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Title: |
Birmingham Southern's 34th Street Yard |
Description: |
This is a view of Birmingham Southern's 34th St. Yard taken from 36th Street Bridge. In the background you can see whats left of the Ensley Works. |
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3/16/1997 Upload Date: 9/30/2007 7:36:09 AM |
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Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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BS 225(SW1001) BS 224(SW1001) |
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1403 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
Heavy Lifter |
Description: |
This crane was seen inside E. Norris Yard in Irondale, AL in 1998. The engine facility is the building you see on the left. |
Photo Date: |
3/4/1998 Upload Date: 2/14/2012 10:54:42 AM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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448 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Alabama & Tennessee Rivers Railroad |
Description: |
This string of 6 engines just about represents the full motive power of the ATN as it sits patiently in B'ham. |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2000 Upload Date: 11/8/2005 9:46:43 PM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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Locomotives: |
LTEX 5387(SD40T-2) LTEX 7444(SD45R) |
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1448 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Passing Trains |
Description: |
A NS train with the former Conrail 3400 overtakes a waiting train adjacent to the Red Mountain Expressway. |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2000 Upload Date: 9/13/2005 8:44:08 AM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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Locomotives: |
NS 3440(SD40-2) |
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742 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
RB&BB Train |
Description: |
This shows the former 32nd Street Yard in Birmingham with the RB&BB train staged there. Sloss Furnace is on the far left. Notice the digital dishes hanging on for dear life on some of the cars. |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2000 Upload Date: 9/25/2007 6:27:07 AM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
Categories: |
RollingStock |
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655 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NS 3289 |
Description: |
The NS 3289 seen at Finley Yard along side the ACIPCO plant in Birmingham, AL. |
Photo Date: |
8/5/2002 Upload Date: 12/13/2010 9:57:24 AM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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Locomotives: |
NS 3289(SD40-2) |
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596 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
End of the line for the CofGa. |
Description: |
The Central of Georgia line from Columbus, GA ends here at Central (Leeds) AL. The CofGa line is to the left as it meets the SOU line from Atlanta |
Photo Date: |
9/18/2004 Upload Date: 10/11/2005 8:25:34 PM |
Location: |
Leeds, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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558 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
A Rare Visitor |
Description: |
On the day of the replacement of the last remaining wooden section of the NS P-Line trestle over US Hwy. 78 in Leeds, AL, this remote control motor shows up on on spur going into the Lehigh Cement facility. I had not seen this one before nor have I seen it since. |
Photo Date: |
12/14/2004 Upload Date: 11/21/2010 9:21:18 AM |
Location: |
Leeds, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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502 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Amtrak 19 Rolls Into Birmimgham |
Description: |
In the background you can see Sloss Furnace as Amtrak 19 prepares to stop at the station on it's way to New Orleans. |
Photo Date: |
3/3/2005 Upload Date: 9/13/2005 8:27:35 AM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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Locomotives: |
AMTK 6(P42DC) |
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708 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Heading South Out of Boyles |
Description: |
A CSX Coal Train, the Historic National Landmark Sloss Furnace, the famous Birmingham landmark Vulcan atop Red Mountain, what else could you want?? |
Photo Date: |
3/3/2005 Upload Date: 3/14/2006 8:37:11 AM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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363 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NS 8937 |
Description: |
This NS train is passing by 2nd Ave. at the former location of Terminal Station. |
Photo Date: |
3/3/2005 Upload Date: 9/13/2005 8:38:41 AM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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Locomotives: |
NS 8937(C40-9W) |
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518 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ABC Coke Switcher |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
3/16/2005 Upload Date: 4/22/2005 9:39:03 AM |
Location: |
Tarrant City, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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Locomotives: |
ABCX 1000(SW1001) |
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1195 Comments: 5 |
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Title: |
ACIPCO Switcher |
Description: |
A former Belt Railway of Chicago switcher works the American Cast Iron & Pipe Company tracks. Notice the number boards show the original 536 number, but this switcher has been re-numbered the 108. |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2005 Upload Date: 4/22/2005 9:45:01 AM |
Location: |
Thomas, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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Locomotives: |
BRC 536(MP15DC) |
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1359 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Alabama & Tennessee Rivers Railroad train tied down along 1st Ave. |
Description: |
Alabama & Tennessee Rivers Railroad train sitting broadside of 1st Ave. on the L&N's Birmingham Mineral RR. |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2005 Upload Date: 3/17/2005 9:03:21 AM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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Locomotives: |
LTEX 5387(SD40T-2) |
Views: |
1001 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
NS 199 with the BNSF 4197 pull across the newly rebuilt Leeds Trestle. |
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Photo Date: |
3/16/2005 Upload Date: 3/17/2005 1:06:12 AM |
Location: |
Leeds, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 4197(C44-9W) |
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737 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
BNSF 4268 |
Description: |
The BNSF 4268 and 2137 switching Doc's Transfer in the Thomas area of Birmingham. |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2005 Upload Date: 3/18/2005 1:25:09 PM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 4268(B23-7) BNSF 2137(GP38AC) |
Views: |
751 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BS EMD SD9 |
Description: |
A string of SD9's are ready to pull a load of taconite pellets from Birmingport back to BS's 34th Street Yard. |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2005 Upload Date: 3/18/2005 1:08:50 AM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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Locomotives: |
BS 650(SD9) |
Views: |
1670 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
JEFW 53 |
Description: |
This shot is on the West side of Sloss Industries in N. Birmingham. |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2005 Upload Date: 3/18/2005 1:48:46 PM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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Locomotives: |
JEFW 53(SW1500) |
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633 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
KCS 6603 at the lead of a train in NS's E. Norris Yard in Irondale, AL. |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
3/16/2005 Upload Date: 3/17/2005 9:12:39 AM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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Locomotives: |
KCS 6603(SD40-3) |
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519 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Leeds Trestle |
Description: |
A rough panorama of the Leeds Central of Georgia trestle before its replacement with a new concrete and steel trestle. |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2005 Upload Date: 4/22/2005 9:20:23 AM |
Location: |
Leeds, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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584 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
MultiServ Swith Engine |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
3/16/2005 Upload Date: 3/17/2005 1:03:31 AM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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592 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Leeds Trestle |
Description: |
The wooden trestle over the NS Eastern Alabama (Atlanta) Division and US Hwy. 78 has now been replaced with a concrete and steel structure. |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2005 Upload Date: 3/20/2005 9:54:52 PM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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Locomotives: |
NS 9334(C40-9W) |
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1330 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NS 9303 |
Description: |
A Southbound NS train on the AGS line crosses under the abandoned CSX (ACL) Lineville Sub bridge in Bessemer. The CSX Lineville Sub now joins the S&NA Sub South of here in Parkwood, AL. |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2005 Upload Date: 3/17/2005 1:54:11 PM |
Location: |
Bessemer, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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Locomotives: |
NS 8874(C40-9) NS 9303(C40-9W) |
Views: |
1479 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
BS 700 |
Description: |
A Birmingham Southern train negotiates the loop inside the Warrior and Gulf Navigation Company's Birmingport operations. |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2005 Upload Date: 3/18/2005 1:27:27 PM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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Locomotives: |
BS 700(GP38-2) BS 704(GP38-2) |
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1075 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
NS at 32nd Street |
Description: |
A NS train approaches 32nd Street. |
Photo Date: |
5/8/2005 Upload Date: 11/8/2005 10:23:57 PM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 2963(GP39V) FURX 2268(GP38M-2) NS 8376(C40-8W) |
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1020 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Coosa Mtn. Tunnel |
Description: |
The East portal of the Coosa Mountain Tunnel (the long tunnel) on the NS (CofGa) Columbus-Birmingham main. |
Photo Date: |
9/30/2005 Upload Date: 10/8/2005 5:43:53 AM |
Location: |
Leeds, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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1275 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Fast NS Freight |
Description: |
This fast moving unknown NS train was shot heading North on the AGS main through Trussville, AL with a 30+ year old high hood at the lead!! |
Photo Date: |
10/29/2005 Upload Date: 11/4/2005 9:20:56 PM |
Location: |
Trussville, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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Locomotives: |
NS 7017(GP50) UP 4269(SD70M) CEFX 2815(SD40-2) NS 3352(SD40-2) |
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1169 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
FEMA Train |
Description: |
This NS FEMA was seen awaiting a clear up in front of it at 32nd Street crossing. |
Photo Date: |
11/8/2005 Upload Date: 11/8/2005 9:39:55 PM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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Locomotives: |
NS 6130(SD40-2) NS 7020(GP50) |
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1021 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSX 2518 |
Description: |
This CSXT Train was shot behind the Supreme Beverage Co. East of the old Terminal Station area. |
Photo Date: |
11/8/2005 Upload Date: 11/8/2005 9:43:53 PM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 2518(GP38-2) |
Views: |
578 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
NS Exhibit Car |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
11/8/2005 Upload Date: 11/8/2005 10:28:43 PM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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Locomotives: |
NS 2582(SD70M) NS 8699(C40-8) |
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1061 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 4619 |
Description: |
This train is on the CSX line heading North into Boyles Yard. Seen here in downtown Birmigham. |
Photo Date: |
11/8/2005 Upload Date: 11/8/2005 10:33:37 PM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 4619(SD70M) NS 8786(C40-9) |
Views: |
677 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
KCS 4715 |
Description: |
This train stopped at Woodlawn Junction. |
Photo Date: |
11/8/2005 Upload Date: 11/8/2005 10:38:55 PM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
KCS 4715(GP40-2LW) |
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524 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Working At 32nd Street |
Description: |
The NS 2338 SW1500 sub-lettered for the CNOTP hauls a string of cars past the 27th St. Interlock and heads toward 32nd street in Birmingham, AL. |
Photo Date: |
11/8/2005 Upload Date: 8/9/2007 7:46:06 AM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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Locomotives: |
NS 2338(SW1500) |
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426 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NS 2383 |
Description: |
Seen for the second time this day, the NS 2383 sits at Woodlawn Junction awaiting movement onto the AGS. |
Photo Date: |
11/8/2005 Upload Date: 11/8/2005 10:36:21 PM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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Locomotives: |
NS 2383(MP15DC) |
Views: |
648 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
BNSF 1717 At The FRISCO Yard |
Description: |
This fine looking SD9 was is rare form, although sitting quietly, at the BNSF (FRISC) Yard in Birmingham, Alabama. |
Photo Date: |
8/6/2007 Upload Date: 8/7/2007 10:22:52 PM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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BNSF 1717(SD9) |
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641 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Flying Down The West End |
Description: |
Amtrak 19, The Crecent, hurdles fast South through the West end of Birmingham, AL, where two downtown banking giants buildings are seen in the background. Regions Bank and Wells Fargo. The latter is the Alabama originals building, SouthTrust Bank, that was bought out by Wells Fargo. |
Photo Date: |
1/28/2008 Upload Date: 4/15/2012 5:24:53 PM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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Locomotives: |
AMTK 5(P42DC) |
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221 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Norris Yard Switchers |
Description: |
This trio of power was seen in Irondale, AL inside the NS E. Norris Yard. |
Photo Date: |
1/28/2008 Upload Date: 1/28/2008 6:35:21 PM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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NS 2397(MP15DC) NS 956(RP-E4U) NS 2395(MP15DC) |
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905 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
A Trio Switch Thomas Yard |
Description: |
This set of power was seen switching Thomas Yard as seen from the Hwy. 78 Bridge. |
Photo Date: |
1/28/2008 Upload Date: 1/28/2008 8:35:38 PM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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BNSF 2205(GP38u) BNSF 1365(GP7u) |
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659 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Herzog Waiting |
Description: |
Actually, not in Birmingham, but in Westover East of B'ham on Hwy. 280. This train was waiting to be fueled up by a tanker truck waiting outside of this shot. |
Photo Date: |
1/28/2008 Upload Date: 1/28/2008 8:45:22 PM |
Location: |
Westover, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
CSX 742(ES44AC-H) |
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547 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
New Signals |
Description: |
These new, yet to be in service, signals are set along the new double track in Irondale, AL. |
Photo Date: |
1/28/2008 Upload Date: 1/28/2008 6:38:23 PM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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278 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Newly Painted Platform |
Description: |
It's nice to see this SOU Flat Car newly repainted by the City of Irondale. It's been needing it for a very long time. The adjacent caboose was also repainted. |
Photo Date: |
1/28/2008 Upload Date: 1/28/2008 6:40:25 PM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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338 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Irondale Viewing Platform |
Description: |
A view of the South side of the viewing platform just outside E. Norris Yard in Irondale, AL. This view is shot from the SOU Flat Car across the tracks from the platform. |
Photo Date: |
1/28/2008 Upload Date: 1/28/2008 6:42:38 PM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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317 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Norris Yard Signals |
Description: |
The signal stand is seen in Irondale, AL just outside the entrance to E. Norris Yard. |
Photo Date: |
1/28/2008 Upload Date: 1/29/2008 7:16:46 AM |
Location: |
Irondale, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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320 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Waiting At Woodlawn Jct. |
Description: |
This train was seen waiting to go South at Woodlawn Jct. |
Photo Date: |
1/28/2008 Upload Date: 1/28/2008 6:45:58 PM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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Locomotives: |
NS 9220(C40-9W) |
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444 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
32nd Street Switching |
Description: |
This crew was seen riding the rear of a train switching at 32nd Street in Birmingham, AL. |
Photo Date: |
1/28/2008 Upload Date: 1/28/2008 7:00:24 PM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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350 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Circus Train |
Description: |
The RBBB Train waits at the Terminal Station area to head East on the SOU Main. |
Photo Date: |
1/28/2008 Upload Date: 1/28/2008 7:03:09 PM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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295 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF Autorack Train |
Description: |
This Autorack train seems like it's just about ready to depart Thomas Yard. As seen from the Hwy. 78 bridge in Birmingham, AL. |
Photo Date: |
1/28/2008 Upload Date: 1/29/2008 7:06:31 AM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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289 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Approaching 27th Street Interlock |
Description: |
Two CSX trains prepare to meet under the US Hwy. 280 (Red Mountain Expressway) bridge at the 27th St. Interlock in Birmingham, AL. |
Photo Date: |
1/28/2008 Upload Date: 6/22/2011 8:38:19 AM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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256 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
South End of Boyles Yard |
Description: |
At what's know as Mary Lee, the HLCX 7174 comes out of the south end of the CSX Boyles Yard in Birmingham, AL. |
Photo Date: |
1/28/2008 Upload Date: 12/13/2010 10:09:25 AM |
Location: |
Birmingham, AL |
Author: |
Dale Burns |
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Locomotives: |
HLCX 7174(SD40-2) |
Views: |
409 Comments: 2 |
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