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Former Cotton Belt Consolidation

By Angela Cotey | May 31, 2023

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Southern Pacific 2864 was one of eight 2-8-0s transferred to California from SP affiliate Cotton Belt in 1956. Built during 1920–23, SSW’s 36 700-series engines were the road’s top freight power until 4-8-4s came in 1930. SP 2864 stands at San Francisco in April ’56.
D. S. Richter photo

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