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An unusual UP sighting in Chicago this morning

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ndbprr
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An unusual UP sighting in Chicago this morning
Posted by ndbprr on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 9:37 AM
Went under the UP lead to Proviso Yard at Grand Avenue this morning and the train stopped on the bridge was being pulled by six GP15s.  I had never seen that many in one spot before.
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CSSHEGEWISCH
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Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 10:07 AM

A fair number of GP15's are assigned to the Chicago Terminal.  It's possible that they were being moved for monthly inspections.

The daily commute is part of everyday life but I get two rides a day out of it. Paul
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Andrew Falconer
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Posted by Andrew Falconer on Thursday, January 17, 2008 10:26 PM

Were these GP15-1 Switchers all repainted by the UP?

Andrew

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ndbprr
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Posted by ndbprr on Friday, January 18, 2008 9:12 AM
Every one!
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