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A meet at Weed on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA.

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A meet at Weed on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA.
November 9, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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HO SP 9016 on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA on Nov 28, 2015.

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My HO model of Southern Pacific (SP) 9016 was leading a westbound local, switching "Tuolumne" on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA on Saturday, November 28, 2015. This is an Overland Brass model. The real SP 9016 was a Kraus-Maffei, ML-4000, SP Class DF-801. It became SP Class KF636-1 and SP 9119. Reportedly, it was built in 1964, construction number 19112. It was retired in 1967 and scrapped.
April 10, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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A train on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, during a DC run on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

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A westbound train powered by a Kraus-Maffei and a couple of RSD-5s was at Weed on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, during a DC run on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The real SP 9016 was a Kraus-Maffei, ML-4000, SP Class DF-801. Reportedly: it became SP Class KF636-1 and SP 9119. It was built in 1964, construction number 19112. It was retired in 1967 and scrapped. My model of SP 9016 is an Overland Brass model.
September 20, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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BNSF 7672 at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA.

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BNSF 7672 led a westbound freight on on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. on Saturday, May 16, 2026 during a DC operation session. The real BNSF 7672 is a GE ES44DC. Reportedly: it was built by GE in 2005, serial number 55732.
May 17, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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My HO train, led by UP 4714, was at the California Central Model Railroad Club, Santa Clara, CA Jan 30, 2016.

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My model of Union Pacific (UP) 4714 led a train on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, January 30, 2016. This is an Athearn Genesis model The real UP 4714 is an EMD SD70M. Reportedly: It was built in 2002, builders number 20006271-5.
March 19, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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BN U28C 5651 leads a train across the high bridge at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Jan 30, 2016.
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BN U28C 5651 leads a train across the high bridge at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Jan 30, 2016.
March 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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On Saturday, December 13, 2025, my Bowser HO Model of Southern Pacific (SP) ALCo C-415 2400 crossing Mouse Creek on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA.

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On Saturday, December 13, 2025, my Bowser HO Model of Southern Pacific (SP) 2400 crossing Mouse Creek on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. The real SP 2400 was an ALCo C-415, SP Class AS415-1. Reportedly: it was built in 1966 builder's number 3458-1. Sold in 1977 to Fundidora Monterrey a steel mill in Monterrey, Mexico with some other C-415s.
December 14, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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California DOT (CDTX) 2002 led a westbound Capitol Train 737 past the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 1:49 p.m.
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California DOT (CDTX) 2002 led a westbound Capitol Train 737 past the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 1:49 p.m. CDTX 2002 is an EMD 710ECO. Reportedly, it's a repowered EMD F59PHI owned by California DOT built in 1994 serial number 926339-2.
March 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) had a scheduled operating session in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA.

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On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) had a scheduled operating session in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA.
March 8, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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HO models of SP 2905 (RS-11) and 2400 (C-415) were leading a local freight on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA on Saturday,

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SP 2905 (RS-11) and 2400 (C-415) were leading a local freight on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA on Saturday, December 13, 2025. 2905 is a Rapido model, 2400 is a Stewart model. The real SP 2905 was an ALCo RS-11/DL-701, SP Class AS418-3. Reportedly: it was built as SP 5725 SP Class DF-610 in 1956 serial number 82045. It was enumbered and reclassed in 1965. It was retired and sold in 1973. It became Southern Peru Copper Co. 11 in 1974.
December 14, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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HO WNYP 638 on the CCMRC in the Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Sat, Apr 4, 2026.

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My model of Western New York and Pennsylvania (WNYP) 638 was resting at "Mission Bay" on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, April 4, 2026. This is a Bowser Model. The real WNYP 638 was a MLW M636. Reportedly: it was built in 1973 as QCM 75, builders number M6072-02. Reporting marks and numbers reported to have been assigned to this locomotive include NYSW 3672.
April 6, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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SP SD40M-2 8693 led a train on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, January 30, 2016.

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My model of Southern Pacific (SP) 8693 led an HO westbound train out of the tunnel at "Weed" on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, January 30, 2016. This is an Athearn Genesis model The real SP 8693 was an EMD SD40M-2, SP Class EF630LK-2. Reportedly: It was built in 1970, builders number 36884 as an SDP45, EL 3666. It became CR 6697 then VMV 6697. It was rebuilt by MK in 1995 for SP. It became UP 2769 and retired and sold in 2003.
April 2, 2026 at 3:18 AM
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On Sat, Jan 10, 2026, my BN 4369 led a train in the canyon at the California Central Model Railroad Club in Santa Clara, CA. My BN 4369 is a Bowser HO model. (more in alt field)

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HO BN (SP&S) ALCo C636 at CCMRC On Saturday, January 10, 2026, my Burlington Northern (BN) 4369 (SP&S) led a train past the "Salmonella" fishery at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. The real BN 4369 was an ALCo C636. Reportedly: it was built in 1968, builders number 6010-04, as SP&S 343. After the merger it became BN 4369. It was retired circa 1980. The real BN 4369 was an ALCo C636. Reportedly: it was built in 1968, builders number 6010-04, as SP&S 343. After the merger it became BN 4369. It was retired circa 1980.
January 13, 2026 at 10:59 PM
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Union Pacific ALCos led a train at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA.

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Two Union Pacific (UP) ALCo RS-27s headed towards Weed on a westbound train on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026, at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. These are Proto 2000 models. The real UP 676 was an ALCo RS-27. Reportedly it was built in 1959 as ALCo demonstrator 640-3 builder's number 83557. UP sold it in 1971.
September 6, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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SP 3509, SP Class B-1, 2-8-4
On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, my HO model of Southern Pacific (SP) 3509 was at Weed, on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC), in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. This is a BLI model.
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SP 3509, SP Class B-1, 2-8-4 On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, my HO model of Southern Pacific (SP) 3509 was at Weed, on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC), in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. This is a BLI model. The real SP 3509, was an SP Class B-1, Berkshire 2-8-4. Reportedly: It was built by Lima in 1928 as B&M 4019, serial number 7296. It was purchased by SP in 1945, converted to oil in 1950 and retired and scrapped in 1951.
May 8, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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On Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, my Bowser HO model of Southern Pacific 2150 is approaching "Salmonella"at the California Central Model Railroad Club.
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SP 2150 on the CCMRC On Saturday, January 3, 2026, my Bowser HO model of Southern Pacific (SP) 2150 is approaching the "Salmonella" fishery at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. The real SP 2150 was an MU equipped Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH) S-12. Reportedly: it was built in 1953 as SP 1543 Class DS-118, serial number 75918. In 1965 it was renumbered to SP 2150 SP Class B412-4. The disposition of this locomotive is reported as, Retired 1974 sold to Chrome Crankshaft. Resold to Kerr-McGee 100, renumbered to 844. Donated 1990 to Orange Empire Railway Museum.
January 5, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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Trains working the "Mission Bay Yard," at California Central Model Railroad Club, the model railroad in the Agnew Depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

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As a local waits to depart and an F-M switcher worked the "Mission Bay Yard," a turbine powered through freight crossed over from number three track to the eastbound main heading out of town. On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) had a scheduled operating session in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA.
March 10, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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My HO model of WP 729 pulling a local on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. This is an Athearn Genesis model.

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My HO model of WP 729 pulling a local on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. This is an Athearn Genesis model. The real WP 729 was an EMD GP9, WP Class RS62. Reportedly it was built in 1955, construction number 20700. It became UP 304 and was sold in 1985 to PNC.
November 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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A ride on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. This is the model railroad club I belong to.
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Cal Central Club CCMRC Cab Ride around the layout on Cab Ride
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March 4, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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SP Berkshire at Mouse Creek
On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, my HO model of Southern Pacific 3509 crosses the Lower Mouse Creek Trestle, on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC), in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA.
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SP Berkshire at Mouse Creek On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, my HO model of Southern Pacific (SP) 3509 crosses the Lower Mouse Creek Trestle, on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC), in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. This is a BLI model. The real SP 3509, was an SP Class B-1, Berkshire 2-8-4. Reportedly: It was built by Lima in 1928 as B&M 4019, serial number 7296. It was purchased by SP in 1945, converted to oil in 1950 and retired and scrapped in 1951.
May 14, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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A train on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, during a DC run on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

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A westbound train powered by a Kraus-Maffei and a couple of RSD-5s was at Salmonella on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, during a DC run on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The real Southern Pacific (SP) 9016 was a Kraus-Maffei, ML-4000, SP Class DF-801. Reportedly: it became SP Class KF636-1 and SP 9119. It was built in 1964, construction number 19112. It was retired in 1967 and scrapped. My model of SP 9016 is an Overland brass model.
September 20, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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On Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, my HO Model of SP 1427 was leading a local westbound on the California Central Model Railroad Club in Santa Clara, CA.

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On Saturday, February 7, 2026, my HO Model of Southern Pacific (SP) 1427 was leading a local westbound on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. This train was approaching "Shasta" on the CCMRC. SP 1427 is a Walthers model. The real SP 1427 was an EMD SD7, SP Class ES615-4. Reportedly: it was built in 1953 as SP 5320, SP class DF-118 builder number 18385. In 1965 it became SP 2727, SP Class ES615-4, later it became SP 1427. In 1980 it was rebuilt to SP Class ES615R-1 1522. It was sold in 1995, subsequently scrapped.
February 9, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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On Mar. 7, 2026, at a model RR club operating session in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. ATSF 1862 led an "Eastbound Peddler" here crossing "Mouse Creek."

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On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) had a scheduled operating session in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. ATSF 1862 led an "Eastbound Peddler" shown here crossing "Mouse Creek." The real ATSF 1862 was an EMD SD45 built in 1966, builder's number 32538. It was renumbered to 5562, later rebuilt to 5316.
March 9, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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BNSF 8279 at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA.

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BNSF 8279 led an eastbound freight passing a string of log cars at the Sagintree Lumber Company at Tuolumne on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. on Saturday, May 16, 2026 during a DC operation session. This is an Athearn Genesis HO model. The real BNSF 8279 is an EMD SD75I. Reportedly it was built in 1997, builder's number 996740-4.
May 17, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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BN U28C 5651 led a train on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, January 30, 2016.

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Burlington Northern (BN) 5651 led a train on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, January 30, 2016. This is a Rivarossi model. The real BN 5651 was a GE U28C. Reportedly it was built in 1966 as CBQ 563 builders number 35752. It was retired in 1981.
March 17, 2026 at 7:03 PM