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| Title: |
NS #145 at Arnold |
| Description: |
NS M45 hustles west at Arnold with two big motors and only 10 cars. |
| Photo Date: |
8/3/2010 Upload Date: 8/14/2010 12:31:50 PM |
| Location: |
Arnold, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 8880(C40-9) |
| Views: |
377 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Ugly Betty - NS Edition |
| Description: |
It would be hard, nay impossible, to find an uglier, less photogenic locomotive on Norfolk Southerns roster. However, whatever the 8734 may lack on the outside, its whats inside that counts, and the old Dash 8 has #145 rolling west at the requisite 50 mph. |
| Photo Date: |
8/6/2010 Upload Date: 8/14/2010 12:42:56 PM |
| Location: |
Bates, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 8734(C40-8) |
| Views: |
817 Comments: 8 |
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| Title: |
UP 1399 at Ridgely |
| Description: |
Finally, some fresh blood on the South Local. ex-SP GP40-2 7644 poses at Ridgely in&between runs. The nose and enlarged engineer side window tell the tale of its Southern Pacific origins. |
| Photo Date: |
8/8/2010 Upload Date: 8/14/2010 12:46:02 PM |
| Location: |
Springfield, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
UP 1399(GP40-2) |
| Views: |
434 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS #145 at Lanesville |
| Description: |
After waiting for what seemed to be an eternity, #145 finally comes into view at Lanesville, with ex-Conrail SD60 6711 on the point. Todays train had 89 cars, which is the biggest Ford parts train toat Ive seen in years. |
| Photo Date: |
8/8/2010 Upload Date: 8/14/2010 12:48:07 PM |
| Location: |
Lanesville, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 6711(SD60) |
| Views: |
422 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
NS #255 at East Starne |
| Description: |
NS #255 is running only 12 minutes behind #145 as the train prepares to take the Approach signal at East Starne. #255s second unit is BNSF SD70ACe 9352. |
| Photo Date: |
8/8/2010 Upload Date: 8/14/2010 12:50:39 PM |
| Location: |
Springfield, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Night,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 9600(C40-9W) |
| Views: |
266 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 5826 at Curran |
| Description: |
Roster shot of NS GP38-3 5826 on local D31 at Curran. This unit was rebuilt from ex-Southern GP50 7023 and is the only GP38-3 with Operation Lifesaver graphics. Hopefully, I can ges a better shot of this unit in the sun before it disappears back to Decatur. |
| Photo Date: |
8/10/2010 Upload Date: 8/14/2010 12:57:07 PM |
| Location: |
Curran, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
NS 5826(GP38-3) |
| Views: |
313 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP South Local on the I&M |
| Description: |
The UP South Local heads south to Shops Yard to interchange cars with the I&M. |
| Photo Date: |
8/12/2010 Upload Date: 8/14/2010 1:01:25 PM |
| Location: |
Springfield, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 1399(GP40-2) |
| Views: |
413 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS #145 at Curran |
| Description: |
NS #145 thunders west thru Curran with three units and 30 cars on an oppressively hot August afternoon. The sun was so strong, I could feel the skin on my legs roasting inside my jeans! |
| Photo Date: |
8/12/2010 Upload Date: 8/14/2010 1:02:46 PM |
| Location: |
Curran, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 9342(C40-9W) |
| Views: |
248 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Amtrak #302 at Ridgely - Pt. 1 |
| Description: |
Amtrak NPCU 90200 hits the Illinois & Midland diamond at Ridgely heading up an eight car Lincoln Service train bound for Chicago. |
| Photo Date: |
8/13/2010 Upload Date: 8/14/2010 3:11:32 PM |
| Location: |
Springfield, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 90200(NPCU) |
| Views: |
405 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
I&M 08:00 Shops Roadswitcher |
| Description: |
The 08:00 Shops Roadswitcher crew drills cars on the south end of Shops Yard with the dormant Pillsbury grain milling complex looming in the background. By the way, those old railroad ties are "Not for Sale", just in case you were wondering. |
| Photo Date: |
8/13/2010 Upload Date: 8/14/2010 3:14:47 PM |
| Location: |
Springfield, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
IMRR 30(RS1325) |
| Views: |
601 Comments: 4 |
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| Title: |
NS 33J at Goodwill |
| Description: |
NS 33J rounds the bend at Goodwill with ex-Conrail Dash 8 8400 leading the charge. |
| Photo Date: |
8/13/2010 Upload Date: 8/14/2010 3:16:35 PM |
| Location: |
Springfield, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 8400(C40-8W) |
| Views: |
295 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS D31 at Laurel Street |
| Description: |
NS D31 pulls out of Shops Yard after doubling together their train, while MOW forces work to get their tamper ready to resurface a patch of rough track caused by the recent heat wave. |
| Photo Date: |
8/13/2010 Upload Date: 8/14/2010 3:17:52 PM |
| Location: |
Springfield, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 5511(GP38-2) |
| Views: |
420 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Amtrak #21 at Hazel Dell |
| Description: |
Amtrak #21 is framed by the 90 foot wide signal bridge at Hazel Dell as the train exits the south side of Springfield. |
| Photo Date: |
8/13/2010 Upload Date: 8/14/2010 3:19:59 PM |
| Location: |
Springfield, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Signal,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 152(P42DC) |
| Views: |
257 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NS #145 at Hazel Dell |
| Description: |
NS #145 creeps around the curve west of Hazel Dell at 10 mph so that D31s crew can inspect the train on both sides and change out #145s rear end device at WE. Todays train has 68 Birminghams. |
| Photo Date: |
8/13/2010 Upload Date: 8/14/2010 3:22:31 PM |
| Location: |
Springfield, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 8339(C40-8W) |
| Views: |
373 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS D31 at Hazel Dell |
| Description: |
NS D31 heads east at Hazel Dell after assisting #145 at WE. Conductor Jeff Vineyard gives a big wave as he enjoys the air conditioned comforts of the 5356s cab. |
| Photo Date: |
8/13/2010 Upload Date: 8/14/2010 3:24:02 PM |
| Location: |
Springfield, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 5356(GP38-2) |
| Views: |
403 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS #255 at New Berlin |
| Description: |
An early running #255 tears thru New Berlin at 60 mph behind GEVO 7637. |
| Photo Date: |
8/14/2010 Upload Date: 8/21/2010 1:14:10 PM |
| Location: |
New Berlin, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 7637(ES40DC) |
| Views: |
454 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS #398 at Cockrell Lane |
| Description: |
NS #398 smokes it up as the train approaches Cockrell Lane. The train will make a rolling meet with Amtrak #303 using the NS Pass between WE and Iles and continue on east to Decatur. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/2010 Upload Date: 8/21/2010 1:15:37 PM |
| Location: |
Springfield, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 6679(SD60) |
| Views: |
266 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NS D37 at I&M Crossing |
| Description: |
NS D37 books it for Decatur after working the I&M. |
| Photo Date: |
8/16/2010 Upload Date: 8/21/2010 1:18:38 PM |
| Location: |
Springfield, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 5356(GP38-2) |
| Views: |
367 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Amtrak #304 at Ridgely Tower |
| Description: |
Due to preparations being made to upgrade UPs ex-GM&O mainline between Godfrey and Springfield, Amtrak train #303 has been terminating at Springfield, then heading back north later in the afternoon as #304. Here #304s rear unit passes Ridgely Tower as the train prepares to meet Amtrak #21. |
| Photo Date: |
8/16/2010 Upload Date: 8/21/2010 1:20:25 PM |
| Location: |
Springfield, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Signal,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 115(P42DC) |
| Views: |
632 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Amtrak #21 at Ridgely |
| Description: |
Amtrak #21 accelerates out of the passing siding at Ridgely after meeting Amtrak #304. Due to both track and signaling improvements made at Ridgely, this meet only took three minutes from start to finish and neither train had to stop. |
| Photo Date: |
8/16/2010 Upload Date: 8/21/2010 1:22:08 PM |
| Location: |
Springfield, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Signal,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 76(P42DC) |
| Views: |
315 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Amtrak #21 at I&M Junction |
| Description: |
Amtrak #21 exits the new south siding switch at I&M Junction as it passes Ridgely Tower. |
| Photo Date: |
8/16/2010 Upload Date: 8/21/2010 1:23:12 PM |
| Location: |
Springfield, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Signal,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 76(P42DC) |
| Views: |
344 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS #145 at Farmingdale Road |
| Description: |
NS #145 chases the sun west as it passes Farmingdale Road with four units and 41 cars. |
| Photo Date: |
8/18/2010 Upload Date: 8/21/2010 1:25:07 PM |
| Location: |
Curran, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Night,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 9207(C40-9W) |
| Views: |
240 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS #145 at I&M Crossing |
| Description: |
NS #145 heads west behind a very grungy Dash 9. Dirty diesels make for dull photos. |
| Photo Date: |
8/19/2010 Upload Date: 8/21/2010 1:27:42 PM |
| Location: |
Springfield, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 9044(C40-9W) |
| Views: |
257 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
IC 9620 at Grand Avenue |
| Description: |
GP38-2 9620 sits at the south end of Grand Avenue yard next to the classic IC-style Decatur station sign. The 9620 and the 9605 await their next assignment on the afternoon yard job. |
| Photo Date: |
8/22/2010 Upload Date: 8/29/2010 11:01:38 AM |
| Location: |
Decatur, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
IC 9620(GP38-2) |
| Views: |
251 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
NS #145 at Wabic |
| Description: |
NS #145 departs Decatur as its rounds the big curve east of Wabic. |
| Photo Date: |
8/22/2010 Upload Date: 8/29/2010 11:06:54 AM |
| Location: |
Decatur, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 7528(ES40DC) |
| Views: |
326 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NS #145 at Wabic - Pt. 2 |
| Description: |
NS #145 heads west on #2 Main as the train departs Decatur for Kansas City. #145s solid consist of Ford auto parts is an amalgam of cars brought into Decatur by #145 from Buffalo, #181 from Bellevue, and #317 from Chicago. The power and most of the cars on this particular train arrived in Decatur on #181 earlier in the afternoon. |
| Photo Date: |
8/22/2010 Upload Date: 8/29/2010 11:08:41 AM |
| Location: |
Decatur, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 7528(ES40DC) |
| Views: |
264 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 21T at Wabic |
| Description: |
NS 21T crosses over to #2 Main after changing crews at Wabic. This train will head south to St. Louis via the Brooklyn District on its westward journey to Kansas City. |
| Photo Date: |
8/22/2010 Upload Date: 8/29/2010 11:12:33 AM |
| Location: |
Decatur, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 2725(SD70M-2) |
| Views: |
270 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
NS 21T at BD Junction |
| Description: |
NS 21T exits the CTC double track south of Decatur at BD Junction. 21T will meet #302 at Taylorville and 46R at Midway before re-entering single track CTC territory at Winston, south of Litchfield. The northbound home signal is an interesting mix of different tri-color and searchlight style signal heads. |
| Photo Date: |
8/22/2010 Upload Date: 8/29/2010 11:13:55 AM |
| Location: |
Decatur, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 2725(SD70M-2) |
| Views: |
393 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
NS #255 at Wabic |
| Description: |
NS #255 prepares to cross over to #2 Main as the Roadrailer train departs Decatur after a quick crew change at 22nd Street. |
| Photo Date: |
8/22/2010 Upload Date: 8/29/2010 11:15:21 AM |
| Location: |
Decatur, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 9793(C40-9W) |
| Views: |
259 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS #255 at Buffalo |
| Description: |
NS #255 speeds west into the sunset as it passes thru the small town of Buffalo. |
| Photo Date: |
8/22/2010 Upload Date: 8/29/2010 11:16:55 AM |
| Location: |
Buffalo, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 9793(C40-9W) |
| Views: |
369 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Faded Relic at Bluffs |
| Description: |
ex-N&W caboose 518575 sits in the yard at Bluffs. This caboose, despite its decrepit appearance, is still used in everday service by locals D33 and D23 when they work the Meredosia Branch. |
| Photo Date: |
8/3/2010 Upload Date: 8/14/2010 12:35:07 PM |
| Location: |
Bluffs, IL |
| Author: |
Matthew Harrell |
| Categories: |
RollingStock |
| Locomotives: |
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356 Comments: 1 |
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