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ARR 4319
Title:  ARR 4319
Description:  The northbound Coastal Classic makes a grande appearance in Portage. This train operates daily inthe summer between Anchorage and Seward.
Photo Date:  5/25/2013  Upload Date: 8/2/2013 9:43:17 PM
Location:  Portage, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4319(SD70MAC)
Views:  539   Comments: 2
ARR 4319
Title:  ARR 4319
Description:  The Coastal Classic winds its way north along the shores of the Turnagain Arm.
Photo Date:  5/30/2013  Upload Date: 8/6/2013 2:20:55 AM
Location:  Potter, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4319(SD70MAC)
Views:  536   Comments: 1
ARR 4319
Title:  ARR 4319
Description:  The daily Coastal Classic runs north through Portage on its way back to Anchorage.
Photo Date:  6/6/2013  Upload Date: 8/11/2013 6:43:34 PM
Location:  Portage, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4319(SD70MAC) ARR 3014(GP40-2)
Views:  650   Comments: 0
ARR 4320
Title:  ARR 4320
Description:  Freight bound for Whittier snakes south along the scenic Turnagain Arm. I was set up waiting for a nourthbound train and had no idea this guy was coming until I heard the crew call the dispatcher to report a faulty defect detector. Fortunately I was able to re-position to a different turnout to capture this scene.
Photo Date:  3/22/2012  Upload Date: 6/17/2012 3:17:15 PM
Location:  Indian, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4320(SD70MAC)
Views:  729   Comments: 4
ARR 4320
Title:  ARR 4320
Description:  Southbound freight hugs the shore of the Turnagain Arm on a nice Spring evening. The views along the Seward Highway are amazing and there are numeroeus pull outs to allow you to snag shots like this.
Photo Date:  3/22/2012  Upload Date: 6/18/2012 3:59:38 PM
Location:  Indian, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4320(SD70MAC)
Views:  636   Comments: 1
ARR 4321
Title:  ARR 4321
Description:  As the days were getting longer, the Aurora Winter Train became a viable option to go and shoot. During the winter, this train will leave Anchorage on Saturday morning and run to Fairbanks. The next morning, it will depart Fairbanks and head back home to Anchorage. Here it is running through the middle of nowhere (I was out on some snow mobile trail somewhere) on its weekly Sunday run.
Photo Date:  3/25/2012  Upload Date: 6/22/2012 4:52:08 PM
Location:  Willow, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4321(SD70MAC) ARR 3015(GP40-2)
Views:  870   Comments: 1
ARR 4321
Title:  ARR 4321
Description:  The once-a-week Aurora Winter Train races north through Ft. Richardson on its way to Fairbanks. In the winter, this is the only passenger train to see regular, weekly use. It heads north on Saturday and returns south on Sunday.
Photo Date:  4/14/2012  Upload Date: 6/28/2012 2:53:47 PM
Location:  Fort Richardson, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4321(SD70MAC) ARR 4326(SD70MAC)
Views:  721   Comments: 1
ARR 4321
Title:  ARR 4321
Description:  The Countdown Unit leads the daily Denali Star south under Vandenberg Dr. on a pleasant late-Spring evening.
Photo Date:  6/19/2012  Upload Date: 7/17/2012 10:36:28 AM
Location:  Elmendorf AFB, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4321(SD70MAC)
Views:  629   Comments: 1
ARR 4321
Title:  ARR 4321
Description:  The Countdown Unit leads the Denali Star through Elmendorf AFB.
Photo Date:  6/21/2012  Upload Date: 7/24/2012 5:02:17 PM
Location:  Elmendorf AFB, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4321(SD70MAC) ARR 4326(SD70MAC)
Views:  811   Comments: 2
ARR 4321
Title:  ARR 4321
Description:  The Countdown Unit leads another Denali Star south through Elmendorf AFB.
Photo Date:  7/17/2012  Upload Date: 8/21/2012 1:57:27 PM
Location:  Elmendorf AFB, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4321(SD70MAC)
Views:  544   Comments: 2
ARR 4326
Title:  ARR 4326
Description:  The daily Denali Star sweeps south through Elmendorf AFB. See video of this train here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn97ajIwtRk
Photo Date:  6/12/2013  Upload Date: 8/23/2013 4:40:01 AM
Location:  Elmendorf AFB, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4326(SD70MAC) ARR 4321(SD70MAC)
Views:  552   Comments: 0
ARR 4321
Title:  ARR 4321
Description:  ARR 4321 is backing down the why off the Whittier Division and onto the Alaska Division. This train has just dropped off a load of cruise ship passengers in the port town of Whittier. In the background, Explorer Glacier can be seen.
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 12/30/2013 3:17:43 AM
Location:  Portage, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4321(SD70MAC)
Views:  510   Comments: 0
ARR 4321
Title:  ARR 4321
Description:  The Countdown Unit backs the Princess Cruise Train down the south leg of the wye off the Whittier Division. The ripples on the water means the wind was blowing which meant the mosquitoes were not out...always a plus when railfanning near Portage!
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 12/30/2013 3:13:17 AM
Location:  Portage, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4321(SD70MAC)
Views:  439   Comments: 0
ARR 4321
Title:  ARR 4321
Description:  Now on the Alaska Division mainline, the Princess Cruise train accelerates north for Anchorage. This was the 4th of 4 passenger trains to run north through Portage on this gorgeous evening!
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 12/30/2013 3:21:53 AM
Location:  Portage, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4321(SD70MAC)
Views:  567   Comments: 0
ARR 4321
Title:  ARR 4321
Description:  The Countdown Unit leads a Cruise Train south through Elmendorf AFB enroute to Whittier.
Photo Date:  9/14/2013  Upload Date: 1/3/2014 3:23:37 AM
Location:  Elmendorf AFB, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4321(SD70MAC)
Views:  540   Comments: 3
ARR 4321
Title:  ARR 4321
Description:  The Countdown Unit brings up the rear of the southbound Nordic Ski Train seen here at Matanuska JCT. The Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage charters the annual ski train for an all-day event in Curry, AK, an abandoned ski resort accessible only by train. At 16 cars and 3 MACs, the Nordic Ski Train is the longest passenger train the railroad runs.
Photo Date:  3/22/2014  Upload Date: 5/31/2014 11:25:27 PM
Location:  Matanuska, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4321(SD70MAC)
Views:  694   Comments: 1
ARR 4322
Title:  ARR 4322
Description:  The Coastal Classic breezes northbound about to enter Girdwood.
Photo Date:  7/11/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2013 7:13:43 PM
Location:  Girdwood, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4322(SD70MAC)
Views:  778   Comments: 2
ARR 4322
Title:  ARR 4322
Description:  The northbound Coastal Classic pops into view approaching Portage on a gorgeous summer evening. If you're curious to what this scene looks like with a little more snow, check it out here: http://paulhamus.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=3582286
Photo Date:  7/11/2013  Upload Date: 10/13/2013 2:01:00 PM
Location:  Portage, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4322(SD70MAC)
Views:  716   Comments: 2
ARR 4322
Title:  ARR 4322
Description:  ARR 4322 leads the daily Coastal Classic north as it approaches Portage.
Photo Date:  7/11/2013  Upload Date: 10/14/2013 9:40:44 PM
Location:  Portage, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4322(SD70MAC)
Views:  728   Comments: 0
ARR 4322
Title:  ARR 4322
Description:  The daily Coastal Classic races north through Portage. This was the 3rd of 4 trains to pass through Portage this particular evening.
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 12/15/2013 4:32:08 PM
Location:  Portage, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4322(SD70MAC)
Views:  718   Comments: 0
ARR 4322
Title:  ARR 4322
Description:  The Coastal Classic runs north through Portage after spending the day down in Seward. This is my favorite passenger train on the Alaska Railroad...
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 12/30/2013 3:09:26 AM
Location:  Portage, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4322(SD70MAC) ARR 3015(GP40-2)
Views:  821   Comments: 0
ARR 4323
Title:  ARR 4323
Description:  A Cruise Train is fresh out of Whittier and back on the main to put it on the siding in Portage.
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 10/31/2013 1:24:19 PM
Location:  Portage, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4323(SD70MAC)
Views:  539   Comments: 1
ARR 4323
Title:  ARR 4323
Description:  After a long day of running all over the state, ARR 4323 leads a cruise train back north at Portage to put it on the siding for the day.
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 12/14/2013 12:31:40 AM
Location:  Portage, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4323(SD70MAC)
Views:  552   Comments: 0
ARR 4324
Title:  ARR 4324
Description:  The daily Denali Star steams north through Ft. Richardson. Even though it's late May, you can see that Spring has not sprung yet. Check out video of this train here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZi-ePfVIYw
Photo Date:  5/24/2013  Upload Date: 7/21/2013 7:42:23 PM
Location:  Fort Richardson, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4324(SD70MAC)
Views:  553   Comments: 0
ARR 4324
Title:  ARR 4324
Description:  ARR 4324 leads a Princess Cruise Train north through Portage after having just backed off the Whittier Division.
Photo Date:  5/25/2013  Upload Date: 8/3/2013 5:06:20 PM
Location:  Portage, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4324(SD70MAC)
Views:  525   Comments: 1
ARR 4325
Title:  ARR 4325
Description:  The daily Coastal Classic runs south through Bird Point on its way to Seward to spend the day.
Photo Date:  6/22/2013  Upload Date: 8/24/2013 10:26:15 PM
Location:  Bird Point, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4325(SD70MAC)
Views:  545   Comments: 1
ARR 4325
Title:  ARR 4325
Description:  The annual Nordic Ski Train runs north toward its destination in Curry, AK. That's Mt. McKinley there in the background, also known as Denali to most up here and is North America's tallest mountain. BTW, it's more than 100 miles away from where I was standing when taking this shot!
Photo Date:  3/22/2014  Upload Date: 4/8/2014 10:08:34 PM
Location:  Willow, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4325(SD70MAC)
Views:  574   Comments: 3
ARR 4326
Title:  ARR 4326
Description:  After passing through the 5,050' Portage Tunnel, a pair of SD70MACs emerges into the sunshine of Bear Valley on their way to Whittier to pick up a train.
Photo Date:  10/21/2012  Upload Date: 10/24/2012 1:44:42 PM
Location:  Bear Valley, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4326(SD70MAC)
Views:  463   Comments: 2
ARR 4326
Title:  ARR 4326
Description:  I was on my way to Seward on a day trip just to check out the area when I spotted this duo approaching Portage. Well, a little detour out the Portage Valley and I was able to catch them emerging on the other side of the 5,050' long Portage Tunnel!
Photo Date:  10/21/2012  Upload Date: 11/30/2012 10:09:06 PM
Location:  Bear Valley, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4326(SD70MAC)
Views:  461   Comments: 1
ARR 4328
Title:  ARR 4328
Description:  After catching the northbound counterpart in the morning, I was able to snag the southbound Denali Star later that evening as it leans into the curve on Elmendorf AFB.
Photo Date:  5/24/2013  Upload Date: 7/21/2013 8:51:33 PM
Location:  Elmendorf AFB, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4328(SD70MAC) ARR 4327(SD70MAC)
Views:  771   Comments: 2
ARR 4327
Title:  ARR 4327
Description:  The northbound Denali Star works its way through Elmendorf AFB after another on-time departure out of Anchorage. You can see HD video of this train here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yu1ExY7hks
Photo Date:  5/25/2013  Upload Date: 7/22/2013 11:57:56 PM
Location:  Elmendorf AFB, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4327(SD70MAC)
Views:  597   Comments: 1
ARR 4327
Title:  ARR 4327
Description:  The southbound Denali Star speeds through Fort Richardson nearing the end of its long journey from Fairbanks.
Photo Date:  5/30/2013  Upload Date: 8/5/2013 4:37:57 AM
Location:  Fort Richardson, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4327(SD70MAC)
Views:  501   Comments: 1
ARR 4327
Title:  ARR 4327
Description:  The Denali Star arrives into Anchroage 12 hours after departing Fairbanks. The bridge is the C Street Bridge which connects downtown Anchorage to the Government Hill neighborhood.
Photo Date:  6/11/2013  Upload Date: 8/21/2013 10:07:30 PM
Location:  Anchorage, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4327(SD70MAC)
Views:  329   Comments: 0
ARR 4327
Title:  ARR 4327
Description:  The southbound Denali Star swings into Birchwood with a pair of elephant-style MACs. Check out the HD video of this train here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp_nr9H2RPM
Photo Date:  7/9/2013  Upload Date: 10/10/2013 10:39:40 PM
Location:  Birchwood, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4327(SD70MAC)
Views:  332   Comments: 1
ARR 4327
Title:  ARR 4327
Description:  ARR 4327 has crested thf final grade between Anchorage and Seward in Divide, AK as it brings its coal train around the short, half-mile plateau before it begins the descent toward Seward.
Photo Date:  3/8/2014  Upload Date: 3/27/2014 5:44:59 PM
Location:  Divide, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4327(SD70MAC)
Views:  380   Comments: 1
ARR 4327
Title:  ARR 4327
Description:  ARR 4327 leads a coal train bound for the port of Seward seen here just south of Portage.
Photo Date:  3/8/2014  Upload Date: 3/20/2014 11:50:43 AM
Location:  Portage, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4327(SD70MAC)
Views:  408   Comments: 2
ARR 4327
Title:  ARR 4327
Description:  Coal loads cross the Snow River near Primrose, AK on a gorgeous late-winter morning. It's hard to beat scenes like this...gotta love Alaska!
Photo Date:  3/8/2014  Upload Date: 3/26/2014 10:08:55 PM
Location:  Primrose, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4327(SD70MAC)
Views:  403   Comments: 3
ARR 4327
Title:  ARR 4327
Description:  ARR 4327 leading the charge on a southbound coal train. 4327 is from ARR's third order of SD70MACs and is equipped with a HEP generator which means it's more likely to be in passenger service than leading a coal train.
Photo Date:  3/8/2014  Upload Date: 3/21/2014 1:46:26 AM
Location:  Portage, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4327(SD70MAC)
Views:  367   Comments: 0
ARR 4327
Title:  ARR 4327
Description:  ARR 4327 has reached its destination town of Seward about 5 hours after departing Anchorage.
Photo Date:  3/8/2014  Upload Date: 3/30/2014 2:21:01 AM
Location:  Seward, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4327(SD70MAC)
Views:  387   Comments: 2
ARR 4328
Title:  ARR 4328
Description:  Export coal loads bound for Seward snake south along the Turnagain Arm at sunset. This is the type of shot I envisioned when I heard I was moving to Alaska!
Photo Date:  3/24/2012  Upload Date: 6/21/2012 3:59:48 PM
Location:  Potter, AK
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  ARR 4328(SD70MAC)
Views:  622   Comments: 4
CSX 4717
Title:  CSX 4717
Description:  A rare eastbound stop on the Carbon siding of the CSX IL sub. First YN3 scheme on the point for me and first SD70AC!
Photo Date:  10/5/2004  Upload Date: 10/8/2004 12:04:33 AM
Location:  O'Fallon, IL
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  CSX 4717(SD70MAC)
Views:  1146   Comments: 0
BNSF 8806
Title:  BNSF 8806
Description:  DPU BNSF 8806 on an eastbound coal drag in Chillicothe. I thought this looked more dramatic in B&W. Ahhhhhh, digital...
Photo Date:  1/13/2005  Upload Date: 1/13/2005 11:46:03 PM
Location:  Chillicothe, TX
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8806(SD70MAC)
Views:  839   Comments: 0
BNSF 8806
Title:  BNSF 8806
Description:  Squat shot of DPU BNSF 8806. This eastbound coal is meeting a westbound MTY in Chillicothe.
Photo Date:  1/13/2005  Upload Date: 1/13/2005 11:46:03 PM
Location:  Chillicothe, TX
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8806(SD70MAC)
Views:  815   Comments: 0
BNSF 8806
Title:  BNSF 8806
Description:  Zoomed roster shot of DPU power in Chillicothe on the main, waiting for a westbound.
Photo Date:  1/13/2005  Upload Date: 1/13/2005 11:46:03 PM
Location:  Chillicothe, TX
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8806(SD70MAC)
Views:  780   Comments: 0
BNSF 8806
Title:  BNSF 8806
Description:  I also loaded this shot in B&W to cover all my bases! DPU on an eastbound coal drag.
Photo Date:  1/13/2005  Upload Date: 1/13/2005 11:46:03 PM
Location:  Chillicothe, TX
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8806(SD70MAC)
Views:  824   Comments: 0
BNSF 8806
Title:  BNSF 8806
Description:  A little longer days down south here let me get this DPU shot. BNSF 9900 was on the point of this eastbound train.
Photo Date:  1/13/2005  Upload Date: 1/13/2005 11:46:03 PM
Location:  Chillicothe, TX
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8806(SD70MAC)
Views:  794   Comments: 0
Big MACs
Title:  Big MACs
Description:  Westbound MTY on the siding passes eastbound loaded coal at Chillicothe.
Photo Date:  1/13/2005  Upload Date: 1/13/2005 11:46:03 PM
Location:  Chillicothe, TX
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9975(SD70MAC) BNSF 8806(SD70MAC) BNSF 9532(SD70MAC)
Views:  1510   Comments: 1
BNSF 8813
Title:  BNSF 8813
Description:  A trio of DPUs sail north at trackspeed through Greenland.
Photo Date:  11/27/2009  Upload Date: 11/29/2009 4:13:42 PM
Location:  Greenland, CO
Author:  Chrit Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8813(SD70MAC)
Views:  912   Comments: 5
BNSF 8820
Title:  BNSF 8820
Description:  Coal empties work westbound as coal loads wait on Main 2...
Photo Date:  4/17/2007  Upload Date: 4/18/2007 6:17:45 PM
Location:  Muskoda, MN
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8820(SD70MAC)
Views:  597   Comments: 0
BNSF 8836
Title:  BNSF 8836
Description:  Southbound coal downhill from Momument through USAFA...
Photo Date:  8/11/2005  Upload Date: 8/19/2005 6:09:47 PM
Location:  U.S. Air Force Acade, CO
Author:  Chris Paulhamus
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8836(SD70MAC)
Views:  782   Comments: 2


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