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Title: |
MRLX 6304 |
Description: |
Once this locomotive spent time hauling passengers for CN, later it did the same for VIA Rail Canada, now when ever its not hauling Amtrak special trains, it spends most of its time in storage on the W&I, occasionally seeing freight service. |
Photo Date: |
3/27/2008 Upload Date: 3/28/2008 5:52:35 PM |
Location: |
Moscow, ID |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
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681 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Quite a Consist |
Description: |
A GP30 and an FP9, what a great consist. Sure won't see that on any class one! |
Photo Date: |
3/27/2008 Upload Date: 3/28/2008 5:47:26 PM |
Location: |
Moscow, ID |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
PCC 4204(GP30M) MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
837 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
F unit reflections 1 |
Description: |
The setting sun reflects off the side of MRLX 6304. |
Photo Date: |
3/27/2008 Upload Date: 3/28/2008 5:55:03 PM |
Location: |
Moscow, ID |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Scenic |
Locomotives: |
MRLX 6304(FP9A) PCC 4204(GP30M) |
Views: |
614 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
F unit reflections 2 |
Description: |
Couldn't decide which one was better. |
Photo Date: |
3/27/2008 Upload Date: 3/28/2008 5:55:38 PM |
Location: |
Moscow, ID |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Scenic |
Locomotives: |
MRLX 6304(FP9A) PCC 4204(GP30M) |
Views: |
534 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
PCC 4204 |
Description: |
One of the regular freight locomotives for the W&I, it started out life working for the C&O, later CSX, then WATCO before being leased then purchased by W&I. |
Photo Date: |
3/27/2008 Upload Date: 3/28/2008 5:54:09 PM |
Location: |
Moscow, ID |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
PCC 4204(GP30M) MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
655 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Smokey start |
Description: |
Smoke from the just started 4204 obscures the other two units in the consist. The FP9 was left in Moscow. |
Photo Date: |
4/2/2008 Upload Date: 4/5/2008 11:19:19 AM |
Location: |
Wilson, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WRIX 316(GP16) MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
634 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Consist |
Description: |
Only on a short line would you find a GP30, a GP10, and an FP9 hauling freight together! |
Photo Date: |
4/2/2008 Upload Date: 4/5/2008 11:20:39 AM |
Location: |
Wilson, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
PCC 4204(GP30M) WRIX 316(GP16) MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
856 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
"Artsy" |
Description: |
Trying to get an artsy shot of the FP9. |
Photo Date: |
4/2/2008 Upload Date: 4/5/2008 11:21:37 AM |
Location: |
Wilson, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Roster,Scenic |
Locomotives: |
WRIX 316(GP16) MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
599 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Wow! |
Description: |
The W&I crews hooked up this CNW hopper with their F unit (is it really 2008?). Cool, thanks guys! |
Photo Date: |
4/10/2008 Upload Date: 4/12/2008 2:05:43 PM |
Location: |
Moscow, ID |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock |
Locomotives: |
MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
913 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
There she is! |
Description: |
The first sighting of the train, just as its cresting the summit. |
Photo Date: |
4/29/2008 Upload Date: 4/29/2008 8:01:43 PM |
Location: |
Wilson, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Scenic |
Locomotives: |
WIR 20(GP30M) MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
595 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
She'll be coming round the mountain. |
Description: |
When she comes! (Or the hill...) |
Photo Date: |
4/29/2008 Upload Date: 4/29/2008 8:02:49 PM |
Location: |
Wilson, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Scenic |
Locomotives: |
WIR 20(GP30M) MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
532 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
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Description: |
Yeah, I took a lot at this spot. |
Photo Date: |
4/29/2008 Upload Date: 4/29/2008 8:03:22 PM |
Location: |
Wilson, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WIR 20(GP30M) MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
582 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
The two trees |
Description: |
And what is this!? PCC 4204 has become WIR 20. Cool! |
Photo Date: |
4/29/2008 Upload Date: 4/29/2008 8:04:18 PM |
Location: |
Wilson, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Scenic |
Locomotives: |
WIR 20(GP30M) MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
641 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
What a consist. |
Description: |
FP9 and a GP30. |
Photo Date: |
4/29/2008 Upload Date: 4/29/2008 8:05:20 PM |
Location: |
Wilson, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WIR 20(GP30M) MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
671 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Hills of green. |
Description: |
A shot I have been waiting two years to get. |
Photo Date: |
4/29/2008 Upload Date: 4/29/2008 8:06:09 PM |
Location: |
Wilson, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Scenic |
Locomotives: |
WIR 20(GP30M) MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
740 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Swiching at Wilson |
Description: |
The two units begin their switching. |
Photo Date: |
4/29/2008 Upload Date: 4/29/2008 8:06:58 PM |
Location: |
Wilson, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WIR 20(GP30M) MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
574 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Hum, this looks familiar!! |
Description: |
http://mafarnz.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1059686 |
Photo Date: |
4/29/2008 Upload Date: 4/29/2008 8:08:07 PM |
Location: |
Wilson, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
WIR 20(GP30M) MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
702 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Conductors truck. |
Description: |
The conductor parked his truck in a good spot. |
Photo Date: |
4/29/2008 Upload Date: 4/29/2008 8:09:02 PM |
Location: |
Wilson, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WIR 20(GP30M) MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
626 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Ooh! |
Description: |
I like it! And I didnt take it. Good job mom. |
Photo Date: |
5/9/2008 Upload Date: 5/10/2008 9:53:30 PM |
Location: |
Oakesdale, WA |
Author: |
Nancy Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
Locomotives: |
MRLX 6304(FP9A) WIR 316(GP16) |
Views: |
527 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Swiching #2 |
Description: |
Taken by my mom. |
Photo Date: |
5/9/2008 Upload Date: 5/10/2008 8:36:10 PM |
Location: |
Oakesdale, WA |
Author: |
Nancy Farnsworth |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MRLX 6304(FP9A) WIR 316(GP16) |
Views: |
727 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Catch at Oakesdale |
Description: |
Heres the train when we caught it at Oakesdale. Holly cow, theres an F unit on the front!!!! |
Photo Date: |
5/9/2008 Upload Date: 5/10/2008 8:29:38 PM |
Location: |
Oakesdale, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MRLX 6304(FP9A) WIR 316(GP16) |
Views: |
533 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Swiching |
Description: |
Here the crew is colecting empty AA tankers. |
Photo Date: |
5/9/2008 Upload Date: 5/10/2008 8:31:16 PM |
Location: |
Oakesdale, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MRLX 6304(FP9A) WIR 316(GP16) |
Views: |
567 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Guess where |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
5/9/2008 Upload Date: 5/10/2008 8:33:53 PM |
Location: |
Oakesdale, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Station |
Locomotives: |
MRLX 6304(FP9A) WIR 316(GP16) |
Views: |
538 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Climbing the hill |
Description: |
North of Oakesdale |
Photo Date: |
5/9/2008 Upload Date: 5/10/2008 8:37:45 PM |
Location: |
Oakesdale, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MRLX 6304(FP9A) WIR 316(GP16) |
Views: |
495 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Bridge |
Description: |
The shot I was set up for |
Photo Date: |
5/9/2008 Upload Date: 5/10/2008 8:39:36 PM |
Location: |
Oakesdale, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Bridge |
Locomotives: |
MRLX 6304(FP9A) WIR 316(GP16) |
Views: |
540 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
By the River |
Description: |
North of Rosalia, took this one while hanging out of the car. |
Photo Date: |
5/9/2008 Upload Date: 5/10/2008 8:42:49 PM |
Location: |
Rosalia, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
Locomotives: |
MRLX 6304(FP9A) WIR 316(GP16) |
Views: |
592 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Through the Palouse |
Description: |
South of Plaza, paceing the train |
Photo Date: |
5/9/2008 Upload Date: 5/10/2008 9:56:41 PM |
Location: |
Plaza, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MRLX 6304(FP9A) WIR 316(GP16) |
Views: |
688 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Paceing |
Description: |
He had about 28 on the speedometer |
Photo Date: |
5/9/2008 Upload Date: 5/10/2008 9:58:44 PM |
Location: |
Plaza, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
529 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Trestle |
Description: |
I like!! |
Photo Date: |
5/9/2008 Upload Date: 5/10/2008 10:01:09 PM |
Location: |
Spangle, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Bridge |
Locomotives: |
MRLX 6304(FP9A) WIR 316(GP16) |
Views: |
849 Comments: 7 |
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Title: |
In the mirror |
Description: |
A shot EVERYBODY does, so of course, I had to do it too. |
Photo Date: |
5/9/2008 Upload Date: 5/10/2008 10:03:42 PM |
Location: |
Plaza, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MRLX 6304(FP9A) WIR 316(GP16) |
Views: |
482 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Parting shot |
Description: |
Last shot of the day. |
Photo Date: |
5/9/2008 Upload Date: 5/10/2008 10:07:03 PM |
Location: |
Spangle, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MRLX 6304(FP9A) WIR 316(GP16) |
Views: |
684 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
F unit in the snow |
Description: |
This thing just never stops looking great! |
Photo Date: |
12/19/2008 Upload Date: 12/26/2008 2:23:52 PM |
Location: |
Moscow, ID |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MRLX 6304(FP9A) WIR 316(GP16) |
Views: |
597 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
FP9 and GP16 |
Description: |
Two of Washingtion and Idahos three locomotives. |
Photo Date: |
12/19/2008 Upload Date: 12/26/2008 2:25:09 PM |
Location: |
Moscow, ID |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WIR 316(GP16) MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
525 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WIR 316 |
Description: |
This was the lead unit coming over the hill. The crew said they had been bucking 6 drifts with this unit. |
Photo Date: |
12/19/2008 Upload Date: 12/26/2008 2:26:09 PM |
Location: |
Moscow, ID |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WIR 316(GP16) MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
500 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
MRLX 6304 |
Description: |
Snow covered with ice dripping down the side, this ex VIA, ex CN unit has seen many a harsh winter when it worked in Canada. |
Photo Date: |
12/19/2008 Upload Date: 12/26/2008 2:28:27 PM |
Location: |
Moscow, ID |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MRLX 6304(FP9A) WIR 316(GP16) |
Views: |
590 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Snowy SP. |
Description: |
Even though it isnt really SP, it looks right at home in the snow. |
Photo Date: |
12/19/2008 Upload Date: 12/26/2008 2:31:25 PM |
Location: |
Moscow, ID |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
429 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Yard limits at Wilson |
Description: |
The frist train of spring pokes it's head around the bend, horn a blowing. |
Photo Date: |
4/7/2009 Upload Date: 4/8/2009 2:46:44 PM |
Location: |
Moscow, ID |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WIR 20(GP30M) MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
364 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Long train |
Description: |
A fairly long train for the first one. |
Photo Date: |
4/7/2009 Upload Date: 4/8/2009 2:46:45 PM |
Location: |
Moscow, ID |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Scenic |
Locomotives: |
WIR 20(GP30M) MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
377 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Bridge at MP 83.3 |
Description: |
The engineer later called me a crazy bastard for hiking up here. I just smiled and said that I had gone further up the hill on other days. |
Photo Date: |
4/7/2009 Upload Date: 4/8/2009 2:46:45 PM |
Location: |
Moscow, ID |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Scenic,Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
WIR 20(GP30M) MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
421 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Going away |
Description: |
Don't let the power set up fool you, #20 is leading the train, long hood first. |
Photo Date: |
4/7/2009 Upload Date: 4/8/2009 2:46:46 PM |
Location: |
Moscow, ID |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
WIR 20(GP30M) MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
360 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Pull er up, tie er down. |
Description: |
The power is cut off the train and tied down. |
Photo Date: |
4/7/2009 Upload Date: 4/8/2009 2:46:49 PM |
Location: |
Moscow, ID |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Scenic |
Locomotives: |
MRLX 6304(FP9A) WIR 20(GP30M) |
Views: |
383 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Don't forget the brakes! |
Description: |
Jeremy, the engineer for the day, sets the hand brake on the #20. |
Photo Date: |
4/7/2009 Upload Date: 4/8/2009 2:46:49 PM |
Location: |
Moscow, ID |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MRLX 6304(FP9A) WIR 20(GP30M) |
Views: |
480 Comments: 4 |
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Title: |
Through the trees |
Description: |
If there wasn't so many branches this would make a decient shot. |
Photo Date: |
4/22/2009 Upload Date: 4/24/2009 1:45:08 AM |
Location: |
Fallon, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Scenic |
Locomotives: |
WIR 20(GP30M) MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
323 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Twin trestle one |
Description: |
The first of a pair of trestles at Fallon |
Photo Date: |
4/22/2009 Upload Date: 4/24/2009 1:45:09 AM |
Location: |
Fallon, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Bridge |
Locomotives: |
WIR 20(GP30M) MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
328 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
A shot for the F unit fans |
Description: |
Both units look good! |
Photo Date: |
4/22/2009 Upload Date: 4/24/2009 1:45:10 AM |
Location: |
Fallon, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Bridge |
Locomotives: |
WIR 20(GP30M) MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
753 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Perfect spot. |
Description: |
I managed to get the crossbuck in just the right spot to hide the MRLX markings on the F unit. Almost can't tell it's not really an SP unit. |
Photo Date: |
4/22/2009 Upload Date: 4/24/2009 1:45:11 AM |
Location: |
Fallon, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WIR 20(GP30M) MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
371 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Making the cut |
Description: |
The train has stoped to put the first five hopers into the siding. |
Photo Date: |
4/22/2009 Upload Date: 4/24/2009 1:45:12 AM |
Location: |
Fallon, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WIR 20(GP30M) MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
432 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Backing across the bridge |
Description: |
The famous F unit backs across the Palouse River bridge, to couple onto the #20 and take it's train north. |
Photo Date: |
6/5/2009 Upload Date: 6/8/2009 7:32:06 PM |
Location: |
Palouse, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Bridge,Yard |
Locomotives: |
MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
378 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Almost like two trains |
Description: |
This telephoto shot almost gives the impression of two trains in Palouse, reminiscent of the BN days. |
Photo Date: |
6/5/2009 Upload Date: 6/8/2009 7:32:07 PM |
Location: |
Palouse, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Bridge,Yard |
Locomotives: |
MRLX 6304(FP9A) WIR 20(GP30M) |
Views: |
610 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
Brake test |
Description: |
After adding more grain loads and tank car empty's to it's train, the 6304 and crew perform a brake test before heading north. |
Photo Date: |
6/5/2009 Upload Date: 6/8/2009 7:32:10 PM |
Location: |
Oakesdale, WA |
Author: |
Matt Farnsworth |
Categories: |
Yard,Station |
Locomotives: |
MRLX 6304(FP9A) |
Views: |
250 Comments: 0 |
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