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Alabama Southern Railroad |
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ABS's NS interchange jog heads north across the NS diamond, toward the ABS yard. |
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9/3/2011 Upload Date: 2/4/2012 7:37:34 PM |
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Tuscaloosa, AL |
| Author: |
Rick D |
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WAMX 3844(GP35R) WAMX 3851(GP35R) |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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New bridge span over Hurricane Creek that was previosly destoyed by EF-5 Tornado in 2011. |
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1/7/2012 Upload Date: 2/4/2012 7:39:53 PM |
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Peterson, AL |
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Rick D |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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Here is the new bridge section rebuilt over Hurricane Creek that was previously destroyed by the EF-5 Tornado in 2011. |
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1/7/2012 Upload Date: 2/4/2012 7:39:29 PM |
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Peterson, AL |
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Rick D |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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ABS Crimson Tide units parked at Northport, Ala. Depot on UA's National Championship celebration day. |
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1/21/2012 Upload Date: 2/4/2012 7:38:35 PM |
| Location: |
Northport, AL |
| Author: |
Rick D |
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WAMX 3851(GP35R) |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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Possible new arrival to the ABS by way of the NS interchange, seen here at Tuscaloosa. Special thanks to my friend, Jason Parham, for uncovering the history of this engine! It appears to be EMD #28442, ex BNSF 2972, ex BN 2972, ex ICG 2500, and ex GM&O 601...! |
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4/11/2012 Upload Date: 4/11/2012 2:46:16 PM |
| Location: |
Tuscaloosa, AL |
| Author: |
Rick D |
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WAMX 3903(GP39V) BNSF 2972(GP39V) BN 2972(GP39V) GMO 601(GP35) |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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The ABS westbound Artesia train passes the Northport, Ala. depot in a rain storm. |
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4/16/2012 Upload Date: 4/17/2012 11:36:05 AM |
| Location: |
Northport, AL |
| Author: |
Rick D |
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WAMX 4118(SD40-2) WAMX 3903(GP39V) |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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ABS Artesia train passing over the Black Warrior River as Parker Tower Company M/V Megan Parker moves coal barges toward Oliver Lock. |
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5/13/2012 Upload Date: 5/16/2012 9:53:11 PM |
| Location: |
Northport, AL |
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Rick D |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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ABS's Ex GM&O unit freshly repainted at the Tuscaloosa engine facility. This unit was also ex BNSF 2972. |
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5/15/2012 Upload Date: 5/16/2012 9:52:52 PM |
| Location: |
Tuscaloosa, AL |
| Author: |
Rick D |
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WAMX 3903(GP39V) |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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ABS Artesia train #112 pulling away from Northport Depot after picking up the conductor. The WAMX 5010 appears to be a new arrival to the area. |
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5/16/2012 Upload Date: 5/16/2012 9:53:31 PM |
| Location: |
Northport, AL |
| Author: |
Rick D |
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WAMX 5008(GP50) WAMX 4117(SD40-2) WAMX 5010(GP50) WAMX 4120(SD40-2) |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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Recently repainted BNSF unit, now WAMX 3903, waiting in Tuscaloosa yard as switching job works in the background. |
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6/13/2012 Upload Date: 6/13/2012 11:48:52 PM |
| Location: |
Tuscaloosa, AL |
| Author: |
Rick D |
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Yard |
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WAMX 3903(GP39V) WAMX 3856(GP35R) |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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ABS Train #131 pulling the 16th Street grade, coming into Tuscaloosa from CSX Birmingham, Ala. |
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6/13/2012 Upload Date: 6/13/2012 11:38:18 PM |
| Location: |
Tuscaloosa, AL |
| Author: |
Rick D |
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WAMX 4117(SD40-2) |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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ABS Train #131 pulling the grade at 16th Street, coming in from the CSX at Birmingham, Ala. |
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6/13/2012 Upload Date: 6/13/2012 11:38:40 PM |
| Location: |
Tuscaloosa, AL |
| Author: |
Rick D |
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WAMX 4117(SD40-2) WAMX 5008(GP50) |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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ABS Train #251 heading westbound to work the Northport, Ala. industrial area. |
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6/13/2012 Upload Date: 6/13/2012 11:37:52 PM |
| Location: |
Tuscaloosa, AL |
| Author: |
Rick D |
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WAMX 3844(GP35R) WAMX 3851(GP35R) |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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The Black Warrior River bridge with M/V Thelma Parker in the background near Alabama State Docks. Of course the train would come moments later after I left this location, and had to run back with a film camera. This bridge connects the ABS to points west in Alabama and Mississippi. |
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7/24/2012 Upload Date: 7/24/2012 6:46:26 PM |
| Location: |
Tuscaloosa, AL |
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Rick D |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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ABS westbound CSX interchange train parked a crew change point in Brookwood, Ala. Early clearing has begun for passage of Drummond Coal Company's giant Bucyrus-Erie dragline "Mr. Tom" in two days. Protective rail cribbing is seen in the distance. |
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12/4/2012 Upload Date: 12/6/2012 5:47:04 PM |
| Location: |
Brookwood, AL |
| Author: |
Rick D |
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WAMX 4117(SD40-2) |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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ABS westbound CSX interchange train waits for a crew in Brookwood, Ala. This area will soon be buried in over 10 feet of earth for a massive Bucyrus-Erie dragline to pass over tracks! |
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12/4/2012 Upload Date: 12/6/2012 5:47:27 PM |
| Location: |
Brookwood, AL |
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Rick D |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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Westbound ABS-CSX interchange train parked at crew change point in Brookwood, Ala. The approach path of the Bucyrus-Erie dragline "Mr. Tom" can be seen in the background. The tracks will soon be buried in over 10 feet of earth! |
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12/4/2012 Upload Date: 12/6/2012 5:47:45 PM |
| Location: |
Brookwood, AL |
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Rick D |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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Protective cribbing to be placed over tracks before area gets buried in earth for passage of a massive dragline. |
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12/4/2012 Upload Date: 12/6/2012 5:48:05 PM |
| Location: |
Brookwood, AL |
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Rick D |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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Dragline path being prepared at crossing over ABS main line (behind bulldozer). |
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12/5/2012 Upload Date: 12/6/2012 5:48:30 PM |
| Location: |
Brookwood, AL |
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Rick D |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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Earthmoving equipment prepares to bury the ABS main line for a massive dragline crossing. |
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12/5/2012 Upload Date: 12/6/2012 5:48:50 PM |
| Location: |
Brookwood, AL |
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Rick D |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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ABS main line (just to the left of image) with more earth moving in preparation for Bucyrus-Erie dragline crossing. |
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12/5/2012 Upload Date: 12/6/2012 5:49:12 PM |
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Brookwood, AL |
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Rick D |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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The giant Bucyrus-Erie dragline "Mr. Tom" heads away from the ABS Railroad main line, after crossing over it on a mound of earth, and on toward HWY 216. All ABS trains to and from Birmingham-CSX were blocked for a 24 hour period. |
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12/5/2012 Upload Date: 12/6/2012 5:53:55 PM |
| Location: |
Brookwood, AL |
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Rick D |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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Drummond Coal Company's Bucyrus-Erie dragline "Mr. Tom" walking across the ABS Railroad main line in Brookwood, Ala. The ABS line to Birmingham-CSX was totally blocked for a 24 hour period. |
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12/6/2012 Upload Date: 12/6/2012 5:49:30 PM |
| Location: |
Brookwood, AL |
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Rick D |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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Drummond Coal Company's massive dragline totally blocking the ABS Railroad main line between Birmingham-Brookwood-Tuscaloosa, Ala. |
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12/6/2012 Upload Date: 12/6/2012 5:49:48 PM |
| Location: |
Brookwood, AL |
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Rick D |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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Drummond Coal Company's (recently rebuilt) Bucyrus-Erie dragline "Mr. Tom" crossing over the ABS Railroad main line in Brookwood. ABS line is just behind dragline, buried in 10 plus feet of earth! All rail traffic was stopped for a 24 hour period. Final destination of the dragline will be Drummond's Shannon mine near the Jefferson-Tuscaloosa County border. It will have to cross the CSX Railroad main line two times also. |
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12/6/2012 Upload Date: 12/6/2012 5:50:08 PM |
| Location: |
Tuscaloosa, AL |
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Rick D |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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Closer shot of Bucyrus-Erie dragline after it has just walked over the ABS main line in Brookwood, Ala. |
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12/6/2012 Upload Date: 12/6/2012 5:50:28 PM |
| Location: |
Brookwood, AL |
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Rick D |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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Close up of Bucyrus-Erie dragline walking/rotating cam mechanism. ABS main line is to the left about 200 yards. |
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12/6/2012 Upload Date: 12/6/2012 5:50:47 PM |
| Location: |
Brookwood, AL |
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Rick D |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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A nice tribute by Drummond Coal Company, and rebuilding contractors, to our Nation, State, and POWs...! |
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12/6/2012 Upload Date: 12/6/2012 5:51:04 PM |
| Location: |
Brookwood, AL |
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Rick D |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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Another close up of dragline walking. I was told it moves at about 8 feet per rotation (per minute). |
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12/6/2012 Upload Date: 12/6/2012 5:51:52 PM |
| Location: |
Brookwood, AL |
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Rick D |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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Close up of giant foot and rotating cam. The crew member is constantly greasing the giant cam. |
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12/6/2012 Upload Date: 12/6/2012 5:52:14 PM |
| Location: |
Brookwood, AL |
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Rick D |
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| Title: |
Alabama Sothern Railroad |
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Massive CAT generator trucks providing power to the B&E dragline via a travelling umbilical cable on the ground. |
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12/6/2012 Upload Date: 12/6/2012 5:52:31 PM |
| Location: |
Brookwood, AL |
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Rick D |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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Having now crossed the ABS Railroad main line (blocking all trains), the Drummond Company's dragline begins to walk up the huge earth ramp in preparation to cross Ala Hwy 216. |
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12/6/2012 Upload Date: 12/6/2012 5:52:50 PM |
| Location: |
Brookwood, AL |
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Rick D |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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Drummond Coal Company's B&E dragline has successfully crossed the buried ABS Railroad in Brookwood (to the left about 300 yards), and will now proceed to its final location at Shannon Mine near Yolande, Ala. It will have to cross the CSX railroad two times along the way! |
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12/6/2012 Upload Date: 12/6/2012 5:53:09 PM |
| Location: |
Brookwood, AL |
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Rick D |
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| Title: |
Alabama Southern Railroad |
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Massive dragline bucket and CAT loader that tows the generator power cables as the dragline walks. |
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12/6/2012 Upload Date: 12/6/2012 5:53:37 PM |
| Location: |
Brookwood, AL |
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Rick D |
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