Kodachrome cabooses that were released by Athearn – one is lettered SPSF, one has SP painted out, and the other has SF painted out. I don’t recall ever seeing an engine in the Kodachrome scheme on dealer shelves.