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Viewing Album:  Chicago Trip (14th-16th)
 
By:SDfourD Photography
Dates:6/15/2009 - 6/14/2009
Album Info:I went down to Chicago late on the 13th, with the trip focusing primarily on the CSX, my favorite Class 1 railroad, and one that I've never beem able to witness on home rails. Other focus points included the IHB and possibly some Iowa Interstate movements. These would be met, and many more unexpected surprises thrown in to make this trip a success. Also included are shots in Western Indiana on the NM and CSX, along with shots in Janesville, Wisconsin on the way back home. Hopefully you will enjoy this album as much as I enjoyee the trip!
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CN 2577
Title:  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!
Photo Date:  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)
Views:  252   Comments: 0
Ethanol
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.
Photo Date:  6/14/2009  Upload Date: 6/17/2009 6:10:48 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives: 
Views:  255   Comments: 1
IHB 2272
Title:  IHB 2272
Description:  Heading lite, the rare 2272 trundles over the double diamonds at State Line.
Photo Date:  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)
Views:  404   Comments: 2
NS 9949
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.
Photo Date:  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)
Views:  187   Comments: 0
AMTK 128
Title:  AMTK 128
Description:  Only ever seeing the Empire Builder, this Push-Pull operation of Amtrak was worth a picture.
Photo Date:  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)
Views:  197   Comments: 0
NS 33G
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.
Photo Date:  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)
Views:  181   Comments: 0
UP 5054 plus two more
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.
Photo Date:  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)
Views:  262   Comments: 0
CSXT 4534
Title:  CSXT 4534
Description:  My first picture of a CSX train. Not bad power, I was quite happy to find these leading!
Photo Date:  6/14/2009  Upload Date: 6/17/2009 6:44:27 PM
Location:  Chesterton, IN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CSX 4534(SD70MAC)
Views:  327   Comments: 2
UP 5609
Title:  UP 5609
Description:  Leading two others, UP 5609 is wound up as it lifts this ARMN trainset Eastward.
Photo Date:  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)
Views:  298   Comments: 0
The one and only!
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)
Views:  598   Comments: 4
CSX WO49
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.
Photo Date:  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)
Views:  550   Comments: 3
CSXT 8954 on WO49
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)
Views:  708   Comments: 8
CSXT 8954
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!
Photo Date:  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)
Views:  362   Comments: 3
CSXT 8954 and CPL
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....
Photo Date:  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)
Views:  532   Comments: 1
CSXT 8954
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.
Photo Date:  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)
Views:  337   Comments: 2
So close!
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.
Photo Date:  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)
Views:  263   Comments: 0
CSXT 4573
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)
Views:  318   Comments: 0
CSXT 4768
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)
Views:  167   Comments: 0
CSXT 7540
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)
Views:  181   Comments: 0
CSXT 1310
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)
Views:  228   Comments: 0
CSXT 1509
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!
Photo Date:  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)
Views:  326   Comments: 0
CSXT 8361
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)
Views:  472   Comments: 0
Barr Yard
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)
Views:  349   Comments: 0
CSX Transportation
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)
Views:  160   Comments: 0
CSXT 2543
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)
Views:  344   Comments: 1
CSXT 1541
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)
Views:  308   Comments: 1
CSXT 8468
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)
Views:  253   Comments: 0
Heading back East
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!)
Photo Date:  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)
Views:  333   Comments: 0
IHB 1516
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)
Views:  254   Comments: 0
CSXT 2773
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)
Views:  279   Comments: 0
IHB 4017
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)
Views:  143   Comments: 0
CSXT 8475
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)
Views:  295   Comments: 0
CSXT 1549
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)
Views:  332   Comments: 0
CSXT 1301
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)
Views:  306   Comments: 0
CSXT 8361
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)
Views:  298   Comments: 0
Quite the catch
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)
Views:  211   Comments: 1
CSXT 1522
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)
Views:  350   Comments: 0
CSXT 7825 East
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)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
Southside Scene
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.
Photo Date:  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)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
Q390
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)
Views:  208   Comments: 0
UP 8557
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)
Views:  187   Comments: 0
Spartan SD's
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.
Photo Date:  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)
Views:  143   Comments: 2
CSXT 8842
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)
Views:  98   Comments: 0
CSXT 8571
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
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  180   Comments: 0
Vintage
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.
Photo Date:  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)
Views:  313   Comments: 0
CSXT 1518
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)
Views:  333   Comments: 0
CSXT 5450
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)
Views:  246   Comments: 0
CSXT 8842
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
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Locomotives:  CSX 8842(SD40-2)
Views:  100   Comments: 0
CSX galore
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: 
Locomotives:  CSX 1549(GP15-1)
Views:  293   Comments: 1
Q390
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)
Views:  211   Comments: 0

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