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Afternoon light and some nice colors
Title:  Afternoon light and some nice colors
Description:  BNSF/ATSF/UP units congregate at BNSF's Denver Diesel House on a fine afternoon
Photo Date:  1/27/2013  Upload Date: 3/6/2013 8:52:40 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8106(SD60M) UP 7696(AC45CCTE) BNSF 6674(ES44C4) BNSF 1603(SD40-2) BNSF 1799(SD40-2)
Views:  780   Comments: 1
A few BNSF SD40-2's
Title:  A few BNSF SD40-2's
Description:  In the old hump area of the ex ATSF Yards in Pueblo on a loaded Ethanol Train awaiting a crew
Photo Date:  6/11/2011  Upload Date: 9/4/2011 1:59:48 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 1636(SD40-2) BNSF 1826(SD40-2) BNSF 1946(SD40-2)
Views:  556   Comments: 3
Variety is the spice of life
Title:  Variety is the spice of life
Description:  Oranges/Maroons/Yellow and Blues abound in this shot. The ex ATSF yard in Pueblo
Photo Date:  9/17/2012  Upload Date: 10/25/2012 8:25:03 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 1760(SD40-2) SLRG 116(SD9043MAC) BNSF 1799(SD40-2)
Views:  869   Comments: 2
Not outdated yet
Title:  Not outdated yet
Description:  BNSF SD40-2's 1766/1920/1760 mingle with BNSF 2828 in the yards. All of these units are not outdated power as of yet esp the 2828. Tho it may be rebuilt with newer components, the carbody beckons back to days long past for the type.And what about those SD40-2's. They are still ahnging on also
Photo Date:  6/21/2012  Upload Date: 7/4/2012 4:57:20 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 1766(SD40-2) BNSF 2828(GP39M)
Views:  351   Comments: 0
Storm Light
Title:  Storm Light
Description:  A strong thundrestorm is approaching the area here at Irondale Colo. This still in ATSF paint SD40-2 will wait it out
Photo Date:  7/11/2010  Upload Date: 7/21/2010 5:16:42 PM
Location:  Irondale, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 1813(SD40-2)
Views:  266   Comments: 1
BNSF units at work on a cold day
Title:  BNSF units at work on a cold day
Description:  2 BNSF units, the 1813 recently repainted work the Rennicks Yard area next to UP's ex DRGW Yard in Denver. Thats UP's yard behind the units.
Photo Date:  2/11/2011  Upload Date: 4/1/2011 7:19:31 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 1813(SD40-2)
Views:  434   Comments: 0
Still going strong
Title:  Still going strong
Description:  After all these years, the EMD SD40-2 can still be found among the living breeds
Photo Date:  8/31/2012  Upload Date: 10/25/2012 8:07:22 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 1826(SD40-2)
Views:  236   Comments: 1
Diverging Clear at Salt Creek Jct
Title:  Diverging Clear at Salt Creek Jct
Description:  BNSF's once daily "Hill Cut" heads for the Evraz Steel Mill thru Salt Creek Jct. The train is going to take what's known as the "old way" and head for the C&W Yard at the mill with another heavy train.
Photo Date:  8/9/2012  Upload Date: 9/2/2012 12:43:27 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8610(B40-8) BNSF 2043(GP38-3) BNSF 1894(SD40-2)
Views:  537   Comments: 0
Pikes Peak Local
Title:  Pikes Peak Local
Description:  BNSF's PPL SB just after leaving Castle Rock Co along the Joint Line. Always an interesting find, motive power wise
Photo Date:  9/27/2012  Upload Date: 10/25/2012 9:06:35 PM
Location:  Castle Rock, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 1923(SD40-2)
Views:  267   Comments: 0
Large unit for switching
Title:  Large unit for switching
Description:  Cargil Horizons SD40-2 2002 swithches thier elevator along US30 in Nebraska
Photo Date:  7/5/2008  Upload Date: 7/7/2008 11:51:13 AM
Location:  Wood River, NE
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  CRGX 2002(SD40-2)
Views:  420   Comments: 0
Power washing the "block"
Title:  Power washing the "block"
Description:  A shop laborer power cleans the engine block
Photo Date:  12/13/2008  Upload Date: 12/30/2008 10:45:15 PM
Location:  Fort Worth, TX
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  FWWR 2015(SD40-2)
Views:  260   Comments: 0
Meanwhile, over at Kiamichi central, we find these....
Title:  Meanwhile, over at Kiamichi central, we find these....
Description:  At the Kiamichi RR shops in Hugo Ok, is this line up of units. Alot of color here
Photo Date:  1/29/2014  Upload Date: 3/7/2014 12:48:26 AM
Location:  Hugo, OK
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  CITX 3092(SD40-2) CITX 3112(SD40-2) AEX 100013(SW1500) AEX 100012(SW1500) CEFX 2040(GP20D) CITX 3063(SD40-2)
Views:  550   Comments: 0
Almost the end of the line, so to speak
Title:  Almost the end of the line, so to speak
Description:  The DM&E gets just abit farther west from here, perhaps 10-12 miles or so, than thats it. A lease motor heads up this one
Photo Date:  7/18/2010  Upload Date: 7/21/2010 5:35:33 PM
Location:  Belle Fourche, SD
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  CITX 3083(SD40-2)
Views:  398   Comments: 0
Shades of the old Illinois Terminal
Title:  Shades of the old Illinois Terminal
Description:  Brings back memories of the old Interburban ITRC, now part of Terry Respondeks growing operation
Photo Date:  8/25/2010  Upload Date: 9/21/2010 7:45:19 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  RRC 3086(SD40-2)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
Old and rebuilt SD40-2's
Title:  Old and rebuilt SD40-2's
Description:  UP SD40-2's from the early bunch and the rebuilt bunch gather at the Original UP facility in Denver beside the new, and still being built, RTD Station across from the Yard Office here
Photo Date:  11/18/2014  Upload Date: 12/23/2014 5:26:26 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  UP 1881(B40-8) UP 3158(SD40-2)
Views:  399   Comments: 1
Remember when 4 axles ruled the yard?
Title:  Remember when 4 axles ruled the yard?
Description:  UP 8805/3465 are the yard power at Pueblo Co
Photo Date:  4/21/2007  Upload Date: 4/27/2007 12:45:25 AM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  UP 8805(SD40T-2) UP 3465(SD40-2)
Views:  378   Comments: 0
How many are left?
Title:  How many are left?
Description:  UP SD40-2 3470 on the Walsenburg Turn
Photo Date:  4/5/2007  Upload Date: 4/27/2007 12:35:01 AM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  UP 3470(SD40-2)
Views:  289   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
UP Power at Provo Yrd
Title:  UP Power at Provo Yrd
Description:  UP 3682 and UP 7034 meet at the east end of the Provo Yard area
Photo Date:  8/4/2008  Upload Date: 8/8/2008 7:30:47 PM
Location:  Provo, UT
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  UP 3682(SD40-2) UP 7034(AC4460CW)
Views:  267   Comments: 0
SB M&NA
Title:  SB M&NA
Description:  2 M&NA SD40-2's lead a sb thru the north reaches of Nevada Mo
Photo Date:  1/17/2010  Upload Date: 2/7/2010 12:16:57 PM
Location:  Nevada, MO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  MNA 4077(SD40-2) MNA 4081(SD40-2)
Views:  187   Comments: 1
WATCO Units at Coffeyville Ks
Title:  WATCO Units at Coffeyville Ks
Description:  The SKOL RR a part of Watco uses alot of retreads from the bigger roads. Here are 2 examples.
Photo Date:  5/24/2009  Upload Date: 6/1/2009 5:20:44 PM
Location:  Coffeyville, KS
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  WAMX 5115(SD50) WAMX 4129(SD40-2)
Views:  380   Comments: 0
A nice surprise, for me at least..
Title:  A nice surprise, for me at least..
Description:  NS Train 11R heads into Enola Yard, with 2 CP Units trailing.Nice to see the old LV unit still working.
Photo Date:  4/8/2009  Upload Date: 4/10/2009 11:20:09 PM
Location:  Enola, PA
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  CP 7307(GP38-2) CP 5671(SD40-2) NS 9821(C40-9W) NS 6586(SD60) NS 6684(SD60)
Views:  658   Comments: 3
IC&E on CP ex SOO, Exx Milw Rd
Title:  IC&E on CP ex SOO, Exx Milw Rd
Description:  Another solid set of like units head thru Sturtevant Wisc with a wb train. All units are SD40-2's of IC&E/DM&E heritage
Photo Date:  9/26/2010  Upload Date: 10/28/2010 11:53:06 PM
Location:  Sturtevant, WI
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  ICE 6211(SD40-2)
Views:  328   Comments: 1
Ex CP Rail SD40-2 now on DM&E
Title:  Ex CP Rail SD40-2 now on DM&E
Description:  DM&E SD40-2 6082 an obvious ex CP Rail SD40-2 sits at the service area in Rapid City SD
Photo Date:  9/5/2006  Upload Date: 3/9/2008 11:15:10 AM
Location:  Rapid City, SD
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  DME 6082(SD40-3) DME 6364(SD40-2) DME 6069(SD40-3)
Views:  774   Comments: 0
One of the many EMD lease units on BNSF at the time
Title:  One of the many EMD lease units on BNSF at the time
Description:  EMD Leasing SD40-2 6382 looks good in this paint
Photo Date:  4/1/1999  Upload Date: 5/4/2009 11:21:22 AM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  EML 6382(SD40-2)
Views:  274   Comments: 1
More May Color on NS
Title:  More May Color on NS
Description:  The same day as the new BNSF SD70ACeP6 were being delivered thru New Haven In, was this wb that had units from ICE and CP in its consist. This is Trn 365
Photo Date:  5/3/2014  Upload Date: 6/23/2014 7:07:35 PM
Location:  New Haven, IN
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  NS 9315(C40-9W) ICE 6452(SD40-2) CP 6255(SD60) CP 8641(AC44CW)
Views:  198   Comments: 0
A little variety at Denver
Title:  A little variety at Denver
Description:  BNSF units await duty at the house in Denver
Photo Date:  7/6/2008  Upload Date: 7/7/2008 12:13:42 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8106(SD60M) BNSF 6706(SD40-2) BNSF 2464(GP30u)
Views:  554   Comments: 0
Getting to be few and far between in everyday service anymore
Title:  Getting to be few and far between in everyday service anymore
Description:  A BNSF SD40-2, works as assigned , in local service to the BNSF's Roggen Switcher, at the Irondale Auto Unloading service in Henderson along the ex CBQ east out of Denver
Photo Date:  9/30/2010  Upload Date: 10/29/2010 12:12:59 AM
Location:  Irondale, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 6720(SD40-2)
Views:  236   Comments: 0
BNSF/SF Units at Pueblo Co.
Title:  BNSF/SF Units at Pueblo Co.
Description:  BNSF SD40-2's 6898 & 6737 along with BNSF 3008/146/8732. This last set is assigned to the Hill Job which services the RMSM at Minnequa Co a few times a day.
Photo Date:  2/15/2007  Upload Date: 2/15/2007 8:40:48 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 6898(SD40-2) BNSF 6737(SD40-2) BNSF 3008(GP40M) BNSF 146(GP60M) BNSF 8732(GP60)
Views:  1147   Comments: 1
Variety at Pueblo Colo
Title:  Variety at Pueblo Colo
Description:  KCS 4584 along with NS 9920/BNSF 4337/BNSF 4688 pass local and some road power at Pueblo this pm. This set shown running east on the main line past Pueblo Twr and whats left of the service area just came in on a NB. Power ran lite to N.Pblo and came east down the main past Canon City Jct to back down on the"lot" on the east side of the yard(to the right in the photo). Also in the yard today were a CSX SD70MAC 716 and a BNSF GP60M 340 along with the still present Rotary from earlier this year.
Photo Date:  2/15/2007  Upload Date: 2/15/2007 8:49:18 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  KCS 4584(AC44CW) NS 9920(C40-9W) BNSF 4337(C44-9W) BNSF 4688(C44-9W) BNSF 8732(GP60) BNSF 146(GP60M) BNSF 3008(GP40M) BNSF 6737(SD40-2)
Views:  1289   Comments: 1
Early AM in Newberry Springs Calif
Title:  Early AM in Newberry Springs Calif
Description:  A BNSF Baretables train heads west thru the booming metropolis of Newberry Springs Calif around 0630 or so.
Photo Date:  6/8/2007  Upload Date: 6/24/2007 4:10:16 PM
Location:  Newberry Springs, CA
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 625(C44-9W) BNSF 6750(SD40-2)
Views:  524   Comments: 0
When I grow up I wanta be like you....
Title:  When I grow up I wanta be like you....
Description:  SWEP GE 110T 1101 sits beside a "white face" BNSF SD40-2 at the repair facility just east of Alliance Ne.
Photo Date:  9/6/2006  Upload Date: 3/9/2008 11:31:41 AM
Location:  Alliance, NE
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  SWEPCO 1101(SL-136) BNSF 6815(SD40-2)
Views:  914   Comments: 3
How not to strip paint
Title:  How not to strip paint
Description:  This BNSF SD40-2 was involved in a rather ugly incident in the greater Denver area. No one was hurt or killed when the unit hit an Ethonal Tanker at a crossing in Commerce City Co last week.
Photo Date:  8/1/2009  Upload Date: 8/2/2009 12:51:55 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 6851(SD40-2)
Views:  245   Comments: 1
A BNSF Hill Cut
Title:  A BNSF Hill Cut
Description:  BNSF 6888 leads 3 more units and a whole train of empty McCloud River CenterBeam flat cars on a short trip to the Evraz Steel Mill in Pueblo Colo. Whether or not they are being stored or enrte to final disposition at the DJ Joseph facility at the mill is unknown
Photo Date:  3/15/2011  Upload Date: 4/1/2011 7:53:10 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 6888(SD40-2)
Views:  301   Comments: 2
BNSF SD40-2's in 2 scheme's
Title:  BNSF SD40-2's in 2 scheme's
Description:  BNSF SD40-2 7059 w BNSF SD40-2 6932 switch at Commerce City, Co.
Photo Date:  7/29/2008  Upload Date: 8/8/2008 7:05:21 PM
Location:  Commerce City, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 7059(SD40-2) BNSF 6932(SD40-2)
Views:  429   Comments: 1
Afternoon on the Boise City Sub
Title:  Afternoon on the Boise City Sub
Description:  A SB BNSF Manifest is waiting on a crew at Kerrick T
Photo Date:  6/12/2008  Upload Date: 6/20/2008 12:05:46 AM
Location:  Kerrick, TX
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 6941(SD40-2) EMDX 9074(SD60) BNSF 7888(SD40-2)
Views:  445   Comments: 1
Little used line
Title:  Little used line
Description:  RJ Corman has some trackage in the Central Pa area. The line this one is one, connects to the Ex PRR lines in the Clearfield Pa area. This particular track runs to Phillipsburg Pa but see's very little traffic. The facility 7081 is serving is one of the remaining industries along this trackage.
Photo Date:  7/19/2015  Upload Date: 9/30/2015 9:35:17 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, PA
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  RJCP 7081(SD40-2)
Views:  171   Comments: 5
SB BNSF manifest at Colorado Springs
Title:  SB BNSF manifest at Colorado Springs
Description:  BNSF SD40-2 8072 heads south past Martin Drake Power Plant in downtown Colorado Springs today with a NS SD60 in consist. Mostly Coors Loads on this train.
Photo Date:  4/21/2007  Upload Date: 4/21/2007 7:01:58 PM
Location:  Colorado Springs, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8072(SD40-2) BNSF 7892(SD40-2) NS 6627(SD60)
Views:  661   Comments: 2
BNSF SB at Kelker Siding, Colo. Springs, Co.
Title:  BNSF SB at Kelker Siding, Colo. Springs, Co.
Description:  Another shot of SB BNSF 8072 passing the north end of Kelker Siding.
Photo Date:  4/21/2007  Upload Date: 4/21/2007 7:05:27 PM
Location:  Colorado Springs, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8072(SD40-2) BNSF 7892(SD40-2) NS 6627(SD60)
Views:  860   Comments: 1
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
That blue paint makes it look cold too..
Title:  That blue paint makes it look cold too..
Description:  On a rather chilly day, this units paint makes ya think its colde outside, and it is.
Photo Date:  2/21/2011  Upload Date: 2/19/2012 10:31:06 AM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  HLCX 8155(SD40-2)
Views:  121   Comments: 0
Late in their careers, 2 CSX U30C's
Title:  Late in their careers, 2 CSX U30C's
Description:  While stationed at the NAS Atlanta Ga base, came upon this nb CSX at the south end of Lockair Siding.
Photo Date:  2/4/1992  Upload Date: 7/5/2009 8:50:16 PM
Location:  Lockair, GA
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  CSX 8246(SD40-2) CSX 7230(U30C) CSX 8317(SD40) CSX 7224(U30C)
Views:  1375   Comments: 1
Variety is the rule on this UP EB
Title:  Variety is the rule on this UP EB
Description:  8 Units power what I believe is a Des Moines to Proviso Train over the Diamonds here. We have an ES44AC;UP SD60;CEFX C44AC;CSX SD40-2;UPY MP15; UP SD70ACe;UP SD70M and finally another UP SD60M
Photo Date:  3/23/2014  Upload Date: 6/23/2014 4:55:37 PM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  UP 5787(AC44CWCTE) UP 2218(SD60) CEFX 1020(AC44CW) CSX 8343(SD40-2) UPY 1388(MP15DC) UP 8399(SD70ACe) UP 4286(SD70M) UP 2271(SD60M)
Views:  551   Comments: 1
Ex MOP SD40-2 now part of the NREX Lease fleet
Title:  Ex MOP SD40-2 now part of the NREX Lease fleet
Description:  NREX SD40-2 9926
Photo Date:  10/14/2006  Upload Date: 10/18/2006 10:46:50 AM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  NREX 9926(SD40-2)
Views:  422   Comments: 0

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