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Eastbound Grainer at the station |
| Description: |
This grainer nearly snuck up on me, since Id been moving down towards the broadway bridge to look at a different train. |
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8/31/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:01:54 AM |
| Location: |
Minot, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
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BNSF 4755(C44-9W) BNSF 4117(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
H1 DPU |
| Description: |
This H1 C44-9W was the first H1 locomotive I had ever seen |
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8/31/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:04:30 AM |
| Location: |
Minot, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
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BNSF 1061(C44-9W) |
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C4s at the Amtrak station |
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8/31/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:05:52 AM |
| Location: |
Minot, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
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BNSF 3856(ET44C4) BNSF 8193(ES44C4) |
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| Title: |
Last catch of my "old friend" 2850 |
| Description: |
My "Old friend" #2850 leads a local past the Amtrak station. This was the last time I ever saw 2850 before it shipped off to Minnesota |
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8/31/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:07:31 AM |
| Location: |
Minot, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
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BNSF 2850(GP39-3) BNSF 2546(GP39-3) |
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| Title: |
Fertilizer train pulling into town |
| Description: |
At first, I though this was a local because of the older rolling stock, and I was confused why there was a big road diesel on it. Later, I discovered that it is a fertilizer train. |
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9/17/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:11:43 AM |
| Location: |
Bottineau, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
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BNSF 6166(ES44AC) |
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| Title: |
Norolk Southern Foreign Power with a friendly conductor |
| Description: |
The second unit on this train is an NS locomotive---the first I ever documented. The train had a friendly engineer who gave us a horn show and wave as the head end went by. |
| Photo Date: |
9/20/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:15:14 AM |
| Location: |
Minot, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
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BNSF 6394(ES44AC) NS 4608(AC44C6M) |
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| Title: |
Northern Plains Yard |
| Description: |
On the way home, my friend and I dropped by Lansford, ND, to see the Northern Plains Mohall division yard. |
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9/20/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:20:08 AM |
| Location: |
Lansford, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
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| Title: |
Former Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range locomotive |
| Description: |
The NPRs Mohall sub yard, located in lansford, ND, is home to a former DM&IR unit. It has been clumsily re-lettered to NPR, but still sports the DM&IR scheme. |
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9/20/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:21:28 AM |
| Location: |
Lansford, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
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DMIR 316(SD-M) |
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| Title: |
NPR Power |
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9/20/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:21:51 AM |
| Location: |
Lansford, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
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NPR 4613(GP40) |
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| Title: |
NPR GP9u in the ATSF Bluebonnet Scheme |
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9/20/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:22:16 AM |
| Location: |
Lansford, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
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| Title: |
KCS from the Train Museum |
| Description: |
This picture of KCS 5009 was taken from the second floor of the Railroad Museum of Minot. |
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11/1/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:26:38 AM |
| Location: |
Minot, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
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KCS 5009(ET44AC) |
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| Title: |
First CPKC Slideshow |
| Description: |
This was the first time seeing a locomotive painted in CPKCs scheme, which I have nicknamed "Slideshow" because of its resemblance to a Google Slides template. |
| Photo Date: |
11/1/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:29:09 AM |
| Location: |
Minot, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
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| Title: |
Mid-train Slideshow DPU |
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| Photo Date: |
11/1/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:29:49 AM |
| Location: |
Minot, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
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| Title: |
NS Foreign Power over the Gassman Coulee Trestle |
| Description: |
This grainer headed by 3 locomotives, including a Norfolk Southern "Thoroughbred" unit slowly trundled over the 125+ year old Gassman Coulee Trestle |
| Photo Date: |
11/1/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:31:16 AM |
| Location: |
Minot, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 5166(C44-9W) BNSF 7859(ES44DC) NS 4608(AC44C6M) |
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| Title: |
KCS Southern Belle at Sunset |
| Description: |
This westbound CPKC featured 2 KCS Southern Belle units, including a KCS Mexico unit |
| Photo Date: |
11/1/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:32:34 AM |
| Location: |
Minot, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
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| Locomotives: |
KCS 4708(ES44AC) |
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| Title: |
KCS Mexico unit as a CPKC DPU |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
11/1/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:33:46 AM |
| Location: |
Minot, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
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KCSM 4902(ES44AC) |
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| Title: |
CPKC Local |
| Description: |
Former Canadian Pacific SD30C-ECO #5023 leads a short local consist towards the diamond |
| Photo Date: |
11/1/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:35:05 AM |
| Location: |
Minot, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 5023(SD30C-ECO) |
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| Title: |
Triple-headed BNSF local |
| Description: |
We could head the prime movers on this train from miles away |
| Photo Date: |
11/1/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:35:59 AM |
| Location: |
Minot, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 2546(GP39-3) BNSF 2547(GP39-3) BNSF 2294(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
Amtrak Empire Builder |
| Description: |
The Amtrak Empire Builder viewed from the location of an abandoned crossing that once connected to broadway |
| Photo Date: |
11/15/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:43:14 AM |
| Location: |
Minot, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
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AMTK 369(ALC-42) AMTK 311(ALC-42) |
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| Title: |
7708 and 7863 lead a westbound intermodal |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
11/15/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:44:04 AM |
| Location: |
Minot, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 7708(ES44DC) BNSF 7863(ES44DC) |
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42 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
C44s leading a grain train |
| Description: |
This train moved forward and back multiple times before it finally set out for the high iron. My guess is it was lining up the rest of the consist. The second unit, #4189, sounded extremely unhealthy (major engine knocking). |
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11/15/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:45:39 AM |
| Location: |
Minot, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 5144(C44-9W) BNSF 4189(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
Eastbound intermodal meets a Grainer |
| Description: |
While waiting for the grain train to go, an eastbound intermodal came rushing by |
| Photo Date: |
11/15/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:47:27 AM |
| Location: |
Minot, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 3260(ES44C4) BNSF 5144(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
BNSF Light Power |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
11/15/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:48:08 AM |
| Location: |
Minot, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 5075(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
Passing the golf course |
| Description: |
5144 and 4189 trundle their way past the Souris Valley Golf course on their way to the trestle. |
| Photo Date: |
11/15/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:49:07 AM |
| Location: |
Minot, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 5144(C44-9W) BNSF 4189(C44-9W) |
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34 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Ex-SP 6800 SD45T-2R |
| Description: |
Retired and sold UP unit at LRC. |
| Photo Date: |
7/2/2000 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:49:19 AM |
| Location: |
Richland, WA |
| Author: |
John Bargert |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SP 6800(SD45T-2R) |
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37 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Westbound CPKC |
| Description: |
My friend spotted this westbound CPKC moving through the diamond, and we promptly turned around and chase it Northwest of Minot. |
| Photo Date: |
11/15/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:50:06 AM |
| Location: |
Minot, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 8747(ES44AC) CP 8146(AC4400CWM) |
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46 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SSW 6888 SD45T-2R |
| Description: |
Retired and sold UP unit at LRC. |
| Photo Date: |
7/2/2000 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:50:31 AM |
| Location: |
Richland, WA |
| Author: |
John Bargert |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SSW 6888(SD45T-2M) |
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33 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SSW 9372 SD45T-2 |
| Description: |
Retired and sold UP unit at LRC. |
| Photo Date: |
7/2/2000 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:52:11 AM |
| Location: |
Richland, WA |
| Author: |
John Bargert |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SSW 9372(SD45T-2) |
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35 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Former-CP Units Racing north through the Des Lacs |
| Description: |
The former Soo Line tracks follow the shallow Des Lacs River valley north of Minot. My friend took this picture out the passenger window of the car as we chased the train northwest |
| Photo Date: |
11/15/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:52:12 AM |
| Location: |
Minot, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 8747(ES44AC) CP 8146(AC4400CWM) |
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46 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Union Pacific foreign power along the Burdick |
| Description: |
While driving down 16th St, I spotted this train moving across the bridge. As I approached the head end, I noticed it had a Union Pacific locomotive on it, and my friend took this picture out the window as we drove past. |
| Photo Date: |
11/15/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:53:48 AM |
| Location: |
Minot, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 3818(ET44C4) UP 8239(ES44AC-H) BNSF 4053(C44-9W) |
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38 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Ex-SP 7343 SD40R |
| Description: |
Retired and sold UP unit at LRC. |
| Photo Date: |
7/2/2000 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:54:59 AM |
| Location: |
Richland, WA |
| Author: |
John Bargert |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SP 7343(SD40R) |
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40 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Grainer fighting its way out of the valley |
| Description: |
BNSF trains often go very slowly through this crossing, due to the fact the grade they have to fight out of the valley is quite steep. This grain train was moving at a respectable pace, though it was still rather slow. |
| Photo Date: |
11/15/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:57:59 AM |
| Location: |
Ralston, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 7598(ES44DC) BNSF 8235(ES44C4) |
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41 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF with UP power rounding the curve at Ralston |
| Description: |
The second unit on this train was a UP locomotive---the first Id ever seen on these tracks. So, my friend and I chased it up to the crossing near Ralston, ND, to watch it pass there. |
| Photo Date: |
11/15/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 12:59:30 AM |
| Location: |
Ralston, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 3818(ET44C4) UP 8239(ES44AC-H) BNSF 4053(C44-9W) |
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38 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Union Pacific foreign power on a BNSF manifest through Ralston, ND |
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| Photo Date: |
11/15/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 1:00:40 AM |
| Location: |
Ralston, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 3818(ET44C4) UP 8239(ES44AC-H) BNSF 4053(C44-9W) |
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50 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Ex-SP 7433 SD45R |
| Description: |
Retired and sold UP unit at LRC. |
| Photo Date: |
7/6/2000 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 1:01:53 AM |
| Location: |
Richland, WA |
| Author: |
John Bargert |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SP 7433(SD45R) |
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38 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SD30s rounding the bend through downtown |
| Description: |
This CPKC local led by two former CP SD30C-ECOs is seen rounding the tight curve through Minots downtown district and passing in front of the Soo Line station that has been converted to a restaurant. |
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11/15/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 1:02:11 AM |
| Location: |
Ralston, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 5023(SD30C-ECO) CP 5026(SD30C-ECO) |
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45 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF Local passing the Amtrak station |
| Description: |
As this local made its way west, we saw the second unit put out a big plume of smoke |
| Photo Date: |
11/15/2025 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 1:03:01 AM |
| Location: |
Ralston, ND |
| Author: |
G. B. Falcon |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 2546(GP39-3) BNSF 2294(GP38-2) |
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47 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Ex-SP 7417 SD45R |
| Description: |
Retired and sold UP unit at LRC. |
| Photo Date: |
7/2/2000 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 1:03:22 AM |
| Location: |
Richland, WA |
| Author: |
John Bargert |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SP 7417(SD45R) |
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41 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Ex-SP 7438 SD45R |
| Description: |
Retired and sold UP unit at LRC. |
| Photo Date: |
7/2/2000 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 1:04:34 AM |
| Location: |
Richland, WA |
| Author: |
John Bargert |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SP 7438(SD45R) |
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34 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Ex-SP 7417 SD45R |
| Description: |
Retired and sold UP unit at LRC. |
| Photo Date: |
7/2/2000 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 1:05:45 AM |
| Location: |
Richland, WA |
| Author: |
John Bargert |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SP 7417(SD45R) |
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42 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Ex-SP 7433 SD45R |
| Description: |
Retired and sold UP unit at LRC. |
| Photo Date: |
7/2/2000 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 1:07:03 AM |
| Location: |
Richland, WA |
| Author: |
John Bargert |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SP 7433(SD45R) |
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38 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Ex-SP 7417, 7433 & 7343 |
| Description: |
Retired and sold UP units at LRC. |
| Photo Date: |
7/2/2000 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 1:09:09 AM |
| Location: |
Richland, WA |
| Author: |
John Bargert |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SP 7417(SD45R) SP 7433(SD45R) SP 7343(SD40R) |
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40 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Ex-SP 7438 SD45R |
| Description: |
Retired and sold UP unit at LRC |
| Photo Date: |
7/2/2000 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 1:10:42 AM |
| Location: |
Richland, WA |
| Author: |
John Bargert |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SP 7438(SD45R) |
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33 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP B4265 SD40-2 |
| Description: |
Retired and sold UP unit at LRC. |
| Photo Date: |
7/2/2000 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 1:12:21 AM |
| Location: |
Richland, WA |
| Author: |
John Bargert |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
UP B4265(SD40-2) |
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38 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Ex-SP 7506 SD45R |
| Description: |
Retired and sold UP unit at LRC. |
| Photo Date: |
7/2/2000 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 1:14:01 AM |
| Location: |
Richland, WA |
| Author: |
John Bargert |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SP 7506(SD45R) |
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36 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Ex-SP 7535 SD45R |
| Description: |
Retired and sold UP unit at LRC. |
| Photo Date: |
7/2/2000 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 1:53:42 AM |
| Location: |
Richland, WA |
| Author: |
John Bargert |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SP 7535(SD45R) |
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23 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
EX-SP 7535, 7506 & UP B4265 |
| Description: |
Retired and sold UP units at LRC. |
| Photo Date: |
7/2/2000 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 1:55:14 AM |
| Location: |
Richland, WA |
| Author: |
John Bargert |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SP 7535(SD45R) SP 7506(SD45R) UP B4265(SD40-2) |
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54 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Ex-SP 6822 SD45T-2R |
| Description: |
Retired and sold UP unit at LRC. |
| Photo Date: |
7/2/2000 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 1:56:29 AM |
| Location: |
Richland, WA |
| Author: |
John Bargert |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SP 6822(SD45T-2R) |
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35 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 2454 C30-7 |
| Description: |
Retired and sold UP unit at LRC. |
| Photo Date: |
7/2/2000 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 1:57:51 AM |
| Location: |
Richland, WA |
| Author: |
John Bargert |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
UP 2454(C30-7) |
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30 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 7937 C30-7 |
| Description: |
Retired and sold UP unit at LRC. |
| Photo Date: |
7/2/2000 Upload Date: 12/27/2025 1:59:19 AM |
| Location: |
Richland, WA |
| Author: |
John Bargert |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
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UP 7937(C30-7) |
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