San Francisco Peninsula Commute 1977 to 2007

Slide presentation of commute train operation on the San Francisco Peninsula from 1977 to 2007.

[@straightto8]

Great video Gary, always enjoy your content. Was fortunate enough to ride the commutes for a couple of years before the SP equipment was fully replaced. Remember the Caltrain equipment when it was new and shiny, later on was able to ride the equipment (headend rides) before rebuild and when they still had the SP style light packages. Even more down the line hired on with Amtrak, was a trainman, then later an engineer on Amtrak (started in Oakland) when they ran the show, ran the F40s after rebuild, got to run the MP36’s and Bombardier equipment when new. Ran the SP engines they bought, the GP9’s and MP15DC’s, then got hurt on late 06’ and have turned a wheel since. Was fun while it lasted, got to experience what little SP flavor was left my time there. Didn’t make it to the electric or TASI era, but I would have went back to Oakland.

[@wesbritton7508]

Very informative,because my dad worked at the S.J. roundhouse for 35 years.

[@Mike-pj1kv]

I used to go down by the San Carlos station (1970's) as a kid and watch the trains. These photos bring back memories.

[@calrailfan6509]

Man I remember how bare some places were back in the late 2000s-early 2010s this made my day thanks even after almost 5 years

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

I grew up in San Jose and I remember when I got my first car, I was always down by the roundhouse on Lenzen Ave. I do regret not taking photos of the SDP45s, but have a few photos of the SW1500s and GP9s in San Jose over the weekend.

[@Ac22768]

Love the SPs. Especially the old, gritty coaches.

[@davidpoor8638]

Excellent!!!!!

[@jasondick3308]

It’s funny to think how bare Millbrae looked until BART came along

[@Tricky929]

Nice video slide show. Well put together. Nice! Oh, I said that already.

[@mow4ncry]

3 of the bi levels are now at the Golden gate railroad Museum along with three of the suburban coaches what a train set we could make. Because we also have GP9 # 3194 to pull them and also steamer 2472 which also pulled the subs of course and for a short time the bi levels

[@markhayes6407]

Fascinating informative video. Thanks for posting my favorite railroad. I sure miss them.

[@danielramsey1959]

I grew up right next to the commuter line going way back to 1960 in Redwood City and rode them a lot up until the late 70's.

[@rickyrivas4787]

that's cool

[@ShoresRailfan]

Great memories. I rode SP commute service between San Carlos and San Francisco for most of the 1970's. Later in my career I worked in Mountain View and rode Caltrain between San Carlos and San Antonio stations for about 4 years.

[@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853]

Great music accompaniment... bravo!

[@David-nl1zt]

To see SP units all shiny and clean and looking like new on passenger service, it's a bit mind blowing. I spent most my younger life, train watching on the SP where they were pulling freight, the engines were so dirty and covered with grime, you could not tell what railroad they were.

[@RailWayBandit]

The music killed it.

[@seanycarr3226]

Caltrain now has push pull on its commutes whereas Southern Pacific did not have any push pull on its commutes. SP therefore had to have its engines leading every time one of its commutes headed inbound into San Francisco.

[@allanegleston4931]

would have loved to been able to see this in the steam era. gs and so fourth.

[@Cnw8701]

I used to see UP #1375 (one of the three GP40P-2 units) quite often when I lived in El Paso. Funny how after all these years, that unit is still stationed there from time to time hauling locals and switching around the area like it did during the latter half of its career on the SP!

[@sernajrlouis]

Awesome

[@jermainem3399]

Thank You for the memories Love the Rag Time Jazz and the Commontarie Aww Foxy

[@andrewcutts7416]

I rode and filmed the Commute runs back in 1980 and '81 as part of two railfanning visits to the States.

[@Trainlover1995]

There is no such thing as the MP36PH-2C. You must be confusing it with the F40PH-2C, which are the three locomotives Caltrain acquired in 1999. The correct term is MP36PH-3C, of which Caltrain was the launch customer.

[@ThePeninsulaRailfan]

1998

[@KenSNJ]

One of the GP40P-2s found its way to the Indiana Harbor Belt via UP.

[@ThePeninsulaRailfan]

1:25 it was 18 F40PH-2s in 1985, 918 and 919 were made in 87

[@allanegleston4931]

about to change with electrification and stadler emus taking over . i hope they retain some locos in case the power goes out.

[@derrickwong5337]

A memory of Southern Pacific Commuter train! And Caltrain commuter is future!

[@IMRROcom]

16:08 1979 Mustang Pace Car - San Jose California Production Numbers - Total Pacecar Production--10,478

[@seanycarr3226]

BTW what is protection power?

[@crypto-radio8186]

Who is playing Jazz Guitar @1.00- 2:05?

[@locoboose1]

Not sure on those specific times, but the artists are listed in the credits. Maybe you can figure it out from that.

[@atsfevan0242]

Why did they stop it after 3 decades?

[@mikehawk2003]

Dated equipment, operating costs through the roof, and dwindling ridership.

[@atsfevan0242]

@@mikehawk2003 oh I see thx

[@mohammedhossain7503]

Get a time machine

[@Trainlover1995]

^This

[@osmanhossain676]

Get a time machine.