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By:Rev. Jonathan Spurlock
Dates:6/15/1991 - 6/15/1991
Album Info:Scans of pictures I took while on a couple of visits to the OERM between 1991 and 1993. Dates are unknown at this time, but I never forgot the visit!
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OERM 0-6-0T, no number, engineer's side view
Title:  OERM 0-6-0T, no number, engineer's side view
Description:  This 0-6-0T (saddle tank) switcher was part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum in Perris, CA. Date is approximate. I didn't see a number for this engine and its previous history is unknown.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 6/28/2018 10:43:01 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Steam
Locomotives:  SPC 2(35 Tonner)
Views:  156   Comments: 1
OERM 0-6-0T, no number, fireman's side view
Title:  OERM 0-6-0T, no number, fireman's side view
Description:  This 0-6-0T (saddle tank) switcher was part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum in Perris, CA. Note the air tank mounted above the boiler and water tank. Date is approximate. I didn't see a number for this engine and its previous history is unknown.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 6/28/2018 10:43:14 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Steam
Locomotives:  SPC 2(35 Tonner)
Views:  167   Comments: 1
ASRX 358835
Title:  ASRX 358835
Description:  ASRX 358835 was in the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991. Note the wooden sides and outside bracing. Top portion still has Southern Pacific lettering but the car's history is unknown.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 5:16:09 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  215   Comments: 0
ATSF caboose 1761-R
Title:  ATSF caboose 1761-R
Description:  ATSF 1761-R was part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991. Note the word "LOCAL" painted under the number, as well as the air conditioner. Car still has coil-spring trucks instead of leaf-spring trucks found on many cabooses.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 5:20:50 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  320   Comments: 0
ATSF 199774
Title:  ATSF 199774
Description:  ATSF 199774 was part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 5:23:07 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  269   Comments: 0
ATSF 2055
Title:  ATSF 2055
Description:  ATSF is a baggage-express/RPO, part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 5:22:27 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  205   Comments: 0
ATSF 25480
Title:  ATSF 25480
Description:  ATSF 25480 was part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 5:22:56 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  592   Comments: 0
ATSF 999020
Title:  ATSF 999020
Description:  ATSF 999020 was part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991. This view looks away from the short(er) end towards the long(er) end.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 5:23:18 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  310   Comments: 1
ATSF 999020
Title:  ATSF 999020
Description:  ATSF 999020 was part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 5:23:26 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  261   Comments: 1
DOT 012, fireman's side view
Title:  DOT 012, fireman's side view
Description:  DOT 012 was part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991. This view looks towards the short hood end. Note the bell mounted above the headlight.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 8:28:13 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  DOT 012(MRS-1)
Views:  300   Comments: 1
DOT 012, engineer's side view
Title:  DOT 012, engineer's side view
Description:  DOT 012 was part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991. This view looks forward from the short hood end towards the long hood. Note the hand brake wheel mounted below the headlight.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 8:28:24 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  DOT 012(MRS-1)
Views:  201   Comments: 0
DOT 015, engineer's side view
Title:  DOT 015, engineer's side view
Description:  DOT 015 was part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991. This view looks forward from the short hood end.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 8:34:40 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  DOT 015(MRS-1)
Views:  225   Comments: 1
DOT 015, fireman's side view
Title:  DOT 015, fireman's side view
Description:  DOT 015 was part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991. This view looks toward the short hood end from the long hood. The bell seems to be mounted closer to the cab than for sister unit DOT-012.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 8:34:52 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  DOT 015(MRS-1)
Views:  211   Comments: 1
DOT 015, another view
Title:  DOT 015, another view
Description:  About the closest thing to a "selfie" in the early '90's was to have someone else take the picture for you! My former wife took this photo of me standing by DOT 015, which was part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 8:35:01 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Virginia D. Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  DOT 015(MRS-1)
Views:  221   Comments: 0
DRGW baggage car
Title:  DRGW baggage car
Description:  This baggage/express car, still in D&RGW paint, was part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991. I couldn't decipher the car's number.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 8:41:44 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  130   Comments: 0
OERM 41
Title:  OERM 41
Description:  OERM 41 is a GE switcher, model unknown, at the Orange Empire Railway Museum in Perris, CA. Date is approximate. One other reference called it a 20-tonner but that option isn't available for this site. Note that both trucks are connected with side rods and the hoods appear smaller than those for, say, a 44- or 45-tonner. The unit was coupled to a former Union Pacific, offset side hopper.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 6/28/2018 10:43:25 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  OERM 41(Unknown)
Views:  344   Comments: 2
MPI 100, fireman's side view
Title:  MPI 100, fireman's side view
Description:  MPI 100 is a Fairbanks-Morse H-12-44 switcher, still on AAR Type A trucks instead of the F-M design trucks. The unit was part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 8:41:55 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  MPI 100(H-12-44)
Views:  287   Comments: 0
NCCC 601
Title:  NCCC 601
Description:  NCCC 601 (New Cornelia Copper Company) is a side-dump car, apparently, but I had no way of knowing if it was a DIFCO or not. If I read the lettering right, this car was built in 1916! Note the arch-bar trucks. That seems to be either an advertisement or an elaborate builder's plate at the right edge. Regardless, this was an unusual item or exhibit as part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 8:42:07 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  149   Comments: 0
OER 104, engineer's side view
Title:  OER 104, engineer's side view
Description:  OER 104 is a Baldwin diesel switcher, part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum's collection. This may be an S12 or VO-1000 but I don't know for sure. Date is an estimate. We were there about three times from 1991-1993, andhad a wonderful time each time, even though it was about a 200-mile round trip from Edwards AFB, my duty station at the time. I don't know much about this unit except that it's a Baldwin switcher and I wasn't about to risk getting yelled at or ordered to leave by getting too close to these exhibits! More info about this one, and other Baldwin diesels, is available at the "Baldwin Diesel Zone", or http://baldwindiesels.railfan.net/
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/19/2017 5:42:21 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Yard
Locomotives:  OERM 104(S12)
Views:  274   Comments: 0
OERM 104, fireman's side view
Title:  OERM 104, fireman's side view
Description:  OER 104 is a Baldwin diesel switcher, part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum's collection. This appears to be a VO-1000 based on information gleaned from another web site. Date is an estimate. We were there about three times from 1991-1993, and had a wonderful time each time, even though it was about a 200-mile round trip from Edwards AFB, my duty station at the time. I don't know much about this unit except that it's a Baldwin switcher and I wasn't about to risk getting yelled at or ordered to leave by getting too close to these exhibits! More info about this one, and other Baldwin diesels, is available at the "Baldwin Diesel Zone", or http://baldwindiesels.railfan.net/
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 6/28/2018 10:43:35 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,Scenic
Locomotives:  OERM 104(S12)
Views:  216   Comments: 0
OERM mystery building
Title:  OERM mystery building
Description:  This building was part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991. The structure has stone walls, a tall chimney, and corrugated sheeting on the roof. The wagon wheel leaning against the left wall adds a nice touch! Anybody know what this building was used for?
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 8:52:09 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Scenic
Locomotives: 
Views:  119   Comments: 0
OERM unknown item
Title:  OERM unknown item
Description:  This item seems to consist of a few tanks mounted on a flat car. It's coupled to ATSF 199774 and the words "FUEL AND WATER" are visible on the tank's outside. Other information unknown other than it was part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 8:52:35 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  141   Comments: 0
OERM locomotives
Title:  OERM locomotives
Description:  This view shows a few of the diesel locomotives on display as part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991. MPI 100 and SP 3100 are two of the more easily recognized units in this photo.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 8:52:54 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  MPI 100(H-12-44) SP 3100(U25B)
Views:  542   Comments: 0
Pacific Electric boxcar, number unknown
Title:  Pacific Electric boxcar, number unknown
Description:  This wooden, outside-braced boxcar still has Pacific Electric lettering but the first digit of the car number is blurred or otherwise illegible. The last three numbers are 704. This car was part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 9:03:32 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  151   Comments: 0
Rolling stock and cabooses
Title:  Rolling stock and cabooses
Description:  This pair of cabooses and other rolling stock was part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum's collection at Perris, CA. Date is approximate. All the cars appear to be of wooden construction.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 6/28/2018 10:43:48 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  139   Comments: 1
SCE 12
Title:  SCE 12
Description:  SCE (Southern California Edison) #12 is a four-wheel diesel switcher. I don't know who built the unit but the overall lines suggest Plymouth or maybe GE. That's my oldest son standing by the unit.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 9:03:57 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  SCE 12(UNKNOWN)
Views:  152   Comments: 0
SP 1474, fireman's side
Title:  SP 1474, fireman's side
Description:  SP 1474 was part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991. The stack has a covering at this date.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 9:18:34 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  SP 1474(S4)
Views:  588   Comments: 1
SP 1474, engineer's side
Title:  SP 1474, engineer's side
Description:  SP 1474 was part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 9:18:48 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  SP 1474(S4)
Views:  295   Comments: 0
My youngest son, SP U25B 3100, and me!
Title:  My youngest son, SP U25B 3100, and me!
Description:  My youngest son was five years old when we took this journey to the OERM in June 1991 (estimated). He may have been a bit overwhelmed at the giant (!) locomotive he was holding onto! I think it was so special, that he's trusting me by holding on to my pants leg. That's my boy!
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 6/28/2018 10:44:00 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Virginia D. Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  137   Comments: 0
SP 3100, fireman's side view
Title:  SP 3100, fireman's side view
Description:  SP 3100 was part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991. This view looks at the fireman's side. The brake wheel is visible on the short hood.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 9:19:07 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  SP 3100(U25B)
Views:  521   Comments: 0
SP 3100, rear view
Title:  SP 3100, rear view
Description:  SP 3100 was part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991. This view shows the long hood and rear section. The GE builder's plate is mounted above the right rear axle.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 9:19:15 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  SP 3100(U25B)
Views:  317   Comments: 0
SP 3100, front view
Title:  SP 3100, front view
Description:  My children sure had a good time at the Orange Empire Railway Museum in the summer of 1991! My sons are hangin' out on the steps (and boy, was I glad the engine was NOT running that day!) and you can see my daughter running up to meet them. One of my all-time favorite pictures.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 9:19:26 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  SP 3100(U25B)
Views:  460   Comments: 0
OERM SW-1
Title:  OERM SW-1
Description:  This SW-1 was part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum's collection in Perris, CA on 6-15-1991 (approximate date). I didn't see a number on this unit but it appears to be painted light yellow on the body or hood with reddish trim.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 6/28/2018 10:44:12 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  306   Comments: 1
USAX 89631
Title:  USAX 89631
Description:  USAX 89631 was part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991. It was still in Army OD green with a silver or aluminum roof. There are no doors at the ends, as on most other passenger cars. Note the double sets of four windows on each side of the centered door. I don't know what this car was used for. This car was part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 9:29:04 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  253   Comments: 0
USN 61-62493, wedge or 3/4 view
Title:  USN 61-62493, wedge or 3/4 view
Description:  USN 61-62493 (the number is hard to read on the end, and almost invisible on the side) was part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991. This view shows the A or end without the brake wheel.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 9:29:16 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  200   Comments: 0
USN 61-62493, close-up view
Title:  USN 61-62493, close-up view
Description:  Another view of USN 61-62493 (actual number may be different), part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991. Note that the ladders are painted yellow.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 9:29:29 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  160   Comments: 0
USN Bureau of Ordnance flat car
Title:  USN Bureau of Ordnance flat car
Description:  This car was lettered for the Navy's Bureau of Ordnance. Car number illegible. This car was part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at Perris, CA in summer 1991.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 9:29:42 PM
Location:  Perris, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  113   Comments: 0
Santa Fe train
Title:  Santa Fe train
Description:  A then-Santa Fe train pauses near Mojave, CA in summer 1991 (exact date uncertain). Thanks to Ron Hawkins for providing updated information. Anyway, even though this technically isn't part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum, this is still a glimpse of southern California scenery and railroading, early 1990's style.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 9:04:24 PM
Location:  Mojave, CA
Author:  Jonathan Spurlock
Categories:  Scenic,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  207   Comments: 1


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