FILLMORE, Calif. — Sierra Northern Railway’s Ventura Division began another step to introduce itself to local communities by operating a photo freight from Fillmore to Santa Paula and return. The train, powered by EMD F7A 100, consisted of a variety of freight cars with a heavyweight coach bringing up the rear.
The railroad is aggressively soliciting new freight customers to complement its supporting roles in various motion pictures, television shows and commercials. Passenger excursions are planned for the future.
The right-of-way, owned by California’s Ventura County Transportation Commission was previously operated by the Fillmore & Western Railway, which was the previous owner of the F7. The line is a former Southern Pacific property.
A photo passenger train is scheduled for next month.
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