Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway 108, Diesel locomotive at Southern California Railway Museum, US.
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway locomotive number 108 is an EMD FP45 diesel engine at the Southern California Railway Museum featuring its characteristic red and silver Warbonnet paint scheme. The machine produces 3600 horsepower and maintains its original mechanical specifications.
Built in 1967, this engine was the final passenger locomotive model purchased by Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway before Amtrak took over operations in 1971. After this transition, the railroad shifted away from passenger service and the locomotive later served freight operations.
The locomotive represents a period when American railroads emphasized both technical advancement and eye-catching visual design through their passenger service equipment. The striking red and silver paint scheme was typical of the railroad's brand identity.
The locomotive underwent extensive restoration from 2012 to 2018 and can be viewed at the museum today. Visitors should note that it is a fragile historical object and gets very hot in the sun during warm weather.
The locomotive operated on the famous Super Chief service, one of the most prestigious train routes in the United States. Today it is one of the few preserved examples of this specific locomotive model, which is no longer manufactured anywhere.
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