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| Title: |
Was in a wreck this morning... |
| Description: |
A FedEx truck apparently tried to beat the train. This is what the front of the train looked like after the encounter. Since they still had one ditch light, and no other mechanical damage, they could proceed at track speed, per the scanner chatter! |
| Photo Date: |
5/27/2023 Upload Date: 6/8/2023 12:00:17 PM |
| Location: |
Farley, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Bridge,Wreck,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 7059(ES44C4) |
| Views: |
46 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
From a bit lower level..... |
| Description: |
KCT pulls it's train past us. No waves from anyone in the cab! |
| Photo Date: |
5/26/2023 Upload Date: 6/4/2023 2:13:28 PM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,Action |
| Locomotives: |
WAMX 3852(GP35R) WAMX 3855(GP35R) |
| Views: |
53 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Finally..... |
| Description: |
We waited for some time for these units to appear. And well worth the wait! |
| Photo Date: |
5/26/2023 Upload Date: 6/4/2023 2:12:10 PM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
| Locomotives: |
WAMX 3852(GP35R) WAMX 3855(GP35R) |
| Views: |
59 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Applying the power..... |
| Description: |
A nice duo of 40N's appear, putting on a smoke show, as we wait for other trains. |
| Photo Date: |
5/26/2023 Upload Date: 6/4/2023 2:10:55 PM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 1765(SD40N) UP 1958(SD40N) |
| Views: |
62 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
What a mixed bag.... |
| Description: |
While waiting for some KCT motors to appear, this quad of engines appeared with a manifest. |
| Photo Date: |
5/26/2023 Upload Date: 6/4/2023 2:06:56 PM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 3871(ET44C4) BNSF 768(C44-9W) MNA 4081(SD40-2) MNA 2762(SD40M-2) |
| Views: |
101 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
KCS 4453 |
| Description: |
A rack full of motors waiting to be serviced. And 4453 is new in the KCS flavor. |
| Photo Date: |
5/26/2023 Upload Date: 6/4/2023 2:06:24 PM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4453(C44-9W) KCS 4829(ES44AC) BNSF 4453(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
107 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CEFX 3708 |
| Description: |
Appears to be a GP40. Still have not found any other info.. |
| Photo Date: |
5/26/2023 Upload Date: 6/4/2023 2:04:57 PM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
CEFX 3708(UNKNOWN) |
| Views: |
141 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Big and blue, but who are you???? |
| Description: |
I believe the number on this was 6003. And looks very similar to the GREX unit in the previos photo..... |
| Photo Date: |
5/26/2023 Upload Date: 6/4/2023 2:04:31 PM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
84 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
GREX 6004 |
| Description: |
Not sure what a DE10 is, (slot machine) but does not fit what's in the photo. So changed to what it currently appears as, and what it was. |
| Photo Date: |
5/26/2023 Upload Date: 6/4/2023 2:04:04 PM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
GREX 6004(SD60) SOO 6004(SD60) |
| Views: |
462 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
You can smell the paint.... |
| Description: |
This is now an RCO unit. We found out on Saturday morning, that it had rolled out thru SF Junction. |
| Photo Date: |
5/26/2023 Upload Date: 6/4/2023 1:59:17 PM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 642(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
360 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
KCSM 4554 |
| Description: |
We were hoping to catch a moving gray ghost, but did not happen. This one failed, but we heard on the scanner that they got it running. Now it;s waiting for a ride. |
| Photo Date: |
5/26/2023 Upload Date: 6/4/2023 1:58:24 PM |
| Location: |
Cleveland, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4554(AC44CW) |
| Views: |
79 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
IDTX 4627 |
| Description: |
The latter half of this train failed in Pleasant Hill.....they moved it to the side, and it was attached to this mornings train! |
| Photo Date: |
5/26/2023 Upload Date: 6/4/2023 1:54:53 PM |
| Location: |
Sedalia, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,Signal,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
IDTX 4627(SC-44) |
| Views: |
51 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
It begins with Amtrak...... |
| Description: |
The scanner let us know that Amtrak was due to arrive at Sedalia. We thought it would be your usual short train, but not the case... |
| Photo Date: |
5/26/2023 Upload Date: 6/4/2023 1:52:23 PM |
| Location: |
Sedalia, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
IDTX 4621(SC-44) |
| Views: |
65 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
One of only two DPU's for the day... |
| Description: |
ACe pushes it's train past the Sugar Creek depot. |
| Photo Date: |
4/29/2023 Upload Date: 5/2/2023 8:19:00 PM |
| Location: |
Sugar Creek, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 9059(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
77 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 3828 |
| Description: |
We were hoping that the cloud would stay away just a bit longer. But it just did not happen! |
| Photo Date: |
4/29/2023 Upload Date: 5/2/2023 8:17:48 PM |
| Location: |
Sugar Creek, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 3828(ET44C4) |
| Views: |
94 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Throttle up...... |
| Description: |
We got to move, as there are other trains behind us! |
| Photo Date: |
4/29/2023 Upload Date: 5/2/2023 8:14:15 PM |
| Location: |
Sugar Creek, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 5147(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
82 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
High/wide detector..... |
| Description: |
There would be a bit of an issue, with the next train thru here. Note the slight angle of the left hand cable. |
| Photo Date: |
4/29/2023 Upload Date: 5/2/2023 8:08:21 PM |
| Location: |
Atherton, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Track |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
80 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
The other bridge in Sibley..... |
| Description: |
Tracks to the left, with the stored cars, were used to provide coal to the former power plant. We managed to catch this empty hopper train, heading west, before we moved on. |
| Photo Date: |
4/29/2023 Upload Date: 5/2/2023 8:05:15 PM |
| Location: |
Sibley, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 8275(ES44C4) |
| Views: |
91 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Never know what you will find... |
| Description: |
Former BNSF 4528, now GECX 4528 lends some power to this stacker. Still carrying the wagon wheel logo. |
| Photo Date: |
4/29/2023 Upload Date: 5/2/2023 8:04:23 PM |
| Location: |
Sibley, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
GECX 4528(C44-9W) BNSF 4528(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
164 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Had been holding..... |
| Description: |
This train was on hold at the crest of the hill, while train issues were being worked on, on the other side of the bridge. |
| Photo Date: |
4/29/2023 Upload Date: 5/2/2023 8:03:37 PM |
| Location: |
Sibley, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Signal,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6994(ES44C4) |
| Views: |
92 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Only two on point here.... |
| Description: |
Rack train takes it's turn crossing the bridge on a westward run. |
| Photo Date: |
4/29/2023 Upload Date: 5/2/2023 8:00:53 PM |
| Location: |
Sibley, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Bridge,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 4432(C44-9W) BNSF 4025(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
81 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
All racks...... |
| Description: |
From the far side, a rack train would make it's way west. |
| Photo Date: |
4/29/2023 Upload Date: 5/2/2023 8:00:04 PM |
| Location: |
Sibley, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge,Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
94 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
The Sibley bridge......get your shots now... |
| Description: |
Lot's of trees/brush/bushes have been cleared to start construction of the new bridge. This is one of only two bottlenecks on the Transcon. More bridge info can be found here:http://www.johnmarvigbridges.org/Sibley%20Rail%20Bridge.html |
| Photo Date: |
4/29/2023 Upload Date: 5/2/2023 7:57:12 PM |
| Location: |
Sibley, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Bridge |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
83 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Finally!!!! |
| Description: |
Cannot tell you how many times I have seen this trailer on VR/Grab Bag.....now in person! |
| Photo Date: |
4/29/2023 Upload Date: 5/2/2023 7:56:22 PM |
| Location: |
Sibley, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
RollingStock |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
75 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
From the east..... |
| Description: |
This trio pulls an all hopper train, as it heads west. And my first post-merger CP power. |
| Photo Date: |
4/29/2023 Upload Date: 5/2/2023 7:52:59 PM |
| Location: |
Sibley, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6604(ES44C4) CP 8906(ES44AC) BNSF 6568(ES44C4) |
| Views: |
118 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Another stacker...imagine that. |
| Description: |
This hillside was nothing but trees/brush/bushes. Currently you can get some nice shots of any east-bound trains before the bridge. |
| Photo Date: |
4/29/2023 Upload Date: 5/2/2023 7:49:08 PM |
| Location: |
Sibley, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 3735(ET44C4) BNSF 741(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
88 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
My first post-merger KCS train.... |
| Description: |
While motoring to Sibley, another car of railfans alerted us to this KCS train. We arrived in time to catch it near Blackburn MO. |
| Photo Date: |
4/29/2023 Upload Date: 5/2/2023 7:44:21 PM |
| Location: |
Blackburn, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4681(ES44AC) KCS 5010(ET44AC) CSX 431(AC44CW) |
| Views: |
89 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Not what I was waiting for..... |
| Description: |
Heard the scanner bark out the detector at MP 22. Wouldn't be long. This appeared! Was looking for a manifest out of StL....but I'll take this one anyway. They would go into emergency about 2 miles up from this location....lost contact with FRED!!! |
| Photo Date: |
3/25/2023 Upload Date: 3/25/2023 7:18:27 PM |
| Location: |
Seeburger, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 4457(C44-9W) BNSF 1084(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
70 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
On hold... |
| Description: |
Came back to see if this one was ready to roll...nope. Still no one around, no crew van. And not that long of a train! |
| Photo Date: |
3/15/2023 Upload Date: 3/16/2023 4:21:24 PM |
| Location: |
Peruque, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Signal,Track |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 7933(ES44C4) |
| Views: |
57 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Mr. Herzog.... |
| Description: |
Tie replacement continues on the K Line (Hannibal sub). The beast is getting a little maintenance at this time. |
| Photo Date: |
3/15/2023 Upload Date: 3/16/2023 4:20:27 PM |
| Location: |
Old Monroe, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Track |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
53 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NS has been waiting patiently for things to clear.... |
| Description: |
As the KCS intermodal zips past, the NS gets it's turn to head out......while one still waits! |
| Photo Date: |
2/1/2023 Upload Date: 2/4/2023 2:23:59 PM |
| Location: |
Granite City, IL |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 9924(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
94 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Nicely staged.... |
| Description: |
Both engines are idling away, waiting for the incoming manifest to appear. |
| Photo Date: |
2/1/2023 Upload Date: 2/4/2023 2:03:44 PM |
| Location: |
Granite City, IL |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock |
| Locomotives: |
RRC 2064(GP40) PHRR 1296(MP15DC) |
| Views: |
198 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
At idle..... |
| Description: |
Hooked to several tank cars in anticipation of movement with the incoming manifest. |
| Photo Date: |
2/1/2023 Upload Date: 2/4/2023 2:03:10 PM |
| Location: |
Granite City, IL |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock |
| Locomotives: |
RRC 2064(GP40) |
| Views: |
158 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Bringing in the train.... |
| Description: |
After catching the single unit BNSF led manifest, I had enough time to head to the America's Cental Port area to catch them slowly bringing in their train. |
| Photo Date: |
2/1/2023 Upload Date: 2/4/2023 2:02:33 PM |
| Location: |
Granite City, IL |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
| Locomotives: |
RRC 2301(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
152 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
WAMX 3826 |
| Description: |
A nice find and roster shot. |
| Photo Date: |
2/1/2023 Upload Date: 2/4/2023 1:29:32 PM |
| Location: |
Madison, IL |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
WAMX 3826(GP38-2) |
| Views: |
126 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
TRRA train.... |
| Description: |
As I passed the TRRA yard, saw these units sitting in there. I was intent on getting some of the other units first, and returning to get these ones. But did not have to.....they came to me! |
| Photo Date: |
2/1/2023 Upload Date: 2/4/2023 1:26:13 PM |
| Location: |
Madison, IL |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
TRRA 4002(SD60I) TRRA 4001(SD60I) |
| Views: |
131 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Engines about as far as you can see..... |
| Description: |
Not all of these were part of the funeral train...they are a bit further down.....and could not get everything here. |
| Photo Date: |
2/1/2023 Upload Date: 2/4/2023 1:24:49 PM |
| Location: |
Madison, IL |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 7428(ES44DC) CN 5680(SD75I) IC 1019(SD70) IC 1026(SD70) |
| Views: |
136 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
TRRA 4001 & 4002 |
| Description: |
They have just finished dragging a string of cars from their yard, to be transferred to the Port Harbor railroad. They are inching up on their dropped train, as Port Harbor slowly moves it! |
| Photo Date: |
2/1/2023 Upload Date: 2/2/2023 3:05:58 PM |
| Location: |
Granite City, IL |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,Action |
| Locomotives: |
TRRA 4001(SD60I) TRRA 4002(SD60I) |
| Views: |
132 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Going away shot..... |
| Description: |
Thanks to Mike Murray for additional info. |
| Photo Date: |
2/1/2023 Upload Date: 2/2/2023 9:29:39 AM |
| Location: |
Granite City, IL |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,Action |
| Locomotives: |
FSR 3832(GP38-2) |
| Views: |
131 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
New motor for Fort Smith Railroad Co..... |
| Description: |
Caught this unit on a KCS intermodal thru Granite City and new to RRPA in this flavor. Thanks to Mike Murray for additional info. |
| Photo Date: |
2/1/2023 Upload Date: 2/2/2023 9:29:03 AM |
| Location: |
Granite City, IL |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,Action |
| Locomotives: |
FSR 3832(GP38-2) |
| Views: |
183 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
On their way.... |
| Description: |
The trio of pumpkins have come out of the siding, and continue on their journey. This would end the chase of this train. |
| Photo Date: |
1/28/2023 Upload Date: 1/31/2023 6:53:31 AM |
| Location: |
Elsberry, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6555(ES44C4) |
| Views: |
70 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Passing the manifest..... |
| Description: |
The manifest has eased up to the switch, as the gon train eases on by.... |
| Photo Date: |
1/28/2023 Upload Date: 1/31/2023 6:52:57 AM |
| Location: |
Elsberry, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Signal,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
78 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Splitting the signals at Burns..... |
| Description: |
Things were quiet. Caught up on some reading as I sat near the farm field crossing by the hoppers. As I looked to my left, I had a high green. So moved to the shoulder of the road to position myself for a shot. Here's what appeared. |
| Photo Date: |
1/28/2023 Upload Date: 1/31/2023 6:50:32 AM |
| Location: |
Clarksville, MO |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6555(ES44C4) |
| Views: |
87 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Death Star duo.... |
| Description: |
Pair of Death Stars sitting near Quality. |
| Photo Date: |
1/7/2023 Upload Date: 1/10/2023 9:46:57 AM |
| Location: |
Madison, IL |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
IC 1005(SD70) IC 1034(SD70) |
| Views: |
98 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Overview..... |
| Description: |
An overview of things, looking back toward the Arch. |
| Photo Date: |
1/7/2023 Upload Date: 1/10/2023 9:44:32 AM |
| Location: |
East Saint Louis, IL |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
EMDX 7218(SD70AH-T4) EMDX 7216(SD70AH-T4) KCS 4436(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
118 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Mixed bag of motors..... |
| Description: |
Saw these the previous day as work took me across the river. Returned Saturday to get a few shots. Had not seen any of the yellow beasts running...now I know why! |
| Photo Date: |
1/7/2023 Upload Date: 1/10/2023 9:41:28 AM |
| Location: |
East Saint Louis, IL |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
EMDX 7218(SD70AH-T4) KCS 4436(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
150 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
UP 7289 |
| Description: |
This unit looks very fresh, as it is picking up speed here, after waiting for the north bound CN train to get out of the way! |
| Photo Date: |
12/31/2022 Upload Date: 1/1/2023 8:37:50 PM |
| Location: |
Effingham, IL |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 7289(AC44CW) |
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GAMX 49017 |
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Getting a ride to some place for repair. Looks ok on this side...... |
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12/31/2022 Upload Date: 1/1/2023 8:35:15 PM |
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Effingham, IL |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
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Roster,RollingStock,Wreck |
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A different train...... |
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Coal cars, with CN power front and rear, shot thru Effingham. |
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12/31/2022 Upload Date: 1/1/2023 8:29:43 PM |
| Location: |
Effingham, IL |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
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CN 3872(ES44AC) |
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62 Comments: 1 |
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A different pairing... |
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These were attached to a string of intermodals here.... |
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12/31/2022 Upload Date: 1/1/2023 8:29:03 PM |
| Location: |
Effingham, IL |
| Author: |
Butch Getz |
| Categories: |
Roster |
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IC 1031(SD70) GTW 5812(GP38-2) |
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68 Comments: 1 |
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