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CN 2577 |
Description: |
After watching two CSX trains blast by, I am finally actually set up to take some shots. First up is this CN movement on the old Trunk, seen here passing the only two target signals (or older style signals of any kind) left in existance here at Blue Island's diamonds. This was a land barge as well, easily over 160 cars! |
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6/14/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 6:09:57 PM |
Location: |
Blue Island, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2577(C44-9W) |
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247 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Ethanol |
Description: |
Catching me off-guard as I get ready to head off with a Chicago-land resident friend of mine, this IAIS train rolls up to the crossing to change crews. |
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6/14/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 6:10:48 PM |
Location: |
Blue Island, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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251 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
IHB 2272 |
Description: |
Heading lite, the rare 2272 trundles over the double diamonds at State Line. |
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6/14/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 6:19:05 PM |
Location: |
State Line, IN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IHB 2272(SW1200) |
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394 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
NS 9949 |
Description: |
Before heading over the the CSX in Indiana, we make a quick stop on the NS's trackage in Whiting. The first NS train of the day has a pair of Cat Fish, but atleast the leader is in the new scheme. |
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6/14/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 6:24:25 PM |
Location: |
Whiting, IN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
NS 9949(C40-9W) |
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186 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
AMTK 128 |
Description: |
Only ever seeing the Empire Builder, this Push-Pull operation of Amtrak was worth a picture. |
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6/14/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 6:25:27 PM |
Location: |
Whiting, IN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
AMTK 128(P42DC) |
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196 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NS 33G |
Description: |
Train 33G rolls Eastward towards Chicago. This train will turn into the M-NSINTW on the BNSF, so there is a good chance that I would have shot this back home. |
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6/14/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 6:27:46 PM |
Location: |
Whiting, IN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
NS 2610(SD70M) |
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179 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 5054 plus two more |
Description: |
Three UP 70M's sweep the S curve on the former PRR mainline as they head out of Chicago. Note the classic signals, which are on short time as when I was here there were already new ones sitting East of here. |
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6/14/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 6:28:25 PM |
Location: |
Whiting, IN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
UP 5054(SD70M) |
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254 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSXT 4534 |
Description: |
My first picture of a CSX train. Not bad power, I was quite happy to find these leading! |
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6/14/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 6:44:27 PM |
Location: |
Chesterton, IN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CSX 4534(SD70MAC) |
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322 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
UP 5609 |
Description: |
Leading two others, UP 5609 is wound up as it lifts this ARMN trainset Eastward. |
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6/14/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 6:46:10 PM |
Location: |
Chesterton, IN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
UP 5609(AC44CWCTE) |
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289 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
The one and only! |
Description: |
CSX's last operating 20 cylinder beast has weed spraying duties today. I nearly sh*t when I heard this guy on the radio! |
Photo Date: |
6/14/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 6:49:50 PM |
Location: |
Chesterton, IN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 8954(SD45-2) |
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590 Comments: 4 |
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Title: |
CSX WO49 |
Description: |
In all its YN1 goodness, the 8954 trots along with its short weed spraying trainset in tow. What a day for this CSX railfan. |
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6/14/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 6:53:20 PM |
Location: |
Woodville, IN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 8954(SD45-2) |
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541 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
CSXT 8954 on WO49 |
Description: |
The work train continues West, this time seen passing Willow Creek, almost into Illinois. |
Photo Date: |
6/14/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 7:42:08 PM |
Location: |
Willow Creek, IN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 8954(SD45-2) |
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701 Comments: 8 |
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Title: |
CSXT 8954 |
Description: |
CSXT 8954 shatters the tranquility as it hits the diamonds in East Chicago. The classic Calumet East Chicago landmark is actually still manned, and the steel plant in the distance is also still in use. Slap this great WO49 in the shot and you have a memorable scene! |
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6/14/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 7:44:07 PM |
Location: |
East Chicago, IN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 8954(SD45-2) |
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358 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
CSXT 8954 and CPL |
Description: |
Two classics brush shoulders, both getting extremely rare by the day. Well, actually the 8954 has been rare for quite some time now, but.... |
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6/14/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 7:45:05 PM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 8954(SD45-2) |
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525 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CSXT 8954 |
Description: |
Spraying now, the WO49 rolls towards Harvey where they will wye the train and bring it back into Barr to tie up for the night. |
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6/14/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 7:45:44 PM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 8954(SD45-2) |
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332 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
So close! |
Description: |
After seeing this guy pull up to the light, we thought it was just a yard job taking head room. Wrong, upon zooming, we found it to be a pair of SD50's, and the lead unit is one of only 2 (I believe?) YN1 ones left. So I hurry back to the truck to grab my telephoto lens, and by the time I get back and set up, he is already heading back into the yard. Sadly this is the only shot I was able to get. |
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6/14/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 7:47:13 PM |
Location: |
Blue Island, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 8508(SD50) |
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255 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSXT 4573 |
Description: |
A rarity today is lensed on this manifest heading into Barr Yard. YN2 SD70AC's are definately hard to find nowadays. |
Photo Date: |
6/14/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 7:48:06 PM |
Location: |
Blue Island, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4573(SD70ACC) |
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312 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSXT 4768 |
Description: |
In sweet evening light the 4768 heads up a manifest just West of the bridges. |
Photo Date: |
6/14/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 7:48:39 PM |
Location: |
Blue Island, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4768(SD70MAC) |
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165 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSXT 7540 |
Description: |
I only shot two C40-8's on the trip, this one heading lite back to the yard, and the 7562. Both I have shot in the past at the BNSF's Northtown Yard. What are the chances? |
Photo Date: |
6/14/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 7:49:13 PM |
Location: |
Blue Island, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 7540(C40-8) |
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178 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSXT 1310 |
Description: |
With the sun nearly gone, this single Genset works the leads at Barr. |
Photo Date: |
6/14/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 7:50:18 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 1310(3GS21B) |
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217 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSXT 1509 |
Description: |
Two geeps sit on top of the engine I was after, the CSXT 8508. Can't win them all, but then again looking back at this, It wasn't much of a loss at all! |
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6/14/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 7:51:09 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 1509(GP15T) |
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317 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSXT 8361 |
Description: |
The old B&OCT shops overlook these two YN3 units early in the AM. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 8:17:38 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 1301(3GS21B) CSX 8361(SD40-2) |
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463 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Barr Yard |
Description: |
A classic scene! If that Remote sign wasn't there, this could be 1992. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 8:19:28 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 1518(GP15T) |
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341 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSX Transportation |
Description: |
The 7825 idles in front of the old yard office at Barr. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 8:34:38 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 7825(C40-8W) |
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151 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSXT 2543 |
Description: |
Yard power sits around as the 2543 goes about its duties. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 8:35:19 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 2543(GP38-2) |
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335 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CSXT 1541 |
Description: |
Tied onto 135 cars (yes, 135!), this yard job will wait for head room before continuing switching. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 8:35:59 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 1541(GP15-1) |
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301 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CSXT 8468 |
Description: |
The remote SD40-2 passes the 1541 while shuffling cars about in Barr. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 8:36:40 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 8468(SD40-2) |
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247 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Heading back East |
Description: |
The next day I catch the sprayer heading back from which it came. Yet, 35 years ago it was at this same place being delivered to the Seaboard Coast Line. I will never know why time seems to rush by so fast, but after taking this shot I just stood back and watched this soldier head out of town, no doubt my last time seeing it, because this will also soon be the past.(Thanks to Kim Piersol for the photo of SCL 2049 when it was new!) |
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6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 8:49:03 PM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 8954(SD45-2) |
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328 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IHB 1516 |
Description: |
Two SW1500's and a slug head back to their Riverdale yard. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 8:49:42 PM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IHB 1516(SW1500) |
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250 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSXT 2773 |
Description: |
A former Conrail Geep sits in Barr. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 9:53:31 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 2773(GP38-2) |
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271 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IHB 4017 |
Description: |
Switching cars on the West end of the yard. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 9:54:23 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IHB 4017(GP40-2) |
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141 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSXT 8475 |
Description: |
The other Yard Service SD40-2 at Barr Yard. Today it is coupled up to the 1549 for switching duties. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 9:56:11 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 8475(SD40-2) |
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289 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSXT 1549 |
Description: |
One of two ex Conrail GP15-1's that were found around Barr Yard. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 9:56:54 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 1549(GP15-1) |
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326 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSXT 1301 |
Description: |
A genset sitting near the turntable later in the evening at Barr. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 9:57:19 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 1301(3GS21B) |
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295 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSXT 8361 |
Description: |
The 8361 moved yesterday, but today I found it sitting in the same spot again. The 1507 is getting some attention in the house as well. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 9:57:58 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 8361(SD40-2) |
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292 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Quite the catch |
Description: |
One of the cooler engines that I was able to shoot when visiting the CSX. The YN1 on this unit is still looking pretty good! |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 9:58:25 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 2519(GP38-2) |
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210 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CSXT 1522 |
Description: |
Looking real good in YN3. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 9:58:58 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 1522(GP15T) |
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346 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSXT 7825 East |
Description: |
Departing for Lafayette. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 9:59:27 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 7825(C40-8W) |
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133 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Southside Scene |
Description: |
Metra's electrics are always clammering over the bridge here at Riverdale (CSX's Barr Yard), and here the 7825's train heads East while two Metra's pass each other going opposite ways. |
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6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 9:59:54 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 7825(C40-8W) |
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121 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Q390 |
Description: |
Two UP units head East for the Lafayette after getting re-crewed at Barr Yard. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 10:00:20 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
UP 4879(SD70M) |
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201 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 8557 |
Description: |
The second unit on Q390. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 10:00:49 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
UP 8557(SD70ACe) |
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182 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Spartan SD's |
Description: |
I had wanted to shoot an SD40-2 leading during this trip, and late on the 15th I was given just that. Not a bad supporting cast either in the form of the 8571. |
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6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 10:38:07 PM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 8842(SD40-2) |
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138 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
CSXT 8842 |
Description: |
Lined up for Barr now, with an approach and then a clear. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 10:41:57 PM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 8842(SD40-2) |
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97 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSXT 8571 |
Description: |
The trailing SD50. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 10:42:35 PM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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179 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Vintage |
Description: |
On the cutoff towards Barr Yard now, the pair of EMD's march past one of two remaining CPL signals standing at Dolton. I couldn't believe how many new signals were in Chicago, sadly in due time they will all look alike. |
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6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 10:43:45 PM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 8842(SD40-2) |
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311 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSXT 1518 |
Description: |
An old GP15T sits the night out as a CSX pickup heads towards the shops. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 10:57:49 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 1518(GP15T) |
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326 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSXT 5450 |
Description: |
Something for everyone! GEVo's in the form of CSX and CP, a YN1 GP15T, and a fresh YN3 SD40-2. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 10:58:20 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 5450(ES44DC) |
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239 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSXT 8842 |
Description: |
Ready to yard their train whenever the Barr yardmaster can get a track. My parting shot of this nice train. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 10:59:09 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 8842(SD40-2) |
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99 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSX galore |
Description: |
Yard power congregates near the Halsted St. overpass. Out of the frame to the right is the 1513 and 1514, ready to head out of the yard on a local. |
Photo Date: |
6/16/2009 Upload Date: 6/18/2009 12:55:47 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 1549(GP15-1) |
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286 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Q390 |
Description: |
Q390 works through Barr, soon to head over Perry Ave, with three UP units. This train runs with UP power all the time. |
Photo Date: |
6/16/2009 Upload Date: 6/18/2009 12:56:22 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
Yard |
Locomotives: |
UP 7872(AC45CCTE) |
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203 Comments: 0 |
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