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BNSF 518
Title:  BNSF 518
Description:  Local power sits in BNSF's North St. Louis yard near Hall Street on BNSF's closed Hannibal Sub due to flooding from the Mississippi River further north.
Photo Date:  4/21/2013  Upload Date: 4/23/2013 7:05:46 AM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Jeff Morhaus
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 518(B40-8W) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  483   Comments: 0
BN Transfer
Title:  BN Transfer
Description:  The BN Transfer prepares to head back to the BNSF Yard after droppong off & picking up from NS at 32nd St, ast the new PTC/Signals BS has been installed & waiting to be used.
Photo Date:  4/22/2013  Upload Date: 4/26/2013 9:21:50 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  Jeffery Gordon
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  268   Comments: 3
NS 270
Title:  NS 270
Description:  NS 270 returns from Lincoln AL (Honda) very late, heading back to the BNSF yard, in Bham AL on the NS NA West End Sub, this train usually leaves to Lincoln in the afternoon & returns at night.
Photo Date:  6/21/2013  Upload Date: 6/24/2013 12:42:01 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  Jeffery Gordon
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  221   Comments: 0
BNSF 2046
Title:  BNSF 2046
Description:  Smurf in the consist of a southbound departing Tenn Yard.
Photo Date:  6/27/2013  Upload Date: 7/24/2013 12:53:16 AM
Location:  Capleville, TN
Author:  Terry Redeker
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  377   Comments: 0
BNSF 2048
Title:  BNSF 2048
Description:  A pair of Smurfs in the consist of a manifest train departing down the Birmingham Sub.
Photo Date:  6/27/2013  Upload Date: 7/24/2013 12:54:07 AM
Location:  Capleville, TN
Author:  Terry Redeker
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  544   Comments: 0
BNSF'S East Thomas Yard
Title:  BNSF'S East Thomas Yard
Description:  BNSF GP38-2 2048 rebuilt from a former EMDX/MKT GP40 & GP38-2 2046 are sitting at East Thomas Yard awaiting their next assignment along with an assortment of other locomotives, BNSF 2048 is a former EMDX/MKT GP40 & 2046 is a former Conrail GP38-2, these blue & blue & white units rarely show up & especially in pairs working solo, maybe later Ill be able to catch them in action on the transfer or a local
Photo Date:  7/1/2013  Upload Date: 7/3/2013 11:15:34 AM
Location:  East Thomas, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Roster,Scenic
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  732   Comments: 5
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR103 delivering interchange to NS at North Yard in Birmingham, Al. with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs. The 2048 is a former EMDX/MKT GP40 that has been rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications, the 2046 is a former Conrail GP38-2
Photo Date:  7/13/2013  Upload Date: 7/14/2013 6:26:41 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  648   Comments: 8
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  The BNSF Transfer diverges onto the BNSF Bham Sub at the Block Two NS & BNSF Interlocking, where they head back to BNSF Thomas Yard from NS 32nd St Yard
Photo Date:  7/15/2013  Upload Date: 7/15/2013 7:58:59 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  Jeffery Gordon
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  221   Comments: 0
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF transfer @ Block Two headed back to BNSF yard from NS 32nd St yard. MP 734.1
Photo Date:  7/15/2013  Upload Date: 7/15/2013 8:04:38 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  Jeffery Gordon
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  207   Comments: 0
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 passing through Control Point South Thomas in North Birmingham, Al. on their way back to East Thomas Yard after interchanging with NS at North Yard with a pair of BNSF Swooshed blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs. The 2046 is a former Conrail GP38-2 & the 2048 is a former EMDX/MKT GP40 that was rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications
Photo Date:  7/15/2013  Upload Date: 7/15/2013 1:21:34 PM
Location:  North Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 2048(GP38-2)
Views:  597   Comments: 2
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 passing through North Birmingham, Al. on their way back to East Thomas Yard after interchanging with NS at North Yard with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs. The 2046 is a former Conrail GP38-2 & the 2048 is a former EMDX/MKT GP40 rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications
Photo Date:  7/15/2013  Upload Date: 7/16/2013 4:11:48 AM
Location:  North Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 2048(GP38-2)
Views:  608   Comments: 2
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 passing through Control Point Block 2 on their way to interchange with NS at North Yard in Birmingham, Al. with a pair of blue & white GP38-2's for power AKA Smurfs. The 2048 is a former EMDX/MKT GP40 that was rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications & the 2046 is a former Conrail GP38-2
Photo Date:  7/15/2013  Upload Date: 7/15/2013 1:39:33 PM
Location:  North Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  636   Comments: 6
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF transfer departs 32nd St NS North Yard after dropping off & picking up freight, heading back to BNSF Thomas Yard with 2 smurfs as they are nick named, Ex CR leading & ex EMDX or GMTX trailing.
Photo Date:  7/16/2013  Upload Date: 7/20/2013 10:57:33 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  Jeffery Gordon
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  235   Comments: 2
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF transfer departs 32nd St NS North Yard after dropping off & picking up freight, heading back to BNSF Thomas Yard.
Photo Date:  7/16/2013  Upload Date: 7/20/2013 10:51:44 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  Jeffery Gordon
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  166   Comments: 2
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 has just interchanged with NS at North Yard & gets ready to head back to East Thomas Yard with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power nicknamed Smurfs for their blue & white color scheme, the 2046 is a former Penn Central/Conrail/GMTX GP38-2 & the 2048 is a former EMDX/MKT GP40 that has been rebuilt to GP38-2 sepcifications
Photo Date:  7/16/2013  Upload Date: 7/17/2013 11:44:55 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 2048(GP38-2)
Views:  583   Comments: 6
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 passing through 27th Street Interlocking AKA The CSXT Gate in Birmingham, Al. on their way back to East Thomas Yard after interchanging with NS at North Yard. The 2046 is a former Penn Central/Conrail/GMTX GP38-2 & the 2048 is a former EMDX/MKT GP40 rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications. These blue & white units have been nicknamed Smurfs for their blue & white color scheme
Photo Date:  7/16/2013  Upload Date: 7/17/2013 11:58:09 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  421   Comments: 9
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 passing through 2nd Avenue in Birmingham, Al. on their way back to East Thomas Yard after interchanging with NS at North Yard with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs. The 2046 is a former Conrail GP38-2 & the 2048 is a former EMDX/MKT GP40 rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications
Photo Date:  7/16/2013  Upload Date: 7/18/2013 12:44:53 AM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 2048(GP38-2)
Views:  609   Comments: 3
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 passing through 2nd Avenue in Birmingham, Al. on their way back to East Thomas Yard after interchanging with NS at North Yard with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs. The 2046 is a former Penn Central/Conrail/GMTX GP38-2 & the 2048 is a former EMDX/MKT GP40 rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications
Photo Date:  7/16/2013  Upload Date: 7/18/2013 3:30:10 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 2048(GP38-2)
Views:  549   Comments: 4
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR103 passing through Control Point Block 2 in North Birmingham, Al. on their way to interchange with NS at North Yard & return back to East Thomas Yard with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs, the 2048 is a former MKT/EMDX GP40 rebuilt to GP38-2 sepcifications & the 2046 is a former Penn Central/Conrail/GMTX GP38-2
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 7/20/2013 6:31:45 PM
Location:  North Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  587   Comments: 9
BNSF Transfer Job
Title:  BNSF Transfer Job
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR103 makes their way Eastbound as they depart East Thomas Yard heading to North Yard to Interchange with Norfolk Southern then head back to East Thomas Yard. Todays power is 2 Blue & White GP38-2's, also known as Smurfs
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 7/20/2013 9:33:23 PM
Location:  East Thomas, AL
Author:  Bradley Bates
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  509   Comments: 4
BNSF Transfer Job
Title:  BNSF Transfer Job
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR103 makes their way Eastbound as they depart East Thomas Yard heading to North Yard to Interchange with Norfolk Southern then head back to East Thomas Yard. Todays power is 2 Blue & White GP38-2's, also known as Smurfs
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 7/21/2013 11:42:39 PM
Location:  East Thomas, AL
Author:  Bradley Bates
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  522   Comments: 4
BNSF Transfer Job
Title:  BNSF Transfer Job
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR103 makes their way Eastbound as they pass through Control Point Block 2 in North Birmingham, AL heading to North Yard to Interchange with Norfolk Southern then head back to East Thomas Yard. Todays power is 2 Blue & White GP38-2's, also known as Smurfs
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 7/20/2013 10:31:57 PM
Location:  North Birmingham, AL
Author:  Bradley Bates
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  435   Comments: 4
BNSF Transfer Job
Title:  BNSF Transfer Job
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR103 makes their way Eastbound as they pass through Control Point Block 2 in North Birmingham, AL heading to North Yard to Interchange with Norfolk Southern then head back to East Thomas Yard. Todays power is 2 Blue & White GP38-2's, also known as Smurfs
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 7/20/2013 9:04:54 PM
Location:  North Birmingham, AL
Author:  Bradley Bates
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  540   Comments: 8
BNSF Transfer Job
Title:  BNSF Transfer Job
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR103 makes their way Eastbound as they pass through 2nd Avenue in Birmingham, AL heading to North Yard to Interchange with Norfolk Southern then head back to East Thomas Yard. Todays power is 2 Blue & White GP38-2's, also known as Smurfs
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 7/20/2013 10:25:05 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  Bradley Bates
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  489   Comments: 6
BNSF Transfer Job
Title:  BNSF Transfer Job
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR103 makes their way Eastbound as they pass through 2nd Avenue in Birmingham, AL heading to North Yard to Interchange with Norfolk Southern then head back to East Thomas Yard. Todays power is 2 Blue & White GP38-2's, also known as Smurfs
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 9/11/2013 9:48:14 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  Bradley Bates
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  492   Comments: 4
BNSF Transfer Job
Title:  BNSF Transfer Job
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR103 makes their way Eastbound as they pass through 2nd Avenue in Birmingham, AL heading to North Yard to Interchange with Norfolk Southern then head back to East Thomas Yard. Todays power is 2 Blue & White GP38-2's, also known as Smurfs
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 7/20/2013 9:27:54 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  Bradley Bates
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  582   Comments: 4
BNSF'S Birmingham Sub
Title:  BNSF'S Birmingham Sub
Description:  BNSF Yard Job Y-BIR102 has just completed working some industries just north of East Thomas Yard & are heading back to East Thomas Yard as they pass Wade Sand & Gravel Company about to pass by Control Point North Thomas with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs, the 2048 is a former MKT/EMDX GP40 that has been rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications & the 2046 is a former Penn Central/Conrail/GMTX GP38-2
Photo Date:  7/26/2013  Upload Date: 7/27/2013 12:27:43 PM
Location:  East Thomas, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  1020   Comments: 2
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR103 departing East Thomas Yard on their way to interchange with NS at North Yard with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs, the 2046 is a former Penn Central/Conrail/GMTX GP38-2 & 2048 is a former MKT/EMDX GP40 rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications
Photo Date:  7/28/2013  Upload Date: 7/28/2013 8:21:06 PM
Location:  North Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 2048(GP38-2)
Views:  633   Comments: 6
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR103 ducks under the signal bridge at 2nd Avenue in Birmingham, Al. as they cross from NA #1 to NA #2 on their way to interchange with NS at North Yard with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs, the 2046 is a former Penn Central/Conrail/GMTX GP38-2 & the 2048 is a former MKT/EMDX GP40 rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications
Photo Date:  7/28/2013  Upload Date: 7/28/2013 2:39:02 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 2048(GP38-2)
Views:  560   Comments: 4
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR103 departing East Thomas Yard on their way to interchange with NS at North Yard with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs, the 2046 is a former Penn Central/Conrail/GMTX GP38-2 & 2048 is a former MKT/EMDX GP40 rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications
Photo Date:  7/28/2013  Upload Date: 7/28/2013 7:56:54 PM
Location:  North Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 2048(GP38-2)
Views:  544   Comments: 6
BNSF'S East Shomas Yard
Title:  BNSF'S East Shomas Yard
Description:  BNSF Yard Job Y-BIR101 passing by Wade Sand & Gravel Company as they head back to East Thomas Yard after working a few industries north of East Thomas Yard with a pair of blud & white GP38-2s AKA Smurfs for power. The 2046 is a former Penn Central/Conrail/GMTX GP38-2 & 2048 is a former MKT/EMDX GP40 rebuilt to GP38-2 srecifications
Photo Date:  7/30/2013  Upload Date: 7/31/2013 1:25:02 AM
Location:  East Thomas, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 2048(GP38-2)
Views:  602   Comments: 4
BNSF'S East Thomas Yard
Title:  BNSF'S East Thomas Yard
Description:  BNSF Yard Job Y-BIR101 passing by Control Point North Thomas as they head back into East Thomas Yard after working a few industries just north of East Thomas Yard with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs
Photo Date:  7/30/2013  Upload Date: 7/31/2013 1:43:21 AM
Location:  East Thomas, AL
Author:  William H. Davks Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 2048(GP38-2)
Views:  580   Comments: 5
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 getting ready to head back to BNSFs East Thomas Yard after interchanging with NS at North Yard in Birmingham, Al. with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs. The 2048 is a former MKT/EMDX GP40 rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications & 2046 is a former Penn Central/Conrail/GMTX GP38-2
Photo Date:  8/20/2013  Upload Date: 8/20/2013 7:17:10 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  573   Comments: 0
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 passing through Control Point Block 2 in North Birmingham, Al. on their way back to East Thomas Yard after interchanging with NS at North Yard with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs, the 2048 is a former MKT/EMDX GP40 that was rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications & the 2046 is a former Penn Central/Conrail/GMTX GP38-2
Photo Date:  8/20/2013  Upload Date: 8/21/2013 5:20:41 AM
Location:  North Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  506   Comments: 4
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 passing through Control Point Block 2 in North Birmingham, Al. on their way back to East Thomas Yard after interchanging with NS at North Yard with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs, the 2048 is a former MKT/EMDX GP40 that was rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications & the 2046 is a former Penn Central/Conrail/GMTX GP38-2
Photo Date:  8/20/2013  Upload Date: 8/20/2013 6:41:31 PM
Location:  North Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  614   Comments: 2
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 getting ready to head back to BNSFs East Thomas Yard after interchanging with NS at North Yard ln Birmingham, Al. with a&pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs. The 2048 is a former MKT/EMDX GP40 rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications & 2046 is a former Penn Central/Conrail/GMTX GP38-2
Photo Date:  8/20/2013  Upload Date: 8/21/2013 5:15:45 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  465   Comments: 2
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 stopped at 2nd Avenue on NA #1 Main waiting on traffic to clear so they can head to North Yard to interchangj with NS with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs, the 2046 is a former Penn Central/Conrail/GMTX GP38-2 & the 2048 is a former MKT/EMDX GP40 rebuilt to GP382 specifications
Photo Date:  8/20/2013  Upload Date: 8/21/2013 4:18:08 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 2048(GP38-2)
Views:  491   Comments: 0
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 has just delivered interchange to NS at North Yard & is heading back to East Thomas Yard with interchange from NS as they pass through 32nd Street Interlocking with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs, the 2048 is a former MKT/EMDX GP40 rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications & the 2046 is a former Penn Central/Conrail/GMTX GP38-2
Photo Date:  8/22/2013  Upload Date: 8/22/2013 4:11:39 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  538   Comments: 2
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 getting ready to depart East Thomas Yard at 16th Street to interchange with NS at North Yard with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs, the 2046 is a former Penn Central/Conrail/GMTX GP38-2 & 2048 is a former MKT/EMDX GP40 rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications
Photo Date:  8/22/2013  Upload Date: 8/22/2013 3:30:02 PM
Location:  North Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 2048(GP38-2)
Views:  508   Comments: 0
BNSF East Thomas Yard
Title:  BNSF East Thomas Yard
Description:  GMTX GP38-2 2236 & BNSF GP38-2 2046 sitting in East Thomas Yard awaiting their next assignment
Photo Date:  10/5/2013  Upload Date: 10/6/2013 1:52:52 AM
Location:  East Thomas, AL
Author:  Bradley Bates
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Yard
Locomotives:  GMTX 2236(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  375   Comments: 2
BNSF Birmingham Sub
Title:  BNSF Birmingham Sub
Description:  BNSF Local Coke Ore Train (Belt Run) heading back to East Thomas Yard as they pass through North Birmingham, AL. after switching out ABC Coke
Photo Date:  10/13/2013  Upload Date: 10/16/2013 8:41:30 PM
Location:  North Birmingham, AL
Author:  Bradley Bates
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  GMTX 2236(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  295   Comments: 0
BNSF 2046 (GP38-2)
Title:  BNSF 2046 (GP38-2)
Description:  BNSF Y-BIR103 (BN Transfer to NS)
Photo Date:  10/26/2013  Upload Date: 11/2/2013 12:57:10 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  Eddie Coleman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  230   Comments: 0
BNSF Transfer Job
Title:  BNSF Transfer Job
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 makes their way Eastbound as they depart East Thomas Yard on their way to North Yard in Birmingham, AL. to Interchange with Norfolk Southern with 2 BNSF Smurf GP38-2's
Photo Date:  10/26/2013  Upload Date: 10/28/2013 8:34:32 PM
Location:  East Thomas, AL
Author:  Bradley Bates
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  284   Comments: 6
BNSF Transfer Job
Title:  BNSF Transfer Job
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 makes their way Eastbound as they pass through North Birmingham, AL. on their way to North Yard in Birmingham, AL. to Interchange with Norfolk Southern with 2 BNSF Smurf GP38-2's
Photo Date:  10/26/2013  Upload Date: 10/27/2013 10:55:17 PM
Location:  North Birmingham, AL
Author:  Bradley Bates
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  231   Comments: 6
BNSF Transfer Job
Title:  BNSF Transfer Job
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 makes their way Eastbound as they pass through North Birmingham, AL. on their way to North Yard in Birmingham, AL. to Interchange with Norfolk Southern with 2 BNSF Smurf GP38-2's
Photo Date:  10/26/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2013 7:48:41 PM
Location:  North Birmingham, AL
Author:  Bradley Bates
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  248   Comments: 8
BNSF Transfer Job
Title:  BNSF Transfer Job
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 makes their way Eastbound as they pass through Birmingham, AL. On their way to North Yard to Interchange with Norfolk Southern with 2 BNSF Smurf GP38-2's. Coal Train on the right is Norfolk Southern 74G waiting on a new crew
Photo Date:  10/26/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2013 7:54:48 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  Bradley Bates
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2) NS 7633(ES40DC)
Views:  271   Comments: 8
BNSF Transfer Job
Title:  BNSF Transfer Job
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 makes their way Eastbound as they pass through Birmingham, AL. On their way to North Yard to Interchange with Norfolk Southern with 2 BNSF Smurf GP38-2's. Coal Train on the right is Norfolk Southern 74G waiting on a new crew
Photo Date:  10/26/2013  Upload Date: 10/28/2013 8:44:25 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  Bradley Bates
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2) NS 7633(ES40DC)
Views:  259   Comments: 8
BNSF Transfer Job
Title:  BNSF Transfer Job
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 pulling into North Yard at 32nd Street in Birmingham, AL. To Interchange with Norfolk Southern then head back to East Thomas Yard. todays power is 2 BNSF Smurf GP38-2's
Photo Date:  10/26/2013  Upload Date: 10/27/2013 10:51:51 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  Bradley Bates
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  219   Comments: 8
BNSF Transfer Job
Title:  BNSF Transfer Job
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 makes their way Westbound as they pass through CP Block 2 in North Birmingham, AL. with 2 BNSF Smurf GP38-2's on their way back to East Thomas Yard after Interchanging with Norfolk Southern at North Yard in Birmingham, AL.
Photo Date:  10/26/2013  Upload Date: 10/27/2013 10:57:37 PM
Location:  North Birmingham, AL
Author:  Bradley Bates
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 2048(GP38-2)
Views:  208   Comments: 8


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