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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! |
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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) |
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231 Comments: 0 |
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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. |
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6/14/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 6:10:48 PM |
Location: |
Blue Island, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IAIS 719(GP38-2) |
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238 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
IHB 2272 |
Description: |
Heading lite, the rare 2272 trundles over the double diamonds at State Line. |
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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) |
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370 Comments: 2 |
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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. |
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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) |
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179 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
AMTK 128 |
Description: |
Only ever seeing the Empire Builder, this Push-Pull operation of Amtrak was worth a picture. |
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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) |
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188 Comments: 0 |
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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. |
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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) |
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168 Comments: 0 |
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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. |
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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) |
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236 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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302 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
UP 5609 |
Description: |
Leading two others, UP 5609 is wound up as it lifts this ARMN trainset Eastward. |
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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) |
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272 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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579 Comments: 4 |
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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. |
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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) |
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528 Comments: 3 |
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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) |
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686 Comments: 8 |
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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) |
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351 Comments: 3 |
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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) |
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511 Comments: 1 |
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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) |
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315 Comments: 2 |
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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) |
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235 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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289 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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158 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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165 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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199 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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291 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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441 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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321 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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144 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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323 Comments: 1 |
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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) |
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285 Comments: 1 |
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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) |
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225 Comments: 0 |
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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!) |
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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) |
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317 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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227 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IHB 1524 |
Description: |
In the middle. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 8:50:29 PM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IHB 1524(SW1500) |
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250 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IHB 477 |
Description: |
One of the many strange slug contraptions that the IHB offers. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 8:51:08 PM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IHB 477(Yard Slug) |
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218 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSXT 1504 |
Description: |
A gem, and another YN1 unit! Still looking great, and the fact that it says C&O under the number and that the original horn still sits mounted on the cab are the icing on the cake. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 9:03:20 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 1504(GP15T) |
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198 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
IAIS 720 |
Description: |
Note to self, when you hear horns in the distance near Blue Island, get out of the car and get ready...... |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 9:04:30 PM |
Location: |
Blue Island, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IAIS 720(GP38-2) |
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220 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IAIS 502 |
Description: |
One of the new-fangled GEVO's trails today. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 9:05:35 PM |
Location: |
Blue Island, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IAIS 502(ES44AC) |
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311 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
METX 207 |
Description: |
Heading East under classic signals. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 9:06:22 PM |
Location: |
Blue Island, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
METX 207(F40PHM-2) |
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329 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IHB 1521 |
Description: |
Coupled up to PB3 in the yard. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 9:07:58 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IHB 1521(SW1500) |
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243 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IHB 1523 |
Description: |
Two sets of yard power sit in the yard. The 479 shows off its old paint, which used to adorn all of the road power before the new orange scheme arrived. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 9:09:13 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IHB 1523(SW1500) IHB 479(Yard Slug) |
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288 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
IHB 4013 |
Description: |
The 4013 idles away with the famous 4010. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 9:09:54 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IHB 4013(GP40-2) |
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224 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 7297 |
Description: |
I tried to avoid the BNSF at all costs while down in Chicago, I get enough of their GEVo's and Dash 9's where I live. But, this was too photogenic to not get a shot of. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 9:10:42 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 7297(ES44DC) |
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323 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IHB 4010 |
Description: |
On my "To Shoot" list, I bag the 4010 under photogenic conditions while idling in the yard. What a yard office! |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 9:12:12 PM |
Location: |
Riverdale, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IHB 4010(GP40P-2) |
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204 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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255 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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133 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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277 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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313 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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284 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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285 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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202 Comments: 1 |
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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 |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 1522(GP15T) |
Views: |
332 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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123 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 7825(C40-8W) |
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111 Comments: 0 |
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