Southern Pacific Lines
Coast Line Division
“The Route of the Octopus”
Southern Pacific Lines
Coast Line Division
“The Route of the Octopus”
Welcome
Introduction
Welcome to my website. This is one that I hope you’ll use to find quick answers on the Espee. There is general information about the railroad, but it concentrates on the Coast Division. I model in HO scale, circa 1948 in the San Luis Obispo area, so there are some specifics to this time and area. Information on subsidiary railroads (SSW, T&NO, etc) is not included.
Facts
Facts and figures come from various sources but mostly the Espee Group Forum. I have tried to avoid copyrighted material. If I have, I apologize and will remove it or will give you credit if you wish. I have tried only to include facts and remove opinions.
The way I have gathered most of my information is I read the Espee Yahoo group eMail and copy pertinent information from consecutive messages on a specific subject. I follow the thread until it's conclusion. When someone with expertise contradicts someones email (as you have on numerous occasions) I eliminate the former email. I then organize all the compilations into the order I have described below.
Expert Testimony & Quotes
Included are some experts testimony from the web and some have been given credit (but not all). When I put a name on the page, it
only concerns that paragraph and not those paragraphs above or below a paragraph.
Disclaimer
I make no claim to know all the facts. The information presented is in condensed form and in some cases incomplete.
Mission Statement
This website is just a way to share information in one spot for my fellow S. P. lovers. In turn, I hope to gain more knowledge on the subject from its readers. I do not intend to profit from this endeavor.
Updates
Material will be updated regularly. I welcome your comments, suggestions, corrections and critiques to make this a better site for all.
Contents
The material is divided into 8 sections. Welcome, Locomotives (Steam & Diesel), Rolling Stock (Passenger & Freight), Structures, Operations, Prototype Equipment, Train Service and Passenger Cars. There is no Table of Contents but a Page Synopsis Box.
Page Synopsis Box
Here’s an example of what you’ll find on the page.
Overview
Each section has specific prototype material, followed by modeling ideas for HO Scale. Prototype and Modeling tips are color coded for quick reference: (Note: Not all subjects have complete sets of prototype or modeling ideas.)
The Modeling Manufacturers are listed alphabetically in each modeling prototype and no preference is given over another.
Subject
Prototype Sub title
Prototype Details
Prototype Paint
Prototype Lettering & Numbering
Prototype References
Modeling Prototype
Model Manufacturer (Alphabetically listed)
Modeling Details
Modeling Paint
Modeling Lettering & Numbering
Modeling Decals
Modeling Electrical
Modeling References
Reference Material
General
Books and Magazines are underlined: (i.e. Trainline, Issue 90, pg. 25)
Websites and email addresses are highlighted in brown: (i.e. www.SPHTS.org)
Some websites and eMail addresses may not be current.
Abbreviations
Here is a list of abbreviations that you will encounter:
CSRM California State Railroad Museum
Magazines
MM Mainline Modeler
MR Model Railroader
RMJ Railroad Model Journal
T Trainline
Books
CLP Coast Line Pictoral
PT1 Passenger Trains, Vol. 1
Learn and enjoy!
Sincerely,
Angel Garrido
Copyright, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Angel Garrido Octopus Productions
The viewer has the right to copy and use all information, but not distribute or sell.