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Title: |
BNSF 5424 |
Description: |
Led unit of grain train that derailed on north siding |
Photo Date: |
1/22/2012 Upload Date: 1/22/2012 3:31:37 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Walt Sharp |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 5424(C44-9W) |
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269 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 489368 |
Description: |
One of the 7 cars involved in the derailment of 22 Jan 12 |
Photo Date: |
1/23/2012 Upload Date: 1/23/2012 2:45:30 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Walt Sharp |
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632 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 475613 |
Description: |
One of the 7 cars involved in the derailment of 22 Jan 12 |
Photo Date: |
1/23/2012 Upload Date: 1/23/2012 2:46:52 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Walt Sharp |
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89 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Derailment Site |
Description: |
Five of the seven cars involved in the derailment of 22 Jan 12 |
Photo Date: |
1/23/2012 Upload Date: 1/23/2012 2:40:00 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Walt Sharp |
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116 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 478827 |
Description: |
Upright but on the ground from the derailment of 22 Jan 12 |
Photo Date: |
1/23/2012 Upload Date: 1/23/2012 2:48:41 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Walt Sharp |
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96 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Abilene & Smokey Valley |
Description: |
The tourist ride on the Abilene & Smokey Valley RR |
Photo Date: |
3/10/2012 Upload Date: 3/11/2012 3:40:43 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
Locomotives: |
ASV 4(S1) |
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401 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
DeBruce |
Description: |
Yard horse of the DeBruce elevator |
Photo Date: |
3/10/2012 Upload Date: 3/11/2012 3:36:14 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
Locomotives: |
DBGX 2305(SW9) |
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205 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ASV 656 |
Description: |
Abilene and Smoky Valley's operation in Abilene, KS also has this former Milwaukee Road coach. Notice the circular and oblong windows. Date is approximate. |
Photo Date: |
3/25/2012 Upload Date: 10/6/2012 10:25:31 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger |
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281 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ASV gon |
Description: |
Before the operating season began, these two gondolas were placed outdoors. They have since been painted a bright red. Abilene, KS, on the Abilene and Smoky Valley tourist line. Date is approximate. |
Photo Date: |
3/25/2012 Upload Date: 10/6/2012 10:16:01 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Track |
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188 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Parking lot on ASV territory |
Description: |
A structure is out of sight to the left. This parking lot is on ASV territory but doesn't seem to have been used in quite some time. This parking lot is about a half-block away from the ex-Rock Island depot in Abilene, KS. Date is approximate. |
Photo Date: |
3/25/2012 Upload Date: 10/6/2012 10:45:35 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
Scenic |
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42 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ASV storage building-4 |
Description: |
This is a broadside view of the ASV storage building, showing the gold lettering on the dark green background. I'm sure the folks who work or even park here are glad for the shade from these evergreens! |
Photo Date: |
3/25/2012 Upload Date: 10/8/2012 11:15:46 AM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
Scenic |
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49 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ASV storage building-1 |
Description: |
Another old boxcar seeing use as a stirage building on the Abilene and Smoky Valley railroad. The sliding door was left in the open position and a new doorway has been constructed. The paint color is a deep green with gold lettering. |
Photo Date: |
3/25/2012 Upload Date: 10/6/2012 10:57:02 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
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47 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Extra solid-bearing trucks |
Description: |
These two trucks still have the solid-bearings in place before roller bearings became standard. They both come from former Union Pacific equipment but the ID wasn't painted on this side. |
Photo Date: |
3/25/2012 Upload Date: 10/8/2012 11:30:52 AM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
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78 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
ASV 4, engineer's side view |
Description: |
The first time I saw this engine! This was a sunny Sunday afternoon and I was pleasantly surprised to see an Alco survivor these days. This engine is the primary power for the Abilene & Smoky Valley tourist line in Abilene, KS. |
Photo Date: |
4/8/2012 Upload Date: 10/6/2012 9:05:43 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
Roster,Track |
Locomotives: |
ASV 4(S1) |
Views: |
301 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ASV 4, 3/4 view |
Description: |
Looking at the front along the engineer's side. Abilene, KS (date is a guess). |
Photo Date: |
4/8/2012 Upload Date: 10/6/2012 9:06:28 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
Roster,Track |
Locomotives: |
ASV 4(S1) |
Views: |
288 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ASV 4, engineer's side |
Description: |
This photo was taken a week or two after Photo 1. One difference is that the bulldozer has moved! |
Photo Date: |
4/8/2012 Upload Date: 10/6/2012 9:07:01 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
Roster,Track |
Locomotives: |
ASV 4(S1) |
Views: |
302 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ASV 4, engineer's side |
Description: |
Abilene and Smoky Valley Alco S-1 #4, silent, in Abilene, KS on a Sunday afternoon (date is a guess). |
Photo Date: |
4/8/2012 Upload Date: 10/6/2012 9:07:34 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
ASV 4(S1) |
Views: |
273 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ASV 4, front view |
Description: |
A head-on view of Abilene and Smoky Valley's Alco S-1 switcher. It's a cropped view and the engine was not running--no way would I get that close to a live engine! |
Photo Date: |
4/8/2012 Upload Date: 10/6/2012 9:08:02 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
ASV 4(S1) |
Views: |
295 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ASV 4. builder's plate |
Description: |
Builder's plate close up view for Abilene and Smoky Valley's Alco S-1, in Abilene, KS. Date is approximate. |
Photo Date: |
4/8/2012 Upload Date: 10/6/2012 9:08:39 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
ASV 4(S1) |
Views: |
304 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ASV ?? |
Description: |
A former Chicago & North Western coach has found a new home in Abilene, KS on the Abilene and Smoky Valley railroad. Date is approximate. |
Photo Date: |
4/8/2012 Upload Date: 10/6/2012 9:46:15 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Passenger,Track |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
403 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
ASV ?? |
Description: |
Another look at a former C&NW coach in Abilene, KS on the Abilene and Smoky Valley railroad, in Abilene, KS. |
Photo Date: |
4/11/2012 Upload Date: 10/6/2012 9:46:57 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
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Views: |
238 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ASV ?? |
Description: |
Another look at a former C&NW passenger car, now in service on the Abilene and Smoky Valley line in Abilene, KS. Date is approximate. |
Photo Date: |
4/11/2012 Upload Date: 10/6/2012 10:11:05 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
297 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
ASV structure, ex-NYC boxcar |
Description: |
This is a former New York Central boxcar--the emblem is still faintly visible to the left of the door. What a modeling project this would make! |
Photo Date: |
4/11/2012 Upload Date: 10/6/2012 10:35:34 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
Scenic |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
119 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
RBOX 36808 |
Description: |
RBOX 36808, heavily weathered and freshly renumbered, waits with one open door in Abilene, KS. The date of this photo is uncertain, but it was taken on a Wednesday evening in April 2012. |
Photo Date: |
4/11/2012 Upload Date: 10/26/2012 10:46:53 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Track |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
117 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
RBOX 36871 |
Description: |
RBOX 36871, heavily weathered, in Abilene, KS in April 2012 (date is uncertain). The car appears to be freshly renumbered. |
Photo Date: |
4/11/2012 Upload Date: 10/26/2012 10:47:20 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Track,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
92 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 1770 tied down BNSF local power |
Description: |
An almost perfect set of EMDs sit awaiting the evening and a run to Newton with the Abilene-Newton local to the west a tornado outbreak is occuring which would produce an EF4 tornado |
Photo Date: |
4/14/2012 Upload Date: 6/9/2014 4:40:14 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Lucas McIntyre |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 1770(SD40-2) BNSF 1642(SD40-2) BNSF 8719(GP60) BNSF 8715(GP60) |
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651 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 1770 - SD40-2 |
Description: |
BNSF 1770 still retrains some of its ATSF heritage as it sits in Abilene on a moody day |
Photo Date: |
4/14/2012 Upload Date: 6/9/2014 4:41:19 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Lucas McIntyre |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 1770(SD40-2) |
Views: |
490 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NS 406195 |
Description: |
NS 406195, with lots of graffiti, is parked on a siding in Abilene, KS. Date is approximate, but this is a Sunday afternoon in April 2012. |
Photo Date: |
4/15/2012 Upload Date: 10/26/2012 10:29:55 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Track |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
108 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NS 406253 |
Description: |
NS boxcar 406253 has a sliding door that is somewhat different from other sliding doors. This car has little, if any, visible graffiti. The date of this photo is approximate: definitely, it was a Sunday afternoon in Abilene, KS. |
Photo Date: |
4/15/2012 Upload Date: 10/26/2012 10:30:28 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Track |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
89 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
RBOX 40524 |
Description: |
RBOX 40524, sporting a lot of graffiti, waits in Abilene, KS, on a siding in April 2012 (date is approximate). |
Photo Date: |
4/15/2012 Upload Date: 10/26/2012 10:49:06 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Yard,Action |
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Views: |
98 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ASV 25466, rear view |
Description: |
Abilene and Smoky Valley's yellow, ex-Union Pacific, caboose in Abilene, KS on a rainy afternoon. |
Photo Date: |
4/18/2012 Upload Date: 10/6/2012 9:09:11 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
149 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ASV ex-Union Pacific caboose |
Description: |
Not sure if this caboose has a number, but the former Union Pacific lettering is visible through the red paint. Abilene, KS on the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad. Date is approximate. |
Photo Date: |
4/18/2012 Upload Date: 10/6/2012 10:40:13 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
93 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ANR 356 |
Description: |
ANR 356, painted blue with white lettering (not counting the graffiti) and featuring a plug door, waits near cylindrical grain (storage?) silos in Abilene, KS on a Wednesday evening in April 2012 (date is approximate). |
Photo Date: |
4/18/2012 Upload Date: 10/26/2012 10:16:48 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Yard,Action |
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Views: |
159 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 1834, engineer's side view |
Description: |
BNSF 1834 is the second unit on a westbound train in Abilene, KS on 4-11-2012 (date uncertain). |
Photo Date: |
4/18/2012 Upload Date: 10/28/2012 4:42:46 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Action |
Locomotives: |
BNSF 1834(SD40-2) |
Views: |
257 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 1834, engineer's side view, looking east |
Description: |
BNSF 1834, still has the green, block BNSF letters on the long hood in this view. Abilene, KS: April, 2012 (exact date uncertain). |
Photo Date: |
4/18/2012 Upload Date: 10/28/2012 10:42:03 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
Yard,Action |
Locomotives: |
BNSF 1834(SD40-2) |
Views: |
247 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 429726 |
Description: |
BNSF letsers are in Roman font. Abilene, KS: April 2012 (date uncertain). |
Photo Date: |
4/18/2012 Upload Date: 10/29/2012 9:56:54 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Track |
Locomotives: |
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81 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 430247 |
Description: |
Abilene, KS on an April 2012 Wednesday evening (date uncertain). |
Photo Date: |
4/18/2012 Upload Date: 10/29/2012 9:57:37 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Track |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
76 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 431068 |
Description: |
BNSF 431028 has the "swoosh" lettering, and sans serif (Gothic?) font for the BNSF letters above the car number. The car is also weathered, somewhat: notice the faded areas between the ribs. |
Photo Date: |
4/18/2012 Upload Date: 10/29/2012 9:58:06 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Track |
Locomotives: |
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86 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 434863 |
Description: |
B or brakewheel end of BNSF 434863. Notice the stencil-type lettering for the BNSF and the car number. Abilene, KS, on a Wednesday evening in April 2012 (date is uncertain). |
Photo Date: |
4/18/2012 Upload Date: 10/29/2012 9:58:34 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Track |
Locomotives: |
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88 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 436328, looking ea |
Description: |
stBNSF 436328 is part of a westbound train in Abilene, KS on a Wednesday evening in April 2012 (date is uncertain). |
Photo Date: |
4/18/2012 Upload Date: 10/29/2012 9:59:00 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlocm |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Track |
Locomotives: |
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81 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 436328, looking west |
Description: |
Broadside view of BNSF 436328, in Abilene, KS in April 2012 (unknown Wednesday evening). |
Photo Date: |
4/18/2012 Upload Date: 10/29/2012 9:59:25 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Track |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
87 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 469044 |
Description: |
BNSF 469044 appears to be freshly painted as it waits on a siding in Abilene, KS (a Sunday afternoon, date uncertain). |
Photo Date: |
4/18/2012 Upload Date: 10/29/2012 10:00:08 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Track |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
113 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 473181 |
Description: |
BNSF 473181 has the large BNSF circular herald and Roman-style "BNSF" lettering. Abilene, KS, on a Wednesday evening in April 2012 (Date is uncertain). |
Photo Date: |
4/18/2012 Upload Date: 10/29/2012 10:00:53 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Track |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
133 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 477899 |
Description: |
BNSF 477899 looks brand-new in Abilene, KS on a Wednesday evening in April 2012 (date uncertain). This car has the sans serif (Arial or Helvetica?) font, and the large BNSF "swoosh" on the side. |
Photo Date: |
4/18/2012 Upload Date: 10/29/2012 10:01:19 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Track |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
110 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 477903 |
Description: |
BNSF 477903 looks brand-new as it waits in Abilene, KS on a warm Wednesday evening in April 2012 (date uncertain). |
Photo Date: |
4/18/2012 Upload Date: 10/29/2012 10:01:40 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Track |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
101 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 8721, conductor's side |
Description: |
BNSF 8721 still wears the blue-and-yellow paint scheme on a Wednesday evening in April 2012 (date is uncertain). This engine leads another engine and a long train westbound. |
Photo Date: |
4/18/2012 Upload Date: 10/28/2012 10:44:11 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
Yard,Action |
Locomotives: |
BNSF 8721(GP60) |
Views: |
426 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
EEC 228 |
Description: |
EEC 228, a boxcar with a sliding door on each side, waits for its next destination at Abilene, KS on an April 2012 evening. Notice the offset in the door openings. There wasn't much I could do about the grainy texture on this photo. Previous history and ownership isn't known to me, and the date is approximate. |
Photo Date: |
4/18/2012 Upload Date: 10/26/2012 9:42:00 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Yard,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
92 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NS 411148 |
Description: |
NS 411148, a waffle-side boxcar. has a sliding door and peaked roof. Abilene, KS on a Wednesday evening in April 2012 (date is uncertain). The sun was going down and cast a strong shadow, so that's why the car looks so dark. |
Photo Date: |
4/18/2012 Upload Date: 10/26/2012 10:30:57 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Track |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
82 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 7444, engineer's side |
Description: |
BNSF 7444 sports the green BNSF "swoosh" lettering, in Abilene, KS on April 21, 2012. The trucks and fuel tank appear to be rather grimy. |
Photo Date: |
4/21/2012 Upload Date: 10/28/2012 10:43:08 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
Yard,Action |
Locomotives: |
BNSF 7444(ES44DC) |
Views: |
259 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 5408, engineer's side |
Description: |
BNSF 5408 waits in the BNSF yards in Abilene, KS on Sunday morning, April 22, 2012 . Notice the yellow, block BNSF lettering; also, the damage near the BN letters. |
Photo Date: |
4/22/2012 Upload Date: 10/28/2012 10:42:49 PM |
Location: |
Abilene, KS |
Author: |
Jonathan Spurlock |
Categories: |
Yard,Action |
Locomotives: |
BNSF 5408(C44-9W) |
Views: |
145 Comments: 0 |
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