Santa Fe Railroad (AT&SF): Diesel Roster (All-Time)
Published: July 18, 2026
By: Adam Burns
The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway was among the earliest and most influential American railroads to embrace diesel-electric motive power. Long before full dieselization became industry fashion, Santa Fe tested oil-electric concepts and then moved decisively into Electro-Motive Corporation equipment that would redefine passenger and freight railroading across the Southwest and Midwest.
Santa Fe’s diesel story begins in earnest in August 1935 with a pair of EMC 1,800-horsepower boxcabs, road numbers 1A and 1B. Those units proved the concept for high-speed passenger service and paved the way for the streamlined E1 fleet that powered the legendary Super Chief beginning in 1937. Clad in the red-and-silver Warbonnet scheme that became a national trademark, Santa Fe’s early passenger diesels announced that the railroad intended to lead, not follow, the streamliner age. Additional E3 and E6 power, and later steam-generator-equipped F-units, kept the Chief family and other name trains in diesel hands while steam still worked many freights.
Freight dieselization accelerated during and after World War II. Santa Fe assembled one of the largest FT fleets in the country, then followed with F3s, F7s, and F9s that blanketed the Chicago–California main line and connecting corridors. Electro-Motive road-switchers—GP7s and GP9s, later GP20s, GP30s, GP35s, and second-generation GP38/39/40/50/60 families—handled secondary freights, helpers, and branch work. Six-axle SD24s, SD40s, SD40-2s, SD45s, and distinctive F45/FP45 cowl units tackled grades such as Raton, Cajon, and Tehachapi. Alco, Baldwin, and Fairbanks-Morse supplied switchers and specialized road power in smaller quantities. Alco’s stylish PA/PB passenger units and RSD-15 “Alligators” remain among the most memorable non-EMD chapters of the roster, while Baldwin VO and DT transfer units and Fairbanks-Morse opposed-piston switchers filled important yard and industrial niches.
General Electric’s share grew steadily from the 1960s U-boat era through Dash-7 and Dash-8 road units, culminating in large late-era orders of B40-8W, C40-8W, C41-8W, and C44-9W locomotives. Santa Fe was never purely a one-builder railroad, but Electro-Motive and later GE dominated successive generations of mainline power as horsepower ratings and train lengths climbed.
Equally important was Santa Fe’s own shop culture. At Cleburne, Texas, and other facilities the railroad rebuilt aging F-units into CF7 road-switchers, upgraded Geeps into GP7u and related classes, converted U36Cs into SF30Cs, and created extensive slug fleets. Those programs stretched capital dollars, standardized components, and kept veteran frames working long after their original carbodies would have been retired on many other roads.
By the late 1980s and early 1990s Santa Fe revived the Warbonnet on new high-horsepower power—including GP60Ms, GP60Bs, and finally SD75Ms—just as the company approached the end of its independent life. When Santa Fe and Burlington Northern combined to form BNSF in 1995, they joined two of the West’s great diesel fleets under one banner. The independent Santa Fe diesel era had lasted six decades, from Depression-era experiments to 4,000-horsepower road power on double-stacks and intermodal trains. The tables below present Santa Fe’s all-time diesel roster organized by builder, from those first EMC boxcabs through the last locomotives delivered in Santa Fe paint and number series.
Santa Fe's train #16, the eastbound "Texas Chief" led by F7A #302-L, departs Norman, Oklahoma on June 1, 1970. F.L. Becht photo.
Coverage: From the first EMC boxcabs of 1935 through locomotives on the Santa Fe roster at the formation of Burlington Northern Santa Fe in 1995. Entries are presented as delivered order blocks (series level). Major shop rebuild programs (CF7, GP7u, SF30C, RCE, slugs) appear under Santa Fe shops. Serials and dispositions should be verified against builder records and specialist references before treating any single source as definitive.
Related reading: Santa Fe history, map, and overview · Warbonnet locomotives · Santa Fe passenger trains · Diesel locomotives
Electro-Motive Corporation / Electro-Motive Division (EMC/EMD)
Electro-Motive was Santa Fe’s primary diesel supplier from the mid-1930s through much of the second-generation era. The railroad’s early EMC boxcabs and E1s, massive FT/F3/F7 fleets, Geeps, and six-axle SD/F45 power formed the backbone of passenger and freight service across the Southwest.
| Model Type | Road Number (1st) | Road Number (Later / Final ATSF) | Date Built | Serial / Construction Number(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box Cab | 1A & 1B | 1 & 10 | 8/35 | 535 & 536 | #1B was also ex-ATSF 1A (2nd); reblt to E8Bm #83A & 84A |
| E1A & E1B | 2A & 2B | 2L & 2A(2nd) | 4/38 | 796 & 799 | Reblt to E8Bm #80A & E8Bm 81A |
| E1A & E1B | 3 & 3A | — | 1/38 | 791 & 798 | Reblt to E8Am #82L & E8Bm 82A |
| E1A | 4 | — | 6/37 | 663 | Reblt to E8Am #81L |
| E1A & E1B | 4 (2nd) & 4A | — | 4/38 | 796 & 799 | Reblt to E8Bm #80A & E8Bm 81A |
| E1A | 5-9 | — | 2-3/38 | 792-795 & 797 | Reblt to E8Am #83L-87L |
| E3A & E3B | 11L & 11A | — | 8,9/39 | 1059-61 & 1242 | — |
| E6A | 12L-14L & 15L | — | 4-5/40 & 5/41 | 1059-61 & 1242 | — |
| E6B | 12A-13A & 15A | — | 4/40 & 3,5/41 | 1062, 1348 & 1243 | — |
| F3A | 16L, 16C - 21L, 21C | Note 1 | 10/46 | 2729-40 | — |
| F3B | 16A, 16B- 21A, 21B | Note 1 | 10-11/46 | 2741-52 | S/G-equipped |
| F3A | 22L, 22C - 29L, 29C | Note 1 | 3/48 | 5397-5412 | — |
| F3B | 22A,B-23A,B & 24A,B-29A,B | Note 1 | 3 & 4-6/48 | 5413-5416 & 5483-94 | S/G-equipped |
| F3A | 30L, 30C - 36L, 36C | Note 1 | 8/48-1/49 | 6613-26 | — |
| F3B | 30A, 30B - 36A, 36B | Note 1 | 8/48-1/49 | 6627-40 | S/G-equipped |
| F7A | 37L, 37C - 41L, 41C | Note 1 | 9/49 | 8301-10 | — |
| F7A | 37A, 37CB - 41A, 41B | Note 1 | 9/49 | 8311-20 | S/G-equipped |
| F7A | 42L-47LC & 472C-47C | Note 1 | 10/52 | 17307-18 | — |
| F7A | 42A-47A & 42B-47B | Note 1 | 10/52 | 17319-30 | S/G-equipped |
| E8Am | 80L-81L | — | 9/52 & 1/53 | 662-663 | Reblt from E1A #2 & 2A (2nd) |
| E8Am | 80A-81A | — | 9/52 & 1/53 | 796 & 799 | Reblt from E1B #4 & 4A |
| E8Am | 83L-87L | — | 1,6,2,5,4/53 | 792-795 & 797 | Reblt from E1A #5-9 |
| E8Am | 83A-84A | — | 8-9/53 | 535-536 | Reblt from BOX Cabs E1A 1A & 1B |
| Erie A-unit | 90,90B | — | 5/47 | 33189-97 | Built at GE (s/n 28592, 28593) |
| FP45 | 100-108 | 90-98; Note 2 | 12/67 | 33189-97 | Reassigned to freight service. |
| FTA | 167 & 167C | — | 2/45 | 2609-10 | — |
| FTB | 167A & 167B | Note 3 | 2/45 | 2611-12 | S/G-equipped |
| F7A | 300L-305L | — | 10/49 | 8712-17 | — |
| F7B | 300A,B-305A,B | Note 3 | 10/49 | 8718-29 | S/G-equipped |
| F7B | 300B (2nd) | Note 3 | 10/52 | 17330 | S/G-equipped |
| F7A | 300C | Note 3 | 10/52 | 17317 | — |
| F7A | 306L-308L | 325L-327L | 5/50 | 9607-09 | — |
| F7A | 306L(2nd)-308L(2nd) | — | 12/52 | 17434-36 | — |
| F7B | 306A,B-308A,B | Note 3 | 5/50 | 9647-52 | S/G-equipped |
| F7B | 306A(2nd), 306B(2nd) | Note 3 | 12/52 | 17438 & 17444 | \- |
| F7A | 309L-312L | 328-331; Note 3 | 5/50 | 9610-13 | \- |
| F7A | 309L(2nd)-312L(2nd) | Note 3 | 12/52, 3/53 | 17437, 17933-35 | — |
| F7B | 309A,B-310A,B | Note 3 | 5/50 | 9653-56 | \- |
| F7B | 309A(2nd)-309B(2nd) | Note 3 | 12/52 | 17442, 17447 | \- |
| F7B | 310A,B(2nd)-311A,B(2nd) | Note 3 | 3/53 | 17938-41 | — |
| F7B | 311A,B & 31A,B | Note 3 | 5/50 | 11789-92 | \- |
| F7B | 310A,B(2nd)-312A,B(2nd) | Note 3 | 3/53 | 17938-43 | \- |
| F7A | 313L-315L | Note 3 | 6/51 | 14071-73 | — |
| F7A | 313L(2nd)-314L(2nd) | Note 3 | 3/53 | 17936-37 | — |
| F7B | 313A,B-316A,B | Note 3 | 6/51 | 14075-82 | \- |
| F7B | 313A(2nd)-314A(2nd) | Note 3 | 3/53 | 17944-47 | \- |
| F7B | 315A,B(2nd) | Note 3 | 10/52 | 17325 & 17320 | \- |
| F7A | 316L | Note 3 | 6/51 | 14074 | — |
| F7B | 316A(2nd) | Note 3 | 10/52 | 17319 | — |
| F7A | 336L-344L | Note 3 | 3-5/53 | 17948-56 | — |
| F7B | 336A,B-340A,B | Note 3 | 10/52 | 17957-66 | \- |
| F7A | 341L | Note 3 | 5/53 | 17967 | \- |
| F7B | 341A-344A | Note 3 | 10/52 | 17967,69,68.74 | — |
| GP7m | 99 | 2013 | 5-9/90 | 18789 | Reblt to GP7u 2013, ex-ATSF 2899 |
| FTA | 100, 101, 101(2nd), 101C | Note 4 | 12/40-1/41 | 1198-1201 | — |
| FTA | 101A, 101A(2nd), 101B & 101C(2nd) | Note 4 | 12,12,12/40;8/41 | 1203-05, 1341 | — |
| FTB | 102A,B,C-103A,B,C | Note 4 | 8-9/41 | 1342-47 | — |
| FTA | 104-119 | Note 4 | 11/41-5/43 | 1406 & 1477-91 | — |
| FTA | 104A,B,C-119A,B,C | Note 4 | 11/41-5/43 | 1407-9, 1492-536 | — |
| FTA | 120-129 | Note 4 | 6-10/43 | 1779-1788 | — |
| FTA | 130-142 | Note 4 | 10/43-4/44 | 2024-2236 | — |
| FTB | 130A,B,C - 137,A,B,C | Note 4 | 10/43-3/44 | 2037-60 | — |
| FTB | 138A,B,C | Note 4 | 3/44 | 2061, 2062 & 2338 | — |
| FTB | 139A,B,C - 142,A,B,C | Note 4 | 3-4/44 | 2339-50 | — |
| FTA | 143-151 | — | 4-7/44 | 2224-2232 | — |
| FTB | 143A,B,C - 151,A,B,C | Note 4 | 4-7/44 | 2239-2265 | — |
| FTA | 152,C & 153,C | Note 4 | 11/44 | 2235-6 & 2266-7 | — |
| FTA | 154,C, 155,C & 156,C | Note 4 | 11/44 | 2270-1, 2273-5 & 2278-9 | #156C was also #d 196 for a short period |
| FTA | 157,C, 158,C & 159,C | Note 4 | 12/44 | 2282-3, 2575-6 & 2579-80 | — |
| FTA | 161,C, 162,C & 163,C | Note 4 | 1/45 | 2587-8, 2591-2 & 2595-6 | — |
| FTA | 164,C, 165,C & 166,C | Note 4 | 1-2/45 | 2599-600, 2603-4 & 3320-1 | — |
| FTA | 168,C & 169,C | Note 4 | 5/45 | 3299-300 & 3303-4 | — |
| FTA | 170,C, 171,C & 172,C | — | 6-7/45 | 3312-3, 3316-7 & 3320-1 | — |
| FTA | 173,C, 174,C & 175,C | Note 4 | 7/45 | 3324-5, 3328-9 & 3332-3 | — |
| FTA-B-A | 176, 176B, 176C | Note 4 | 6/45 | 3309, 3338, 3310 | — |
| FTA-B-B-A | 177, 177A,B,C | Note 4 | 6/45 | 3307, 3336, 3337, 3308 | — |
| FTA-B-B-A | 178, 178A,B,C | Note 4 | 8/45 | 3709, 3713, 3714, 3710 | — |
| FTA-B-B-A | 179, 179A,B,C | Note 4 | 8/45 | 3711, 3715, 3716, 3712 | — |
| FTA-B-B | 180-199 | Note 4 | — | — | — |
| GP60M | 100(2nd) & 101(3rd) | — | 5/90 | 886063-1 & 2 | — |
| GP60M | 102 (2nd)-151(2nd) | — | 5-9/90 | 886063-3 to 52 | #146 delivered in special Maersk blue & silver promotional scheme |
| GP60M | 152-162 | — | 5-9/90 | 886063-53 to 63 | — |
| F7A | 200L,C-202L,C | — | — | 7799-7802 | — |
| F7A | 200A,B-202A,B | — | — | 7803-7806 | — |
| F7A | 202L,C-211L,C | — | 6-9/49 | 7746-7765 | #205L re-#d to 241L(2nd) |
| F7B | 202A,B-211A,B | — | 6-9/49 | 7766-7785 | #205A re-#d to 241A(2nd) |
| F7A | 212L,C-216L,C | — | 11/49 | 8281-8290 | — |
| F7B | 212A,B-216A,B | — | 11/49 | 8291-8300 | — |
| F7A | 217L,C-226L,C | — | 11-12/49 | 8920-8939 | — |
| F7B | 217A,B-226A,B | — | 11-12/49 | 8940-8959 | — |
| F7A | 227L,C-241L,C | — | 3-5/50 | 9577-9606 | — |
| F7B | 227A,B | — | 3/50 | 9617-9618 | — |
| F7B | 228B,C-241B,C | — | 3-5/50 | 9619-9646 | — |
| F7A | 242L,C-251L,C | — | 1-2/51 | 13707-13726 | — |
| F7B | 242A,B-251A,B | — | 1-2/51 | 13747-13766 | #250A,B & 251A,B were re-#d to 280A,B-281A,B for an interim period |
| F7A | 252L,C-258L,C | — | 5/51 | 13787-13800 | #252L,C-255L,C re-#d to 282L,C-285L,C for an interim period |
| F7B | 252A,B-258A,B | — | 5/51 | 13801-13814 | #252A,B-256A,B were re-#d to 282A,B-286A,B for an interim period |
| F7A | 259L,C-268L,C | — | 8-9/51 | 13727-13746 | — |
| F7B | 259A,B-268A,B | — | 8-9/51 | 13767-13786 | — |
| F7A | 269L,C-280L,C | — | 11-12/53 | 18911-34 | — |
| F7B | 269A,B-280A,B | — | 11-12/53 | 18935-18956 | — |
| F7A | 281L(2nd) & 281C | — | 6-8/56 | 21127-28 | — |
| F7A | 281A(2nd) & 281B | — | 6-8/56 | 21143-44 | — |
| F9A | 282L(2nd)-287L (2nd) | — | 6-7/56 | 21129-39 (odd #s) | — |
| F9A | 282C-287C | — | 6-7/56 | 21130-40 (even #s) | — |
| F9B | 282A(2nd)-2878(2nd) | — | 6-7/56 | 21145-21157 (odd #s #s) | — |
| F9B | 282B-288B | — | 6-7/56 | 21146-21158 (even #s) | — |
| F9B | 288L & 288C | — | 7/56 | 21141-21142 | — |
| F9A | 289L & 289C | — | 7/56 | 21423-21424 | — |
| F9B | 289A & 289B | — | 7/56 | 21425-21426 | — |
| GP60B | 325-347 | — | 7-8/91 | 906143-1 to 23 | — |
| GP9 | 700-725 | **Table A** | 5/56 | 21570-95 | \- |
| GP9 | 726-731 | **Table A** | 5/56 | 21564-69 | \- |
| GP9 | 732-735 | **Table A** | 2/57 | 23467-70 | \- |
| GP9 | 736-751 | **Table A** | 4/57 | 23139-54 | \- |
| GP20 | 1100-1124 | 3000-3024 | 5-7/60 | 25573-97 | Upgraded (GP20u) 3/77-8/81; ex-ATSF 3100-3124 |
| GP20 | 1125-1174 | 3025-3074 | 8-12/61 | 26831-80 | Upgraded GP20u 3/77-8/81; ex-ATSF 3125-74 |
| GP30 | 1200-1234 | 2700-2734 | 3-6/62 | 27187-221 | Reblt (GP30r) 1978-1984; ex-ATSF 3200-34 |
| GP30 | 1235-1284 | 2735-2784 | 1-6/63 | 28058-107 | Reblt (GP30)r 1978-1984; ex-ATSF 3235-84 |
| GP35 | 1301-1349 | 2801-2849 | 1-5/64 | 28698-746 | Reblt (GP35r) 1978-1984 |
| GP35 | 1350-1399 | 2850-2899 | 4-7/65 | 30064-113 | Reblt (GP35r) 1978-1984 |
| GP35 | 1400-1449 | 2900-2949 | 7-10/65 | 30545-94 | Reblt (GP35r) 1978-1984 |
| TR4A & B | 1418L-1418A | 12360-61-2949 | 6/50 | 30545-94 | EX-EMD DEMO; reblt to SSB-1200 #1242 & 1243 |
| GP35 | 1451-1460 | 2951-2960 | 7-10/65 | 30927-36 | Reblt (GP35r) 1978-1984 |
| GP7 | 2655-2662 | **Table F** | 9/50 | 13159-66 | Most reblt to GP7Us |
| GP7 | 2663-2697 | **Table F** | 9/50-5/51 | 13184-208 | Most reblt to GP7Us |
| GP7 | 2698-2722 | **Table F** | 1-2/52 | 15798-821 | Most reblt to GP7Us |
| GP7 | 2723-2772 | **Table F** | 5-9/52 | 16367-91, 16975-99 | Most reblt to GP7Us; serial # for 2720-2732 needs confirmation |
| GP7 | 2773-2792 | **Table F** | 9/52-3/53 | 17000-19 | Most reblt to GP7Us |
| GP7B | 2788A-2792A | — | 3/53 | 17020-24 | Most reblt to GP7Us |
| GP7 | 2793-2799 | **Table F** | 10/52 | 17448-54 | Most reblt to GP7Us |
| GP7 | 2800(2nd)-2809(2nd) | — | 10/52 | 17455-64 | Most reblt to GP7Us |
| GP7 | 2810(2nd)-2812(2nd) | — | 10/52 | 17465-67 | Most reblt to GP7Us |
| GP7 | 2813(2nd)-2819(2nd) | — | 11-12/52 | 17624-30 | Most reblt to GP7Us |
| GP7 | 2820-2837 | — | 11-12/52 | 17631-48 | Most reblt to GP7Us |
| GP7 | 2838-2848 | — | 12/52 | 16999-708 | Most reblt to GP7Us; (serial # conflict with 2772-2792) |
| GP7 | 2849-2863 | — | 6/53 | 18554-68 | Most reblt to GP7Us |
| GP7 | 2864-2882 | — | 6/53 | 18881-910 | Most reblt to GP7Us |
| GP9 | 2900-2951 | 2245(2nd)-2299(2nd) Not Iinclusive; **Table A** | — | — | Ex 700-751 |
| GP40 | 3461 | 2964 | 5/69 | 35054 | Ex-TP&W 1000 < nee EMD "Loaner" 21 |
| GP38 | 3500-3560 | 2300-2360 | 6-9/70 | 36536-36596 | Reblt to GP38r in 1984 and 1985 |
| GP38-2 | 3561-3564 | 2371-2374 | 6/77 | 766058-1 to 4 | Ex-TP&W 2001-04 |
| GP38-2 | 3565-3571 | 2374-2380 | 10/78 | 716122-1 to 7 | — |
| GP39-2 | 3600-3616 | — | 8/74 | 74602-1 to 17 | — |
| GP39-2 | 3617-3668 | 3400-51 | 1-4/75 | 74664-1 to 52 | Serial #s are not sequential; reblt GP39-2r |
| GP39-2 | 3669-3682 | — | 11/77 | 776028-1 to 14 | — |
| GP39-2 | 3683-3695 | — | 5/79 | 786224-1 to 14 | — |
| GP39-2 | 3696-3705 | — | 4/80 | 796314-1 to 10 | — |
| GP40X | 3800-3801 | — | 6/78 | 776008-1 to 2 | \- |
| GP40X | 3802-3809 | — | 4-5/78 | 776054-1 to 8 | \- |
| GP50 | 3810-3822 (even #s) | — | 1-2/81 | 806005-1 to 7 | \- |
| GP50 | 3811-3823 (odd #s) | — | 1-2/81 | 806006-1 to 7 | \- |
| GP50 | 3824-3839 | — | 3/81 | 796315-1 to 16 | \- |
| GP50 | 3840-3854 | — | 9/85 | 847057-1 to 15 | \- |
| GP60 | 4000-4019(2nd) | — | 5-6/88 | 876031-1 to 20 | \- |
| GP60 | 4020-4039 | — | 6-8/89 | 886012-1 to 20 | — |
| SD75M | 200-250 | — | 3-8/95 | 946503-1 to 51 | — |
| SPF40-2 | 511 | 5251 | 1985 | 72694-12 | Reblt from Ex-Amtrak SDP40F 511 |
| SPF40-2 | 526 | 5255 | 1985 | 72694-27 | Reblt from Ex-Amtrak SDP40F 526 |
| SD24 | 900-929 | 4600-4629 | 5/59 | 25167-96 | Reblt to SD26 & re-#d 4600s; ex4500-4529 |
| SD24 | 930-944 | 4630-4644 | 6/59 | 25327-41 | Reblt to SD26 & re-#d 4600s; ex4530-4544 |
| SD24 | 945-979 | 4645-4679 | 5-7/60 | 25855-89 | Reblt to SD26 & re-#d 4600s; ex4545-4579 |
| SD40 | 1700-1719 | 5000-5019 | 3-4/66 | 32036-55 | Reblt (SD40r) |
| SD45 | 1800-1829 | **Table B** | 5/69 | 32056-85 | Upgraded to SD45U and re-#d 5300/5400s |
| SD45 | 1830-1889 | **Table B** | 5/69 | 32506-65 | Upgraded to SD45U and re-#d 5300/5400s |
| F45 | 1900-1939 | 5950-5989 | 6-7/78 | 34036-75 | Reblt (F45r) |
| SD39 | 4000-4019(1st) | 1556-1575 | 5/69 | 35020-39 | Upgraded (SD39u) and re-#d, but not consecutively; see Note ? |
| SD40-2 | 5020-26 (even #s) | — | 11/77 | 776029-1 to 4 | Reblt (SD40-2r) |
| SD40-2 | 5021-27 (odd #s) | — | 11/77 | 776030-1 to 4 | Reblt (SD40-2r) |
| SD40-2 | 5028-57 | — | 10-11/77 | 776031-1 to 30 | Reblt (SD40-2r) |
| SD40-2 | 5088-70 | — | 4-5/79 | 786225-1 to 13 | Reblt (SD40-2r) |
| SD40-2 | 5051-5108 | — | 9-10/79 | 786219-1 to 38 | Reblt (SD40-2r) |
| SD40-2 | 5109-5123 (odd #s) | — | 10-11/79 | 786223-1 to 4 | Reblt (SD40-2r) |
| SD40-2 | 5110-5124 (even #s) | — | 10-11/79 | 786222-1 to 4 | Reblt (SD40-2r) |
| SD40-2 | 5125-5139 (odd #s) | — | 11-12/80 | 796395-1 to 8 | Reblt (SD40-2r) |
| SD40-2 | 5126-5140 (even #s) | — | 11-12/80 | 796396-1 to 8 | Reblt (SD40-2r) |
| SD40-2 | 5141-5169 | — | 11-12/80 | 796386-1 to 29 | Reblt (SD40-2r) |
| SD40-2 | 5170-5192 | — | 11-12/81 | 816016-1 to 22 | Reblt (SD40-2r) |
| SD40-2 | 5200-5213 | — | 10/78 | 786153-1 to 14 | — |
| SD40-2 | 5250-5267 | Note 5 | 10/78 | 786153-1 to 14 | — |
| SD45 | 5590-5597 | **Table B** | 4-5/69 | 34995-35003 | Upgraded (SD45u) and re-#d 5300/5400s |
| SD45 | 5598-5614 | **Table B** | 4-6/69 | 35004-19 | Upgraded (SD45u) and re-#d 5300/5400s |
| SD45 | 5615-5621 | **Table B** | 4-6/69 | 36494-36500 | Upgraded (SD45u) and re-#d 5300/5400s |
| SD45 | 5622-5624 | **Table B** | 6/69 | 36491-93 | Upgraded (SD45u) and re-#d 5300/5400s |
| SD45-2 | 5625-5661 | **Table B** | 5-6/72 | 7391-1 to 37 | Upgraded (SD45-2u) and re-#d 5800s |
| SD45-2 | 5662-5704 | **Table B** | 5-6/73 | 72642-1 to 43 | Upgraded (SD45-2u) and re-#d 5800s |
| SD45-2 | 5705-5714 | — | 5/74 | 7460-1 to 10 | — |
| SDCAT | 5855 | — | ? | — | SD45 #5625 repowered with a 16-cylinder Caterpiller engine |
| SC | 2150 | -- | 5/36 | 601 | Ex-ATSF 2301; reblt to SW900 |
| SC | 2151-2153 | 2151-2153 | 7/37 | 639-641 | -- |
| SC | 2301 | -- | 5/36 | 601 | Re-#d to 2150 |
| NW | 2350-2252 | 2400-2402 | 6/37 | 725-727 | — |
| NW | 2353-2265 | 2403-2415 | 7/39 | 915-927 | — |
| TR4A&B | 2418L,A | 1242-1243 | 6/50 | 13827-28 | Ex-ATSF 1418L&A |
| TR4A&B | 2419L,A | 1244-1245 | 1/51 | 13827-28 | Ex-ATSF 1419L & A |
| TR4A&B | 2420-2433 | 1220-1233 | 5/53 | 18086-99 | Reblt to SSB-1200s |
| SW9 | 2434-2438 | 1234-38 | 11/53 | 18959-63 | Reblt to SSB-1200 #1234, 1236-38 |
EMD cab units and road-switchers handled everything from Super Chief consists to hot TOFC freights on the transcontinental main line. Here, F7A #313-L workds freight service through Joliet, Illinois on August 30, 1973. This unit was later rebuilt to CF7 #2507. Marty Bernard photo.
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Alco supplied Santa Fe with passenger PA/PB units, assorted switchers, and distinctive six-axle RSD road-switchers (including the well-known RSD-15 “Alligators”). Though never as large as the EMD fleet, Alco power was an important part of mid-century operations.
| Model Type | Road Number (1st) | Road Number (Later / Final ATSF) | Date Built | Serial / Construction Number(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-1 | 50L | — | 5/41 | 69399 | — |
| PB-1 | 50A | — | 5/41 | 69440 | — |
| PA-1 | 51-52 | 51L-52L | 9/46 | 75000, 75003 | — |
| PB-1 | 51A-52A | — | 9,11/46 | 75001, 75004 | — |
| PA-1 | 51B-52B | 63L-64L | 9,11/46 | 75002, 75005 | — |
| PA-1 | 53L-55L | — | 3-6/47 | 75315-19 (odd #s) | — |
| PB-1 | 53A-56A | — | 3-6/47 | 75337-40 | — |
| PA-1 | 53B-56B | 65L-68L | 3-6/46 | 75316-22 (even #s) | — |
| PA-1 | 56L & 58L | — | 7-8/47 | 74688 & 74690 | — |
| PA-1 | 57L | — | 7/47 | 75321 | — |
| PB-1 | 57A-58A | — | 7-8/47 | 74704-05 | — |
| PA-1 | 57B-58B | 69L & 74B- | 7,8/47 | 74689, 74691 | — |
| PA-1 | 59L-62L | — | 10-12/48 | 76535-41 (odd #s) | — |
| PB-1 | 59A-62A | — | 1-2/48 | 76091-94 | — |
| PA-1 | 59B-62B | 75L-78L | 10-12/48 | 76536-42 (even #s) | — |
| PA-1 | 70L-73L | — | 1-2/48 | 76087-90 | — |
| PB-1 | 70A-73A | — | 1-2/48 | 76091-94 | — |
| RS2 | 2110 | 2099 | 4/50 | 77918 | Ex-Alco Demonstrator 1600 |
| RS1 | 2385-2388 | 2396-99 | 6-8/43 | 75391-3, 75482 | Units may have been delivered as 2385-2388 and re-#d early to 2396-2399 |
| RS1 | 2394-2395 | — | 8/50 & 12/49 | 78115, 77838 | — |
| RSD7 | 600-601 | — | 1-2/54 | 80960 & 81088 | Ex-Alco Demonstrators 600 & 601; powered by a 12-244G engine @ 2250 hp |
| RSD7 | 602-611 | — | 10-11/55 | 81106-10, 121-25 | Powered by a 12-244H engine @ 2400 hp |
| RSD15 | 800-802 | 9800-9802 | 4/59 | 81762-64 | — |
| RSD15 | 803-805 | 9803-9805 | 4-5/59 | 83429-31 | — |
| RSD15 | 806-823 | 9806-9823 | 5-7/59 | 83465-82 | #806 & 819 converted to Slugs 145 & 146 |
| RSD15 | 824-843 | 9824-9843 | 4-5/60 | 83560-79 | #826 & 828 reblt as CRSD20s 3901 & 3900 |
| RSD15 | 844-848 | 9844-9848 | 6/60 | 83054-58 | #848 reblt as CRSD20 3902 |
| RSD15 | 849 | 9849 | 3/60 | 83533 | — |
| RSD4 | 2100-2105 | — | 6-9/51 | 78218, 78386-390 | — |
| RSD4 | 2106-2109 | — | 9-10/51 | 78741-44 | — |
| RSD5 | 2110(2nd); 2111-19 | — | 8-10/52 | 80196-205 | #2112 & 2119 re-#d to 9112 & 9119, and later converted to Slugs 9852 & 9853 |
| RSD5 | 2120-2121 | — | 4/53 | 80287-88 | — |
| RSD5 | 2122-2129 | — | 4/53 | 80407-14 | #2122, 2128 & 2129 re-#d to 9122, 9128 & 9129;and 2128 & 2129 later converted to Slugs 9851 & 9854- |
| RSD5 | 2130-2137 | — | 6/53 | 80599-606 | #2135 re-#d to 9135 |
| RSD5 | 2138-2139 | — | 8/53 | 80770-71 | #2138 re-#d to 9138 |
| RSD5 | 2140-2151 | — | 6/53 | 80587-98 | #9148 re-#d to 9148 |
| RSD5 | 2152-2156 | — | 8/53 | 80772-76 | — |
| RSD5 | 2157-2162 | — | 8/52, 10-11/53 | 80195, 80805-09 | #2157 is ex-Alco Demonstrator 1606 |
| S-4 | 1500-1509 | — | 5/51 | 78767-76 | — |
| S-4 | 1510-1519 | — | 6-7/51 | 78805-14 | — |
| S-4 | 1520-1525, 1526-29 | — | 6-7/52 | 79809-14, 80059-62 | — |
| S-4 | 1530-1537 | — | 6/53 | 80613-20 | — |
| HH600 | 2300 | — | 2/35 | 68682 | — |
| HH600 | 2301-2302 | — | 7/37 | 68803-68804 | — |
| S-2 | 2303-2304 | — | 5/44 | 71991-92 | — |
| HH1000 | 2310, 2311-2315 | — | 5-6/39 | 69099, 69141-45 | — |
| HH1000 | 2316-2321 | — | 6-7/39 | 69156-60, 69176 | — |
| S-2 | 2322-26 | — | 7-8/42 | 69939-43 | — |
| S-2 | 2327-2333 | — | 2,6,9-10/43 | 69883-89 | — |
| S-2 | 2334-2342 | — | 11-12/43 | 70058-66 | — |
| S-2 | 2343-2345 | — | 6-7/44 | 72071, 72704-05 | — |
| S-2 | 2346-2347 | — | 8/44 | 72725-26 | — |
| S-2 | 2348-2249 | — | 7,9/45 | 73590-91, 74331-33 | — |
| S-2 | 2350(2nd)-2252(2nd) | — | 9/45 | 73592-94 | — |
| S-2 | 2353(2nd)-2255(2nd) | — | 10/45 | 74331-33 | — |
| S-2 | 2356(2nd)-2258(2nd), 2359(2nd)-2261(2nd) | — | 1/48, 1/49 | 75650-52, 76589-91 | — |
| S-2 | 2362(2nd)-2366(2nd) & 2367(2nd) | — | 5,7/49 | 76765-69, 76931 | — |
| S-2 | 2368-2372 | — | 9/49 | 77122-26 | — |
| S-2 | 2373-2377 | — | 10/49 | 77152-56 | — |
| S-2 | 2378, 2379-2391 | — | 12/49 | 77835, 77926-38 | — |
General Electric (GE)
GE’s presence on Santa Fe grew from early U25B and later U-boat orders into a major share of late-era four- and six-axle road power, including B23-7, B36-7, B39-8, B40-8/W, C30-7, C40-8W, C41-8W, and C44-9W locomotives.
| Model Type | Road Number (1st) | Road Number (Later / Final ATSF) | Date Built | Serial / Construction Number(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U28CG | 350-359 | 7900-7909 | 7-8/66 | 35993-6002 | Re-#d for freight service |
| U30CG | 400-405 | 8000-8005 | 11/67 | 36346-51 | Re-#d for freight service |
| B40-8W | 500(2nd)-524(2nd) | — | 10-11/90 | 46404-328 | #511 is actually 511 (3rd) |
| B40-8W | 525(3rd)-533(3rd) | — | 10-11/90 | 46429-37 | #526 is actually 526 (4th) |
| B40-8W | 534(2nd)-559(2nd) | — | 10-11/90 | 46438-63 | — |
| B40-8W | 560(2nd)-564(2nd) | — | 3/92 | 46906-10 | — |
| B40-8W | 565-582 | — | 3/92 | 46911-28 | — |
| U25B | 1600-1607 | — | 4-5/62 | 34246-53 | — |
| U25B | 1608-1615 | — | 2/63 | 34677-84 | — |
| U23B | 6300-6323 | — | 6-10/70 | 37491-514 | — |
| U23B | 6324-6348 | — | 10/70-2/71 | 37515-39 | — |
| B23-7 | 6350-6363 | — | 3-4/78 | 41673-86 | — |
| B23-7 | 6364-6389 | — | 4-6/79 | 42410-35 | #6366-6379 & 6389 re-#d to 7201-7213 & 7214 for a period |
| B23-7 | 6390-6404 | — | 4/80 | 42929-43 | #6393 & 6395 re-#d to 7215 & 7216 for a period |
| B23-7 | 6405-6418 | — | 12/84 | 44081-94 | — |
| B39-8 | 7400-7402 | — | 1,8/1984 | 43148, 44473-74 | Prototypes |
| B40-8 | 7410-7429 | — | 6/88 | 45656-75 | — |
| B40-8 | 7430-7449 | — | 4/89 | 45931-50 | — |
| B36-7 | 7484-7499 | — | 10-11/80 | 43130-45 | — |
| C44-9W | 600(2nd)-611(2nd) | — | 2-3/94 | 47674-84 | — |
| C44-9W | 612-649 | — | 2-3/94 | 47685-723 | Several of these numbers have been assigned for the 2nd, 3rd or 4th time. |
| C44-9W | 650-698 (even #s) | — | 9/94 | 48144-68 | — |
| C44-9W | 651-699 (odd #s) | — | 8-9/94 | 48058-82 | — |
| C40-8W | 800(2nd)-849(2nd) | — | 4-5/92 | 46929-78 | — |
| C40-8W | 850-866 | — | 4-5/92 | 46979-95 | — |
| C40-8W | 867-899 | — | 3-7/93 | 46929-61 | — |
| C40-8W | 900(2nd)-926(2nd) | — | 3-7/93 | 47368-94 | — |
| C41-8W | 927(2nd)-951(2nd) | — | 9-10/93 | 47531-55 | — |
| U23C | 7500-7519 | — | 6-7/69 | 37098-117 | — |
| U28CG | 7900-7909 | — | 7-8/66 | 35993-6002 | Ex U28CG 350-359; s/g removed |
| U30CG | 8000-8005 | — | 11/67 | 36346-51 | Ex U30CG 400-405; s/g removed |
| C30-7 | 8010-19 | — | 12/77 | 41663-72 | — |
| C30-7 | 8020-57 | — | 3-6/78 | 41687-724 | — |
| C30-7 | 8058-8063 | — | 10/78 | 42080-85 | — |
| C30-7 | 8064-8098 | — | 4-5/79 | 42375-409 | — |
| C30-7 | 8099-8122 | — | 5-6/80 | 42500-23 | — |
| C30-7 | 8123-8152 | — | 5-7/81 | 43550-79 | — |
| C30-7 | 8153-8166 | — | 12/82-1/83 | 44067-80 | — |
| U33C | 8500-8524 | — | 5-8/69 | 37073-97 | — |
| U36C | 8700-8714 | **Table G** | 6-7/72 | 38455-69 | — |
| U36C | 8715-8735 | **Table G** | 2-4/73 | 38877-97 | — |
| U36C | 8736-8762 | **Table G** | 5-7/74 | 39686-712 | — |
| U36C | 8763-8799 | **Table G** | 11/74-2/75 | 40007-43 | — |
| 44-Ton | 460-461 | — | 12/42 | 15760-61 | — |
| 44-Ton | 462 | — | 7/43 | 17927 | — |
| 44-Ton | 463, 464-7, 468 | — | 1/44, 12/43, 1/44 | 18151-56 | — |
Santa Fe B40-8W #558 is seven miles east of Tehachapi, California leaving the hills for the desert on October 30, 1994. By the final independent years, GE Dash-8 and Dash-9 power was a common sight on Santa Fe’s hottest trains. Marty Bernard photo.
Baldwin Locomotive Works (BLW)
Baldwin contributed switchers and a handful of specialized road locomotives, including VO-1000s and the unusual DT-6-6-2000 center-cab transfer units. These machines filled niche assignments while EMD and Alco handled the bulk of road service.
| Model Type | Road Number (1st) | Road Number (Later / Final ATSF) | Date Built | Serial / Construction Number(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DS44-750 | 525-533 | — | 7/49 | 74394-74401 | — |
| 80E-660 | 2200 | — | 10/36 | 62000 | Ex-BLW proto-type 62000 |
| VO-1000 | 2201-2205 | — | 12/39-2/40 | 62302-06 | \- |
| VO-1000 | 2206-2207 | — | 6/41,11/42 | 62535, 64434 | \- |
| VO-1000 | 2208-2210 | — | 2/43 | 64734-35, 64740 | — |
| VO-1000 | 2211-12, 2213-16 | — | 4-5/43 | 64738-39, 67713-16 | — |
| VO-1000 | 2217-2219 | — | 6-7/43 | 67724-25, 67728- | — |
| VO-1000 | 2220 | — | 7/43 | 67729 | Reblt w/EMD engine and a long geep hood |
| VO-1000 | 2221 | — | 8/43 | 67744 | — |
| VO-1000 | 2222-2226 | — | 8,12/43 | 69640-41, 70111-24 | — |
| VO-1000 | 2227-2229 | — | 2,3/44 | 70146, 70162-63 | — |
| VO-1000 | 2230-2241 | — | 5-6/44 | 70864-68, 70872-78 | — |
| VO-1000 | 2242-2244 | — | 7,6,7/44 | 71927-29 | — |
| VO-1000 | 2245-2247 | — | 5/44 | 70865-68 | — |
| VO-1000 | 2248-2252 | — | 7-8/45 | 72029-33 | — |
| VO-1000 | 2253-2256 | — | 9/45 | 72042-3, 72048-9 | — |
| VO-1000 | 2257-2257 | — | 10/45 | 71530-32 | — |
| DT-2000 | 2600 | — | 6/38 | 73748 | — |
| DT-2000 | 2601, 2602, 2603-05 | — | 8,7,12/49 | 74434-38 | — |
| DT-2000 | 2606 | — | 3/50 | 73980 | — |
Fairbanks-Morse (FM)
Fairbanks-Morse sold Santa Fe opposed-piston switchers and the rare Erie-built cab units, plus H16-44 road-switchers. FM never dominated the roster, but its locomotives remain of high interest to historians and modelers.
| Model Type | Road Number (1st) | Road Number (Later / Final ATSF) | Date Built | Serial / Construction Number(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie B-unit | 90A | — | 5/47 | L1099, L1101 | Built at GE (s/n 28597) |
| H16-44 | 2800-2809 | 3000-3009 | 3-6/51 | 16L501-10 | — |
| H16-44 | 2810-2819 | 3010-3019 | 3-6/51 | 16L589-98 | — |
| H10-44 | 500-502 | — | 4/45, 4/48 | L1003, 10L56-57 | — |
| H12-44 | 503-506 | — | 9-10/50 | 12L388-91 | — |
| H12-44 | 507-516 | — | 10-11/51 | 12L438-47 | 516 re-#d to 616 |
| H12-44 | 517-524 | — | 7-8/52 | 12L599-606 | #520 re-#d to 620 |
| H12-44 | 525(2nd)-530(2nd) | — | 8-9/52 | 12L607-612 | — |
| H12-44 | 531(2nd)-533(2nd) | — | 4/53 | 12L747-49 | — |
| H12-44 | 534-540 | — | 4/53 | 12L750-56 | — |
| H12-44TS | 541-543 | — | 5/56 | 12L1021-23 | — |
| H12-44 | 544-558 | — | 12/55-4/56 | 12L1006-20 | — |
| H12-44 | 559-564 | — | 3-4/57 | 12L1094-99 | — |
Santa Fe Shop Rebuilds & Conversions
Santa Fe’s mechanical department was as important as any outside builder. Cleburne’s CF7 program transformed surplus F-units into versatile road-switchers; other programs produced GP7u upgrades, SF30C rebuilds from U36Cs, remote-control equipment (RCE) conversions, and an extensive slug fleet. These entries are listed by rebuild identity rather than original builder.
| Model Type | Road Number (1st) | Road Number (Later / Final ATSF) | Date Built | Serial / Construction Number(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCE | 10 (2nd) | — | 8/67 | — | Reblt from F7B #41B |
| RCE | 11(2nd)-14(2nd) | — | 7/69 | — | Reblt from F3Bs: #300B, 32A, 26B & 34B |
| RCE | 15(2nd)-20(2nd) | — | 8/69 | — | Reblt from F7Bs: #38A, 309A, 312A, 39B, 40B & 46B |
| RCE | 21(2nd)-22(2nd) | — | 10,11/69 | — | Reblt from F3Bs: #20B & 31A |
| RCE | 23(2nd)-25(2nd) | — | 10-11/69 | — | Reblt from F7Bs: #247B, 250A & 253A |
| RCE | 26(2nd) | — | 10/69 | — | Reblt from F9B #289A |
| RCE | 27(2nd)-35(2nd) | — | 11-12/69 | — | Reblt from F7Bs: #306B, 310A, 313A, 206B, 217A, 225B, 216A & 226B |
| GP7U | 1310(2nd)-1329(2nd) | **Table E** | 1977-1981 | — | — |
| GP7U | 2000s | **Table F** | — | — | Upgraded by ATSF shop forces |
| GP7U | 2100s | **Table F** | — | — | Upgraded by ATSF shop forces |
| GP7U | 2200s | **Table F** | — | — | Upgraded by ATSF shop forces |
| CF7 | 2417-2649 | **Table D** | 2/70-3/78 | — | \- |
| SDP40Fu | 615, 622, 628 & 630 | — | 1985 | — | Reblt from Ex-Amtrak SDP40Fs (same #) |
| SDP40Fu | 632(3rd), 633(2nd)-635(2nd) | — | 1985 | — | Reblt from Ex-Amtrak SDP40Fs (same #) |
| SDP40Fu | 638(2nd), 639 & 640 | — | 1985 | — | Reblt from Ex-Amtrak SDP40Fs (same #) |
| SDP40Fu | 643-45 & 649 | — | 1985 | — | Reblt from Ex-Amtrak SDP40Fs (same #) |
| CRSD20 (6/74, 3-4/76 | 3900, 3901-3902 | 1300-1302 | — | — | Reblt RSD15 826, 828 & 848 by San Bernadino Shops |
| SD45B | 5501, 5502, & 5502(2nd) | \- | 12/83 | — | Reblt from ATSF SD45 1881, 1823 & 1847 |
| SD45-2B | 5510-5517 | — | various | — | Reblt from ATSF SD45-2s 5651, 5676, 5703, 5626, 5701, 5633, 5684 & 5700 |
| SF30C | 9500-9569 | **Table G** | 11/74-2/75 | — | — |
| Slug | 9850-9854 | 140-144 | 8/70-2/75 | — | Built from Alco RSD5s: #9850 (2110), 9851 (9128), 9852 (9112), 9853 (9119), & 9854 (9129) |
| Slug | 101(3rd)-109(3rd) | Note 6 | 4-axle | — | Built from F-Units |
| Slug | 101(4th)-109(4th) | Note 6 | 4-axle | — | Built from Geeps |
| Slug | 110(2nd)-114(2nd) & 123(2nd) | Note 6 | 4-axle | — | Built from F-Units |
| Slug | 115(2nd)-119(2nd) & 125(2nd) | Note 6 | 4-axle | — | Built from Geeps |
| Slug | 120(2nd)-121(2nd) | Note 6 | 4-axle | — | Built from NW2s |
| Slug | 126(2nd)-129(2nd) | 1126-1129; Note 6 | 6-axle | — | Built from SDs |
| Slug | 140(2nd)-144(2nd) | Note 6 | 6-axle | — | Built (8/70 to 1/72) from ATSF Alco RSD5s |
| Slug | 145(2nd)-146(2nd) | Note 6 | 6-axle | — | Built (2 & 3/76) from ATSF Alco RSD15s |
| Slug | 1101(2nd)-1109(2nd) | — | 6-axle | — | Built (2/81 to 10/83) from ATSF Alco RSD15s - See Note ? |
| Slug | 1115(2nd)-1125(2nd) | — | 4-axle | — | Built (10/78 to 10/81) from EMD GP7/9/20s - See Note ? |
| Slug | 1126(2nd)-1129(2nd) | — | 6-axle | — | Built (8/79 to 5/81) from UP EMD SD24Bs - See Note ? |
| Slug | 1140(2nd)-1146(2nd) | — | 6-axle | — | Built (1/86 to 3/88) from ATSF/IT/NW/SP EMD SDs - See Note ? |
| VO1000R | 1460 | 2450 | — | — | Ex-ATSF 1160 < ATSF 2460 < nee ATSF VO1000 2250 (BLW 72031, b/d 8/1945) |
Other / Cross-Listed Entries
The following series blocks did not map cleanly to a single commercial builder in the source summary (mixed notes, incomplete builder fields, or special cases). They are retained for completeness.
| Model Type | Road Number (1st) | Road Number (Later / Final ATSF) | Date Built | Serial / Construction Number(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44DE18 | 400 | 451 | 1/41 | Whit 60056 | — |
| DE44 | 450 | — | 3/41 | Dav. 2318 | — |
Notes on Using This Roster
- Series blocks: Most rows represent an order or renumber group (for example, 2655-2662), not one locomotive per row.
- Renumberings: Santa Fe renumbered aggressively. Where the summary source records a later ATSF number, it appears in the Later/Final column. Complex unit-by-unit chains (CF7 donors, GP7u lineage, SF30C, GP9 and SD45 schemes) are summarized in notes or deserve specialist unit rosters.
- Rebuilds: Models such as CF7, GP7u, SF30C, E8Am/E8Bm, and many slugs began life as different builder products; see the Santa Fe shops section and Notes column.
- Dispositions: Notes include scrap, sale, trade-in, and rebuild information when present in the compiled source. Not every unit has a published final disposition here.
- BNSF: Locomotives that continued after September 1995 generally passed to BNSF; post-merger renumbering is outside the scope of this ATSF roster.
Primary compilation sources for the tabular data include published serial lists, X2200 South ATSF roster material, Dr. Cynthia Priest’s The Santa Fe Diesel, Gene Crossett’s all-time diesel work, Cary Poole’s CF7 research, and related builder references as compiled in the Diesel Shop ATSF all-time roster project. Always re-verify critical serials against primary builder records before treating a single entry as definitive.
For the broader company story, start with our Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway history.
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Interested in learning much more about out nation's rail history as well who invented the iron horse and when? Find it all here. -
Steam Locomotives (USA): Invention, History, Types
Aug 10, 26 04:08 PM
The classic iron horse, steam locomotives are legendary machines that still hold awe over the general public today. -
Streamliners (Trains): History, Timetables, Schedules
Aug 10, 26 03:45 PM
Read about many of the most well known streamliners here and why the period of the 1930s to 1960s is often considered the "Silver Age" of rail travel. -
Michigan -- Wild West -- Train Rides
Aug 10, 26 01:35 PM
While the term 'wild west' often conjures up images of dusty plains and expansive deserts, Michigan offers its own unique take on this thrilling period of history. -
Wisconsin -- Wild West -- Train Rides
Aug 10, 26 01:11 PM
Through a unique blend of interactive entertainment and historical reverence, Wisconsin offers a captivating glimpse into the past with its Wild West train rides. -
Florida -- Wine Tasting -- Train Rides
Aug 10, 26 01:00 PM
Wine by train not only showcases the beauty of Florida's lesser-known regions but also celebrate the growing importance of local wineries and vineyards. -
New York -- Wine Tasting -- Train Rides
Aug 10, 26 12:16 PM
This article will delve into the history, offerings, and appeal of wine tasting trains in New York, guiding you through a unique experience that combines the romance of the rails with the sophisticati… -
Florida Scenic Train Rides (2026): A Complete Guide
Aug 10, 26 12:02 PM
A Florida train rides guide, including all known railroad museums to visit within the state. Learn more about them here. -
Michigan Scenic Train Rides (2026): A Complete Guide
Aug 10, 26 11:53 AM
There is no better way to experience the Great Lakes State's countryside than on the railroad. Michigan train rides offer visitors much to experience. -
Ohio Scenic Train Rides (2026): A Complete Guide
Aug 10, 26 11:05 AM
Most of the Ohio train rides available to the public are small in nature. However, the state is home to the very popular Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Byesville Scenic, and Hocking Valley Scenic. -
New York Scenic Train Rides (2026): A Complete Guide
Aug 10, 26 11:03 AM
New York scenic train rides offer about everything you can imagine from steam locomotives to long dinner train rides. -
California -- Murder Mystery -- Dinner Train Rides
Aug 10, 26 10:40 AM
When it comes to experiencing the allure of crime-solving sprinkled with delicious dining, California's murder mystery dinner train rides have carved a niche for themselves among both locals and touri… -
Vermont -- Murder Mystery -- Dinner Train Rides
Aug 10, 26 09:57 AM
There are currently murder mystery dinner trains offered in Vermont but until recently the Champlain Valley Dinner Train offered such a trip! -
Short Line Railroads (Class 3): List, Revenue, Definition
Aug 10, 26 09:02 AM
A close-up look at several Class III railroads, or "short lines." These systems are in vastly greater numbers today as Class Is continue to shed trackage. -
Class 2 "Regional" Railroads: Definition, List, Statistics
Aug 10, 26 12:21 AM
Class II railroads, also referred to as "regionals," are the second-largest such companies within the industry. The information here covers most of these lines. -
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC): History, Network, Overview
Aug 10, 26 12:00 AM
The Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Railway is a new Class I carrier in 2021 resulting from the Canadian Pacific/Kansas City Southern merger. Learn more here. -
Class 1 Railroads (USA): Revenue, Statistics, Overview
Aug 09, 26 10:57 PM
In railroad jargon, Class 1 refers to the largest companies in the industry and all six in North America are highlighted here. -
Royal Gorge Route Railroad Fall Foliage Train Rides (2026)
Aug 09, 26 03:02 PM
The Royal Gorge Route Railroad in Cañon City, Colorado is a year-round scenic dining railroad whose fall value is the canyon itself: roughly a two-hour out-and-back through the Royal Gorge with granit… -
Huckleberry Railroad Fall Foliage Train Rides (2026)
Aug 09, 26 02:35 PM
The Huckleberry Railroad at Crossroads Village (Genesee County Parks, near Flint, Michigan) is a family autumn destination: three-foot-gauge steam (when scheduled) looping wooded Genesee County countr… -
French Lick Scenic Railway Fall Foliage Train Rides (2026)
Aug 09, 26 02:17 PM
The French Lick Scenic Railway in French Lick, Indiana is the southern Indiana foliage train to watch: scenic excursions of about 90 minutes through hills and forests, departing the historic 1907 lime… -
California -- Beer Tasting -- Train Rides
Aug 09, 26 10:56 AM
While the Niles Canyon Railway is known for family-friendly weekend excursions and seasonal classics, one of its most popular grown-up offerings is Beer on the Rails. -
New Jersey -- Beer Tasting -- Train Rides
Aug 09, 26 10:53 AM
On select dates, the Woodstown Central Railroad pairs its scenery with one of South Jersey’s most enjoyable grown-up itineraries: the Brew to Brew Train. -
Georgia -- Wild West -- Train Rides
Aug 09, 26 10:52 AM
Nestled within its lush hills and historic towns, the Peach State offers unforgettable train rides that channel the spirit of the Wild West. -
North Carolina -- Wild West -- Train Rides
Aug 09, 26 10:31 AM
North Carolina, a state known for its diverse landscapes ranging from serene beaches to majestic mountains, offers a unique blend of history and adventure through its Wild West train rides. -
Michigan -- Wine Tasting -- Train Rides
Aug 09, 26 10:28 AM
In this article, we’ll delve into the world of Michigan’s wine tasting train experiences that cater to both wine connoisseurs and railway aficionados. -
Indiana -- Wine Tasting -- Train Rides
Aug 09, 26 10:26 AM
In this article, we'll delve into the experience of wine tasting trains in Indiana, exploring their routes, services, and the rising popularity of this unique adventure. -
Illinois -- Murder Mystery -- Dinner Train Rides
Aug 09, 26 10:19 AM
Among Illinois's scenic train rides, one of the most unique and captivating experiences is the murder mystery excursion. -
Maryland -- Murder Mystery -- Dinner Train Rides
Aug 09, 26 10:05 AM
Maryland is known for its scenic landscapes, historical landmarks, and vibrant culture, but did you know that it’s also home to some of the most thrilling murder mystery dinner trains? -
East Broad Top Railroad Fall Foliage Train Ride (2026)
Aug 09, 26 12:09 AM
The East Broad Top Railroad at Rockhill Furnace / Orbisonia, Pennsylvania is not a mass-market “leaf special” brand so much as a living industrial-history railroad whose public calendar runs deep into… -
Strasburg Rail Road Whiskey on the Rails (2026)
Aug 08, 26 08:28 PM
Whiskey on the Rails is the Strasburg Rail Road’s intimate adult spirits product: a roughly 45-minute to one-hour steam ride through Lancaster County Amish Country aboard historic First Class Dining C… -
Indiana Whiskey & Bourbon Tasting Train Rides
Aug 08, 26 01:53 PM
Among IRE’s most talked-about offerings is the Wine &amp;amp; Whiskey Train—an adults-only, evening-style trip that leans into the best parts of classic rail travel: atmosphere, comfort, and a… -
Minnesota -- Beer Tasting -- Train Rides
Aug 08, 26 01:04 PM
Among the North Shore Scenic Railroad's special events, one consistently rises to the top for adults looking for a lively night out: the Beer Tasting Train. -
New Mexico Whiskey Tasting Train Rides
Aug 08, 26 12:52 PM
New Mexico’s high-desert rail scene has a clear spirits star: Sky Railway in Santa Fe, whose special-event calendar includes Whiskey on the Rails—a 21+ pop-up pairing Santa Fe Spirits with a round tri… -
Connecticut -- Whiskey Tasting -- Train Rides
Aug 08, 26 12:42 PM
While the Naugatuck Railroad runs a variety of trips throughout the year, one event has quickly become a “circle it on the calendar” outing for fans of great food and spirited tastings: the BBQ &a… -
Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad Fall Foliage Train Rides (2026)
Aug 08, 26 11:44 AM
The Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad—marketed as the Duluth River Train—offers a volunteer-run, roughly two-hour narrated round trip along the St. Louis River estuary from West Duluth. -
Coopersville & Marne Railway Fall / Pumpkin Trains (2026)
Aug 08, 26 11:19 AM
The Friends of the Coopersville & Marne Railway run West Michigan’s best-known autumn family train: the Pumpkin Train on October weekends, a roughly 90-minute Coopersville–Marne round trip with costum… -
Cape Cod Central Railroad Fall Foliage Train Rides (2026)
Aug 08, 26 11:12 AM
The Cape Cod Central Railroad is southeastern Massachusetts’s main tourist-and-dining rail product: narrated scenic trains and multi-course dining trains from Hyannis, West Barnstable, and Buzzards Ba… -
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad Fall Foliage Train Rides (2026)
Aug 08, 26 10:39 AM
The Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad in Boone, Iowa is the Midwest’s high-bridge foliage train: Fraser excursions cross the towering Bass Point Creek High Bridge through the Des Moines River valley as h… -
Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad Fall Foliage Train Ride (2026)
Aug 08, 26 10:18 AM
The Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad markets a dedicated Fall Foliage Train Ride from its Unity, Maine venue: roughly a one-hour round trip through Waldo County woods and farmland when birch, maple… -
Pennsylvania -- Wild West -- Train Rides
Aug 08, 26 10:06 AM
The Keystone State is home to a variety of historical attractions, but few experiences can rival the excitement and nostalgia of a Wild West train ride. -
Alabama -- Wild West -- Train Rides
Aug 08, 26 10:04 AM
Although Alabama isn't the traditional setting for Wild West tales, the state provides its own flavor of historic rail adventures that draw enthusiasts year-round. -
South Dakota -- Wine Tasting -- Train Rides
Aug 08, 26 10:02 AM
For wine enthusiasts and adventurers alike, South Dakota introduces a novel way to experience its local viticulture: wine tasting aboard the Black Hills Central Railroad. -
West Virginia -- Wine Tasting -- Train Rides
Aug 08, 26 10:00 AM
West Virginia, often celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes and rich history, offers visitors a unique way to explore its rolling hills and picturesque vineyards: wine tasting trains.
