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KCS 3163
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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Locomotives:  KCS 3163(SD40-2)
Views:  928   Comments: 0
CP 295
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)
Views:  612   Comments: 1
CEFX 3164
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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Locomotives:  CEFX 3164(SD40-2)
Views:  928   Comments: 2
CEFX 3164
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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Locomotives:  CEFX 3164(SD40-2)
Views:  662   Comments: 2
CP 491
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)
Views:  742   Comments: 1
CP 491
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)
Views:  765   Comments: 1
CP 491
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)
Views:  814   Comments: 0
CP 491
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
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Locomotives:  CEFX 3164(SD40-2)
Views:  701   Comments: 1
CP 491
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
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Locomotives:  CEFX 3164(SD40-2)
Views:  728   Comments: 1
CP 491
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
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Locomotives:  CEFX 3164(SD40-2)
Views:  677   Comments: 1
CP 491
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
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Locomotives:  CEFX 3164(SD40-2)
Views:  700   Comments: 0
CP 491
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
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Locomotives:  CEFX 3164(SD40-2)
Views:  721   Comments: 3
CP 491
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
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Locomotives:  CEFX 3164(SD40-2)
Views:  724   Comments: 2
CP 491
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
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Locomotives:  CEFX 3164(SD40-2)
Views:  689   Comments: 3
CP 491
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
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Locomotives:  CEFX 3164(SD40-2)
Views:  679   Comments: 0
CP 491
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
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Locomotives:  CEFX 3164(SD40-2)
Views:  1114   Comments: 11
CEFX 3165
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
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Locomotives:  CEFX 3165(SD40-2)
Views:  627   Comments: 1
CEFX 3171
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
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Locomotives:  CEFX 3171(SD40-2)
Views:  657   Comments: 2
CEFX 3173
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
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Locomotives:  CEFX 3173(SD40-2)
Views:  363   Comments: 0
DME 270
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
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Locomotives:  CITX 3177(SD40-2)
Views:  966   Comments: 6
DME 270
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
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Locomotives:  CITX 3177(SD40-2)
Views:  716   Comments: 2
CEFX 3184
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
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Locomotives:  CEFX 3184(SD40-2)
Views:  751   Comments: 0
UP 3191
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
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Locomotives:  UP 3191(SD40-2) UP 3779(SD70M)
Views:  695   Comments: 0
UP 3194
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
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Locomotives:  UP 3194(SD40-2)
Views:  765   Comments: 0
Now a Memory
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
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Locomotives:  UP 3198(SD40-2)
Views:  807   Comments: 0
UP 3198
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
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Locomotives:  UP 3198(SD40-2)
Views:  813   Comments: 0
UP 3671
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
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Locomotives:  UP 3671(SD40-2) UP 3198(SD40-2)
Views:  779   Comments: 0
UP 3198
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
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Locomotives:  UP 3198(SD40-2)
Views:  599   Comments: 0
KCS 3200
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
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Locomotives:  KCS 3200(SD40-2)
Views:  685   Comments: 1
UP 3225
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
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Locomotives:  UP 3225(SD40-2)
Views:  634   Comments: 0
LTB-84
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
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Locomotives:  UP 3225(SD40-2)
Views:  467   Comments: 1
B06
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
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Locomotives:  NS 3233(SD40-2)
Views:  392   Comments: 0
UPCP Delivery
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)
Views:  342   Comments: 0
UP 3256
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
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Locomotives:  UP 3256(SD40-2)
Views:  827   Comments: 0
UP 3256
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
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Locomotives:  UP 3256(SD40-2)
Views:  678   Comments: 0
UP 3256
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
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Locomotives:  UP 3256(SD40-2)
Views:  649   Comments: 0
UP 3256
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
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Locomotives:  UP 3256(SD40-2)
Views:  527   Comments: 0
Western Avenue
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
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Locomotives:  UP 3256(SD40-2)
Views:  677   Comments: 1
LTB-84
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
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Locomotives:  UP 3256(SD40-2)
Views:  704   Comments: 1
NS 3258
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
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Locomotives:  NS 3258(SD40-2)
Views:  568   Comments: 1
UP 3266
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
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Locomotives:  UP 3266(SD40-2)
Views:  746   Comments: 0
UP 3279
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
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Locomotives:  UP 3279(SD40-2)
Views:  610   Comments: 0
UP 3279
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
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Locomotives:  UP 3279(SD40-2)
Views:  602   Comments: 0
UP 3279
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
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Locomotives:  UP 3279(SD40-2)
Views:  569   Comments: 0
UP 3279
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
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Locomotives:  UP 3279(SD40-2)
Views:  741   Comments: 0
UP 3279
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
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Locomotives:  UP 3279(SD40-2)
Views:  627   Comments: 0
Another class leader!
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
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Locomotives:  NS 3300(SD40-2)
Views:  643   Comments: 1
NS 3300
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
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Locomotives:  NS 3300(SD40-2)
Views:  669   Comments: 4
NS 3300
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
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Locomotives:  NS 3300(SD40-2)
Views:  686   Comments: 0
Trains, Boats, and Automobiles
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
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Locomotives:  UP 3305(SD40-2)
Views:  624   Comments: 0


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