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| Title: |
Shoving back on 10/12 |
| Description: |
The BNSF pair backing up in the yard. |
| Photo Date: |
10/12/2017 Upload Date: 3/9/2018 4:16:31 AM |
| Location: |
East Syracuse, NY |
| Author: |
scott crotwell |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 5762(ES44AC) SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
495 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Moving back |
| Description: |
BNSF mixed freight train going in reverse on the back side of the yard. |
| Photo Date: |
10/12/2017 Upload Date: 10/14/2017 4:26:56 AM |
| Location: |
East Walden, NY |
| Author: |
scott crotwell |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 5762(ES44AC) BNSF 5662(AC44CW) SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
576 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Second catch |
| Description: |
SRS 131 sitting on the back side of the yard. |
| Photo Date: |
11/16/2017 Upload Date: 12/1/2017 4:12:58 AM |
| Location: |
East Syracuse, NY |
| Author: |
scott crotwell |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
412 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
SRS 131 with 111 |
| Description: |
Freight train on the back side passing by the doodlebug. |
| Photo Date: |
11/16/2017 Upload Date: 12/1/2017 4:15:59 AM |
| Location: |
East Syracuse, NY |
| Author: |
scott crotwell |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 8642(SD50-2) CSX 111(AC44CW) SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
552 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
To the back |
| Description: |
Getting another look at the doodlebug. |
| Photo Date: |
11/18/2017 Upload Date: 12/15/2017 4:16:23 AM |
| Location: |
East Syracuse, NY |
| Author: |
Scott with Steven Crotwell |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) CSX 32(AC44CW) CSX 793(ES44AC-H) |
| Views: |
516 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
An old relic |
| Description: |
SRS 131 sitting on the back side of the yard. |
| Photo Date: |
11/18/2017 Upload Date: 11/27/2017 4:15:42 AM |
| Location: |
East Syracuse, NY |
| Author: |
Scott with Steven Crotwell |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) CSX 32(AC44CW) |
| Views: |
553 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
SRS and CSX |
| Description: |
CSX 32 as the second unit, passing by the doodlebug. |
| Photo Date: |
11/18/2017 Upload Date: 1/3/2018 6:14:16 AM |
| Location: |
East Syracuse, NY |
| Author: |
Scott with Steven Crotwell |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 32(AC44CW) SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
507 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
SRS 131 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
4/12/2018 Upload Date: 4/12/2018 8:22:00 PM |
| Location: |
Bergenfield, NJ |
| Author: |
Stephen Tripptree |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
408 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Checking it out |
| Description: |
A Sperry car approaches the crossing I was sitting at, checking the eastbound main track. |
| Photo Date: |
6/4/2018 Upload Date: 6/12/2018 5:59:52 AM |
| Location: |
Wickliffe, OH |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
352 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
In the late day light |
| Description: |
The Sperry car retreats to the east, now nicely lit as it rolls away toward Erie. |
| Photo Date: |
6/4/2018 Upload Date: 6/12/2018 6:03:42 AM |
| Location: |
Wickliffe, OH |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
435 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Long haul |
| Description: |
Most of the Sperry cars are old interurbans. Despite the bright yellow paint that gives away their ownership, seeing one roll down the tracks like this gives a glimpse into what the passenger service of the 1920s might have looked like. |
| Photo Date: |
6/4/2018 Upload Date: 6/12/2018 6:10:57 AM |
| Location: |
Wickliffe, OH |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
391 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
SRS 131 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
5/30/2019 Upload Date: 6/8/2019 7:38:46 AM |
| Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
| Author: |
Seth Lakin |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
319 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SRS 131 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
5/30/2019 Upload Date: 6/8/2019 7:38:50 AM |
| Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
| Author: |
Seth Lakin |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
312 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SRS 131 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
6/23/2019 Upload Date: 7/4/2019 9:49:23 PM |
| Location: |
Ridgefield Park, NJ |
| Author: |
andrew koenigsberg |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
358 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SRS 131 on the move |
| Description: |
Easing through the yard. This is the first time I have seen this doodlebug on the move. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2019 Upload Date: 11/28/2019 3:16:37 AM |
| Location: |
East Syracuse, NY |
| Author: |
Scott with Steven Crotwell |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
354 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Profile shot of SRS 131 |
| Description: |
A close up view of this doodlebug easing thrrough the yard. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2019 Upload Date: 11/28/2019 3:20:51 AM |
| Location: |
East Syracuse, NY |
| Author: |
Scott with Steven Crotwell |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
543 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
SRS 131 |
| Description: |
A continuation shot of SRS 131 easing through the yard. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2019 Upload Date: 11/28/2019 3:23:47 AM |
| Location: |
East Syracuse, NY |
| Author: |
Scott with Steven Crotwell |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
355 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Near the signals |
| Description: |
A side profile view of SRS 131. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2019 Upload Date: 11/28/2019 3:13:28 AM |
| Location: |
East Syracuse, NY |
| Author: |
Scott with Steven Crotwell |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
360 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
SRS 131 under the clouds |
| Description: |
One last look at SRS 131 passing through the yard. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2019 Upload Date: 11/28/2019 3:26:13 AM |
| Location: |
East Syracuse, NY |
| Author: |
Scott with Steven Crotwell |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
394 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
SRS 131 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
8/15/2020 Upload Date: 8/16/2020 4:37:09 PM |
| Location: |
Deshler, OH |
| Author: |
Nicholas Katz |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
288 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SRS 131 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
8/15/2020 Upload Date: 8/16/2020 4:40:54 PM |
| Location: |
Deshler, OH |
| Author: |
Nicholas Katz |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
353 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SRS 131 |
| Description: |
Sperry Rail Service tied down at the CSX DeWitt Yard for the weekend. |
| Photo Date: |
5/21/2022 Upload Date: 6/4/2022 8:51:48 PM |
| Location: |
East Syracuse, NY |
| Author: |
Max Smith |
| Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
287 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SRS 131 |
| Description: |
On the way to work, I see a Sperry Rail Service doodlebug tied down next to VFW Post 3146. This is the same doodlebug that I saw at the CSX DeWitt Yard 89 days ago! |
| Photo Date: |
8/17/2022 Upload Date: 8/21/2022 8:29:57 PM |
| Location: |
Syracuse, NY |
| Author: |
Max Smith |
| Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Action |
| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
251 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SRS 131 on W004 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
3/28/2023 Upload Date: 3/30/2023 11:08:23 PM |
| Location: |
Batavia, NY |
| Author: |
Kyle best |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
211 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
W004 approaching CP 406 |
| Description: |
W004 had to wait for M205, that is what the Lunar was for |
| Photo Date: |
3/28/2023 Upload Date: 3/30/2023 11:09:11 PM |
| Location: |
Batavia, NY |
| Author: |
Kyle best |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
210 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
W004, I008 and M561 |
| Description: |
3 trains in one pic! |
| Photo Date: |
3/28/2023 Upload Date: 3/30/2023 11:09:47 PM |
| Location: |
Batavia, NY |
| Author: |
Kyle best |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
195 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SRS 131 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/3/2023 11:36:03 PM |
| Location: |
Gary, IN |
| Author: |
Joe Usselman |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
127 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SRS 131 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
10/29/2023 Upload Date: 3/2/2025 10:47:19 AM |
| Location: |
Ewing, NJ |
| Author: |
Dave Wolfe (Milepost 33 R |
| Categories: |
Roster,Night |
| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
51 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SRS 131 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
10/29/2023 Upload Date: 3/2/2025 10:46:00 AM |
| Location: |
Ewing, NJ |
| Author: |
Dave Wolfe (Milepost 33 R |
| Categories: |
Roster,Night |
| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
45 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SRS 131 |
| Description: |
Before heading to North Jersey, the Sperry Doodlebug railcar sits on the former reading side of the yard on a beautiful day |
| Photo Date: |
5/1/2024 Upload Date: 5/7/2024 10:38:59 AM |
| Location: |
Manville, NJ |
| Author: |
Alex Piechowski |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
81 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SRS 131 |
| Description: |
SRS 131 is tied down in Newburgh, NY 5/3/2024. |
| Photo Date: |
5/3/2024 Upload Date: 5/6/2024 7:57:07 PM |
| Location: |
Newburgh, NY |
| Author: |
Elena M Durant |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
106 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SRS 131 |
| Description: |
The century old Sperry track car the 'doodlebug' returns back eastward after spending the night in Philadelphia. @ 14:41 hrs |
| Photo Date: |
10/28/2024 Upload Date: 10/30/2024 9:21:47 PM |
| Location: |
Skillman, NJ |
| Author: |
Alex Piechowski |
| Categories: |
Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
78 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
SRS 131 |
| Description: |
I got word that Wheeling 221 and 237 were almost back to back out of Brewster, and with the sun now setting, and nothing much happening on CSX, I was thinking about heading back to Spencer for at least 237 before calling it a day. But, thats when I heard something pop up on the scanner that immediately changed the outcome of the afternoon. "SRS 131" was calling signals on the Big 4. Knowing that was a Sperry Car, I made a dart for New London. Sure enough, I was right, and I decided to finish my day off with it. W004, as it was symboled, splits the trilights at New London. |
| Photo Date: |
1/29/2025 Upload Date: 3/20/2025 11:54:42 AM |
| Location: |
New London, OH |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
15 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SRS 131 and CSX 5341 |
| Description: |
CSX W004 meets CSX I169 at the QI 44 intermediates between New London and Rochester. These were flipped out for vaders quite some time ago. |
| Photo Date: |
1/29/2025 Upload Date: 3/20/2025 11:56:31 AM |
| Location: |
Rochester, OH |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) CSX 5341(ES40DC) |
| Views: |
7 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CSX 5341 |
| Description: |
The relatively short I169 splits the signals. |
| Photo Date: |
1/29/2025 Upload Date: 3/20/2025 11:57:56 AM |
| Location: |
Rochester, OH |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CSX 5341(ES40DC) SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
11 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SRS 131 |
| Description: |
CSX W004 splits the QI 39 trilights on the west side of Wellington. |
| Photo Date: |
1/29/2025 Upload Date: 3/20/2025 11:58:44 AM |
| Location: |
Wellington, OH |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
9 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SRS 131 |
| Description: |
A side shot of CSX W004 at Jones Road on the west side of Wellington. |
| Photo Date: |
1/29/2025 Upload Date: 3/20/2025 11:59:52 AM |
| Location: |
Wellington, OH |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
13 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SRS 131 |
| Description: |
Thankfully, the train had to slow down over the crossovers and diamond at Wellington, which gave me a chance to redeem the cantilever shot I messed up earlier in the day. With a much better subject on top of that! |
| Photo Date: |
1/29/2025 Upload Date: 3/20/2025 12:09:09 PM |
| Location: |
Wellington, OH |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
12 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SRS 131 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
2/17/2025 Upload Date: 2/22/2025 6:30:58 PM |
| Location: |
Lower Makefield Twsp, PA |
| Author: |
Dave Wolfe (Milepost 33 R |
| Categories: |
Roster,Action |
| Locomotives: |
SRS 131(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
37 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SRS 132 |
| Description: |
Sperry Rail Service 132 at Council Bluffs, Iowa on February 22, 1958, Kodachrome by Lou Schmitz, Chuck Zeiler collection. |
| Photo Date: |
2/22/1958 Upload Date: 3/16/2013 3:07:39 PM |
| Location: |
Council Bluffs, IA |
| Author: |
Lou Schmitz |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SRS 132(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
884 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SRS 132 |
| Description: |
Sperry Rail Service SRS 132 Tullahoma, TN Date Approximate |
| Photo Date: |
2/1/1962 Upload Date: 5/4/2013 5:12:28 PM |
| Location: |
Tullahoma, TN |
| Author: |
Lee Yoder |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SRS 132(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
561 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SRS 132 |
| Description: |
Sperry Rail Service SRS 132 Tullahoma, TN Date Approximate |
| Photo Date: |
2/1/1962 Upload Date: 5/4/2013 5:12:30 PM |
| Location: |
Tullahoma, TN |
| Author: |
Lee Yoder |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SRS 132(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
539 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SRS #132 - Sperry Rail Service |
| Description: |
Built in 1925 by the St Louis Car as a doodlebug for the Seaboard Air Line, it was converted by the Sperry Rail Services company to a rail detection car. From the photos posted on this website, it was still in service in 2005. The location and date were not marked on the back of the photo but from with the help of Chuck Zeiler's comment below, it must be after 2/1/1962 since the headlight is different after that. If anyone can help fix closer date, please let me know. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1963 Upload Date: 1/9/2014 8:35:04 AM |
| Location: |
Unknown, CT |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SRS 132(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
473 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
SRS 132 |
| Description: |
In front of the EL passenger station (Date approximate) |
| Photo Date: |
12/27/1966 Upload Date: 10/24/2015 9:42:40 AM |
| Location: |
Kent, OH |
| Author: |
Robert Farkas |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
SRS 132(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
834 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
SRS 132 |
| Description: |
(Date approximate) |
| Photo Date: |
12/27/1966 Upload Date: 11/12/2015 9:55:18 PM |
| Location: |
Kent, OH |
| Author: |
Robert Farkas |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SRS 132(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
831 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Sperry Rail Service #132, c. 1970 |
| Description: |
SRS. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Sperry Rail Service Detector Car #132, a "Doodlebug" built by the St. Louis Car Company during April of 1925 and acquired by SRS in 1943. Partially visible at the right is Reading Railroad engine #5205, a C424 built by the American Locomotive Company in November of 1963 and rated at 2,400 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. |
| Photo Date: |
1/23/1970 Upload Date: 12/3/2021 9:22:03 PM |
| Location: |
Bethlehem, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SRS 132(Doodlebug) RDG 5205(C424) |
| Views: |
394 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SRS 132 |
| Description: |
Sperry Rail Service SRS 132 Chattanooga, TN |
| Photo Date: |
10/10/1970 Upload Date: 5/4/2013 5:11:51 PM |
| Location: |
Chattanooga, TN |
| Author: |
Lee Yoder |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SRS 132(Doodlebug) |
| Views: |
567 Comments: 0 |
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