SP Sugarbeet Trains

From 1942 to 1949 SP constructed 1,615 bottom dump composite gondolas in the SP LA.,CA. Shops.The idea for the higher wood side extensions that you see in the photos were added in the 1950's!  

SP Sugarbeet Train Cuesta,CA.  Eastbound 1987 #1

Coastline Horseshoe curve on the west side of the pass

  SP Sugarbeet Train Cuesta,CA.  Eastbound 1987 #2

Coastline Horseshoe curve on the west side of the pass,notice the mid-helpers in photo

 The tail end of SP Sugarbeet Train at Chatsworth,CA. 1988