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Title: |
BNSF 2212 |
Description: |
Quite an ugly duckling..... |
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4/7/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 3:49:29 PM |
Location: |
Aberdeen, SD |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 2212(GP38) |
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386 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
BNSF 2933 |
Description: |
Rounding out the last of the set of Geeps switching the East end of Aberdeen. |
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4/7/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 3:50:39 PM |
Location: |
Aberdeen, SD |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 2933(GP39E) |
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365 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
EMDX 758 |
Description: |
The middle Geep. |
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4/7/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 3:50:04 PM |
Location: |
Aberdeen, SD |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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EMDX 758(GP38-2) |
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282 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 1994 |
Description: |
The former 7049 is shown trailing two others and a Dash 9 on the 601. |
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4/7/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 3:35:26 PM |
Location: |
Willmar, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 1994(SD40-2) |
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615 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
L-TWI601 |
Description: |
The 601 comes clammering down towards Andover to make a meet with the 602, which has two Swooshes leading an H1 and Green SD40-2. |
Photo Date: |
4/7/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 3:57:30 PM |
Location: |
Andover, SD |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 5172(C44-9W) |
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404 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
BNSF 6384 |
Description: |
Ive shot this a few times in the past, but this may be the last time. I would have been shooting it leading if Aberdeen didn't need a Dash 9.... |
Photo Date: |
4/7/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 3:36:35 PM |
Location: |
Willmar, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 6384(SD40-2) |
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290 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
BNSF 6821 |
Description: |
I dont think I'll ever get this one leading. |
Photo Date: |
4/7/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 3:36:01 PM |
Location: |
Willmar, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 6821(SD40-2) |
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388 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 1787 |
Description: |
Folling the moon home, this would be the last shot I would get of this timeless train, and an end of yet another era. We didn't give up the chase though, still pacing alongside it during the drive back to Minnesota, which we would lay over for tomorrows endeavors. |
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4/7/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 4:23:58 PM |
Location: |
Summit, SD |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 1787(SD40-2) |
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484 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 6376 |
Description: |
A nice looking H1 63XX is the elder of the group. |
Photo Date: |
4/7/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 3:59:50 PM |
Location: |
Andover, SD |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 6376(SD40-2) |
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394 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
The good one! |
Description: |
And heres what I came for, but not FOUR! L-TWI602 heads up the grade wide open with a lashup that will probably never be recreated! The last unit was added at Aberdeen, for what reason I dont know. But a pair of Swooshes and two others, complete in the Front-Front-Back-Back formation, was just amazing! |
Photo Date: |
4/7/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 3:58:09 PM |
Location: |
Andover, SD |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 7888(SD40-2) |
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496 Comments: 5 |
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Title: |
4-Banger |
Description: |
What a way to go out, four SD40-2's organized like this. This was definately my goodbye to these warriors, notched up and flying through the small towns of South Dakota and Western Minnesota. These units will be missed... |
Photo Date: |
4/7/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 4:13:21 PM |
Location: |
Waubay, SD |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 7888(SD40-2) |
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254 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Glowing |
Description: |
Before the 602 showed up, all was quiet here, only a few trees and cattle to look at. But, the quietness wouldn't last, as four SD40-2's swing through the small Native American town of Waubay with engines notched up and horns blaring. |
Photo Date: |
4/7/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 4:12:03 PM |
Location: |
Waubay, SD |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 7888(SD40-2) |
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246 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Swoosh! |
Description: |
With the full moon rising, and the sun slowly setting, two Swoosh SD40-2's are shown gliding East on the former Milwaukee Road. Not to be fooled, there are two more SD40-2's doing their part as well. |
Photo Date: |
4/7/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 4:12:39 PM |
Location: |
Waubay, SD |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 7888(SD40-2) BNSF 6885(SD40-2) |
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334 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
L-TWI602 |
Description: |
Racing the sun, the 6885 is totally engulfed in glint while the 7888 charges East by Summit, SD. Theres not too much going on around here, just four BNSF SD40-2's. |
Photo Date: |
4/7/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 4:23:16 PM |
Location: |
Summit, SD |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 7888(SD40-2) |
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585 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
KCS 4041 |
Description: |
A Southern Belle is found trailing on a road train near the Depot at Willmar. The 601 had just left the yard, and upon catching up to him found that it was no longer worth shooting, as they had placed a Dash 9 on the head end. |
Photo Date: |
4/7/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 3:33:30 PM |
Location: |
Willmar, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
KCS 4041(SD70ACe) |
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303 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CP 5935 |
Description: |
Still looking pretty nice, atleast compared to the bleached 6053 behind it.... |
Photo Date: |
4/8/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 4:59:12 PM |
Location: |
De Smet, SD |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CP 5935(SD40-2) |
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316 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CP 6053 |
Description: |
The third CP SD40-2. |
Photo Date: |
4/8/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 4:59:58 PM |
Location: |
De Smet, SD |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CP 6053(SD40-2) |
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280 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
DME 488 |
Description: |
What's better than 6 SD40-2's (one is an SD40-3)? Well, not too much nowadays, and shown here is an appropriate consist for the times. Three CP SD40-2's leading a DME SD40-3 and two ICE SD40-2's, passing by the station sign and a whole string of Green lettered SOO hoppers and I&M Raillink hoppers. |
Photo Date: |
4/8/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 4:58:22 PM |
Location: |
De Smet, SD |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CP 5729(SD40-2) |
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462 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
DME 6089 |
Description: |
Well, we meet again! This time though, its not on the IC&E and is now once again owned by the CP. Because of the intermingling of CP and DME/ICE power, the CP had to re-patch this engine. |
Photo Date: |
4/8/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 5:00:46 PM |
Location: |
De Smet, SD |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
DME 6089(SD40-3) |
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347 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ICE 6424 |
Description: |
One of the two former UP SD40-2's on the train. |
Photo Date: |
4/8/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 5:01:33 PM |
Location: |
De Smet, SD |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
ICE 6424(SD40-2) |
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364 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ICE 6456 |
Description: |
And the last of the 6, the "City of Kansas City" in all of its snoot-nosed glory. |
Photo Date: |
4/8/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 5:02:52 PM |
Location: |
De Smet, SD |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
ICE 6456(SD40-2) |
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186 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Snoot |
Description: |
Well, thats a good investment. Lets buy an SD40-2 and have GE "maintain" it. |
Photo Date: |
4/8/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 5:02:08 PM |
Location: |
De Smet, SD |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
ICE 6456(SD40-2) |
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294 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CP 5729 |
Description: |
Six EMD's all do their part in blasting past Arlington in the blink of an eye. No playing around here, they were rollin! Oh, the CNW sign was neat too. |
Photo Date: |
4/8/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 5:33:02 PM |
Location: |
Arlington, SD |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CP 5729(SD40-2) |
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479 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
DME 488 |
Description: |
Off of the 10 MPH speed restriction and on newly laid welded rail, the six EMD's get to stretch their legs now, lugging this monster along the CNW's former ALCo lines. |
Photo Date: |
4/8/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 5:28:16 PM |
Location: |
Lake Preston, SD |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CP 5729(SD40-2) |
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778 Comments: 5 |
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Title: |
DME 6052 |
Description: |
A nice straight SD40 frame'd SD40-3 trails today, and is only along for the ride with governor problems. |
Photo Date: |
4/8/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 5:59:25 PM |
Location: |
Balaton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
DME 6052(SD40-3) |
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433 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
DME 6071 |
Description: |
Re-crewed and rollin, the all Blue and Yellow consist heads through the small town of Balaton with only the first two doing the work. Governor issues with the 6052 will keep it isolated. |
Photo Date: |
4/8/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 5:58:20 PM |
Location: |
Balaton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
DME 6071(SD40-3) |
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659 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
DME 6071 |
Description: |
After meeting CP 5729 at the siding here at Florence (note the cars off to the right), the nicely matched consist continues its way westward under a clearing sky. |
Photo Date: |
4/8/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 6:01:37 PM |
Location: |
Florence, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
DME 6071(SD40-3) |
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396 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
City of Ft. Pierre |
Description: |
Sitting under a nice cloud filled sky, these three units will be on the move in about two hours with a fresh crew to head West. |
Photo Date: |
4/8/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 5:54:36 PM |
Location: |
Tracy, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
DME 6071(SD40-3) |
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400 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
ICE 6416 |
Description: |
Two DME SD40-3's bracket this former Union Pacific SD40-2 this afternoon. Although the paint was nicer on this one, I'm happy that the DM&E lead on its home turf. |
Photo Date: |
4/8/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 5:56:05 PM |
Location: |
Tracy, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
ICE 6416(SD40-2) |
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365 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Gametime! |
Description: |
After making a mad dash for a spot that didn't work out, we were lucky enough to stumble upon this one. Im not too upset with this location, this hill is atleast a 1.5% grade, and I'd bet money on more. |
Photo Date: |
4/8/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 6:02:55 PM |
Location: |
Lake Benton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
DME 6071(SD40-3) |
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448 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Parting shot |
Description: |
Now with all three units on-line, it begins the assault on this monster grade here just West of Lake Benton. This was one of my favorite shots of the trip, and I will definately be coming back to the DM&E! |
Photo Date: |
4/8/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 6:03:55 PM |
Location: |
Lake Benton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
DME 6071(SD40-3) |
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982 Comments: 15 |
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