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BNSF 5424
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)
Views:  269   Comments: 0
BNSF 489368
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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Views:  632   Comments: 0
BNSF 475613
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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Views:  89   Comments: 0
Derailment Site
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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Views:  116   Comments: 0
BNSF 478827
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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Views:  96   Comments: 0
Abilene & Smokey Valley
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)
Views:  401   Comments: 0
DeBruce
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)
Views:  205   Comments: 0
ASV 656
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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Views:  281   Comments: 0
ASV gon
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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Views:  188   Comments: 0
Parking lot on ASV territory
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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Views:  42   Comments: 0
ASV storage building-4
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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Views:  49   Comments: 0
ASV storage building-1
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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Views:  47   Comments: 0
Extra solid-bearing trucks
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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Views:  78   Comments: 1
ASV 4, engineer's side view
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
ASV 4, 3/4 view
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
ASV 4, engineer's side
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
ASV 4, engineer's side
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: 
Locomotives:  ASV 4(S1)
Views:  273   Comments: 0
ASV 4, front view
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: 
Locomotives:  ASV 4(S1)
Views:  295   Comments: 0
ASV 4. builder's plate
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: 
Locomotives:  ASV 4(S1)
Views:  304   Comments: 0
ASV ??
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
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Views:  403   Comments: 1
ASV ??
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
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Views:  238   Comments: 0
ASV ??
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
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Views:  297   Comments: 2
ASV structure, ex-NYC boxcar
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
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Views:  119   Comments: 0
RBOX 36808
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
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Views:  117   Comments: 0
RBOX 36871
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
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Views:  92   Comments: 0
BNSF 1770 tied down BNSF local power
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
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Locomotives:  BNSF 1770(SD40-2) BNSF 1642(SD40-2) BNSF 8719(GP60) BNSF 8715(GP60)
Views:  651   Comments: 0
BNSF 1770 - SD40-2
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
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Locomotives:  BNSF 1770(SD40-2)
Views:  490   Comments: 0
NS 406195
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
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Views:  108   Comments: 0
NS 406253
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
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Views:  89   Comments: 0
RBOX 40524
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
ASV 25466, rear view
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
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Views:  149   Comments: 0
ASV ex-Union Pacific caboose
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
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Views:  93   Comments: 0
ANR 356
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
BNSF 1834, engineer's side view
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
BNSF 1834, engineer's side view, looking east
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
BNSF 429726
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
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Views:  81   Comments: 0
BNSF 430247
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
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Views:  76   Comments: 0
BNSF 431068
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
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Views:  86   Comments: 0
BNSF 434863
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
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Views:  88   Comments: 0
BNSF 436328, looking ea
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
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Views:  81   Comments: 0
BNSF 436328, looking west
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
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Views:  87   Comments: 0
BNSF 469044
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
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Views:  113   Comments: 0
BNSF 473181
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
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Views:  133   Comments: 0
BNSF 477899
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
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Views:  110   Comments: 0
BNSF 477903
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
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Views:  101   Comments: 0
BNSF 8721, conductor's side
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
EEC 228
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
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Views:  92   Comments: 0
NS 411148
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
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Views:  82   Comments: 0
BNSF 7444, engineer's side
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
BNSF 5408, engineer's side
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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