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Anonymous
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 18, 2005 1:41 AM
Several tank cars with double sets of trucks. [:0] [:0] [:0]

But when I got to where I might get a photograph another train blocked my view. [:(!] [:(] [:(!]


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ottergoose
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Posted by ottergoose on Monday, December 19, 2005 3:29 PM
BNSF 4481(C44-9W) and 8023 (SD40-2) with several DODX flatcars carrying M1A1 tanks. Was heading south through Norman, OK at 3:00 PM today.
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AlcoRS11Nut
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Posted by AlcoRS11Nut on Monday, December 19, 2005 5:19 PM
A brand new UP SD70ACe today on a coal train, with a patched SP AC440CW
I love the smell of ALCo smoke in the Morning. "Long live the 251!!!" I miss the GBW and my favorite uncle is Uncle Pete. Uncle Pete eats Space Noodles for breakfast.
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bushhog8fan
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Posted by bushhog8fan on Monday, December 19, 2005 6:24 PM
I saw two of the bnsf GP60B's last week on a run trough of auto racks here in debutts yard chattanooga tn. also two mp15's swiching ns2372 and ns2408
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Posted by Sterling1 on Monday, December 26, 2005 11:16 AM
Saw Amtrak SB Silver Service south of Kississimee and the Taft local Dec 17.

The SB Silver Service had 11 cars one P42 on the head end ... typical.

Just saw the tail end of the Taft local while I was heading north to Kississimee.
"There is nothing in life that compares with running a locomotive at 80-plus mph with the windows open, the traction motors screaming, the air horns fighting the rush of incoming air to make any sound at all, automobiles on adjacent highways trying and failing to catch up with you, and the unmistakable presence of raw power. You ride with fear in the pit of your stomach knowing you do not really have control of this beast." - D.C. Battle [Trains 10/2002 issue, p74.]
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Posted by oskar on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 2:49 PM
I saw NS 5015 where the NS logo was you can see the word SOUTHERN peeking from the strips of the NS logo.




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Anonymous
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 5:58 PM
Yesterday saw a Iowa Chicago and Eastern SD45 on a Intermodal. Also Amtrak's 4, 5, and 6.
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oskar
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Posted by oskar on Friday, December 30, 2005 9:26 AM
In Atlanta a 'snoot nose' UP,a UP tunnel motor being led by 2 NS's including a C39-8,tropicana boxcars,a NS leading a military train LHF,HLCX in red and siver,and CSX GRAIN EXPRESS hoppers.




kevin
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 30, 2005 2:35 PM
Saw 2 new BNSF ES44AC earlier today.
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oskar
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Posted by oskar on Saturday, January 21, 2006 6:08 PM
a CSX GEVO in primer number 5228




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JoeKoh
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Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, January 21, 2006 6:43 PM
a triple crown train on the wabash line north of edgerton and a conrail crane in the siding in edgerton on ns'nyc line.
stay safe
joe

Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 21, 2006 9:45 PM
My Favorite Amtrak Unit Amtrak 200 hence my Screenname. I also saw a new BNSF GEVO and a Pacific Parlor Car
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JoeKoh
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Posted by JoeKoh on Sunday, January 22, 2006 12:47 PM
a new csx unit in primer paint taking the wye to go east at deshler and a minute later csx unit # 1 going west through deshler.what a great weekend.
stay safe
joe

Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").

 

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Posted by Mikeygaw on Sunday, January 22, 2006 10:32 PM
CSX SD70MAC #4715 and CSX SD70MAC #4704
CSX SD40-2 #8024 and GCFX SD40-2 #3088 multiple times
a Western Fruit Express boxcar
CSX SW1001 #1128 (still in CR paint)
CSX SD70MAC #4743 and CSX SD70ACE #4840 multiple times
CSX AC4400CW #143 and CSX AC4400CW #576

and the best of all
CSX SD45-2 #8974 and NS high-nose GP38-2 #5225

Conrail Forever!
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 2:29 PM
I recently saw a Westrail (Austrilian railroad) G-12 on a flatcar. I am working on getting a photo posted. Wish me luck in doing so. [;)]

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art11758
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Posted by art11758 on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 2:47 PM
What looked like a FB unit outside the Hillside shops of the LIRR unit number 3100. Didn't know they kept any of that stuff after the dual mode locos came on line.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 4:47 PM
Recently saw the same Amtrak Coach Deadheading on Amtrak 5(4) and Amtrak 5(11). Wonder why there wasting the resources to lug it.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 19, 2006 10:46 AM
ICE baby ICE, not only on the roads (and everthing else [:(!] ) but also in the railyard. [;)]

I also saw a hugh bottle of milk [;)] [:o)] [:D] turned on its side covered in white plastic. It said SIEMENS on the side.

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Posted by oskar on Sunday, February 19, 2006 2:22 PM
a NS ES44AC # 7525 in primer on CSX




kevin
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 27, 2006 11:43 AM
Coal, and tons of it. [:D]

I recently went to the Southwest Missouri area (around Springfield) and BNSF was running coal trains from Kansas City to Memphis like there was no tomorrow. I had not even unpacked the truck before the first one came through. I did see a few general merchandise freights but coal trains far outnumbered them.

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JoeKoh
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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, February 27, 2006 12:27 PM
matt saw a gobblin car on csx on saturday.also alot of up units running on csx.
stay safe
Joe

Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 27, 2006 4:57 PM
A union pacific local frieght with a Gp38 6 boxcars and a baywindow caboose
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 6:27 PM
Last Week I saw a Rail Grinder. Photos at amtrakfan.rrpicturearchives.net then click the Rail Grinder Page.
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Posted by starwardude on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 9:46 PM
Today at 5:37pm (surprised i remembered): Stratford ,CT, behind Stop And Shop- stopped Waterbury local doubleheaded by FL9s...nice!!!! If my memory serves me right, the FL9s were taken out of passenger service a short few months ago. (i knew they were FL9s -they were definately F- units.) 1-2 minutes later: by stratford RR station: Waterbury local northbound consist of CTDOT cab car, VRE coach car and Amtrak Genesis unit. What a good ending to the day.
Long time lurker, poster of little.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 8, 2006 3:16 PM
A former conrail GP15-1 on the former wallkill branch. It was set off by a northbound train most likely a defect... It will most likely to be picked up by local C-712.[:)]
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 9, 2006 11:03 AM
Here's an D&H I think it's an RS11 from the Ulster and Delaware

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trainfan1221
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Posted by trainfan1221 on Thursday, March 9, 2006 11:31 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Lone Byrd

Here's an D&H I think it's an RS11 from the Ulster and Delaware


Thats a nice ride, and a good looking engine they have. That unit was rebuilt by D&H before being given to that railroad. On the other end of that line, the Catskill Mountain RR has interesting stuff, too. And they just doubled their trackage.
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Posted by trainfan1221 on Thursday, March 9, 2006 11:39 AM
Most interesting thing around Northern New Jersey right now are NJTransit's new locos. They are good looking fron the side but kinda ugly in front, at least in my opinion. They are good and fast, seem to pick up speed out of the stations fast. But the most noticeable thing is how quiet they are when they get going, you don't hear much engine noise.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 10, 2006 11:34 AM
Now that nicer weather is here out train watching and reporting will be picking up.

Today I saw . . .

UP 4519
UP 8652 patched SP unit
HLCX 8171

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Posted by locomutt on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 9:03 AM
A 4 unit,light engine move with 2 NS Dash 9-40CWs,an ex Conrail (NS) Dash 8 40CW
And an NS SD 60 (std. cab)

Being Crazy,keeps you from going "INSANE" !! "The light at the end of the tunnel,has been turned off due to budget cuts" NOT AFRAID A Vet., and PROUD OF IT!!

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