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4/22/2025
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The yard power at Chester
Title:  The yard power at Chester
Description:  Yard power at Chester on the UP.........the addition of these 3 makes a toatal of 8 geeps (5 on the Ste Gen MO side).....and the red units make things a bit more colorful!
Photo Date:  9/16/2013  Upload Date: 9/16/2013 11:05:37 PM
Location:  Chester, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track
Locomotives:  HLCX 1027(GP38-2) LLPX 2291(GP38-2) HLCX 3852(GP38-2)
Views:  466   Comments: 1
Working two industries....
Title:  Working two industries....
Description:  A pair of geeps work both DynoNobel and Calumet industries on this hot afternoon!
Photo Date:  4/8/2020  Upload Date: 4/27/2020 7:57:39 AM
Location:  Louisiana, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 1054(GP38-2) HLCX 1055(GP38-2)
Views:  534   Comments: 3
Still working the plants.....
Title:  Still working the plants.....
Description:  With two associates hanging on, the geep duo continues it's work.
Photo Date:  4/8/2020  Upload Date: 4/27/2020 7:58:28 AM
Location:  Louisiana, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 1054(GP38-2) HLCX 1055(GP38-2)
Views:  575   Comments: 3
HLCX 1054 & 3890
Title:  HLCX 1054 & 3890
Description:  A pair of leased units working the yard.
Photo Date:  6/26/2020  Upload Date: 2/1/2025 6:27:47 PM
Location:  West Quincy, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 1054(GP38-2) HLCX 3890(GP38-2)
Views:  146   Comments: 0
Quenching your thirst, needing a bath......
Title:  Quenching your thirst, needing a bath......
Description:  This Helm unit looks as if Rodan has paid it a visit at one time, while they fill the tank......
Photo Date:  4/23/2016  Upload Date: 4/26/2016 10:40:15 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 1084(GP38-2)
Views:  427   Comments: 1
HLCX 1087 & UP 1441
Title:  HLCX 1087 & UP 1441
Description:  A quick trip into the Madison IL area turned up these yard guys at rest.
Photo Date:  7/15/2017  Upload Date: 7/19/2017 2:45:57 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  HLCX 1087(GP38-2) UP 1441(GP40-2)
Views:  207   Comments: 1
Nice trio........
Title:  Nice trio........
Description:  Not much was moving between Mitchell & Granite City. So hit the TRRA yard to find this nice trio of units. Lot's of ex/nee on the WAMX & HLCX 1836.
Photo Date:  10/1/2020  Upload Date: 10/3/2020 1:14:08 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  WAMX 5011(GP50) HLCX 1836(GP38-2) HLCX 1840(GP38-2)
Views:  472   Comments: 1
Getting a little work done......
Title:  Getting a little work done......
Description:  The HLCX 1836 started life as MP 941. After UP merger, looks like it carried both UP 2092 & UP 356. Not finding anything on the 1840 history.
Photo Date:  10/1/2020  Upload Date: 10/3/2020 1:14:52 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  HLCX 1836(GP38-2) HLCX 1840(GP38-2)
Views:  302   Comments: 1
HLCX duo......
Title:  HLCX duo......
Description:  Have shot these before, both ex MP.
Photo Date:  11/20/2021  Upload Date: 12/2/2021 1:28:47 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  HLCX 1840(GP38-2) HLCX 1836(GP38-2)
Views:  213   Comments: 0
All together.....
Title:  All together.....
Description:  All four, with the nose of another Terminal unit in there.
Photo Date:  11/20/2021  Upload Date: 12/2/2021 1:29:31 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  HLCX 1840(GP38-2) HLCX 1836(GP38-2) TRRA 309(Road Slug) TRRA 3006(SD40-2) TRRA 3002(SD40-3)
Views:  401   Comments: 0
On hold...
Title:  On hold...
Description:  We found a pair of Helm units, on hold, on our return toward Mitchell.
Photo Date:  5/23/2022  Upload Date: 5/26/2022 1:01:41 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  HLCX 1840(GP38-2) HLCX 1836(GP38-2)
Views:  335   Comments: 1
An HLCX pair....
Title:  An HLCX pair....
Description:  TRRA must have a long term lease on these...they have been here for some time...
Photo Date:  3/20/2024  Upload Date: 3/20/2024 6:25:29 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  HLCX 1836(GP38-2) HLCX 1840(GP38-2)
Views:  151   Comments: 1
Just visiting.....
Title:  Just visiting.....
Description:  Lots of power, with a few just visiting....
Photo Date:  5/27/2017  Upload Date: 6/4/2017 6:57:59 AM
Location:  Galesburg, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  NS 1070(SD70ACe) BNSF 2015(GP38-2) BNSF 539(B40-8W) BNSF 530(B40-8W) BNSF 281(SD75I) BNSF 9052(SD70ACe)
Views:  1025   Comments: 2
BNSF 2034
Title:  BNSF 2034
Description:  The BNSF local crosses the ex IC main in Centralia with a short cut of cars
Photo Date:  7/13/2012  Upload Date: 7/15/2012 9:09:25 AM
Location:  Centralia, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2034(GP38-2)
Views:  453   Comments: 0
Lots of color here.
Title:  Lots of color here.
Description:  Lots of color..while trying to see how close to 1945 I could get for a pix, the LLPX-UP combo came thru.
Photo Date:  4/7/2012  Upload Date: 4/22/2012 11:00:03 AM
Location:  Crystal City, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  LLPX 2263(GP38-2) UP 1417(GP40-2) BNSF 1945(SD40-2)
Views:  798   Comments: 0
LLPX 2263
Title:  LLPX 2263
Description:  A blue LLPX unit works the silica plant in Pacific MO
Photo Date:  6/25/2012  Upload Date: 6/25/2012 8:34:13 PM
Location:  Pacific, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  LLPX 2263(GP38-2)
Views:  476   Comments: 1
LLPX 2263
Title:  LLPX 2263
Description:  Waiting for the traffic to stop.....takes them a bit here.
Photo Date:  6/25/2012  Upload Date: 6/25/2012 8:35:07 PM
Location:  Pacific, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  LLPX 2263(GP38-2)
Views:  460   Comments: 1
LLPX 2263
Title:  LLPX 2263
Description:  Traffic is stopped, and we are going across to get to the UP main
Photo Date:  6/25/2012  Upload Date: 6/25/2012 8:35:43 PM
Location:  Pacific, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Track,Action
Locomotives:  LLPX 2263(GP38-2)
Views:  436   Comments: 0
UP 1943
Title:  UP 1943
Description:  LLPX 2263's partner for switching the 2 bay hoppers at the silica plant
Photo Date:  6/25/2012  Upload Date: 6/25/2012 8:36:10 PM
Location:  Pacific, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 1943(GP60) LLPX 2263(GP38-2)
Views:  633   Comments: 1
LLPX 2263
Title:  LLPX 2263
Description:  Up and out and on to the UP main
Photo Date:  6/25/2012  Upload Date: 6/25/2012 8:36:54 PM
Location:  Pacific, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  LLPX 2263(GP38-2)
Views:  457   Comments: 0
GNBC 2314
Title:  GNBC 2314
Description:  Could not smell any paint, but this Farmrail unit is looking pretty fresh, and new to RRPA!
Photo Date:  7/3/2016  Upload Date: 7/3/2016 8:30:39 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  GNBC 2314(GP38-2)
Views:  627   Comments: 1
6 UP geeps lead by an NS duo
Title:  6 UP geeps lead by an NS duo
Description:  We found this string of engines waiting for a place to go....
Photo Date:  8/5/2007  Upload Date: 8/17/2007 9:10:15 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Track,Action
Locomotives:  UP 905(GP38-3) UP 1001(GP38-3) NS 2658(SD70M-2) UP 1007(GP38-3) UP 913(GP38-2) UP 2425(GP38-2) NS 9804(C40-9W) UP 1020(GP38-3)
Views:  1966   Comments: 0
UP 2425
Title:  UP 2425
Description:  UP 2425 sits with other units, waiting for a refresh.
Photo Date:  8/5/2007  Upload Date: 9/3/2007 9:06:29 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2425(GP38-2)
Views:  679   Comments: 3
12 UP Geeps
Title:  12 UP Geeps
Description:  A string of 12 UP geeps at Mitchell waiting to go someplace...
Photo Date:  8/13/2007  Upload Date: 8/17/2007 9:06:08 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Track,Action
Locomotives:  UP 904(GP38-3) UP 1017(GP38-3) UP 1012(GP38-3) UP 1016(GP38-3) UP 1026(GP38-3) UP 1020(GP38-3) UP 916(GP38-3) UP 905(GP38-3) UP 913(GP38-2) UP 1001(GP38-3) UP 2425(GP38-2) UP 1007(GP38-3)
Views:  1827   Comments: 0
One thorn between two roses........
Title:  One thorn between two roses........
Description:  These CEFX units do not seem to have a very good reputation, from what I have read online! But this trio does make for a colorful photo
Photo Date:  6/15/2014  Upload Date: 6/21/2014 9:19:21 PM
Location:  Mount Vernon, IN
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  EVWR 3837(GP39-2) CEFX 122(SD9043MAC) GMTX 2608(GP38-2)
Views:  642   Comments: 0
GMTX 2610
Title:  GMTX 2610
Description:  This unit was in tow on the east bound manifest. Wilson Lane the name on the side.
Photo Date:  1/2/2021  Upload Date: 1/6/2021 1:44:57 PM
Location:  Edwardsville, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  GMTX 2610(GP38-2)
Views:  242   Comments: 1
GMTX 2610
Title:  GMTX 2610
Description:  From the other end, as they pause to check on the other train.
Photo Date:  1/2/2021  Upload Date: 1/6/2021 1:45:30 PM
Location:  Edwardsville, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  GMTX 2610(GP38-2)
Views:  220   Comments: 1
One blue meanie in there........
Title:  One blue meanie in there........
Description:  3 of the six EVWR units at this location, on this day, in one photo........wanted to get a bit closer, but this is the best I could do from this angle!
Photo Date:  6/15/2014  Upload Date: 6/21/2014 9:21:57 PM
Location:  Mount Vernon, IN
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  EVWR 4520(SD70MAC) EVWR 6004(SD60) GMTX 2622(GP38-2) EVWR 4519(SD70MAC)
Views:  668   Comments: 1
Also some book ends, with filler!
Title:  Also some book ends, with filler!
Description:  A bit better angle, because I could get a bit closer, on this quad of engines.
Photo Date:  6/15/2014  Upload Date: 6/21/2014 9:23:20 PM
Location:  Mount Vernon, IN
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  EVWR 4519(SD70MAC) GMTX 2622(GP38-2) EVWR 6004(SD60) EVWR 4520(SD70MAC)
Views:  643   Comments: 0
EVWR & GMTX
Title:  EVWR & GMTX
Description:  A trio of 38's at Nashville on a cool morning.
Photo Date:  1/3/2011  Upload Date: 1/5/2011 8:16:35 PM
Location:  Nashville, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Scenic
Locomotives:  EVWR 3833(GP38-2) EVWR 3834(GP38-2) GMTX 2655(GP38-2)
Views:  552   Comments: 0
WAMX 3826
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:  255   Comments: 1
Trio at rest in the TRRA Yard......
Title:  Trio at rest in the TRRA Yard......
Description:  Caught these 3 taking a break while railfanning.
Photo Date:  7/26/2014  Upload Date: 7/30/2014 7:34:14 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives:  TRRA 3003(SD40R) NS 5521(GP38-2) TRRA 2010(GP38-3)
Views:  567   Comments: 3
NS 5548
Title:  NS 5548
Description:  Lead unit on the 4 engine mixed freight
Photo Date:  7/3/2006  Upload Date: 7/3/2006 11:54:46 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5548(GP38-2)
Views:  737   Comments: 0
Grab shot....
Title:  Grab shot....
Description:  This geep, and another off to the left, have just split. They will take trains to other yards in the area.
Photo Date:  7/25/2022  Upload Date: 8/11/2022 8:17:03 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5626(GP38-2)
Views:  178   Comments: 1
Pulling it's load.....
Title:  Pulling it's load.....
Description:  One of the split NS geeps is making it's way to the steel plant.
Photo Date:  7/25/2022  Upload Date: 8/11/2022 8:22:10 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5626(GP38-2)
Views:  209   Comments: 1
NS trio.....
Title:  NS trio.....
Description:  This set had to wait in AO Smith until the Amtrak went by.
Photo Date:  3/8/2025  Upload Date: 3/9/2025 2:08:51 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 6663(GP59) NS 626(Road Slug) NS 5639(GP38-2)
Views:  131   Comments: 1
NS 5639
Title:  NS 5639
Description:  Roster.
Photo Date:  3/8/2025  Upload Date: 3/9/2025 2:08:53 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5639(GP38-2)
Views:  72   Comments: 0
BNSF 7547 out of Gibbs.....
Title:  BNSF 7547 out of Gibbs.....
Description:  Three on point on this one, as they shoot down the hill from Gibbs.
Photo Date:  12/19/2015  Upload Date: 12/22/2015 3:42:32 PM
Location:  Gibbs, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5668(GP38-2) BNSF 7547(ES44DC)
Views:  192   Comments: 2

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