Souther Pacific Rails - a Motive Power Finale documents the various operations, physical plant, and locomotives of the Souther Pacific, including the Cotton Belt (SSW) and presents other interesting facts in the context of the present as well as the past. Informative text covers the Golden State Route, the ICTF, the SPCSL, the Huntington Beach branch, mergers, motive power from 1986 to 1997 and more. A super-detailed roster of SP and Cotton Belt locomotives includes dispositions since 1986. This volume is a must for the SP or Cotton Belt fan!

Contents:

Chapter 1: The Golden State

Chapter 2: A Decade of Power

Chapter 3: The SPCSL

Chapter 4: Huntington Beach

Chapter 5: ICTIF

Chapter 6: Merger

Chapter 7: Farewell, Friendly

Chapter 8: Locomotive Roster

Chapter 9: Dispositions

Chapter 10: Roster at a Glance