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5/20/2024
 
 
 
 
 
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BNSF 5718 at Gibb.....
Title:  BNSF 5718 at Gibb.....
Description:  A mixed freight rolls past the extended siding at Gibb, on the K Line, on a Tuesday afternoon.
Photo Date:  10/20/2015  Upload Date: 10/22/2015 7:54:25 AM
Location:  Peruque, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  RollingStock,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5718(ES44AC)
Views:  74   Comments: 1
Another coal drag, only full this time
Title:  Another coal drag, only full this time
Description:  The empty coal drag made it's way to Gibb to meet this full one. It has now made it's way to Machens, and will take the wye into UE.
Photo Date:  12/12/2020  Upload Date: 12/17/2020 1:05:32 PM
Location:  Machens, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5727(ES44AC)
Views:  113   Comments: 3
On the wye....
Title:  On the wye....
Description:  Having come off the main, they are now easing their way to the power plant.
Photo Date:  12/12/2020  Upload Date: 12/17/2020 1:08:35 PM
Location:  Machens, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5727(ES44AC) BNSF 9398(SD70ACe)
Views:  111   Comments: 1
Across Hwy 94 and into the plant
Title:  Across Hwy 94 and into the plant
Description:  All traffic pauses while the train makes it's way across the highway.
Photo Date:  12/12/2020  Upload Date: 12/17/2020 1:09:37 PM
Location:  Machens, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5727(ES44AC) BNSF 9398(SD70ACe)
Views:  241   Comments: 1
BNSF 5728
Title:  BNSF 5728
Description:  The crew has been changed, the switch has just been fixed, allowing this train to depart!
Photo Date:  5/13/2013  Upload Date: 5/15/2013 6:23:11 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5728(ES44AC)
Views:  72   Comments: 0
BNSF 5738
Title:  BNSF 5738
Description:  Here's the full coal drag, which was waiting on the main, for the empty to pass by.......
Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/5/2015 7:04:51 PM
Location:  Elsberry, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5738(ES44AC)
Views:  118   Comments: 1
From the other direction........
Title:  From the other direction........
Description:  This empty coal train is headed for the work area.
Photo Date:  9/7/2019  Upload Date: 9/10/2019 5:54:39 PM
Location:  Old Monroe, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5738(ES44AC)
Views:  68   Comments: 2
Our first manifest......
Title:  Our first manifest......
Description:  And this would be the first problem train of the day. After crossing the bridge, and getting about 5 miles east of it, they would have a coupler/pin issue. A west bound train would assist it getting things moving again.
Photo Date:  4/29/2023  Upload Date: 5/2/2023 7:58:16 PM
Location:  Sibley, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5738(ES44AC)
Views:  110   Comments: 1
A standoff at Elsberry.........
Title:  A standoff at Elsberry.........
Description:  This train, wanting to go north, but did not want to split itself at MO-P, to wait for a 3rd train to arrive from the north.........so, here they sit......which eventually turnedinto about an hour wait.
Photo Date:  9/1/2014  Upload Date: 9/1/2014 6:43:58 PM
Location:  Elsberry, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6097(ES44AC) BNSF 9776(SD70MAC) BNSF 5743(ES44AC)
Views:  431   Comments: 1
BNSF 5744
Title:  BNSF 5744
Description:  Running in the second spot on this hopper train.
Photo Date:  11/18/2022  Upload Date: 11/24/2022 9:51:21 AM
Location:  Ottumwa, IA
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BNSF 5744(ES44AC)
Views:  39   Comments: 1
BNSF 5771
Title:  BNSF 5771
Description:  This coal waits at the crossing for a mixed freight coming it's way shortly. Had about 6 cars and the pusher that would not fit.
Photo Date:  1/11/2011  Upload Date: 1/16/2011 7:21:05 AM
Location:  Elsberry, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Winter
Locomotives:  BNSF 5771(ES44AC)
Views:  317   Comments: 1
BNSF 5771
Title:  BNSF 5771
Description:  A pair of pumpkins hit the crossing at Elsberry MO
Photo Date:  1/11/2011  Upload Date: 1/15/2011 10:20:48 PM
Location:  Elsberry, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5771(ES44AC)
Views:  246   Comments: 1
Lights on as it's time to move!
Title:  Lights on as it's time to move!
Description:  BNSF 5771 has been waiting for this mixed freight to arrive, so they don't block the crossing!
Photo Date:  1/11/2011  Upload Date: 1/17/2011 7:31:35 PM
Location:  Elsberry, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5771(ES44AC)
Views:  288   Comments: 3
National Train Day photo #2
Title:  National Train Day photo #2
Description:  This was was also spotted on ATCS, coming from above Clarksville MO. Had to wait a bit longer for it to appear. And the crops are starting to sprout nicely, despite all the recent flooding around this area.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 5/16/2020 4:08:36 PM
Location:  Seeburger, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5781(ES44AC)
Views:  42   Comments: 1
BNSF 5786
Title:  BNSF 5786
Description:  Scanner said one was stopping at Gibb. This one just kept coming. So this manifest moves right on thru......
Photo Date:  8/15/2022  Upload Date: 8/16/2022 8:49:02 AM
Location:  Peruque, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5786(ES44AC)
Views:  115   Comments: 1
BNSF 5795
Title:  BNSF 5795
Description:  BNSF 5795 waits to go, with an NS filler, on this only non coal drag we saw this day!
Photo Date:  4/25/2009  Upload Date: 4/27/2009 7:49:09 PM
Location:  Elsberry, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5795(ES44AC)
Views:  325   Comments: 1
BNSF 5801 & 9901
Title:  BNSF 5801 & 9901
Description:  The empty coal drag (pusher 5801) passes the waiting 9901 at Elsberry MO
Photo Date:  6/8/2008  Upload Date: 7/11/2008 10:41:55 PM
Location:  Elsberry, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 5801(ES44AC) BNSF 9901(SD70MAC)
Views:  582   Comments: 0
BNSF 5801
Title:  BNSF 5801
Description:  Caught this engine in '08 at Elsberry MO on a coal drag. Here it leads a flying intermodal as they rush down the hill to get to Memphis. And yes, that signal is on the short side, because of the bridges in the background.
Photo Date:  8/3/2009  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 7:56:37 PM
Location:  Olive Branch, MS
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5801(ES44AC)
Views:  216   Comments: 1
First train of the day...
Title:  First train of the day...
Description:  Head end power on a coal drag thru Burns.
Photo Date:  10/24/2023  Upload Date: 10/27/2023 12:01:25 PM
Location:  Clarksville, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6071(ES44AC) BNSF 5803(ES44AC)
Views:  68   Comments: 1
BNSF 5805 & 9774 train meet
Title:  BNSF 5805 & 9774 train meet
Description:  The Exec lead train takes to the siding next to a newer unit in waiting.
Photo Date:  1/1/2009  Upload Date: 1/4/2009 1:09:34 AM
Location:  West Alton, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 5805(ES44AC) BNSF 9774(SD70MAC)
Views:  502   Comments: 0
BNSF 5805
Title:  BNSF 5805
Description:  BNSF 5805 on the point of a nbound empty coal drag. Will catch again at Orchard Farm.
Photo Date:  1/1/2009  Upload Date: 1/4/2009 1:22:26 AM
Location:  West Alton, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 5805(ES44AC)
Views:  417   Comments: 0
BNSF 5805
Title:  BNSF 5805
Description:  BNSF 5805 at Orchard Farm, MO with it's string of empties. Portage power plant in the background.
Photo Date:  1/1/2009  Upload Date: 1/4/2009 1:24:05 AM
Location:  Orchard Farm, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 5805(ES44AC)
Views:  440   Comments: 0
BNSF 5806.....on point......
Title:  BNSF 5806.....on point......
Description:  This is the lead unit on the coal drag that has an NS/BNSF pusher at the rear. Nice bird of prey, swooping in from the left, to make it's attack on the train crew!
Photo Date:  5/11/2014  Upload Date: 5/12/2014 7:03:30 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BNSF 5806(ES44AC)
Views:  164   Comments: 2
The pusher.....
Title:  The pusher.....
Description:  Bringing up the rear on the fully loaded coal drag.
Photo Date:  4/8/2020  Upload Date: 4/27/2020 7:56:37 AM
Location:  Clarksville, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives:  BNSF 5806(ES44AC)
Views:  153   Comments: 1
Only the lonely.........
Title:  Only the lonely.........
Description:  BNSF unit sits on the side buring a snowstorm earlier this month.
Photo Date:  2/4/2014  Upload Date: 2/23/2014 6:27:52 PM
Location:  Old Monroe, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Winter
Locomotives:  BNSF 5810(ES44AC)
Views:  108   Comments: 2
Early morning coal drag.......
Title:  Early morning coal drag.......
Description:  First train of the day, near Fox Farm Ln, on old Hwy 79.
Photo Date:  1/20/2015  Upload Date: 1/20/2015 6:39:38 PM
Location:  Foley, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5824(ES44AC)
Views:  55   Comments: 1
Mixed bag thru West Alton.....
Title:  Mixed bag thru West Alton.....
Description:  I knew there was something else coming. A full coal drag sits on the other side of this mixed freight, which has some other nice color to it.
Photo Date:  11/12/2020  Upload Date: 11/29/2020 1:58:04 PM
Location:  West Alton, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5827(ES44AC)
Views:  90   Comments: 2
BNSF 9298 & 5831
Title:  BNSF 9298 & 5831
Description:  BNSF 9298, pusher on an empty coal drag heads past a full load coal drag with BNSF 5831 on the point.
Photo Date:  4/25/2009  Upload Date: 4/27/2009 7:34:07 PM
Location:  Elsberry, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 9298(SD70ACe) BNSF 5831(ES44AC)
Views:  483   Comments: 1
Four on the front of an oil can, with a geep in the 3rd position....
Title:  Four on the front of an oil can, with a geep in the 3rd position....
Description:  Just a bit different, with the geep running in the 3rd position on this train, sitting at Mitchell.
Photo Date:  2/2/2014  Upload Date: 2/6/2014 9:52:03 AM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Track
Locomotives:  BNSF 1085(C44-9W) BNSF 6137(ES44AC) BNSF 2264(GP38-2) BNSF 5846(ES44AC)
Views:  211   Comments: 0
BNSF 5849
Title:  BNSF 5849
Description:  BNSF 5849 passes the 1,000 year flood tower on the K Line.
Photo Date:  5/30/2011  Upload Date: 7/6/2011 9:36:27 PM
Location:  Annada, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5849(ES44AC)
Views:  169   Comments: 0
BNSF 5849
Title:  BNSF 5849
Description:  Another coal drag races it's way down the St Joe sub.
Photo Date:  5/27/2023  Upload Date: 6/8/2023 12:11:06 PM
Location:  Saint Joseph, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5849(ES44AC)
Views:  47   Comments: 1
BNSF 5860
Title:  BNSF 5860
Description:  A BNSF train pursues us as my daughter takes a picture.
Photo Date:  6/8/2008  Upload Date: 7/11/2008 10:39:41 PM
Location:  Louisiana, MO
Author:  Becky Getz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 5860(ES44AC)
Views:  530   Comments: 0
BNSF 5860-5716
Title:  BNSF 5860-5716
Description:  Another pair of BNSF's pulling an empty near Louisiana MO
Photo Date:  6/8/2008  Upload Date: 7/11/2008 10:47:18 PM
Location:  Louisiana, MO
Author:  Becky Getz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 5860(ES44AC) BNSF 5716(AC44CW)
Views:  581   Comments: 0
BNSF 5860 & 5716
Title:  BNSF 5860 & 5716
Description:  A pair of pumpkins, just pass the curve, but still past lots of water. This is pre flood period. And this is the place for the new siding at Clarksville MO
Photo Date:  6/8/2008  Upload Date: 7/11/2008 10:52:39 PM
Location:  Clarksville, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 5860(ES44AC) BNSF 5716(AC44CW)
Views:  600   Comments: 0
About to go red.........
Title:  About to go red.........
Description:  After the second NS catch, the K Line came alive again. So off we went to Gibb, to catch this coal drag heading for another load
Photo Date:  12/21/2019  Upload Date: 12/24/2019 5:06:47 PM
Location:  Peruque, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9080(SD70ACe) BNSF 5860(ES44AC)
Views:  162   Comments: 2
DPU on a UCEX coal drag.....
Title:  DPU on a UCEX coal drag.....
Description:  Even though it was a bit wet, it was good to get out.
Photo Date:  11/4/2014  Upload Date: 11/8/2014 10:38:09 PM
Location:  Old Monroe, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5864(ES44AC)
Views:  38   Comments: 0
Nothing but coal today....
Title:  Nothing but coal today....
Description:  ATCS showed 4 trains on the K Line. I only cau8ght two, this one being the first, and a coalie.
Photo Date:  10/7/2017  Upload Date: 10/8/2017 7:40:44 PM
Location:  Seeburger, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5871(ES44AC)
Views:  31   Comments: 1
BNSF 5871
Title:  BNSF 5871
Description:  Roster and mid dpu.
Photo Date:  9/3/2022  Upload Date: 9/8/2022 10:07:47 AM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BNSF 5871(ES44AC)
Views:  70   Comments: 1
BNSF 5876
Title:  BNSF 5876
Description:  First train of the day, and I had to scramble to get this photo, from behind the car wassh in Winfield.
Photo Date:  6/21/2014  Upload Date: 6/24/2014 10:21:08 AM
Location:  Winfield, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5876(ES44AC)
Views:  102   Comments: 1
BNSF 5884 at Mermet IL
Title:  BNSF 5884 at Mermet IL
Description:  BNSF 5884 on point out of Metropolis IL. Took 2 days to find a BNSF on the BNSF line.
Photo Date:  7/5/2007  Upload Date: 7/15/2007 10:55:53 AM
Location:  Mermet, IL
Author:  Becky Getz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 5884(ES44AC)
Views:  491   Comments: 0
BNSF 5889
Title:  BNSF 5889
Description:  This would be the only train I caught late on the 3rd. This would be followed by a Sperry rail truck, and 3 different BNSF MOW trucks. At Church St.
Photo Date:  4/1/2013  Upload Date: 4/4/2013 3:31:06 PM
Location:  Saint Charles, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5889(ES44AC)
Views:  138   Comments: 0
Both trains.....
Title:  Both trains.....
Description:  Haze and heat distortion as the full train passes the empty.
Photo Date:  8/1/2021  Upload Date: 8/5/2021 8:31:59 AM
Location:  Peruque, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9115(SD70ACe) BNSF 5890(ES44AC)
Views:  121   Comments: 1
Coming thru at speed.
Title:  Coming thru at speed.
Description:  The full coal drag comes into view.
Photo Date:  8/1/2021  Upload Date: 8/5/2021 8:32:24 AM
Location:  Peruque, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5890(ES44AC)
Views:  114   Comments: 1
Coming into Old Monroe........
Title:  Coming into Old Monroe........
Description:  This is the train that had the green board at Gib....empty coal drag.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 3:04:36 PM
Location:  Old Monroe, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5904(ES44AC)
Views:  106   Comments: 1
Out of Elsberry.....
Title:  Out of Elsberry.....
Description:  I was able to get ahead of it at Elsberry, and went a bit beyond.......
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 3:06:48 PM
Location:  Elsberry, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5904(ES44AC)
Views:  94   Comments: 2
BNSF 5906 after the accident.....
Title:  BNSF 5906 after the accident.....
Description:  Lead engine sits at Old Monroe MO, after hitting a dump truck on 5-5-17
Photo Date:  5/9/2017  Upload Date: 5/9/2017 7:06:28 PM
Location:  Old Monroe, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Wreck
Locomotives:  BNSF 5906(ES44AC)
Views:  419   Comments: 1
BNSF 5906 & 8520
Title:  BNSF 5906 & 8520
Description:  The damaged duo waits at Old Monroe after hitting a dump truck near Foley. Looks as if a small fire erupted as contact was made with the dump trucks tank.
Photo Date:  5/9/2017  Upload Date: 5/9/2017 7:05:38 PM
Location:  Old Monroe, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Wreck
Locomotives:  BNSF 5906(ES44AC) BNSF 8520(SD70ACe)
Views:  435   Comments: 1
BNSF 5906
Title:  BNSF 5906
Description:  Front view after hitting a dump truck at Foley MO.
Photo Date:  5/9/2017  Upload Date: 5/9/2017 7:07:30 PM
Location:  Old Monroe, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Wreck
Locomotives:  BNSF 5906(ES44AC)
Views:  403   Comments: 1
BNSF 5906
Title:  BNSF 5906
Description:  A bit closer on the damage done........
Photo Date:  5/9/2017  Upload Date: 5/9/2017 7:08:11 PM
Location:  Old Monroe, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Wreck
Locomotives:  BNSF 5906(ES44AC)
Views:  287   Comments: 0
BNSF 5912 or here comes the empty!
Title:  BNSF 5912 or here comes the empty!
Description:  This was the train sitting in the hole at E Machens. Is on it's way to get another load of black diamonds from Powder River Basin. A few of the hoppers had small stickers attached to them, with a UP shield, date, and Bill, WY! And note had hazy & windy it was!
Photo Date:  4/8/2014  Upload Date: 4/9/2014 7:35:44 PM
Location:  Wilkie, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5912(ES44AC)
Views:  79   Comments: 0


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