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| Title: |
KCS 3163 |
| Description: |
Nice to add another KCS unit to the roster. Started life as a straight SD40 too! |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/2007 Upload Date: 8/15/2007 9:18:35 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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KCS 3163(SD40-2) |
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647 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 295 |
| Description: |
Quite the consist (well, only because of the leader) rolls past idle yard power at CP's Humboldt Yard. |
| Photo Date: |
6/19/2008 Upload Date: 6/21/2008 6:37:54 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CEFX 3163(SD40-2) |
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450 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CEFX 3164 |
| Description: |
No hot piggy backs for this former UP SD40-2 today. |
| Photo Date: |
5/20/2010 Upload Date: 5/21/2010 9:17:14 PM |
| Location: |
Vermillion, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CEFX 3164(SD40-2) |
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635 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
CEFX 3164 |
| Description: |
One of two I shot this day. |
| Photo Date: |
10/15/2010 Upload Date: 10/18/2010 1:30:56 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CEFX 3164(SD40-2) |
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458 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
CP 491 |
| Description: |
Sweeping around the curve at Medina with the CEFX 3164 on the point. Probably won't need the A/C today. |
| Photo Date: |
11/6/2010 Upload Date: 11/7/2010 12:26:23 PM |
| Location: |
Hamel, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CEFX 3164(SD40-2) |
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450 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 491 |
| Description: |
Sometimes you gotta get a little dirty for shots. After walking through chest high weeds/thorns/etc., this was the outcome. |
| Photo Date: |
11/6/2010 Upload Date: 11/7/2010 12:28:20 PM |
| Location: |
Maple Lake, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CEFX 3164(SD40-2) |
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453 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 491 |
| Description: |
After waiting just outside of town to not block any crossings, 491 is on the move again to make a meet with 330 in the siding. |
| Photo Date: |
11/6/2010 Upload Date: 11/7/2010 12:29:40 PM |
| Location: |
South Haven, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CEFX 3164(SD40-2) |
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573 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 491 |
| Description: |
239 inches of nose' sweep the curve as they continue their trip to Glenwood. After chasing a 25MPH restricted train the last time out here, this was a rude awakening. |
| Photo Date: |
11/6/2010 Upload Date: 11/7/2010 12:39:13 PM |
| Location: |
Paynesville, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CEFX 3164(SD40-2) |
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466 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 491 |
| Description: |
Roaring through rural Western Minnesota as they approach another meet at Paynesville. |
| Photo Date: |
11/6/2010 Upload Date: 11/7/2010 12:40:05 PM |
| Location: |
Paynesville, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CEFX 3164(SD40-2) |
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449 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 491 |
| Description: |
After a little cloud cover near Paynesville, the sun is back in full force as the two Elephant Duece's continue West. |
| Photo Date: |
11/6/2010 Upload Date: 11/7/2010 12:46:08 PM |
| Location: |
Regal, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CEFX 3164(SD40-2) |
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452 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 491 |
| Description: |
After meeting 198, the two SD40-2's come to life as they exit the hole for the final leg to Glenwood. |
| Photo Date: |
11/6/2010 Upload Date: 11/7/2010 12:47:29 PM |
| Location: |
Murray, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CEFX 3164(SD40-2) |
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487 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 491 |
| Description: |
Approaching the town of Belgrade as they continue to notch up. I had wanted this shot for quite awhile. |
| Photo Date: |
11/6/2010 Upload Date: 11/7/2010 12:48:08 PM |
| Location: |
Belgrade, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CEFX 3164(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
514 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
CP 491 |
| Description: |
Wind whips the exhaust to the side as they pass the signal at 98.8. |
| Photo Date: |
11/6/2010 Upload Date: 11/7/2010 12:56:48 PM |
| Location: |
Belgrade, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CEFX 3164(SD40-2) |
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485 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
CP 491 |
| Description: |
491 rolls off one of the many hogbacks along the Paynesville Sub, shown here just outside of Brooten. |
| Photo Date: |
11/6/2010 Upload Date: 11/7/2010 12:57:32 PM |
| Location: |
Brooten, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CEFX 3164(SD40-2) |
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474 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
CP 491 |
| Description: |
Nearing their destination, the two SD40-2's can chalk up another successful trip. The train was 6014 feet and 428 axles today, so they got a decent workout. |
| Photo Date: |
11/6/2010 Upload Date: 11/7/2010 1:03:58 PM |
| Location: |
Sedan, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CEFX 3164(SD40-2) |
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446 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 491 |
| Description: |
Rolling into Glenwood East making this my last shot of this nice consist. |
| Photo Date: |
11/6/2010 Upload Date: 11/7/2010 1:04:42 PM |
| Location: |
Glenwood, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CEFX 3164(SD40-2) |
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879 Comments: 11 |
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| Title: |
CEFX 3165 |
| Description: |
A nice catch, which gives me my leaser for the day. |
| Photo Date: |
3/1/2008 Upload Date: 3/1/2008 8:05:45 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CEFX 3165(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
358 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CEFX 3171 |
| Description: |
One of the many lease units currently on the NS. Who would have that a few years back that you would have to leave the CSX if you wanted leasers? |
| Photo Date: |
9/4/2010 Upload Date: 9/7/2010 11:25:13 PM |
| Location: |
Toledo, OH |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CEFX 3171(SD40-2) |
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431 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
CEFX 3173 |
| Description: |
I was pretty surprised to find this 2nd out. Im not sure how many leasers are running at the moment, but this is definately on borrowed time. |
| Photo Date: |
8/4/2012 Upload Date: 8/6/2012 2:49:34 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
SDfourD Photography |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CEFX 3173(SD40-2) |
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208 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
DME 270 |
| Description: |
The 3177 and 6090 handle their 92 axles with ease as they pass blast through Kellogg. |
| Photo Date: |
8/29/2010 Upload Date: 8/30/2010 12:53:37 PM |
| Location: |
Kellogg, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CITX 3177(SD40-2) |
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762 Comments: 6 |
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| Title: |
DME 270 |
| Description: |
The crew is a lucky one today, the ride of an SD40-2 and Air Conditioning to boot. At 93F, it was definately needed. |
| Photo Date: |
8/29/2010 Upload Date: 8/30/2010 12:58:25 PM |
| Location: |
Minnesota City, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CITX 3177(SD40-2) |
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492 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
CEFX 3184 |
| Description: |
Alot of Blue Birds around here lately. I love it, although I just wish it would be from the SD45 body varieties. |
| Photo Date: |
10/26/2010 Upload Date: 10/27/2010 4:00:30 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CEFX 3184(SD40-2) |
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462 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 3191 |
| Description: |
Two EMD's of different era's sit outside the stalls at the former C&EI shops. |
| Photo Date: |
8/2/2009 Upload Date: 8/4/2009 6:56:22 PM |
| Location: |
Dolton, IL |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 3191(SD40-2) UP 3779(SD70M) |
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424 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 3194 |
| Description: |
A recent yellow frame stripe was added, along with new additions to the pilot. Maybe this&one will stay on the UP for a while yet. |
| Photo Date: |
8/8/2007 Upload Date: 8/9/2007 9:50:58 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 3194(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
455 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Now a Memory |
| Description: |
The crew off the coal loads climbs down while the WE Transfer sits across the diamond with WC 7528 leading. Now, the coal trains are gone,the WC 7528 is gone, and even the Trainmaster is no longer at the depot he{e. About the only thing that isn't vaporized in this shot is the UP 3198, which I saw heading to Superior this morning (3/29/08). |
| Photo Date: |
9/17/2005 Upload Date: 3/29/2008 12:50:20 PM |
| Location: |
Nelson, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 3198(SD40-2) |
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488 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 3198 |
| Description: |
Still making trips to New Brighton on the coal trains, even on the eve of the BN contract. |
| Photo Date: |
12/27/2007 Upload Date: 12/27/2007 1:46:18 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 3198(SD40-2) |
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517 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 3671 |
| Description: |
A pair of yellow striped SD40-2s haul ass towards Interstate with a short srain for South Itasca. It was refreshing to see a pair of UP SD40-2s again |
| Photo Date: |
3/29/2008 Upload Date: 3/29/2008 1:16:21 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 3671(SD40-2) UP 3198(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
474 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 3198 |
| Description: |
The two usual suspects sit at the end of the yard, presumably being used as helpers tonight. |
| Photo Date: |
6/21/2009 Upload Date: 6/21/2009 5:33:42 PM |
| Location: |
South Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 3198(SD40-2) |
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337 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
KCS 3200 |
| Description: |
I dont usually post shots like this, but this unit was just too special to pass up. And since the details are clear and sharp, I think this is passable. Anyway, a rare find for me, as this is only the 4th KCS SD40-2 I have ever shot. |
| Photo Date: |
11/10/2008 Upload Date: 11/11/2008 5:40:22 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
KCS 3200(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
446 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
UP 3225 |
| Description: |
In a hurry, and accidentally leaving "Active D-Lighting" on yielded these dark results. A rare UP SD40-2 these days sits out in the rain, getting something that the UP doesn't believe in, a wash. |
| Photo Date: |
4/26/2009 Upload Date: 4/26/2009 7:02:47 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 3225(SD40-2) |
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403 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
LTB-84 |
| Description: |
Four SD40-2's work their way towards Western Avenue with 74 cars. After making a setout, they will make their calls for Valley. |
| Photo Date: |
11/8/2009 Upload Date: 11/9/2009 2:02:10 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 3225(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
307 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
B06 |
| Description: |
NS throws us a nice bone in the form of a HH SD40-2 and a former Conrail GP40-2. |
| Photo Date: |
9/21/2011 Upload Date: 9/25/2011 6:10:57 PM |
| Location: |
East Chicago, IN |
| Author: |
SDfourD Photography |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 3233(SD40-2) |
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237 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UPCP Delivery |
| Description: |
Pulling down for their shove into Dunn. It was quite a surprise to find the 3247 today, as we haven't had a new resident Dash 2 up here for a few years. |
| Photo Date: |
10/27/2011 Upload Date: 10/28/2011 2:17:48 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
SDfourD Photography |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 3247(SD40-2) |
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233 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 3256 |
| Description: |
After the UP guys go into the depot, the heavily warn UP unit sits idle in MNNR's yard. |
| Photo Date: |
8/10/2005 Upload Date: 8/10/2005 9:53:30 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 3256(SD40-2) |
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544 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 3256 |
| Description: |
An unbelievable sight this day in age, 2 UP SD40-2s help a convertable on a coal empty. This had probably been the first time with two SD40-2s on the empties in several years. |
| Photo Date: |
6/27/2007 Upload Date: 6/29/2007 2:18:46 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 3256(SD40-2) |
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453 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 3256 |
| Description: |
With the yard almost empty, four SD40-2s idle and soon will return to home rails at SSP. |
| Photo Date: |
6/28/2007 Upload Date: 6/29/2007 2:23:48 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 3256(SD40-2) |
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401 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 3256 |
| Description: |
A unit in which Ive seen many times on coal trains up at New Brighton leads a slew of power near Shortline Hill on a nice summer day. |
| Photo Date: |
8/13/2008 Upload Date: 8/14/2008 12:32:12 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 3256(SD40-2) |
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326 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Western Avenue |
| Description: |
Four SD40-2's run up to the West end of the yard to grab a string of cars. With BNSF starting to talk seriously about electrifying, I can really appreciate this awesome sight even more than before. This industry has heavy changes coming in the near future, shoot what you can now! |
| Photo Date: |
6/29/2009 Upload Date: 6/29/2009 7:24:21 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 3256(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
417 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
LTB-84 |
| Description: |
84 sports a colorful combo on this gloomy day as the MSSP enters the yard. |
| Photo Date: |
3/7/2010 Upload Date: 3/20/2010 1:59:37 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 3256(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
448 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NS 3258 |
| Description: |
The inbound NS transfer to Stanley with a HighHood SD40-2 leading the way...Or technically,LHF... |
| Photo Date: |
9/2/2010 Upload Date: 9/7/2010 8:39:38 PM |
| Location: |
Stanley, OH |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 3258(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
350 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
UP 3266 |
| Description: |
Two AC Equipped GEs led an SD40-2 with the handsome yellow tape applied. Now the crew will head back to SSP with nothing but the door open to circulate the 90+ temps with 65 % Dewpoint. Yuck. |
| Photo Date: |
8/1/2007 Upload Date: 8/2/2007 4:28:06 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 3266(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
445 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 3279 |
| Description: |
A nice pair of Snoots both with the yellow sill stripes run up to the yard to get on a different track. |
| Photo Date: |
2/9/2008 Upload Date: 2/9/2008 8:18:35 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 3279(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
403 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 3279 |
| Description: |
A roster of the nice looking SD40-2. |
| Photo Date: |
2/9/2008 Upload Date: 2/9/2008 8:19:18 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 3279(SD40-2) |
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407 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 3279 |
| Description: |
A look at the snoot Dash 2. When your this clsoe, the nose looks much longer! |
| Photo Date: |
8/13/2008 Upload Date: 8/14/2008 12:57:46 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 3279(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
383 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 3279 |
| Description: |
A pair of Snoows are ready to head back into the clear at Belt, as the female Conductor lines them up. |
| Photo Date: |
4/20/2009 Upload Date: 4/23/2009 7:00:49 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 3279(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
472 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 3279 |
| Description: |
Snoot. |
| Photo Date: |
11/26/2009 Upload Date: 11/26/2009 1:04:18 PM |
| Location: |
South Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 3279(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
381 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Another class leader! |
| Description: |
After Kevin and I found out that the J726 had already left Lafayette, we went over to the NS's yard to find this gem! Moments after taking this shot, the conductor on the 6587 had some words for us. I was right about the NS..... |
| Photo Date: |
8/1/2009 Upload Date: 8/4/2009 3:23:49 PM |
| Location: |
Lafayette, IN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 3300(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
408 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NS 3300 |
| Description: |
Going back over to get some better shots of the neat consist in the yard. Former NKP yard. |
| Photo Date: |
8/1/2009 Upload Date: 8/4/2009 3:25:04 PM |
| Location: |
Lafayette, IN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 3300(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
472 Comments: 4 |
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| Title: |
NS 3300 |
| Description: |
A roster shot of this unigue gem. Not a fan of the high hoods, but being the first time I saw one, a class unit, and running short-hood forward, I was definately very happy! |
| Photo Date: |
8/1/2009 Upload Date: 8/4/2009 3:25:57 PM |
| Location: |
Lafayette, IN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 3300(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
411 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Trains, Boats, and Automobiles |
| Description: |
UP 3305 sticks his head out after getting the lineup across the bridge from Plato Ave. |
| Photo Date: |
8/6/2009 Upload Date: 8/7/2009 12:32:30 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 3305(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
340 Comments: 0 |
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