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NSRX 800040 "Cedar Rapids"
Title:  NSRX 800040 "Cedar Rapids"
Description:  Excursion at the Train Festival 2011.
Photo Date:  7/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/16/2011 12:33:44 PM
Location:  East Moline, IL
Author:  Richard Marchi
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Passenger
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Views:  134   Comments: 0
Cedar Rapids and Company
Title:  Cedar Rapids and Company
Description:  The Milaukee Road "Cedar Rapids" brings up the rear, or shall we say "front" of the train.
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 2/10/2012 1:42:32 AM
Location:  Rock Island, IL
Author:  Dominique Hogue
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Views:  701   Comments: 0
NSRX 800040 "Cedar Rapids" observation car
Title:  NSRX 800040 "Cedar Rapids" observation car
Description:  Ready to load passengers for an all day excursion at the 2011 Rock Island Train Festival.
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 8/1/2011 5:47:08 AM
Location:  Rock Island, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Passenger
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Views:  376   Comments: 0
Iowa City Steam Adventure
Title:  Iowa City Steam Adventure
Description:  Hiawatha car "Cedar Rapids" brings up the rear of the Iowa City Steam Adventure.
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 8/7/2011 2:50:22 AM
Location:  Homestead, IA
Author:  Terry Redeker
Categories:  Roster,Passenger,Action
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Views:  129   Comments: 0
Milwaukee cars headed west on Amtk 7
Title:  Milwaukee cars headed west on Amtk 7
Description:  I was heading home from Wisconsin Dells, so Beth came out and captured the action at Rockland!
Photo Date:  7/26/2011  Upload Date: 9/24/2011 12:44:37 AM
Location:  Rockland, WI
Author:  Beth Rush
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger,Action
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Views:  271   Comments: 1
Amtrak=PV's, CP's   Tomah Sub.
Title:  Amtrak=PV's, CP's Tomah Sub.
Description:  EB Empire Builder-8 , PV's Silver Foot & Cedar Rapids.
Photo Date:  9/23/2011  Upload Date: 9/23/2011 6:12:11 PM
Location:  La Crosse, WI
Author:  Dennis Weber
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Passenger,Action
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Views:  682   Comments: 6
Cedar Rapids
Title:  Cedar Rapids
Description:  The gorgeous looking Cedar Rapids brings up the fall colors special after clearing Osborne Road. This guy was really moving.
Photo Date:  10/8/2011  Upload Date: 10/19/2011 1:16:28 AM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  198   Comments: 0
Here Comes The Dome And Skytop!
Title:  Here Comes The Dome And Skytop!
Description:  The Wisconsin Valley, Super Dome, and Cedar Rapids bring up the rear of the fall color train as it leaves the Winona depot behind on the side run to LaCrescent and return.
Photo Date:  10/9/2011  Upload Date: 10/17/2011 5:01:18 PM
Location:  Winona, MN
Author:  Richard Held
Categories:  Passenger
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Views:  489   Comments: 0
PPCX 800040
Title:  PPCX 800040
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/29/2012  Upload Date: 4/29/2012 10:22:02 PM
Location:  Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Author:  Gregory Grice
Categories: 
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Views:  346   Comments: 0
PPCX 800040
Title:  PPCX 800040
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/29/2012  Upload Date: 4/29/2012 10:22:53 PM
Location:  Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Author:  Gregory Grice
Categories: 
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Views:  183   Comments: 0
PPCX 800040
Title:  PPCX 800040
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/29/2012  Upload Date: 4/29/2012 10:23:43 PM
Location:  Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Author:  Gregory Grice
Categories: 
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Views:  208   Comments: 0
PPCX 800040
Title:  PPCX 800040
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/29/2012  Upload Date: 8/15/2550 10:24:20 PM
Location:  Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Author:  Gregory Grice
Categories: 
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Views:  367   Comments: 0
NYC 43
Title:  NYC 43
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/29/2012  Upload Date: 4/29/2012 10:26:50 PM
Location:  Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Author:  Gregory Grice
Categories: 
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Views:  357   Comments: 0
PPCX 800040
Title:  PPCX 800040
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/29/2012  Upload Date: 4/29/2012 10:50:07 PM
Location:  Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Author:  Gregory Grice
Categories: 
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Views:  169   Comments: 0
PPCX 800040
Title:  PPCX 800040
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/29/2012  Upload Date: 4/29/2012 10:59:51 PM
Location:  Philipse Manor, NY
Author:  Gregory Grice
Categories: 
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Views:  185   Comments: 0
NYC 10570
Title:  NYC 10570
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/29/2012  Upload Date: 4/29/2012 10:48:13 PM
Location:  Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Author:  Gregor~ Grice
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Views:  493   Comments: 0
Train 49 "The Lake Shore Limited" with "Cedar Rapids" Bringing Up the Markers
Title:  Train 49 "The Lake Shore Limited" with "Cedar Rapids" Bringing Up the Markers
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/30/2012  Upload Date: 5/1/2012 3:10:55 AM
Location:  Peekskill, NY
Author:  Brandon Kaback
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 711(P32AC-DM)
Views:  244   Comments: 1
Hiawatha
Title:  Hiawatha
Description:  Art deco engineering at its finest on display as Milwaukee Road Skytop Lounge “Cedar Rapids”, which was set out by Amtrak Train #3 last night in KC. This car is operated by the Friends of 261, the owners of Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 #261, based in Minneapolis, MN.
Photo Date:  5/5/2012  Upload Date: 5/7/2012 11:38:00 PM
Location:  Kansas City, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
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Views:  227   Comments: 2
PPCX 800040 – Lounge Car “Cedar Rapids”
Title:  PPCX 800040 – Lounge Car “Cedar Rapids”
Description:  Art deco engineering at its finest on display as Milwaukee Road Skytop Lounge “Cedar Rapids”, which was set out by Amtrak Train #3 last night in KC. This car is operated by the Friends of 261, the owners of Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 #261, based in Minneapolis, MN.
Photo Date:  5/5/2012  Upload Date: 5/7/2012 11:38:02 PM
Location:  Kansas City, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
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Views:  270   Comments: 2
Milw  PVs.
Title:  Milw PVs.
Description:  Tailend of Amtrak-8.
Photo Date:  5/11/2012  Upload Date: 5/11/2012 1:33:15 PM
Location:  La Crosse, WI
Author:  Dennis Weber
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  386   Comments: 2
Cedar Rapids heading to Cedar Rapids
Title:  Cedar Rapids heading to Cedar Rapids
Description:  The Cedar Rapids trails the NRHS convention special at Geneva.
Photo Date:  6/17/2012  Upload Date: 6/18/2012 1:04:05 AM
Location:  Geneva, IL
Author:  Robby Gragg
Categories: 
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Views:  114   Comments: 0
PPCX 800040
Title:  PPCX 800040
Description:  Cedar Rapids trails on the NRHS special, passing through West Chicago.
Photo Date:  6/25/2012  Upload Date: 6/26/2012 1:58:18 PM
Location:  West Chicago, IL
Author:  Robby Gragg
Categories: 
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Views:  136   Comments: 0
130511003 MILW 261 departs Harrison Street shop on northbound Duluth trip
Title:  130511003 MILW 261 departs Harrison Street shop on northbound Duluth trip
Description:  Consist: MILW 261 4-8-4, Water car MILW 250002, AMTK 17 P42 diesel, NSRX 1615/800041 "Grand Canyon", NSRX 31/800195 "Minnesota River", NSRX 202/800261 "Wenonah", NSRX 203/800989 "Nokomis", ATAX 800799 "Lake Pepin", NSRX 2450/800287, NSRX 3101/800628 "St. Croix Valley", NSRX 3103/800787 "Wisconsin Valley", NW 200/800702 "Lamberts Point", NSRX/MILW 53/800862 "Super Dome", SLRG 551 "Sky View", SLRG 1394 "Prairie View", SLRG 554 NSRX/MILW 186/800040 "Cedar Rapids"
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/13/2013 9:18:29 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4) AMTK 17(P42DC)
Views:  1639   Comments: 0
130511021 MILW 261 departs Harrison Street shop on northbound Duluth trip
Title:  130511021 MILW 261 departs Harrison Street shop on northbound Duluth trip
Description:  Consist: MILW 261 4-8-4, Water car MILW 250002, AMTK 17 P42 diesel, NSRX 1615/800041 "Grand Canyon", NSRX 31/800195 "Minnesota River", NSRX 202/800261 "Wenonah", NSRX 203/800989 "Nokomis", ATAX 800799 "Lake Pepin", NSRX 2450/800287, NSRX 3101/800628 "St. Croix Valley", NSRX 3103/800787 "Wisconsin Valley", NW 200/800702 "Lamberts Point", NSRX/MILW 53/800862 "Super Dome", SLRG 551 "Sky View", SLRG 1394 "Prairie View", SLRG 554 NSRX/MILW 186/800040 "Cedar Rapids"
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/13/2013 2:52:56 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4) AMTK 17(P42DC)
Views:  1369   Comments: 0
130511041 NSRX/MILW 186 "Cedar Rapids" 800041
Title:  130511041 NSRX/MILW 186 "Cedar Rapids" 800041
Description:  Seen on MILW 261 Duluth excursion.
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/13/2013 8:31:25 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
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Views:  457   Comments: 0
130511044 MILW 261 departs Harrison Street shop on northbound Duluth trip
Title:  130511044 MILW 261 departs Harrison Street shop on northbound Duluth trip
Description:  Consist: MILW 261 4-8-4, Water car MILW 250002, AMTK 17 P42 diesel, NSRX 1615/800041 "Grand Canyon", NSRX 31/800195 "Minnesota River", NSRX 202/800261 "Wenonah", NSRX 203/800989 "Nokomis", ATAX 800799 "Lake Pepin", NSRX 2450/800287, NSRX 3101/800628 "St. Croix Valley", NSRX 3103/800787 "Wisconsin Valley", NW 200/800702 "Lamberts Point", NSRX/MILW 53/800862 "Super Dome", SLRG 551 "Sky View", SLRG 1394 "Prairie View", SLRG 554 NSRX/MILW 186/800040 "Cedar Rapids"
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/13/2013 2:55:59 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4) AMTK 17(P42DC)
Views:  1600   Comments: 0
130511046 MILW 261 departs Harrison Street shop on northbound Duluth trip
Title:  130511046 MILW 261 departs Harrison Street shop on northbound Duluth trip
Description:  Consist: MILW 261 4-8-4, Water car MILW 250002, AMTK 17 P42 diesel, NSRX 1615/800041 "Grand Canyon", NSRX 31/800195 "Minnesota River", NSRX 202/800261 "Wenonah", NSRX 203/800989 "Nokomis", ATAX 800799 "Lake Pepin", NSWisconsin RX 2450/800287, NSRX 3101/800628 "St. Croix Valley", NSRX 3103*800787 "Valley", NW 200/800702 "Lamberts Point", NSRX/MILW 53/800862 "Super Dome", SLRG 551 "Sky View", SLRG 1394 "Prairie View", SLRG 554 NSRX/MILW 186/800040 "Cedar Rapids"
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/13/2013 2:56:39 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4) AMTK 17(P42DC)
Views:  1515   Comments: 0
ATMK 17 with 14 Passenger Cars
Title:  ATMK 17 with 14 Passenger Cars
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/22/2014 9:08:28 AM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  AMTK 17(P42DC) AMTK 17(P42DC)
Views:  1086   Comments: 0
"Cedar Rapids" brings up the rear of #7
Title:  "Cedar Rapids" brings up the rear of #7
Description:  It has been a challenge for me to get these cars. The last time I had the opportunity, in Kuly 2011, an ill-timed freight train on the nearer track blocked my shot!
Photo Date:  5/19/2013  Upload Date: 6/3/2013 1:33:24 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
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Views:  177   Comments: 0
The three Hiawatha cars trail the rest of the 'Builder under the Interstate
Title:  The three Hiawatha cars trail the rest of the 'Builder under the Interstate
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/19/2013  Upload Date: 6/3/2013 1:56:02 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Anere Wehrle
Categories: 
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Views:  152   Comments: 0
NSRX 186 outside Amtrak Depot
Title:  NSRX 186 outside Amtrak Depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 10/8/2014 8:36:53 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
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Views:  322   Comments: 0
CEDAR Rapids
Title:  CEDAR Rapids
Description:  Pretty classy markers for the Empire Builder
Photo Date:  7/27/2013  Upload Date: 7/28/2013 11:39:48 AM
Location:  Winona, MN
Author:  Jim Matuska
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
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Views:  162   Comments: 4
Window to the World.
Title:  Window to the World.
Description:  Interior of observatimn parlor in former MILW Obs. Cedar Rapids.
Photo Date:  9/17/2013  Upload Date: 10/3/2013 9:15:19 AM
Location:  Raton, NM
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
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Views:  148   Comments: 3
Milwaukee Skytop Observation on 'Station to Station' Tour
Title:  Milwaukee Skytop Observation on 'Station to Station' Tour
Description:  PPCX 800040 "Cedar Rapids" (with tour train) lays over in Amtrak yard LA. Grey stripe and "Hows my driving?" have since been removed.
Photo Date:  9/26/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2014 11:07:14 AM
Location:  Los Angeles, CA
Author:  Steven Vincent
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  207   Comments: 0
MILW 261
Title:  MILW 261
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 2/17/2014 10:57:37 AM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  295   Comments: 0
MILW 186 Sunny Morning
Title:  MILW 186 Sunny Morning
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/10/2015  Upload Date: 10/17/2022 10:17:22 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
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Views:  127   Comments: 0
MILW 261 & 4 Cars National Train Day
Title:  MILW 261 & 4 Cars National Train Day
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/30/2016  Upload Date: 5/19/2016 5:30:03 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4) TCWR 2011(GP38-2)
Views:  694   Comments: 1
TCWR 2300 + MILW 800040
Title:  TCWR 2300 + MILW 800040
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2016  Upload Date: 10/18/2016 11:33:23 PM
Location:  Chanhassen, MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  TCWR 2300(GP39-2)
Views:  217   Comments: 1
AMTK 145 West w/ AAPRCO
Title:  AMTK 145 West w/ AAPRCO
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/13/2017  Upload Date: 6/5/2017 11:58:32 PM
Location:  Galesburg, IL
Author:  Jacob Narup
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 145(P42DC)
Views:  314   Comments: 0
Milw Cars, LSRX 250, N&W 200, PPCX 800064 + 800045
Title:  Milw Cars, LSRX 250, N&W 200, PPCX 800064 + 800045
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2017  Upload Date: 8/16/2017 8:47:51 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
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Views:  887   Comments: 0
PPCX 800040
Title:  PPCX 800040
Description:  Cedar Rapids sits on display for Union Depot Train Days.
Photo Date:  5/31/2019  Upload Date: 4/16/2020 6:11:34 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Robby Gragg
Categories: 
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Views:  154   Comments: 0
Approaching the re-coupling
Title:  Approaching the re-coupling
Description:  The conductor for our New River Gorge Fall Colors trip watches the trio of Amtrak locos approaching the stirng of passenger cars. The former Milwaukee Road Cedar Rapids lounge car is seen to the left and with now be the first car in the string heading back to Huntington, WV.
Photo Date:  10/25/2019  Upload Date: 3/1/2022 7:33:15 AM
Location:  Hinton, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 822(P40DC)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
Recoupling
Title:  Recoupling
Description:  The conductor and a yard crew member watch closely to the recoupling of the Amtrak loco to the string of passenger cars.
Photo Date:  10/25/2019  Upload Date: 3/1/2022 7:33:18 AM
Location:  Hinton, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 822(P40DC)
Views:  139   Comments: 0
Recoupling
Title:  Recoupling
Description:  The conductor and two yard crew members discuss the coupling maneuver.
Photo Date:  10/25/2019  Upload Date: 3/1/2022 7:33:23 AM
Location:  Hinton, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 822(P40DC)
Views:  134   Comments: 0
Succesfful Recoupling
Title:  Succesfful Recoupling
Description:  Having successfully completed the recoupling of the three Amtrak locos, the 2019 New River Gorge Fall Colors trip is ready to head back to Huntingon, WV.
Photo Date:  10/25/2019  Upload Date: 3/1/2022 7:33:38 AM
Location:  Hinton, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 822(P40DC)
Views:  113   Comments: 0
PPCX 800040 - Cedar Rapids Observation Car
Title:  PPCX 800040 - Cedar Rapids Observation Car
Description:  Still one of the most iconic observation cars ever built is the "Cedar Rapids". This ex-Milwaukee observation car #186 "Skytop" features the "beeaver-tail end" As the last car in the massive 2019 New River Gorge Fall Colors trip, it must have afforded those inside with a specatular view.
Photo Date:  10/25/2019  Upload Date: 12/21/2022 5:01:15 AM
Location:  Hinton, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  96   Comments: 0
PPCX 800040 - Cedar Rapids Observation Car
Title:  PPCX 800040 - Cedar Rapids Observation Car
Description:  As several of the New River Gorge patrons watched, the three Amtrak diesels were doing a run-around to prepare for the return trip back to Huntington, WV.
Photo Date:  10/25/2019  Upload Date: 12/21/2022 5:01:30 AM
Location:  Hinton, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  103   Comments: 0
PPCX 800040 - Cedar Rapids Observation Car
Title:  PPCX 800040 - Cedar Rapids Observation Car
Description:  Directly behind the lead train crew member is the "beaver-tail" observation car with its massive Mars taillight. The Amtrak conductor is waiting for the three Amtrak diesels to finish their run-around to hook up for the return trip back to Huntingon, WV. Another album of mine contains the action sequence for this hookup.
Photo Date:  10/25/2019  Upload Date: 12/21/2022 5:01:47 AM
Location:  Hinton, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  112   Comments: 0
NSRX 800040 at Union Depot
Title:  NSRX 800040 at Union Depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/6/2021  Upload Date: 7/21/2023 9:27:58 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
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Views:  56   Comments: 0


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