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A Southern Pacific diesel locomotive numbered 9288, painted green and red, is parked in a gravel yard with bare trees and utility poles in the background under a gray sky.
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February 2000 · Lake and Mannheim, Melrose Park, IL

Southern Pacific GP9 locomotive 9288 sits in a railroad yard on an overcast winter day, displaying the classic dark green and red livery.

Date
February 2000
Location
Lake and Mannheim, Melrose Park, IL
Vehicle
Diesel locomotive, Freight car
Operator
Southern Pacific
Equipment
EMD GP9
Fleet numbers
Southern Pacific 9288
Tags
2000s Winter Melrose Park

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