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Ben Helsel's Collection
 
4/24/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Ben Helsel
Dates:6/21/2014 - 8/4/2014
Album Info:Shots from teh raod
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An ex CN Wide Cab, not in Canada tho
Title:  An ex CN Wide Cab, not in Canada tho
Description:  An ex CN GP40-2LW has found new work far from Canada. Now in the Piedmont of North Carolina working with a few sisters and some ex Alstom SD40-2's
Photo Date:  6/1/2014  Upload Date: 8/5/2014 5:12:31 PM
Location:  Candor, NC
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  ACWR 704(GP40-2LW) ACWR 6939(SD40-3)
Views:  411   Comments: 0
Really sharp Paint Scheme
Title:  Really sharp Paint Scheme
Description:  This one looks really good. An ex GO Transit GP40-2W now at the Aberdeen Carolina & Western in the Piedmont area of North Carolina among the Pine Trees
Photo Date:  6/1/2014  Upload Date: 8/5/2014 5:17:00 PM
Location:  Candor, NC
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  ACWR 704(GP40-2LW)
Views:  333   Comments: 2
New style "Flare" Units
Title:  New style "Flare" Units
Description:  A rebuild in new body. The SD45 style flares still look good. i THINK THESE NEW "ECO" units look good.
Photo Date:  6/3/2014  Upload Date: 8/5/2014 5:25:13 PM
Location:  Davenport, IA
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  CP 5018(SD30C-ECO)
Views:  345   Comments: 1
End Cab unit working Grain Elevator
Title:  End Cab unit working Grain Elevator
Description:  ILSX SW900 908 is working the old Central Soya Elevators in Decatur In
Photo Date:  6/11/2014  Upload Date: 8/5/2014 5:05:52 PM
Location:  Decatur, IN
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  ILSX 901(SW900)
Views:  210   Comments: 0
KCS Local Freight
Title:  KCS Local Freight
Description:  A SB KCS loacl heads into the siding to enable the power to run around the few cars it has and head back north along the Main here in East Central Oklahoma on a sunny and warm June day.
Photo Date:  6/13/2014  Upload Date: 8/5/2014 5:31:41 PM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  KCS 1914(GP38-2) KCS 1914(GP38-2)
Views:  248   Comments: 2
Liquid nourishment few a few thirsty units
Title:  Liquid nourishment few a few thirsty units
Description:  NS Train 11R sits at the Fuel Pad on the NS Main getting topped off before they head south on the Lurgan Branch for points south
Photo Date:  6/15/2014  Upload Date: 8/5/2014 5:35:27 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  NS 1075(SD70ACe)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
Still alive and kickin
Title:  Still alive and kickin
Description:  The ex Pennsy Middle Div west out of Hbg and Enola still is one of the busier Main Lines. Here NS Train 27N heads west thru Cove
Photo Date:  6/15/2014  Upload Date: 8/5/2014 5:38:50 PM
Location:  Cove, PA
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  NS 9798(C44-9W) NS 8332(C40-8W)
Views:  169   Comments: 0
Crossing Sherman Creek
Title:  Crossing Sherman Creek
Description:  EB NS 16N is shown crossing over Sherman Creek on an old PRR Stone Arch Bridge that were so prevalent along the Pennsy. This is just west of the old Twr at View
Photo Date:  6/15/2014  Upload Date: 8/5/2014 5:41:43 PM
Location:  Duncannon, PA
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  NS 9293(C40-9W) NS 8015(ES44AC)
Views:  156   Comments: 0
The "Iron Bridge" at Enola
Title:  The "Iron Bridge" at Enola
Description:  This very popular location afforede many a view thru the yaers of trains in and out of the Enola Yard. It is now a concrete overpass, but the shots are still great.
Photo Date:  6/15/2014  Upload Date: 8/5/2014 5:45:08 PM
Location:  Enola, PA
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  NS 8733(C40-8) CSX 7882(C40-8W)
Views:  184   Comments: 0
WM Lives
Title:  WM Lives
Description:  WM Reblt GP9's were very distinctive in their appearence. Not to be mistaken for the most part. Here is a survivor, but not in ex WM Territory. This one is about 1800-2000 miles west of where WM ran. Shown working the Ogden Industrial Park on the northern edges of Ogden Ut
Photo Date:  6/25/2014  Upload Date: 8/5/2014 5:21:22 PM
Location:  Ogden, UT
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  UCRY 201(GP9)
Views:  341   Comments: 0
Some color in Denver
Title:  Some color in Denver
Description:  2 CSX units add their colors to the many that can be found on a somewhat regular basis in the Denver area, esp on the BNSF. These are at the Denver Diesel area near Coor's Field and Union Station
Photo Date:  7/2/2014  Upload Date: 8/5/2014 5:53:55 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  CSX 7345(C40-8W) CSX 8107(SD40-2) BNSF 4842(C44-9W)
Views:  159   Comments: 0
SB BNSF Coal Loads on the Joint Line
Title:  SB BNSF Coal Loads on the Joint Line
Description:  Just north of the Palmer Divide Summit on BNSF/UP we find SB Coal Loads in the valley there. Sky was hazy due to some fires in the west which were spreading the smoke this way.
Photo Date:  7/2/2014  Upload Date: 8/5/2014 5:50:33 PM
Location:  Palmer Lake, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 5823(ES44AC)
Views:  161   Comments: 1
Oil Train on La Junta Sub
Title:  Oil Train on La Junta Sub
Description:  A WB Oil Train sits at Charleston Ks on BNSF's La Junta Sub for a meet with an EB
Photo Date:  7/4/2014  Upload Date: 8/5/2014 6:37:11 PM
Location:  Charleston, KS
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 7171(ES44C4)
Views:  176   Comments: 1
North Carolina Short Line
Title:  North Carolina Short Line
Description:  One of the original units for the Aberdeen and Rockfish sits out the day waiting for work
Photo Date:  7/8/2014  Upload Date: 8/5/2014 6:41:30 PM
Location:  Raeford, NC
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  AR 300(GP18)
Views:  236   Comments: 0
An old soldier
Title:  An old soldier
Description:  UP reblt a few units into what they call SW10's. Here is one, still in UP pnt, but working for a Grain Elevator operation along the TP&W Main line in Illinois
Photo Date:  7/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/5/2014 6:44:04 PM
Location:  Cruger, IL
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  UP 1202(SW10)
Views:  349   Comments: 0
The new Black Gold
Title:  The new Black Gold
Description:  One of many Oil Trains now traversing this line. More of these it seems than the previous version of Black Gold, ie: Coal, nowadays. Great for the RR's
Photo Date:  7/16/2014  Upload Date: 8/5/2014 7:14:07 PM
Location:  Becker, MN
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  CN 5418(SD60) CN 2009(C40-8) BNSF 9396(SD70ACe)
Views:  362   Comments: 1
Well taken care of, I believe, in order for it to still be around now a days
Title:  Well taken care of, I believe, in order for it to still be around now a days
Description:  Found on a WB MRL Local
Photo Date:  7/18/2014  Upload Date: 8/5/2014 6:53:51 PM
Location:  Livingston, MT
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  MRL 404(GP35)
Views:  293   Comments: 0
UP Eastbound in the Fossil beds of Western Wyoming
Title:  UP Eastbound in the Fossil beds of Western Wyoming
Description:  This eb UP Manifest heads thru an area known for it's fossils that can be found throughout the area from an old lake bed that was located here
Photo Date:  7/19/2014  Upload Date: 8/5/2014 6:50:06 PM
Location:  Fossil Butte, WY
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  UP 7522(ES44AC)
Views:  143   Comments: 2
Nice looking unit
Title:  Nice looking unit
Description:  One of Amtrak's "Heritage Units" is the 42, showing appreciation for our Military Vets.
Photo Date:  7/22/2014  Upload Date: 8/5/2014 7:01:16 PM
Location:  West Quincy, MO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  AMTK 42(P42DC)
Views:  114   Comments: 0
In Honor of our Military Veterans
Title:  In Honor of our Military Veterans
Description:  AMT repainted P42DC 42 in an attractive Paint Scheme to show gratitude for our Veterans. Here it is seen in W Quincy Mo being serviced prior to leading AMT Trn 382, The Carl Sandburg, north at the BNSF Yard here.
Photo Date:  7/22/2014  Upload Date: 8/5/2014 6:56:40 PM
Location:  West Quincy, MO
Author:  Ben Helsel
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  AMTK 42(P42DC)
Views:  169   Comments: 0
A little obscure unit still around
Title:  A little obscure unit still around
Description:  Always enjoy driving some of the lesser used highways in thecountry. One can sometimes find units at various industries off the beaten path. Here is an example. This one works for Ray Carrol CO-OP along the Ex Wabash Main across Mo .
Photo Date:  7/22/2014  Upload Date: 8/5/2014 7:06:27 PM
Location:  Brunswick, MO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  RCC 1211(SW1200)
Views:  168   Comments: 0
Sad Sight
Title:  Sad Sight
Description:  35 UP SD9043MAC's sit awaiting their fate. Units are stored because of Frame Cracks. There are others stored at North Platte Ne
Photo Date:  7/23/2014  Upload Date: 8/5/2014 7:10:35 PM
Location:  Missouri Valley, IA
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  UP 8223(SD9043MAC) UP 3580(SD40-2)
Views:  358   Comments: 0


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