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TFM Power leads a Train thru Pueblo
Title:  TFM Power leads a Train thru Pueblo
Description:  TFM units 2608 and 1654 head an eb/sb thru the yard in Pueblo. Train was/is all cement cars.In DPU on rear is TFM 1630
Photo Date:  5/11/2007  Upload Date: 5/12/2007 11:10:41 AM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  TFM 2608(AC44CW) TFM 1654(SD70MAC)
Views:  476   Comments: 0
More from Mexico
Title:  More from Mexico
Description:  2 TFM units lead a sb Unit train of cement hoppers south thru Pueblo. Train had one more TFM UNit in DPU on rear.
Photo Date:  5/11/2007  Upload Date: 11/4/2007 1:40:03 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  TFM 2608(AC44CW) TFM 1654(SD70MAC)
Views:  435   Comments: 0
A Belle and a gray ghost
Title:  A Belle and a gray ghost
Description:  2 KCS units back down one of the mains around the east side of Knoche Yard
Photo Date:  5/4/2010  Upload Date: 6/16/2010 7:30:33 PM
Location:  Kansas City, MO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  KCS 4120(SD70ACe) KCS 3953(SD70MAC)
Views:  321   Comments: 0
Down Hill off Tehachapi into Mojave on a fine September evening
Title:  Down Hill off Tehachapi into Mojave on a fine September evening
Description:  A five unit consist leads an eb off the Hill into Mojave. Units represented are from BNSF/CSX/UP on this one.
Photo Date:  9/23/2013  Upload Date: 10/8/2013 8:10:20 PM
Location:  Mojave, CA
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 6557(ES44C4) BNSF 4720(C44-9W) CSX 4715(SD70MAC) BNSF 4029(C44-9W)
Views:  323   Comments: 0
Faded paint, but still performing as intended.
Title:  Faded paint, but still performing as intended.
Description:  A common hue of orange on some BNSF units appears here with alittle scorching along the top center to add.
Photo Date:  1/5/2008  Upload Date: 1/8/2008 2:52:46 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8801(SD70MAC)
Views:  350   Comments: 1
More Coal for Texas
Title:  More Coal for Texas
Description:  A SB BNSF SD70MAC leads a sister and 118 cars south thru Larkspur Co.
Photo Date:  12/14/2007  Upload Date: 1/8/2008 2:59:43 PM
Location:  Larkspur, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8826(SD70MAC)
Views:  241   Comments: 1
Look at that stick Rail
Title:  Look at that stick Rail
Description:  This is along the old ATSF Passenger Main Line across Kansas & Colorado. There is welded rail along ths route, but this section thru here is still "Stick Rail". A BNSF NB Coal Empty is waiting for a crew here in Eastern Colorado
Photo Date:  3/22/2012  Upload Date: 4/14/2012 12:58:32 PM
Location:  Lamar, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8836(SD70MAC)
Views:  251   Comments: 0
SB BNSF Coal
Title:  SB BNSF Coal
Description:  SB BNSF Coal Loads on the Red River Valley Sub
Photo Date:  11/24/2009  Upload Date: 12/18/2009 4:45:24 PM
Location:  Amarillo, TX
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8846(SD70MAC)
Views:  254   Comments: 1
Looking On
Title:  Looking On
Description:  BNSF SD75M 8237,Still in ATSF Pnt looks on as a NB empty passes thru Crawford Ne. BNSF 8849 heads up the coal empty along with two more ex ATSF SD75's
Photo Date:  9/6/2006  Upload Date: 3/9/2008 11:11:46 AM
Location:  Crawford, NE
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8237(SD75M) BNSF 8849(SD70MAC)
Views:  405   Comments: 0
A whole train load of NEW TOYS
Title:  A whole train load of NEW TOYS
Description:  NS 7612 leads BNSF train MSAGETT north as it enters the Amarillo Tx area at Pullman Tx. Train is all recently released DOT 111 Tank Cras destined for Etter Texas. These cars were built at the Trinity Rail Plant in the greater Ft Worth Tx area and were headed for their first revenue load. Little, did I know that I would shoot this same train 2 days later in Colrado with the same units and car order as seen here.
Photo Date:  1/22/2014  Upload Date: 3/7/2014 12:12:43 AM
Location:  Pullman, TX
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  NS 7612(ES40DC) BNSF 8849(SD70MAC)
Views:  161   Comments: 0
DeJa Vu
Title:  DeJa Vu
Description:  And here it is, only 2 days later and over 400 miles away. Train came up from Amarillo Tx thru Dalhart Tx and on into Trinidad Co. From there, it went north to Pueblo Co and thru Pblo Jct, where it used the Wye to get oriented right for its swd journey to Etter Tx. It has been resymboled by now, and is now the M PUEETT. From here it will go east to La Junta Co then south on the Boise City Sub twds Amarillo again, but along the way, it will get to its destination of Etter Tx. What a routing this one took.
Photo Date:  1/24/2014  Upload Date: 3/7/2014 12:18:57 AM
Location:  Avondale, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  NS 7612(ES40DC) BNSF 8849(SD70MAC)
Views:  213   Comments: 0
BNSF SD70MAC 8880
Title:  BNSF SD70MAC 8880
Description:  BNSF SD70MAC 8880
Photo Date:  7/30/2006  Upload Date: 5/13/2008 6:39:37 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8880(SD70MAC)
Views:  283   Comments: 0
BNSF 8922 and BNSF 4628
Title:  BNSF 8922 and BNSF 4628
Description:  BNSF 8922 heads up a SB XCLX Load while a SB manifest passes with BNSF 4628/BNSF 8095/BNSF 6395
Photo Date:  2/22/2007  Upload Date: 2/22/2007 8:44:30 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8922(SD70MAC) BNSF 4628(C44-9W)
Views:  392   Comments: 0
BNSF Trains awaiting new crews at Trinidad Co
Title:  BNSF Trains awaiting new crews at Trinidad Co
Description:  2 NB BNSF trains await new crews to continue north on their resp. journeys
Photo Date:  6/25/2008  Upload Date: 7/7/2008 11:24:36 AM
Location:  Trinidad, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 890(C40-8W) BNSF 8949(SD70MAC)
Views:  454   Comments: 0
Action at N.Pueblo
Title:  Action at N.Pueblo
Description:  A SB Coal Load heads down the main for XCEL Energy's plant on Pueblo's southside while another load awaits its turn thru the yard.
Photo Date:  9/11/2006  Upload Date: 3/9/2008 11:42:01 AM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8954(SD70MAC) BNSF 6006(ES44AC) BNSF 9586(SD70MAC)
Views:  498   Comments: 0
Another Coal Load heads south
Title:  Another Coal Load heads south
Description:  2 BNSF Units lead a SB Coal load thru the north end of the yards at Pueblo Co past the old hump leads
Photo Date:  8/11/2007  Upload Date: 11/4/2007 1:56:46 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 6060(ES44AC) BNSF 8974(SD70MAC)
Views:  380   Comments: 0
BNSF NB Empty Coal at Trinidad
Title:  BNSF NB Empty Coal at Trinidad
Description:  BNSF 6042 lds 5 more units on an empty NB at the Yard Office in Trinidad Colo today/ Train had 1 more unit on rear end
Photo Date:  3/29/2007  Upload Date: 3/29/2007 8:28:31 PM
Location:  Trinidad, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 6042(ES44AC) BNSF 9441(SD70MAC) BNSF 9946(SD70MAC) BNSF 9593(SD70MAC) BNSF 9844(SD70MAC) BNSF 6028(ES44AC)
Views:  979   Comments: 0
Coal Empties Loads at the Fuel Track
Title:  Coal Empties Loads at the Fuel Track
Description:  Along the BNSF Red River Valley Sub, we have 2 empties and one load vying for attention here. This is where the Boise City Sub from Colorado joins the RRV Sub for further movement south on this Coal Conduit.
Photo Date:  5/28/2013  Upload Date: 5/26/2013 1:44:42 PM
Location:  Amarillo, TX
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9461(SD70MAC)
Views:  163   Comments: 0
Strange train on the Rock & Rail
Title:  Strange train on the Rock & Rail
Description:  Well not really strange. This BNSF duo has lead acoal load into what is known as the North Storage Track in Portland Co. This was at one time the ATSF Main Line thru the area. Not sure if this is a regular run or a one time deal. Coal was destined for the Holcim Cement Plant, out of the view on the right. This is ex DRGW territory, old Tenn Pass Line.
Photo Date:  7/28/2011  Upload Date: 9/4/2011 2:19:48 PM
Location:  Portland, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9484(SD70MAC)
Views:  216   Comments: 0
BNSF Power Pueblo Co
Title:  BNSF Power Pueblo Co
Description:  BNSF C44-9W 759, BNSF SD70MAC 9489 compare noses while BNSF 4982 waits its turn in the center background.
Photo Date:  4/21/2007  Upload Date: 4/21/2007 7:08:55 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 759(C44-9W) BNSF 9489(SD70MAC) BNSF 4982(C44-9W)
Views:  627   Comments: 0
Coal Loads galore
Title:  Coal Loads galore
Description:  3 BNSF SB Coal Loads can be seen in this shot along the Red River Valley Sub in North Texas. Even tho the rtain on the left is trailed by a UP GE, its still a BNSF load. This is at the fuel facility in East Amamrillo Texas.
Photo Date:  2/24/2011  Upload Date: 4/1/2011 7:48:12 PM
Location:  Amarillo, TX
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  UP 5776(AC44CWCTE) BNSF 9494(SD70MAC)
Views:  431   Comments: 0
Wyoming Coal being Burned in Colorado
Title:  Wyoming Coal being Burned in Colorado
Description:  Another load of coal from the Powder River area of Wyoming is about to be added to the current of electricity of southern Colorado via the BNSF. The train has just started unloading at the Commanche Power Plant near Pueblo this early morning. Takes about 3-4 hoursto unload the train .
Photo Date:  11/4/2011  Upload Date: 12/3/2011 2:41:42 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 6080(ES44AC) BNSF 9520(SD70MAC)
Views:  452   Comments: 0
Coal Loads pass in Pueblo
Title:  Coal Loads pass in Pueblo
Description:  2 loads pass,one in the old hump leads and one on the main.
Photo Date:  9/25/2006  Upload Date: 9/24/2006 12:03:03 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6006(ES44AC) BNSF 9566(SD70MAC)
Views:  452   Comments: 1
About to crest the sb summit on the BNSF/UP Joint Line
Title:  About to crest the sb summit on the BNSF/UP Joint Line
Description:  The usual power for Coal Loads/Empties lead a SB SDEX load about 1 mile or so from Palmer Lake Summit
Photo Date:  1/1/1980  Upload Date: 12/25/2009 7:14:57 PM
Location:  Palmer Lake, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BN 9598(SD70MAC)
Views:  441   Comments: 1
Wagon Wheels south
Title:  Wagon Wheels south
Description:  A BNSF SD70MAC has what's known as the "Wagon Wheel" Decal on the nose in this shot.More sb Coal Loads. Just the norm for the most part on this line
Photo Date:  9/8/2012  Upload Date: 10/25/2012 8:15:13 PM
Location:  Larkspur, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9608(SD70MAC)
Views:  199   Comments: 2
Out in Western Nebraska
Title:  Out in Western Nebraska
Description:  BN 9625 leads another load of Coal EB along Nebraska Hwy 2. One of the rare manifests that ply the line can be seen on the left.My nots have this location as Lakeside Ne.
Photo Date:  9/6/2006  Upload Date: 3/9/2008 11:24:49 AM
Location:  Lakeside, NE
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BN 9625(SD70MAC)
Views:  268   Comments: 0
SB Coal Loads, a daily diet for these parts
Title:  SB Coal Loads, a daily diet for these parts
Description:  BNSF SD70MAC 9639 leads BNSF C44AC5641 along whats left of the old hump tracks in the ex ATSF yard in Pueblo
Photo Date:  1/25/2012  Upload Date: 2/19/2012 10:57:07 AM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9639(SD70MAC)
Views:  214   Comments: 3
The "Barf Bonnett" still plys the rails
Title:  The "Barf Bonnett" still plys the rails
Description:  BNSF SD70MAC 9647, one of the original BNSF painted units, still roams in its at the time, new paint
Photo Date:  7/2/2009  Upload Date: 7/27/2009 9:05:41 PM
Location:  Larkspur, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9647(SD70MAC)
Views:  158   Comments: 0
More coal loads, cause thats whats mostly here in Colo.
Title:  More coal loads, cause thats whats mostly here in Colo.
Description:  One of the first painted BNSF units leads another load south on the Joint Line In Colorado
Photo Date:  7/2/2009  Upload Date: 7/4/2009 11:53:33 AM
Location:  Larkspur, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9647(SD70MAC)
Views:  177   Comments: 0
Heading back for more coal
Title:  Heading back for more coal
Description:  BN SD70MAC 9681 and CEFX 124 pass OAKWAY SD60 9019 while passing thru Crawford Neb.
Photo Date:  9/5/2006  Upload Date: 3/9/2008 11:20:57 AM
Location:  Crawford, NE
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BN 9681(SD70MAC) CEFX 124(SD9043MAC) EMDX 9019(SD60)
Views:  598   Comments: 1
SB Coal Loads at Cimmarron.
Title:  SB Coal Loads at Cimmarron.
Description:  BNSF ES44AC 5921 leads a SB coal load waiting at the south end of the siding in Colorado Springs at Cimmarron. Train cosists of all new TGNX cars.This is just under the Colorado Ave bridge near the gate to the Drake Plant.
Photo Date:  5/11/2007  Upload Date: 5/12/2007 11:06:09 AM
Location:  Colorado Springs, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 5921(ES44AC) BNSF 9690(SD70MAC)
Views:  439   Comments: 0
BN SD70MAC 9710
Title:  BN SD70MAC 9710
Description:  BN SD70MAC 9710
Photo Date:  7/30/2006  Upload Date: 5/13/2008 6:32:58 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BN 9710(SD70MAC)
Views:  1472   Comments: 1
BNSF 9710 heads east/south thru Pueblo Jct Monday 19 Feb 07
Title:  BNSF 9710 heads east/south thru Pueblo Jct Monday 19 Feb 07
Description:  BNSF 9710 with 9726 head thru Pblo Jct Co with a SB load. BNSF 5641 and 9961 are adding their hp on the rear today.
Photo Date:  2/19/2007  Upload Date: 2/22/2007 8:28:45 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9710(SD70MAC) BNSF 9726(SD70MAC)
Views:  357   Comments: 0
Man that's a lot of power
Title:  Man that's a lot of power
Description:  BNSF 9717 sits at the north end of a string of units headed south for use on trains. This set of 12 units, will be broken up and used on empties at Etter Tx.
Photo Date:  1/4/2012  Upload Date: 2/19/2012 10:44:11 AM
Location:  La Junta, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9717(SD70MAC)
Views:  243   Comments: 1
BNSF Rotary Set 972559
Title:  BNSF Rotary Set 972559
Description:  BNSF sends a Rotary south to Southern Colorado following the recent blizzard.
Photo Date:  3/28/2009  Upload Date: 3/28/2009 2:00:59 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives:  BNSF 9252(SD70ACe) BNSF 9732(SD70MAC)
Views:  354   Comments: 0
BNSF SD70MAC's and UP 5292
Title:  BNSF SD70MAC's and UP 5292
Description:  BNSF 9737 and 1 pass UP 5292 in downtown Colo Springs.UP Power is off of the Drake Pwr Plnt unit coal which stacks can be seen in back
Photo Date:  9/10/2006  Upload Date: 10/18/2006 11:09:13 AM
Location:  Colorado Springs, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9737(SD70MAC) UP 5292(AC45CCTE)
Views:  477   Comments: 0
Southbound coal load work the way in North Texas
Title:  Southbound coal load work the way in North Texas
Description:  BNSF 977 and a sister unit pass ander US 287 southbound in the rolling hills of North Texas on a warm winter day
Photo Date:  2/21/2011  Upload Date: 4/1/2011 7:23:28 PM
Location:  Chillicothe, TX
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9767(SD70MAC) BNSF 6354(ES44AC)
Views:  303   Comments: 3
The usual shot at Larkspur
Title:  The usual shot at Larkspur
Description:  A BNSF MAC still in the old BN GrnCream paint leads another MAC on loads over the bridge at south end of Larkspur. Lots of shots have been taken here and it's still a good spot.
Photo Date:  2/20/2012  Upload Date: 4/14/2012 1:07:34 PM
Location:  Larkspur, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9812(SD70MAC)
Views:  250   Comments: 1
The old flyover at Fountain
Title:  The old flyover at Fountain
Description:  Taken from the abutment of the old Flyover at the north end of Fountain. A SB Coal Load heads south. Crews, the north end of two main tracks is about 1 mile to the rear of the train
Photo Date:  5/2/2013  Upload Date: 5/26/2013 1:11:11 PM
Location:  Fountain, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9839(SD70MAC)
Views:  157   Comments: 0
Size comparison, Mine is bigger than yours
Title:  Size comparison, Mine is bigger than yours
Description:  BNSF SD70MAC 9879 heads south out of Amarillo Tx with another Coal Load. That Producers Grain facility certainly "Looms" over the train.
Photo Date:  11/24/2009  Upload Date: 11/24/2009 5:33:33 PM
Location:  Amarillo, TX
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9879(SD70MAC)
Views:  251   Comments: 1
Slow day at the Junction
Title:  Slow day at the Junction
Description:  Along the BNSF Joint Line just on the southeast side of Pueblo, one can find Salt Creek Jct. From the rear of my work place is this shot that can be had. Here on the right is the BNSF Hill Cut led by the BNSF 9913, this train is on the "Old Way". To the left in the shot is a staple of the JL. A nb Empty Coal Train. Never a shortage of these on the line. This one os led by BNSF 5677, and the train is on the "New Way".. Not a bad place to work, if I mus say so.
Photo Date:  4/30/2013  Upload Date: 5/26/2013 12:48:30 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 9913(SD70MAC) BNSF 5677(AC44CW)
Views:  283   Comments: 1
If I only had thumbs
Title:  If I only had thumbs
Description:  Another coal load waits west of La Junta and a new crew. There were 3 more trains behind this one and one ahead of it. All waiting.
Photo Date:  11/30/2011  Upload Date: 12/3/2011 3:08:25 PM
Location:  Swink, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9994(SD70MAC)
Views:  212   Comments: 1
BNSF SD70MAC 9995 and Coal Empties
Title:  BNSF SD70MAC 9995 and Coal Empties
Description:  BNSF 9995 heads north on the Red River Valley Sub just on the south side of Vernon Texas
Photo Date:  4/18/2009  Upload Date: 4/23/2009 11:53:38 PM
Location:  Vernon, TX
Author:  Ben Helsel
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 9995(SD70MAC)
Views:  234   Comments: 1
BNSF Coal Train power
Title:  BNSF Coal Train power
Description:  A recent addition to BNSF's power of the moment
Photo Date:  3/12/1999  Upload Date: 5/4/2009 11:52:26 AM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Ben Helsel
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9998(SD70MAC)
Views:  413   Comments: 0


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