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By:SDfourD Photography
Dates:11/1/2009 - 8/20/2009
Album Info:BNSF's ex BN Yard in Minneapolis/Fridley hosts the WC Transfer,SOO,UP, and \mtrak.
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H-PASGAL
Title:  H-PASGAL
Description:  Not really starting off the album with a great sunny shot, the PASGAL tries its best to brighten up the day with this great consist.
Photo Date:  8/20/2009  Upload Date: 8/20/2009 11:14:07 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  NS 9179(C40-9W)
Views:  179   Comments: 0
NS 8308
Title:  NS 8308
Description:  A pretty spiffy lookin' former CR Blue GE leads another gem in the consist on the gloomy and damp day.
Photo Date:  8/20/2009  Upload Date: 8/20/2009 11:14:57 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  NS 8308(C40-8)
Views:  254   Comments: 0
CSXT 8508
Title:  CSXT 8508
Description:  After running into this thing at Barr Yard earlier in June, and not getting a very good shot, I was happy to atleast get a trailing shot of it as it visits Northtown.
Photo Date:  8/20/2009  Upload Date: 8/20/2009 11:15:15 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CSX 8508(SD50)
Views:  315   Comments: 1
BNSF 1913
Title:  BNSF 1913
Description:  The old 6332, which has been in this yard longer than I've been taking pictures, finally recieves its new number slot. As much as these engines are just "there", I was a bit bummed to see this.
Photo Date:  8/22/2009  Upload Date: 8/22/2009 11:22:05 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  BNSF 1913(SD40-2)
Views:  349   Comments: 1
BNSF 2979
Title:  BNSF 2979
Description:  Two Dash 9's and two Geeps head back to the shops off the Minot-Northtown. A somewhat colorful Z sits in the background as well.
Photo Date:  8/22/2009  Upload Date: 8/22/2009 11:22:35 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  BNSF 2979(GP39V)
Views:  302   Comments: 0
BNSF 6624
Title:  BNSF 6624
Description:  Per a few insiders, these things ride as well as a camel! Wonderful choice, BNSF!
Photo Date:  8/22/2009  Upload Date: 8/22/2009 11:23:06 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  BNSF 6624(ES44C4)
Views:  514   Comments: 0
ILSX 3109
Title:  ILSX 3109
Description:  Hiding under the bridge forces this awkward angle at 18mm. Its nice to see ILS washed it!
Photo Date:  8/22/2009  Upload Date: 8/22/2009 11:23:34 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  ILSX 3109(SD40-2)
Views:  607   Comments: 1
M-SUPNTW
Title:  M-SUPNTW
Description:  After shooting this thing on the WC Transfer a few days ago, it leads this Sup Nut into the yard today.
Photo Date:  8/22/2009  Upload Date: 8/22/2009 11:24:13 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9393(SD70ACe)
Views:  351   Comments: 1
BNSF 9276
Title:  BNSF 9276
Description:  An ACe and two tech cars sit at the mileboard near East River Road.
Photo Date:  8/22/2009  Upload Date: 8/22/2009 11:24:43 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9276(SD70ACe)
Views:  285   Comments: 0
H-LAUNTW
Title:  H-LAUNTW
Description:  The consist could have been much worse than this!
Photo Date:  8/22/2009  Upload Date: 8/22/2009 11:25:58 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  BNSF 4674(C44-9W)
Views:  269   Comments: 0
BNSF 8263
Title:  BNSF 8263
Description:  BNSF 8263 still sports the early scheme, which is nearing 15 years of age already! Jeez...
Photo Date:  8/22/2009  Upload Date: 8/22/2009 11:26:51 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8263(SD75M)
Views:  436   Comments: 1
GN 441
Title:  GN 441
Description:  Sitting in the pit at Northtown, its nice to see BSB in its home turf once again. Historically incorrect or not, I am so pleased to see this being preserved. And with open bearings, it looks slightly modern.
Photo Date:  8/23/2009  Upload Date: 8/27/2009 2:32:46 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  GN 441(F45)
Views:  1106   Comments: 1
GN 441
Title:  GN 441
Description:  Its nice to see an F45 saved, and for once not painted in some form of Santa Fe dress.
Photo Date:  8/23/2009  Upload Date: 8/27/2009 2:33:35 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  GN 441(F45)
Views:  1060   Comments: 3
BNSF 6885
Title:  BNSF 6885
Description:  Pulling up the BN-UP's cut, afterwords back to the house with these three.
Photo Date:  9/1/2009  Upload Date: 9/3/2009 10:49:01 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  BNSF 6885(SD40-2)
Views:  168   Comments: 1
BNSF 7823
Title:  BNSF 7823
Description:  This thing has been living out in Willmar for some time now, many months to be exact, but visits NTW today for its 92 day I imagine.
Photo Date:  9/1/2009  Upload Date: 9/3/2009 10:49:29 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  BNSF 7823(SD40-2)
Views:  497   Comments: 1
Nice set
Title:  Nice set
Description:  A pair of H2 SD75M's stroll into the yard and will leave this manifest on D8.
Photo Date:  9/1/2009  Upload Date: 9/3/2009 10:49:51 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8273(SD75M)
Views:  257   Comments: 0
BNSF 3034
Title:  BNSF 3034
Description:  A delightful surprise idles under the sanding towers on this hazy September morning.
Photo Date:  9/5/2009  Upload Date: 9/8/2009 8:53:13 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  BNSF 3034(GP40X)
Views:  481   Comments: 0
GN 1914
Title:  GN 1914
Description:  Not long for the rails it seems, this unit has even shed its owners reporting marks. Wont be quite the same without SD39's prowling around the yard.
Photo Date:  9/5/2009  Upload Date: 9/8/2009 8:53:54 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  GN 1914(SD39)
Views:  1487   Comments: 1
BNSF 4655 East
Title:  BNSF 4655 East
Description:  My first train shot during my last Summer day outing. Nothing special, but I like the shot.
Photo Date:  9/7/2009  Upload Date: 9/8/2009 10:34:33 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  BNSF 4655(C44-9W)
Views:  226   Comments: 0
BNSF 2972
Title:  BNSF 2972
Description:  Two Geeps trail two GE's on their way into the shops.
Photo Date:  9/7/2009  Upload Date: 9/8/2009 10:35:59 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  BNSF 2972(GP39V)
Views:  384   Comments: 0
A Gift
Title:  A Gift
Description:  I was pretty surprised to see this unit down by the shops. Hoping that my last day of summer would yield some neat stuff, I already was pleased with this sight. It would get better! This unit "isn't from round here" either, because there are a few of the usual suspect SD40-2's that can be found from time to time. This one came out of nowhere though, hopefully it stays around, and doesn't get renumbered right away.
Photo Date:  9/7/2009  Upload Date: 9/8/2009 10:36:26 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  BNSF 7884(SD40-2)
Views:  241   Comments: 0
CKRY 713
Title:  CKRY 713
Description:  After getting a glimpse of the red nose with white chevrons from the bridge, I thought that this was an INRD unit of some sort. Equally surprising, this strange GP7 sits near other cool engines, such as a BNSF MP15, Santa Fe GP40X, and now rare SD40-2's.
Photo Date:  9/7/2009  Upload Date: 9/8/2009 10:36:58 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CKRY 713(GP7u)
Views:  459   Comments: 2
CSXT 8708
Title:  CSXT 8708
Description:  Probably my favorite catch of the day for this CSX fan, was this SD60 on the NTWGAL. This is now my 5th CSX SD60 I've shot, which is pretty dang good considering I don't live anywhere near the CSX.
Photo Date:  9/7/2009  Upload Date: 9/8/2009 10:37:21 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CSX 8708(SD60)
Views:  146   Comments: 0
CSXT 478
Title:  CSXT 478
Description:  Nice job with that blue and grey spray can! I see they put their .2 cents in and updated the logo a bit.
Photo Date:  9/7/2009  Upload Date: 9/8/2009 10:56:09 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CSX 478(AC44CW)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
NS 2652
Title:  NS 2652
Description:  The last unit of the consist.
Photo Date:  9/7/2009  Upload Date: 9/8/2009 10:56:45 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  NS 2652(SD70M-2)
Views:  141   Comments: 0
BNSF 9581
Title:  BNSF 9581
Description:  Power for the Rock train that is awaiting this chariot in the T Yard.
Photo Date:  9/7/2009  Upload Date: 9/8/2009 10:57:16 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Views:  271   Comments: 1
H-NTWGAL
Title:  H-NTWGAL
Description:  And with some flare I might add. Today was semi-reminiscent of the old NTWGAL days, where foriegn power was as common as stop signs. Today it sports the usual BNSF crap, CSXT 8708 (orig. CSX SD60), CSXT 478, and NS 2652. The engineer seems relaxed as well.....ha!
Photo Date:  9/7/2009  Upload Date: 9/8/2009 10:58:08 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  BNSF 4112(C44-9W)
Views:  243   Comments: 2
BNSF 1896
Title:  BNSF 1896
Description:  Sitting Labor Day out, the 1896 tries to stay cleanly you know!
Photo Date:  9/7/2009  Upload Date: 9/8/2009 10:58:53 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  BNSF 1896(SD40-2)
Views:  358   Comments: 1
H-GALNTW
Title:  H-GALNTW
Description:  Hoping for atleast something good trailing atleast, I was more than shocked to see nine FURX's! I guess it will have to do....
Photo Date:  9/19/2009  Upload Date: 9/19/2009 11:59:20 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  BNSF 5003(C44-9W)
Views:  277   Comments: 0
FURX 7935
Title:  FURX 7935
Description:  Last time I shot 9 SD40-2's on a train, they were BNSF owned and heading for HLCX. That was last summer, and now I find nine FURX's being dragged in for contract work yet again. Boy, I'll be waiting patiently to catch one of these in the lead this fall/winter. The last hurrah of SD40-2's I have a feeling.
Photo Date:  9/19/2009  Upload Date: 9/19/2009 11:59:45 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  FURX 7935(SD40-2)
Views:  324   Comments: 1
FURX 7936
Title:  FURX 7936
Description:  Identical to my 7935 shot!
Photo Date:  9/19/2009  Upload Date: 9/20/2009 12:00:12 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  FURX 7936(SD40-2)
Views:  322   Comments: 1
H-GALNTW
Title:  H-GALNTW
Description:  Nine dead FURX SD40-2's get dragged in this morning by the GALNTW. It was FURX heaven down here today, many were already load testing as this batch showed up.
Photo Date:  9/19/2009  Upload Date: 9/20/2009 12:00:37 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  BNSF 5003(C44-9W)
Views:  387   Comments: 0
FURX 7280
Title:  FURX 7280
Description:  Many of these bring back specific memories of "back in the day", which was only a few years ago now. They did look better back then, though, but sitting for over a year in the middle of nowhere takes its toll.
Photo Date:  9/19/2009  Upload Date: 9/20/2009 12:00:57 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  FURX 7280(SD40-2)
Views:  310   Comments: 0
FURX 7212
Title:  FURX 7212
Description:  Probably the worst looking out of this string, the 7212 seems to have suffered a fire some time back, as the paint chipping and rust spots imply. Texas sun wasn't exactly kind on the paint....
Photo Date:  9/19/2009  Upload Date: 9/20/2009 12:01:22 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  FURX 7212(SD40-2)
Views:  269   Comments: 0
FURX 7928
Title:  FURX 7928
Description:  Back to its former servicing terminal yet again. Im looking forward to the possibilites of these leading trains, but Im sure the crews aren't! Such a nice feeling to have these back, if only for a few months.
Photo Date:  9/19/2009  Upload Date: 9/20/2009 12:01:47 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  FURX 7928(SD40-2)
Views:  282   Comments: 1
FURX 8092
Title:  FURX 8092
Description:  Another Green one.
Photo Date:  9/19/2009  Upload Date: 9/20/2009 12:20:12 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  FURX 8092(SD40-2)
Views:  303   Comments: 1
FURX 7215
Title:  FURX 7215
Description:  One of the H1 variants.
Photo Date:  9/19/2009  Upload Date: 9/20/2009 12:20:51 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  FURX 7215(SD40-2)
Views:  261   Comments: 1
NS 6705
Title:  NS 6705
Description:  Former Conrail, one of several surprises at the shops this day.
Photo Date:  9/19/2009  Upload Date: 9/20/2009 12:21:34 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  NS 6705(SD60)
Views:  186   Comments: 0
FURX 7287
Title:  FURX 7287
Description:  Ahhh, not even when these were common did I see nine together like this. Finally, a good day at Northtown with plenty of cool stuff to shoot. Reminds me of a year ago....
Photo Date:  9/19/2009  Upload Date: 9/20/2009 12:22:10 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  FURX 7287(SD40-2)
Views:  346   Comments: 3
BNSF 2167
Title:  BNSF 2167
Description:  A neat consist (including that SD40-2!) runs back to the shops after getting sand and fuel.
Photo Date:  9/19/2009  Upload Date: 9/20/2009 12:23:24 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  BNSF 2167(GP38)
Views:  298   Comments: 1
BNSF 6751
Title:  BNSF 6751
Description:  While this has faded extremely bad, I'll take an SD40-2 any day of the week, no matter the color. And this one isn't one of the "resident" ones around here, which is more good news!
Photo Date:  9/19/2009  Upload Date: 9/20/2009 12:23:46 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  BNSF 6751(SD40-2)
Views:  327   Comments: 1
FURX 7886
Title:  FURX 7886
Description:  One of the eight.
Photo Date:  9/26/2009  Upload Date: 9/30/2009 6:59:56 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  FURX 7886(SD40-2)
Views:  274   Comments: 0
BNSF 7884
Title:  BNSF 7884
Description:  One of the few 78XX's left, and one of even fewer ones in Cascade Green.
Photo Date:  9/26/2009  Upload Date: 9/30/2009 7:01:27 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes0
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Locomotives:  BNSF 7884(SD40-2)
Views:  217   Comments: 1
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Photo Date:  9/26/2009  Upload Date: 9/30/2009 7:01:50 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  FURX 8108(SD40-2)
Views:  256   Comments: 0
FURX 7252
Title:  FURX 7252
Description:  One of the more ugly ones. Orange AC,different color patches, grafitti, the list goes on.
Photo Date:  9/26/2009  Upload Date: 9/30/2009 7:02:14 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  FURX 7252(SD40-2)
Views:  352   Comments: 1
FURX 7246
Title:  FURX 7246
Description:  Rust has started affect, in a large way, on the 7246, one which I was familiarized with in 2006.
Photo Date:  9/26/2009  Upload Date: 9/26/2009 12:00:00 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  FURX 7246(SD40-2)
Views:  331   Comments: 0
H-GALNTW
Title:  H-GALNTW
Description:  The last move for the GALNTW today is to shove the FURX's into the T Yard. These will await a visit to the shop, and then most likely head for their lesser. Im relatively sure that these wont ever run on rails again, atleast in their current state.
Photo Date:  9/26/2009  Upload Date: 9/30/2009 7:03:22 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  FURX 7939(SD40-2)
Views:  265   Comments: 0
BNSF 2338
Title:  BNSF 2338
Description:  Freshly painted, sitting in the T yard awaiting its next job.
Photo Date:  9/26/2009  Upload Date: 9/30/2009 7:04:36 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  BNSF 2338(GP38-2)
Views:  242   Comments: 0
M-NTWKCK
Title:  M-NTWKCK
Description:  The Kick rolls out of town with a nice third unit to compensate for the mundane trash leading.
Photo Date:  9/27/2009  Upload Date: 9/30/2009 7:38:07 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives: 
Views:  298   Comments: 0
NS 6741
Title:  NS 6741
Description:  Blue is always a good thing in the sea of Orange.
Photo Date:  9/27/2009  Upload Date: 9/30/2009 7:38:27 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  NS 6741(SD60I)
Views:  112   Comments: 0


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