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Title: |
METX 26 |
Description: |
Heading east to Chicago with two engines. |
Photo Date: |
8/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/6/2008 11:10:30 PM |
Location: |
Wheaton, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
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METX 168(F40PH) METX 151(F40PH) |
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333 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
METX 15 |
Description: |
A westbound passes the Wheaton station at 7:16AM. |
Photo Date: |
8/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/6/2008 11:10:30 PM |
Location: |
Wheaton, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
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METX 177(F40PH-2) |
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306 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
METX 30 |
Description: |
7:28AM |
Photo Date: |
8/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/6/2008 11:10:31 PM |
Location: |
Wheaton, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
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METX 160(F40PH) |
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306 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
METX 32 |
Description: |
Another Metra rounds the curve at 7:37AM. |
Photo Date: |
8/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/6/2008 11:10:32 PM |
Location: |
Wheaton, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
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121 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
METX 32 |
Description: |
Pulling out of the station with a Metra sign providing a nice frame. |
Photo Date: |
8/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/6/2008 11:10:32 PM |
Location: |
Wheaton, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
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Locomotives: |
METX 130(F40PH) |
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223 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Eastbound UP Coal |
Description: |
I ripped myself off here by moving to another location just as this one showed up. The second unit is an ex-SP AC4400. (8:16AM) |
Photo Date: |
8/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/6/2008 11:10:33 PM |
Location: |
Wheaton, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
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175 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
UP 6061 |
Description: |
The coal train's DPU. |
Photo Date: |
8/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/6/2008 11:10:34 PM |
Location: |
Wheaton, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
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Locomotives: |
UP 6061(AC44CWCTE) |
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212 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP QNPCH 29 |
Description: |
North Platte-Chicago Clearing train QNPCH slowly proceeds east at 8:36AM. |
Photo Date: |
8/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/6/2008 11:10:34 PM |
Location: |
Wheaton, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
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Locomotives: |
UP 4999(SD70M) UP 8331(SD70ACe) UP 1980(GP60) UP 8338(SD70ACe) |
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728 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
UP KG1LT 01 |
Description: |
Global I-Lathrop train KG1LT heads west with a pair of SD70Ms. (8:49AM) |
Photo Date: |
8/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/6/2008 11:10:36 PM |
Location: |
Wheaton, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
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Locomotives: |
UP 4829(SD70M) UP 4660(SD70M) |
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303 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 4166 |
Description: |
A lite power move of 7 SD70Ms and ACe's heads east through Wheaton at 6:09PM. |
Photo Date: |
8/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/6/2008 11:10:37 PM |
Location: |
Wheaton, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
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Locomotives: |
UP 4166(SD70M) UP 8541(SD70ACe) UP 4902(SD70M) |
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390 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
METX 53 |
Description: |
With no stop at Wheaton on its schedule, this westbound can (and does) fly west through town at track speed. (6:10PM) |
Photo Date: |
8/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/6/2008 11:10:37 PM |
Location: |
Wheaton, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
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Locomotives: |
METX 163(F40PH) |
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252 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
METX 55 |
Description: |
Another Metra accelerates west at 6:17PM. |
Photo Date: |
8/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/6/2008 11:10:38 PM |
Location: |
Wheaton, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
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Locomotives: |
METX 165(F40PH) |
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238 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
METX 57 |
Description: |
The third time's the charm: After being plagued with clouds for two consecutive dinkies, one finally appears in late evening sunlight. (6:29PM) |
Photo Date: |
8/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/6/2008 11:10:39 PM |
Location: |
Wheaton, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
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Locomotives: |
METX 172(F40PH) |
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267 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 4442 East |
Description: |
An eastbound mixed freight is next at 6:32PM. |
Photo Date: |
8/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/6/2008 11:10:39 PM |
Location: |
Wheaton, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
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Locomotives: |
UP 4442(SD70M) UP 2158(SD60M) UP 4637(SD70M) |
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452 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
METX 62 |
Description: |
An eastbound Metra heads out of the sun at 6:55PM. |
Photo Date: |
8/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/6/2008 11:10:40 PM |
Location: |
Wheaton, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
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103 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
METX 61 |
Description: |
The 61 arrives at 6:57PM as the 62 departs. |
Photo Date: |
8/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/6/2008 11:10:41 PM |
Location: |
Wheaton, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
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Locomotives: |
METX 164(F40PH) METX 159(F40PH) |
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265 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
METX 61 |
Description: |
The low sun of the late afternoon shines brightly off the coaches. |
Photo Date: |
8/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/6/2008 11:10:41 PM |
Location: |
Wheaton, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
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116 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
METX 61 |
Description: |
Our final train of the day going away in the evening. |
Photo Date: |
8/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/6/2008 11:10:42 PM |
Location: |
Wheaton, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
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115 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CNW Units |
Description: |
The last two C&NW engines rest on a quiet Saturday at Belvidere. |
Photo Date: |
8/2/2008 Upload Date: 8/7/2008 11:17:43 AM |
Location: |
Belvidere, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
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Locomotives: |
CNW 8701(C44-9W) |
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183 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CNW 8701 |
Description: |
An overview shot of the two engines, without a doubt the coolest sighting of the trip. |
Photo Date: |
8/2/2008 Upload Date: 8/7/2008 11:30:09 AM |
Location: |
Belvidere, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
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Locomotives: |
CNW 8701(C44-9W) CNW 8646(C44-9W) |
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744 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
CNW 8701 |
Description: |
A closeup of the 8701. |
Photo Date: |
8/2/2008 Upload Date: 8/7/2008 11:17:44 AM |
Location: |
Belvidere, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
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Locomotives: |
CNW 8701(C44-9W) |
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191 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CNW 8701 |
Description: |
A faded shield on a mailbox indicates the owner of the yard at Belvidere and the rest of the old C&NW system. |
Photo Date: |
8/2/2008 Upload Date: 8/7/2008 11:17:45 AM |
Location: |
Belvidere, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
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Locomotives: |
CNW 8701(C44-9W) |
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177 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CNW 8646 |
Description: |
Another shot of the duo from a different part of the yard. |
Photo Date: |
8/2/2008 Upload Date: 8/7/2008 11:17:46 AM |
Location: |
Belvidere, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
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Locomotives: |
CNW 8646(C44-9W) CNW 8701(C44-9W) |
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231 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UPY 690 |
Description: |
A wider shot of the small yard at Belvidere. Since the Chrysler plant that this yard serves is scheduled to close soon, the future of this yard--and the entire Belvidere Sub--is uncertain. |
Photo Date: |
8/2/2008 Upload Date: 8/7/2008 11:17:46 AM |
Location: |
Belvidere, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
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Locomotives: |
UPY 690(GP15-1) CNW 8646(C44-9W) |
Views: |
433 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP CPPCD |
Description: |
A westbound Pleasant Prairie-Cordero Mine train passes the barn in La Fox at 8:17AM. I would have liked to get an eastbound here but unfortunately there were none in the area at the time. |
Photo Date: |
8/3/2008 Upload Date: 8/9/2008 1:04:59 PM |
Location: |
La Fox, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
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Locomotives: |
UP 6626(AC44CW) |
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276 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
UP 4759 West |
Description: |
This westbound ballast train was sitting here when this crap shot from the car was taken. |
Photo Date: |
8/3/2008 Upload Date: 8/9/2008 1:05:00 PM |
Location: |
De Kalb, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
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Locomotives: |
UP 4759(SD70M) |
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213 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP CPPCD |
Description: |
Trackwork near DeKalb enabled us to get ahead of the PPCD and chase it to Rochelle. It is seen here approaching the Caron Road crossing at 9:31AM. The track curving off to the right in the foreground leads to the Rochelle Railroad interchange. |
Photo Date: |
8/3/2008 Upload Date: 8/9/2008 1:05:00 PM |
Location: |
Rochelle, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 6626(AC44CW) UP 5971(AC44CWCTE) |
Views: |
459 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 8501 East |
Description: |
An eastbound freight (possibly the QNPEL?) is the first train seen at the park. (10:28AM) |
Photo Date: |
8/3/2008 Upload Date: 8/9/2008 1:05:05 PM |
Location: |
Rochelle, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 8501(SD70ACe) UP 8350(SD70ACe) UP 7205(AC44CW) |
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538 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 6441 East |
Description: |
An eastbound coal train with an SD90MAC trailing at 11:06AM. |
Photo Date: |
8/3/2008 Upload Date: 8/9/2008 1:05:06 PM |
Location: |
Rochelle, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 6441(AC44CW) UP 8106(SD9043MAC) |
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295 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 5918 |
Description: |
DPU on the rear of the coal train. |
Photo Date: |
8/3/2008 Upload Date: 8/9/2008 1:05:08 PM |
Location: |
Rochelle, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 5918(AC44CWCTE) |
Views: |
207 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 5853 West |
Description: |
11:14AM |
Photo Date: |
8/3/2008 Upload Date: 8/9/2008 1:05:08 PM |
Location: |
Rochelle, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 5853(AC44CWCTE) CSX 429(AC44CW) |
Views: |
417 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 6527 West |
Description: |
Two AC44s lead a train of empties west at 11:38AM after holding for the BNSF trailer train. |
Photo Date: |
8/3/2008 Upload Date: 8/9/2008 1:05:11 PM |
Location: |
Rochelle, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 6527(AC44CW) UP 6008(AC44CWCTE) |
Views: |
308 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP MPRCB 03 |
Description: |
I never confirmed this symbol, but judging by the time and the consist I'm pretty sure it was the MPRCB. (12:37PM) |
Photo Date: |
8/3/2008 Upload Date: 8/9/2008 1:05:12 PM |
Location: |
Rochelle, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 4244(SD70M) |
Views: |
206 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP EG1G3 03 |
Description: |
The Olympic units make a visit on a Global I-Global III transfer with no cars. (12:57PM) |
Photo Date: |
8/3/2008 Upload Date: 8/9/2008 1:05:13 PM |
Location: |
Rochelle, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 2001(SD70M) UP 2002(SD70M) |
Views: |
364 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP EG1G3 03 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
8/3/2008 Upload Date: 8/9/2008 1:05:14 PM |
Location: |
Rochelle, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 2001(SD70M) UP 2002(SD70M) |
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273 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP EG1G3 03 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
8/3/2008 Upload Date: 8/9/2008 1:05:15 PM |
Location: |
Rochelle, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
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Locomotives: |
UP 2002(SD70M) UP 2001(SD70M) |
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212 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 4315 West |
Description: |
A stack train slowly heads west at 1:16PM. |
Photo Date: |
8/3/2008 Upload Date: 8/9/2008 1:05:17 PM |
Location: |
Rochelle, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 4315(SD70M) UP 4913(SD70M) |
Views: |
405 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 3885 West |
Description: |
Four units power a stack train through the park at 1:48PM. This train would stop to work Global III. |
Photo Date: |
8/3/2008 Upload Date: 8/9/2008 1:05:18 PM |
Location: |
Rochelle, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
UP 3885(SD70M) UP 9725(C44-9W) UP 8515(SD70ACe) UP 7836(AC45CCTE) |
Views: |
634 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 3885 West |
Description: |
UP 3885 takes headroom out of Global III near CP Y078 as a GP15-1 and an SD40-2 sort wellcars. |
Photo Date: |
8/3/2008 Upload Date: 8/9/2008 1:05:19 PM |
Location: |
Flagg, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 3885(SD70M) UPY 635(GP15-1) UP 3590(SD40-2) |
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415 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
UP 3885 |
Description: |
Intermodal terminals sure look wierd in the middle of corn and soybean fields... |
Photo Date: |
8/3/2008 Upload Date: 8/9/2008 1:05:19 PM |
Location: |
Flagg, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 3885(SD70M) |
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240 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 3885 |
Description: |
Heading west under the Thorpe Road overpass, a nice place to see the action at the west end of G3. (2:23PM) |
Photo Date: |
8/3/2008 Upload Date: 8/9/2008 1:05:20 PM |
Location: |
Flagg, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
UP 3885(SD70M) UP 9725(C44-9W) UP 8515(SD70ACe) UP 7836(AC45CCTE) |
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559 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 3885 |
Description: |
Passing a grain elevator at Flagg. |
Photo Date: |
8/3/2008 Upload Date: 8/9/2008 1:05:20 PM |
Location: |
Flagg, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 3885(SD70M) |
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324 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 7096 East |
Description: |
An eastbound loaded coal train passes through the small town of Creston at 4:13PM. |
Photo Date: |
8/3/2008 Upload Date: 8/9/2008 1:05:24 PM |
Location: |
Creston, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 7096(AC44CW) UP 7178(AC44CW) |
Views: |
254 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 7096 East |
Description: |
Passing the Creston Grain & Supply elevator. |
Photo Date: |
8/3/2008 Upload Date: 8/9/2008 1:05:25 PM |
Location: |
Creston, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 7096(AC44CW) |
Views: |
221 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 6293 |
Description: |
The DPU heads east past the elevator. |
Photo Date: |
8/3/2008 Upload Date: 8/9/2008 1:05:25 PM |
Location: |
Creston, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 6293(AC44CW) |
Views: |
200 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 6293 |
Description: |
Pacing the train near Malta along IL 38. |
Photo Date: |
8/3/2008 Upload Date: 8/9/2008 1:05:26 PM |
Location: |
Malta, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 6293(AC44CW) |
Views: |
217 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP APDWG |
Description: |
An auto train bound for West Chicago heads east through Meredith at 5:11PM. |
Photo Date: |
8/3/2008 Upload Date: 8/9/2008 1:05:26 PM |
Location: |
Meredith, IL |
Author: |
Austin MacDougall |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 7755(AC45CCTE) UP 4147(SD70M) |
Views: |
677 Comments: 0 |
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