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Title: |
Green Proceed Signal |
Description: |
The signal protecting the CSX/EJE crossing shows green for the southbound CN mixed freight train on this March afternoon. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:57:09 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
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107 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 8911, CN 5669, HLCX 8144 & HLCX 6315 - Canadian National and Helm Financial Leasing units |
Description: |
This colorful lashup has just been given the green signal to proceed down the former Elgin Joliet and Eastern Rwy. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:57:21 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
CN 8911(SD70M-2) CN 5669(SD75I) HLCX 8144(SD40-2) HLCX 6315(SD40-2) |
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434 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
CN 8911, CN 5669, HLCX 8144 & HLCX 6315 - Canadian National and Helm Financial Leasing units |
Description: |
The 4 unit lashup starts down the tracks toward the 5th Street crossing on the edge of Gary and East Chicago. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:57:28 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
CN 8911(SD70M-2) CN 5669(SD75I) HLCX 8144(SD40-2) HLCX 6315(SD40-2) |
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414 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CN 8911, CN 5669, HLCX 8144 & HLCX 6315 - Canadian National and Helm Financial Leasing units |
Description: |
With the yellow/brown grasses behind, it almost looks like a fall shot but notice the trees are actually budding out earlier than usual thanks to the mild winter and unusual heat wave that just occurred earlier. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:57:35 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
CN 8911(SD70M-2) CN 5669(SD75I) HLCX 8144(SD40-2) HLCX 6315(SD40-2) |
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556 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 8911 - Canadian National |
Description: |
Other than just a little road dirt showing above the lead trucks, this CN unit looks sharp and clean on this March afternoon. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:57:42 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
CN 8911(SD70M-2) |
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273 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 5669 - Canadian National |
Description: |
Running in 2nd position in the lashup is this Canadian National unit, #5669, with HCLX 8144 and HCLX 6315 following behind. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:57:50 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
CN 5669(SD75I) HLCX 8144(SD40-2) HLCX 6315(SD40-2) |
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356 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
HCLX 8144 and HCLX 6315- Helm Financial Leasing |
Description: |
The two Helm Leasing units in their contrasting red and blue liveries look clean and sharp this March afternoon. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:57:58 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
HLCX 8144(SD40-2) HLCX 6315(SD40-2) |
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404 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
HCLX 8144 - Helm Financial Leasing |
Description: |
Definitely bluer than blue, this Helm Leasing unit looks good! |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:58:04 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
HLCX 8144(SD40-2) |
Views: |
451 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
HCLX 6315 - Helm Financial Leasing |
Description: |
Following the bluer than blue HCLX 8144 is this redder than red Helm Leasing unit followed by a long string of freight cars. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:58:11 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
HLCX 6315(SD40-2) |
Views: |
284 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
HCLX 6315 - Helm Financial Leasing |
Description: |
This Helm Leasing unit looks like it has also been through a wash lately if not the paint barn! |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:58:18 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
HLCX 6315(SD40-2) |
Views: |
355 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 8911, CN 5669, HLCX 8144 & HLCX 6315 - Canadian National and Helm Financial Leasing units |
Description: |
The four unit lashup heads south down the former Elgin Joliet and Eastern Rwy track after crossing 5th Avenue on the edge of Gary, IN. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:58:24 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
HLCX 6315(SD40-2) CN 8911(SD70M-2) CN 5669(SD75I) HLCX 8144(SD40-2) |
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505 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Line of Cars |
Description: |
The line of freight cars behind the 4 unit CN/HCLX lashup extends down the former Elgin Joliet and Eastern Rwy track as far as you can see. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:58:30 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
86 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ASOX 288029 - Americas Styrenics |
Description: |
"ASOX" tanker should be a favorite on the south side of Chicago - I'm more "ACUBS" guy! What can I say?!?! |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:58:37 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
198 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ASOX 291511 - Americas Styrenics |
Description: |
"ASOX" tanker should be a favorite on the south side of Chicago - I'm more "ACUBS" guy! What can I say?!?! |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:58:43 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
120 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
ASOX 295020 - Americas Styrenics |
Description: |
"ASOX" tanker should be a favorite on the south side of Chicago - I'm more "ACUBS" guy! What can I say?!?! |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:58:50 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
136 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ASOX 296015 - Americas Styrenics |
Description: |
"ASOX" tanker should be a favorite on the south side of Chicago - I'm more "ACUBS" guy! What can I say?!?! |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:58:58 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
120 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ASOX 296033 - Americas Styrenics |
Description: |
"ASOX" tanker should be a favorite on the south side of Chicago - I'm more "ACUBS" guy! What can I say?!?! |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:59:05 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
99 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ASOX 296040 - Americas Styrenics |
Description: |
"ASOX" tanker should be a favorite on the south side of Chicago - I'm more "ACUBS" guy! What can I say?!?! |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:59:11 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
130 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
ASOX 299022 - Americas Styrenics |
Description: |
"ASOX" tanker should be a favorite on the south side of Chicago - I'm more "ACUBS" guy! What can I say?!?! |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:59:17 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
116 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
ATW 700179 - Atlantic & Western Rwy |
Description: |
Can't pass up including a gondola, no matter if it is common or rare, as an homage to my father, a steel warehouse supervisor. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:09:24 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
105 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ATW 700187 - Atlantic & Western Rwy |
Description: |
Another Atlantic and Western gondola in the CN/HLCX train. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:09:30 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
103 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ATW 700204 - Atlantic & Western Rwy |
Description: |
Another Atlantic and Western gondola in the CN/HLCX train. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:09:36 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
176 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ATW 700210 - Atlantic & Western Rwy |
Description: |
Still another Atlantic & Western gondola in the CN/HCLX train |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:09:41 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
245 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BLE 30142 - Bessemer & Lake Erie |
Description: |
Not a common sight in norhtwest Indiana even though it has deep connections to several companies around here. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:09:46 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
138 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CNA 795170 - Canadian National |
Description: |
Always a challenge to photograph these extra long boxcars like this one in Grand Trunk Western blue livery. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:09:52 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
136 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
COER 801918 - Crab Orchard & Egyptian |
Description: |
Always fun to see this short line appear in the norhtwest Indiana area - like the sound of its unusual name! |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:09:58 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
118 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CRLE 119768 - Coe Rail Inc |
Description: |
The bright green Coe Rail boxcars also brighten the day. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:10:05 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
154 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
GTW 188198 - Grand Trunk Western |
Description: |
Looks like a fairly new covered coil car - a favorite type of car for me! |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:10:10 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
93 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
GTW 126309 - Grand Trunk Western |
Description: |
When I spot one of these extra long boxcars in a train, I know there will be more. Wasn't disappointed in this train - 12 of them from a variety of railroads. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:10:16 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
117 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
GTW 127064 - Grand Trunk Western |
Description: |
One of the 12 extra long boxcars in the train. Used to be a common sight running through Griffith, IN but now much rarer. Always did like the GT logo! |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:10:22 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
120 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
GTW 127066 - Grand Trunk Western |
Description: |
Another one of the extra long boxcars - 12 in this train. This one has some interesting rust patterns and stains any modeler would enjoy viewing! |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:10:29 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
109 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
GTW 127072 - Grand Trunk Western |
Description: |
Another one of the 12 extra long boxcars in this train. Note the unusual rusting pattern on the white part of the GT logo but not on the blue. Makes you wonder about the quality of the white paint! |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:10:35 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
143 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
GTW 305927 - Grand Trunk Western |
Description: |
Another one of the extra long boxcars - 12 in this train. This one is clear of most of the rust stains present on the others in the train but sure was hit by some "height challenged" graffiti artists! |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:10:41 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
126 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IC 97394 - Illinois Central |
Description: |
This gondola looks like it recently rolled out of the paint shop. Does have a couple small graffiti drawings but still looks shiny in the March afternoon sun. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:10:46 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
100 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
ICG 680057 - Illinois Central Gulf |
Description: |
Another of the 12 extra long boxcars in this train. This time it's an Illinois Central Gulf sporting the "I-ball" logo, still clearly visible on the side even though rust is starting to darked everything. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:10:52 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
129 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ICG 680122 - Illinois Central Gulf |
Description: |
One of the two ICG extra long boxcars in a train with 10 other extra long boxcars. This ICG bears the "I-ball" logo but almost faded and covered with rust and graffiti. Shame, always thought that was a great logo! |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:10:58 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
254 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
MP 271717 - Missouri Pacific |
Description: |
One of the 12 extra long boxcars in the train, this time a Missouri Pacific car. Looks in great shape! |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:22:41 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
114 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
MP 273037 - Missouri Pacific |
Description: |
Another one of the 12 extra long boxcars in the train. This MP boxcar shows some wear and staining, not like several others in the train. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:22:48 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
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Views: |
86 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
MP 273201 - Missouri Pacific |
Description: |
Another one of the 12 extra long boxcars in the train. This MP extra long boxcar looks like it is in great shape compared to others in the train. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:22:55 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
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Views: |
98 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NKCR 860044 - Nebraska, Kansas & Colorado Railnet |
Description: |
This extra long boxcar fits in with the other 12 in this train, one of the first Nebraska, Kansas & Colorado Railnet extra long boxcars I've spotted. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:23:03 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
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Views: |
101 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NOKL 320216 - NOrthwestern Oklahoma (ex Gondola Connection) |
Description: |
Interesting graffiti face on the end of this gondola. Someone does have some talent. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:23:12 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
313 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NOKL 321643 - Northwestern Oklahoma RR |
Description: |
Unusual dark blue paint under the rust and road grime. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:23:18 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
111 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NSAX 8128 - National Steel Corp |
Description: |
These gondolas are not spotted very often in northwest Indiana even though there are a lot of steel mills around the area. Unusual paint color on these gondolas. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:23:25 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
144 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
NSAX 8130 - National Steel Corp |
Description: |
These gondolas are not spotted very often in northwest Indiana even though there are a lot of steel mills around the area. Unusual paint color on these gondolas. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:23:32 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
74 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NSAX 8135 - National Steel Corp |
Description: |
These gondolas are not spotted very often in northwest Indiana even though there are a lot of steel mills around the area. Unusual paint color on these gondolas but closer to the pale blue color that most sport around here. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:23:39 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
108 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NSAX 8147 - National Steel Corp |
Description: |
These gondolas are not spotted very often in northwest Indiana even though there are a lot of steel mills around the area. Anyone know what "Free Kovach" means - are they referring to Luka Kovac character on the TV show "ER"??? |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:23:47 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
121 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NSAX 8173 - National Steel Corp |
Description: |
These gondolas are not spotted very often in northwest Indiana even though there are a lot of steel mills around the area. Unusual paint color on these gondolas. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:23:53 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
109 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SPSX 14706 - Progress Rail Services |
Description: |
An older and rarer type of covered gondola and a rare reporting mark in norhtwest Indiana. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:24:00 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
108 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
STYX 72597 - Styron LLC |
Description: |
Although still listed as an "unrecognized company," it is actually the Styron LLC Co and becoming a little more common in northwest Indiana. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:24:07 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
80 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 980425 - Union Pacific |
Description: |
Antoher extra long boxcer in the group of 12 in this train - definitely showing some stain and age compared to some of the others. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:24:13 AM |
Location: |
Gary, IN |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
254 Comments: 0 |
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