Mission Bay in San Jose

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Union Pacific (UP) 9919 and 9916 lead the Mission Bay Turn into College Park in San Jose, CA on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, as a northbound commute shoots by with JPBX 905 shoving on the rear.
UP 9919 is an EMD SD32ECO (UP Designation SD59MX). Reportedly: it was built in 1992 by EMD as 6327, a model SD60M, builders number 926302-12. It was renumbered 2482, retired as such in 2012 and then it was rebuilt in 2012, repower serial number 20107425-005.
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Nikon D500, Nikon 70-210mm f/4 AF FX,
Image: 2024.7.31.1.51-ph

BNSF 7726 at Bealville

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Year old BNSF 7726 leading a coiled steel train at Bealville, CA on Saturday, April 29, 2006, in the Tehachapi mountains.
BNSF 7726 is a GE ES44DC. Reportedly: it was built in 2005, builders number 55786, from series 7200-7920.
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Nikon D2H, unrecorded lens,
Image: Image 2006.4.29.1.10-ph

UP (SP) 2775 at Mojave, CA

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UP 2775 and 2348 switch at Mojave, CA on Sunday, April 30, 2006.
UP 2775 is a SD40M-2, UP Designation SD40-2. Reportedly: UP 2775, former SP 8699, was built in March 1967 by EMD as a model SD45, builders number 32638, CNW 915. In December 1994, after being rebuilt, the locomotive was released by Morrison-Knudsen to SP as SP 8699, an SD40M-2 SP Class EF630LK-2. Later becoming UP 2775, UP Designation SD40-2, 2650-2782 series. This locomotive was retired by UP in October 2010.
Other reporting marks and numbers said to be associated with this locomotive include: NREX 2775, WAMX 4244.
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Nikon D2H, Unrecorded lens,
Image: 2006.5.1.1.2-ph

International Consist at Caliente

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BNSF Railway (BNSF) 5461 leading an international consist on Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Caliente, CA in the Tehachapi mountains.
BNSF 5461 is a GE C44-9W. Reportedly: it was built in June 2000 builders number 52262, from BNSF series 4300-5532.
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Nikon D2H, Unrecorded lens,
Image: 2006.4.29.1.21-ph

Manifest at Mojave

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On Friday, May 24, 2019, at 7:55 a.m. a northbound BNSF 3+2 Manifest at Mojave, CA, has BNSF 5727, 4304, 5154 + 6816, 5491 for power.
BNSF 5727 is a  GE ES44AC, BNSF Designation AC4400EV Reportedly it was built in 2003, builders number 54409.
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Nikon D600, Nikon 80~200mm f2.8 FX lens,
Image: 2019.5.28.3.7-ph

Former SP at Mojave

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On Friday May 24, 2019, at 8:17 a.m., a southbound Union Pacific 3+0 manifest in Mojave, CA had UP 6272, 7511, 8348.
UP 6272 is a GE AC4400CW, from the 6147-6420 series. Reportedly: it was built in 1995, builders number 48497, as SP 301, SP Class GF644L-2. This locomotive was assigned UP 6917, then 6347, then 6272.
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Nikon D600, Nikon 80~200mm f2.8 FX lens,
Image: 2019.5.28.3.24-ph

DMVW SD50F 5418

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At 8:37 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2019, Dakota Missouri Valley and Western Railroad (DMVW)  SD50F 5418 is sitting with 5439 between assignments in Falkirk, ND.
DMVW 5418 is an EMD (GMD) SD50F. Reportedly: DMVW 5418 was built by the Canadian General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD), subsidiary Diesel Division of General Motors of Canada, Ltd. as CN 5418 in 1985, serial number A4490.
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Nikon D750, Nikon 24~120mm f4 FX lens,
Image: 2019.7.29.4.183-ph

GP15s at Napa Jct.

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California Northern (CFNR) 107 & 100 are sitting at Napa Junction, CA, on Sunday, July 14, 1996.
CFNR 107 is an EMD GP15-1. Reportedly: CFNR 107 was built in 1976, builders number 757142-19, CNW 4418. Reporting marks and numbers also said to be related to this locomotive include SJVR 107 and GMTX 429.
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Hand Scan: 2020.8.13.1.3-ph

BNSF stack train at Cable

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BNSF 3985 leads 3940, 4458, 4228 on a southbound, BNSF 4+0 stack train at the Cable Cross-overs, in Cable, CA (near Tehachapi, CA) at 5:09pm on Friday May 24, 2019.
BNSF 3985 is a GE ET44C4 (Tier 4.) Reportedly: BNSF 3985 was built in 2015, builders number 63238.
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Nikon D750, Nikon 24~120mm f4 FX lens,
Image: 2019.5.28.2.100-ph

UP Local at Monolith

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At 4:15p on Friday, May 24, 2019, a southbound UP local at Monolith, CA has UP 7463, 8820.
UP 7463 is a GE ES44AC, UP model designation C45ACCTE. Reportedly: it  was built in 2009 by GE, builders number 58706. It is in the series 7345-8051.
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Nikon D750, Nikon 24~120mm f4 FX lens,
Image: 2019.5.28.2.86-ph

MET 1500 in Modesto

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Modesto and Empire Traction (MET) 1500 waits for work near Stanislaus Food Products in Modesto, CA on Monday, March 31, 2008.
MET 1500 is an EMD SW1500. Reportedly: it was built in 1968 as Cotton Belt (SSW) 2489, SP Class ES415C-1, serial number 7087-9. It has been reported as having also been Locomotive Specialists, Inc. 2489.
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Mamiya C33, 135mm lens, Ektachrome 200, 6x6 Transparency 1.0.50.55.8, Hand Scan 2008.4.2.1.3-ph

4014 in Menomonee Falls, WI

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On Thursday, July 25, 2019, 12:55 p.m., Union Pacific (UP) Big Boy 4014 and UP 3025 are at Pilgrim Rd. in Menomonee Falls, WI heading to Butler, WI.
UP 4014 is an ALCo 4-8-8-4 "Big Boy", UP Class 4884-1. Reportedly: it was built in 1941 by ALCo, builders number 69585.
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Nikon D750, Nikon 24~120mm f4 FX lens,
Image: 2019.7.25.3.17-ph

4014 near Randolph, WI

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On Thursday, July 25, 2019, at 12:33 p.m., Union Pacific (UP) 4014 and 3025 are near Randolph, WI.
UP 4014 is an ALCo 4-8-8-4 "Big Boy", UP Class 4884-1. Reportedly: it was built in 1941 by ALCo, builders number 69585.
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Nikon D750, Nikon 24~120mm f4 FX lens,
Image: 2019.7.25.3.51-ph

4014 near Freisland, WI

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 On Thursday, July 25, 2019, 11:43 a.m., Union Pacific (UP) 4014 and 3025 are heading past United Wisconsin Grain Producers towards the Hwy 33 bridge south of Freisland, WI.
UP 4014 is an ALCo 4-8-8-4 "Big Boy", UP Class 4884-1. Reportedly: it was built in 1941 by ALCo, builders number 69585.
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Nikon D600, Nikon 80~200mm f2.8 lens,
Image:2019.7.25.4.20-ph

4014 in Adams, WI

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On Thursday, July 25, 2019, 9:05 a.m., Union Pacific (UP) Big Boy 4014 and 3025 are departing Adams, WI.
UP 4014 is an ALCo 4-8-8-4 "Big Boy", UP Class 4884-1. Reportedly: it was built in 1941 by ALCo, builders number 69585.
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Nikon D750, Nikon 24~120mm f4 FX lens,
Image: 2019.7.25.3.41-ph

4014 in Roseville

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Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 has attracted a crowd. It's on Track 121, east of the old ramp, in Roseville, CA, at 9:39 a.m. on a very very hot Friday, July 12, 2024.
UP 4014 is an ALCo 4-8-8-4 "Big Boy", UP Class 4884-1. Reportedly: it was built in 1941 by ALCo, builders number 69585.
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Nikon D500, Nikon 18~140mm f3.5-5.6 DX lens,
Image: 2024.7.12.2.5-ph

4014 at Antelope

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Union Pacific Big Boy 4014, on Track 2 at Antelope, Roseville, CA, with its Westward Bound Tour train, at 5:55 p.m., on a very very hot Thursday, July 11, 2024.
UP 4014 is an ALCo 4-8-8-4 "Big Boy", UP Class 4884-1. Reportedly: it was built in 1941 by ALCo, builders number 69585.
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Nikon D500, Nikon 18~140mm f3.5-5.6 DX lens,
Image: 2024.7.12.1.118-ph

4014 at Binney Jct.

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Union Pacific Big Boy 4014, at Binney Junction, Marysville, CA, with its Westward Bound Tour train, at 3:51 p.m. on a very very hot Thursday, July 11, 2024.
UP 4014 is an ALCo 4-8-8-4 "Big Boy", UP Class 4884-1. Reportedly: it was built in 1941 by ALCo, builders number 69585.
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Nikon D500, Nikon 18~140mm f3.5-5.6 DX lens,
Image: 2024.7.12.1.92-ph

4014 Near Oroville

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Union Pacific Big Boy 4014, off Coal Canyon Rd. approaching Elsey near Oroville, CA with its Westward Bound Tour train, 1:54 p.m. on a very very hot Thursday, July 11, 2024.
UP 4014 is an ALCo 4-8-8-4 "Big Boy", UP Class 4884-1. Reportedly: it was built in 1941 by ALCo, builders number 69585.
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Nikon D500, Nikon 18~140mm f3.5-5.6 DX lens,
Image: 2024.7.12.1.77-ph

Big Boy at Pulga

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Union Pacific Big Boy 4014, in the Feather River Canyon with its Westward Bound Tour train, navigates the over and under bridges at Pulga, CA at 1:10 p.m. on a very hot Thursday, July 11, 2024.

I was anticipating top light so I picked a spot where top light works and just waited several hours in the heat for the train to come to us. We brought umbrellas to shade us from the sun.

UP 4014 is an ALCo 4-8-8-4 "Big Boy", UP Class 4884-1. Reportedly: it was built in 1941 by ALCo, builders number 69585.
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Nikon D500, Nikon 18~140mm f3.5-5.6 DX lens,
Image: 2024.7.12.1.69-ph

Under a monsoon sky

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On Thursday, June 27, 2024, 4:55 p.m., a westbound BNSF 2+0 stack train at Angell, AZ, MP 322.7, has BNSF 6032 and 6631 for power.
BNSF 6032 is a GE ES44AC. Reportedly: It was built in 2006 serial number 56880.
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Nikon D500, Nikon 18~140mm f3.5-5.6 DX lens,
Image: 2024.7.1.5.164-ph

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Autoracks at Angell

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On Thursday, June 27, 2024, 6:40 p.m., a westbound BNSF 2+0 autoracks at Angell, AZ, MP 322.7, has BNSF 7728 and 5136 for power.
BNSF 7728 is a GE ES44DC. Reportedly: It was built in 2005 serial number 55788.
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Nikon D500, Nikon 18~140mm f3.5-5.6 DX lens,
Image: 2024.7.1.5.200-ph

Westbound Kingman Canyon

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On Friday, June 28, 2024, 5:30 p.m., a monster 5+4+0 westbound BNSF stack train in Kingman Canyon near Kingman AZ, is led by BNSF 7602. Warbonnet 742 is in the lead consist.
BNSF 7602 is a GE ES44DC. Reportedly: It was built by GE in 2007 builder's number 57993.
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Nikon D500, Nikon 18~140mm f3.5-5.6 DX lens,
Image: 2024.7.1.7.45-ph

Kingman Cyn Z Train

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On Friday, June 28, 2024, 7:15 p.m., an eastbound 5+0 BNSF Z-LACWSP is in Kingman Canyon near Kingman AZ. It's led by BNSF 7556. The second unit is 25th Anniversary Commemorative Unit 5828. The consist is 7556, 5828, 4696, 7468 and 3765.
BNSF 7556 is a GE ES44DC. Reportedly: it was built in 2007, serial number 57947.
BNSF 5828 is a GE ES44AC. Reportedly: it was built in 2005, serial number 56186.
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Nikon D750, Nikon 24~120mm f4 FX lens,
Images: 2024.7.1.8.41, 43, 55-ph

Morning Train at Pica

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A westbound BNSF stack train at West Pica, Arizona is led by BNSF 7122 at 5:13 a.m. on Monday, June 24, 2024. This was the first train of a lovely day in Arizona train chasing. This picture is taken from the back of my truck where I was sleeping that morning.
BNSF 7122 is a GE ES44C4. Reportedly: BNSF 7122 was built in 2013 by GE serial number 61536.
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Image: 2024.6.30.8.3-ph

A Darling Train

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On Thursday, June 27, 2024, 11:50 a.m., an eastbound BNSF manifest at Darling, AZ, has BNSF 7051, FXE 4636 and BNSF 8038 for power. The station sign at Darling is an old ATSF sign.
BNSF 7051 is a GE ES44C4. Reportedly: It was built in 2012 serial number 60985.
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Nikon D500, Nikon 18~140mm f3.5-5.6 DX lens,
Image: 2024.7.1.5.15-ph

Stacks To Phoenix

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On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, near Drake, AZ, at milepost 13.3 a southbound 4+0 BNSF double stack is on a trestle on the Peavine Line. Power on this train was BNSF 8281, 8243, 4439, 7620.
BNSF 8281 is a GE ES44C4. Reportedly: It was built in 2014, serial number 62552.
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Nikon D500, Nikon 18~140mm f3.5-5.6 DX lens,
Image: 2024.7.1.3.4-ph

The Grain in Maine

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On a stormy Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Maine, near Parks, AZ, a westbound 3+3+0 BNSF grain train has 4690, 7273, 6813 + 7529, CP 7057, 1084 for power.
BNSF 4690 is a GE C44-9W. Reportedly: It was built in 2000, serial number 52214.
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Nikon D750, Nikon 24~120mm f4 FX lens,
Image: 2024.7.1.1.25-ph

Westbound on the Crookton Cutoff

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A westbound BNSF 5+0 stack train has a flaming traction motor north of Williams, AZ, on the Crookton Cutoff, 4:50 p.m., on Monday, June 24, 2024. BNSF 5956, 6967, NS 9889, BNSF 7033, 6016 are the power. NS 9889 has the flaming traction motor.
BNSF 5956 is a GE ES44AC. Reportedly: It was built in 2006, serial number 56804.
NS 9889 is a GE C44-9W. Reportedly: It was built in 2004, as a C40-9W serial number 55047.
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Nikon D750, Nikon 24~120mm f4 FX lens,
Images: 2024.6.30.6.19, 22, 25-ph

Westbound at Siberia

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On Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Siberia, CA, a westbound early morning BNSF stack train is led by BNSF 4255.
BNSF 4255 is a GE ES44C4. Reportedly: It was built in 2015-16, serial number 63970.
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Nikon D500, Nikon 18~140mm f3.5-5.6 DX lens,
Image: 2024.6.30.3.6-ph