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Viewing Album:  Rail-Fanning 2017 Vol. 7
 
By:Matthew Schimmel
Dates:7/1/2017 - 7/31/2017
Album Info:This was a big month for me. Managed to get out more than usual and catch a bunch of trains all over Missouri and my usual spots in Illinois. Thanks for taking a look!
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BNSF 6423 - DPU
Title:  BNSF 6423 - DPU
Description:  Roster Shot.
Photo Date:  7/9/2017  Upload Date: 12/13/2017 11:06:25 PM
Location:  Old Monroe, MO
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6423(ES44AC)
Views:  320   Comments: 1
5 Units Strong
Title:  5 Units Strong
Description:  BNSF 7666 leads this Galesburg to Memphis freight south on the BNSF Hannibal Sub. as it leaves Orchard Farm, Mo. as the sun sets on the day. The fourth and fifth motors are ILSX SD45s and are not currently online.
Photo Date:  7/17/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 9:50:14 PM
Location:  Orchard Farm, MO
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7666(ES44DC)
Views:  101   Comments: 0
BNSF 7666
Title:  BNSF 7666
Description:  Roster Shot.
Photo Date:  7/17/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 9:51:23 PM
Location:  Orchard Farm, MO
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7666(ES44DC)
Views:  86   Comments: 0
BNSF 4113
Title:  BNSF 4113
Description:  Roster Shot.
Photo Date:  7/17/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 9:53:47 PM
Location:  Orchard Farm, MO
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4113(C44-9W)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
BNSF 3997
Title:  BNSF 3997
Description:  Roster Shot.
Photo Date:  7/17/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 9:54:46 PM
Location:  Orchard Farm, MO
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3997(ET44C4)
Views:  186   Comments: 0
ILSX 1315
Title:  ILSX 1315
Description:  Roster Shot.
Photo Date:  7/17/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 9:55:23 PM
Location:  Orchard Farm, MO
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  ILSX 1315(SD40-2)
Views:  390   Comments: 0
ILSX 1314
Title:  ILSX 1314
Description:  Roster Shot.
Photo Date:  7/17/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 9:55:57 PM
Location:  Orchard Farm, MO
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  ILSX 1314(SD40M-2)
Views:  437   Comments: 0
ILSX 1315
Title:  ILSX 1315
Description:  Roster Shot.
Photo Date:  7/17/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 9:56:31 PM
Location:  Orchard Farm, MO
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  ILSX 1315(SD40-2)
Views:  365   Comments: 0
Ex-Farport Coop Hopper
Title:  Ex-Farport Coop Hopper
Description:  PLCX 27232
Photo Date:  7/17/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 9:57:30 PM
Location:  Orchard Farm, MO
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  88   Comments: 0
Ex-PC/Ex-CR Covered Hopper
Title:  Ex-PC/Ex-CR Covered Hopper
Description:  RFMX 464666
Photo Date:  7/17/2017  Upload Date: 12/16/2017 10:06:23 AM
Location:  Orchard Farm, MO
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  95   Comments: 0
Burlington Northern Covered Hopper
Title:  Burlington Northern Covered Hopper
Description:  BN 449203
Photo Date:  7/17/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 9:58:40 PM
Location:  Orchard Farm, MO
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  78   Comments: 0
20A Under I-270
Title:  20A Under I-270
Description:  NS 3609 leads NS train 20A north on the NS Brooklyn District as it passes under Interstate 270 near Mitchell, Illinois.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 10:07:31 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 3609(ET44AC)
Views:  295   Comments: 1
NS Tier 4 Leader
Title:  NS Tier 4 Leader
Description:  NS 3609 leads NS train 20A north on the NS Brooklyn District as it passes under Interstate 270 near Mitchell, Illinois.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 10:08:51 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 3609(ET44AC)
Views:  322   Comments: 0
Rolling Up The Brooklyn
Title:  Rolling Up The Brooklyn
Description:  NS 3609 leads NS train 20A north on the NS Brooklyn District as it passes under Interstate 270 near Mitchell, Illinois.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 10:10:25 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 3609(ET44AC)
Views:  301   Comments: 0
NS 3609
Title:  NS 3609
Description:  Roster Shot.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 10:10:59 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 3609(ET44AC)
Views:  297   Comments: 0
SD80Mac! - NS 7222
Title:  SD80Mac! - NS 7222
Description:  Roster Shot.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 10:12:04 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 7222(SD80MAC)
Views:  153   Comments: 0
North Bound UP Stacker
Title:  North Bound UP Stacker
Description:  UP 7686 is in the lead of a north bound UP stack train as it cruises towards Lenox Tower in Mitchell, Illinois.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 10:16:32 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7686(AC45CCTE)
Views:  303   Comments: 0
UP 4736
Title:  UP 4736
Description:  Roster Shot.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 10:17:08 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4736(SD70M)
Views:  105   Comments: 0
Older High End Stack Car
Title:  Older High End Stack Car
Description:  DTTX 63096B
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 10:18:18 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  79   Comments: 0
Older High End Stack Car
Title:  Older High End Stack Car
Description:  DTTX 63096A
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 10:18:58 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  102   Comments: 0
UP 8772 - DPU
Title:  UP 8772 - DPU
Description:  Roster Shot.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 10:25:08 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8772(SD70ACe)
Views:  198   Comments: 0
NS 7647 - DPU #2
Title:  NS 7647 - DPU #2
Description:  NS 7647 is the second DPU on a coal load as it sits near Pontoon Rd. in Granite City, Illinois.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 10:34:06 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 7647(ES40DC)
Views:  132   Comments: 0
NS 6997 - DPU #1
Title:  NS 6997 - DPU #1
Description:  Roster Shot.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 10:34:58 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 6997(SD60E)
Views:  303   Comments: 0
NS 9034
Title:  NS 9034
Description:  Roster Shot.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 10:36:08 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Matthep Schimmel
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 9034(C40-9W)
Views:  91   Comments: 0
Tier 4 Leading The Coal
Title:  Tier 4 Leading The Coal
Description:  NS 3669 is the leader on an OS coal train as it sits near Pontoon Rd. in Granite City, Illinois.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 10:38:20 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic
Locomotives:  NS 3669(ET44AC)
Views:  278   Comments: 0
NS 3669
Title:  NS 3669
Description:  Roster Shot.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 10:40:37 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 3669(ET44AC)
Views:  336   Comments: 0
Rebuild and Slug
Title:  Rebuild and Slug
Description:  NS 4662 & NS 625 sit in the A.O. Smith Yard in Granite City, Illinois awaiting their next move/assignment.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 10:44:50 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Yard
Locomotives:  NS 4662(GP59) NS 625(Road Slug)
Views:  577   Comments: 0
Headed For Dupo
Title:  Headed For Dupo
Description:  UP 8141 leads this south bound stack train through Granite City, Illinois on the UP High Speed Mains on its way to Dupo, Illinois.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 10:55:39 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8141(ES44AC-H)
Views:  266   Comments: 0
UP 8141
Title:  UP 8141
Description:  Roster Shot.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 10:59:30 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8141(ES44AC-H)
Views:  227   Comments: 0
UP 8462
Title:  UP 8462
Description:  Roster Shot.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 10:56:52 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8462(SD70ACe)
Views:  242   Comments: 0
UP 8633
Title:  UP 8633
Description:  Roster Shot.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 10:57:42 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8633(SD70ACe)
Views:  120   Comments: 0
GTW 6225
Title:  GTW 6225
Description:  Sitting outside of Quality Rail Services in Madison, Illinois with some other CN power.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 11:04:46 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  GTW 6225(GP38-2)
Views:  138   Comments: 0
CN 5653
Title:  CN 5653
Description:  Sitting outside of Quality/Rail Services in Madison, Illinois with some other CN power.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 11:05:26 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CN 5653(SD75I)
Views:  105   Comments: 0
IC 9600
Title:  IC 9600
Description:  Sitting outside of Quality Rail Services in Madison, Illinois with some other CN power.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 11:06:11 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  IC 9600(GP38-2)
Views:  409   Comments: 0
IC 3106
Title:  IC 3106
Description:  Sitting outside of Quality Rail Services in Madison, Illinois with some other CN power.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 11:06:40 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  IC 3106(GP40R)
Views:  122   Comments: 0
BNSF 1592
Title:  BNSF 1592
Description:  Sitting outside of the TRRA Yard in Madison, Illinois.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 11:10:16 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BNSF 1592(SD40-2)
Views:  475   Comments: 0
Parked Power
Title:  Parked Power
Description:  KCS 4101 and KCS 4690 sit in Brooklyn, Illinois awaiting their next assignment.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/14/2017 11:20:35 PM
Location:  Brooklyn, IL
Author:  Matthew S`himmel
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  KCS 4101(SD70ACe)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
Parked Grain Train
Title:  Parked Grain Train
Description:  UP 7995 leads this unknown grain train as it sits near Brooklyn, Illinois. Most likely waiting to get into a local barge off-loading facility near the river.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/16/2017 10:09:57 AM
Location:  Brooklyn, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic
Locomotives:  UP 7995(AC45CCTE)
Views:  224   Comments: 0
UP 7697
Title:  UP 7697
Description:  Roster Shot.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/16/2017 10:11:35 AM
Location:  Brooklyn, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 7697(AC45CCTE)
Views:  92   Comments: 0
Headed North
Title:  Headed North
Description:  UP 7782 leads this GE trio north through Brooklyn, Illinois on the UP High Speed Main. The train has recently left Dupo, Illinois just a few miles south of here.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/16/2017 10:13:03 AM
Location:  Brooklyn, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7782(AC45CCTE)
Views:  197   Comments: 0
UP 7782
Title:  UP 7782
Description:  Roster Shot.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/16/2017 10:14:11 AM
Location:  Brooklyn, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 7782(AC45CCTE)
Views:  217   Comments: 0
UP 7918
Title:  UP 7918
Description:  Roster Shot.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/16/2017 10:14:54 AM
Location:  Brooklyn, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7918(AC45CCTE)
Views:  159   Comments: 0
UP 2747
Title:  UP 2747
Description:  Roster Shot.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 12/16/2017 10:15:24 AM
Location:  Brooklyn, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 2747(ES44AC-H)
Views:  202   Comments: 0
The Rock!
Title:  The Rock!
Description:  MWCX 462753 - Not bad looking for a 38 year old Hopper. Still has the "R", Bankruptcy Blue, and the CNW logo.
Photo Date:  7/23/2017  Upload Date: 12/16/2017 10:29:29 AM
Location:  Old Monroe, MO
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  78   Comments: 0
Like A Rock
Title:  Like A Rock
Description:  Not bad looking for a 38 year old Hopper. Still has the "R", Bankruptcy Blue, and the CNW logo.
Photo Date:  7/23/2017  Upload Date: 12/16/2017 10:30:30 AM
Location:  Old Monroe, MO
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  72   Comments: 0
MWCX 462753
Title:  MWCX 462753
Description:  Not bad looking for a 38 year old Hopper. Still has the "R", Bankruptcy Blue, and the CNW logo.
Photo Date:  7/23/2017  Upload Date: 12/16/2017 10:32:14 AM
Location:  Old Monroe, MO
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  86   Comments: 0
Goat Boat!
Title:  Goat Boat!
Description:  It has been a while since I've managed to catch/see an H1 on the point of anything nowadays on the BNSF. Here BNSF 1017, in its H1 glory, leads a Memphis to Galesburg freight north (track mark east) on the BNSF Hannibal Sub. at Mp. 51 in Old Monroe, Mo. The train will take the siding to meet two before continuing on its journey. Goat Boat for the win.
Photo Date:  7/23/2017  Upload Date: 12/16/2017 10:35:42 AM
Location:  Old Monroe, MO
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 1017(C44-9W)
Views:  104   Comments: 0
Goat Boat Charge!
Title:  Goat Boat Charge!
Description:  It has been a while since I've managed to catch/see an H1 on the point of anything nowadays on the BNSF. Here BNSF 1017, in its H1 glory, leads a Memphis to Galesburg freight north (track mark east) on the BNSF Hannibal Sub. at Mp. 51 in Old Monroe, Mo. The train will take the siding to meet two before continuing on its journey. Goat Boat for the win.
Photo Date:  7/23/2017  Upload Date: 12/16/2017 10:36:23 AM
Location:  Old Monroe, MO
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 1017(C44-9W)
Views:  92   Comments: 0
BNSF 1017
Title:  BNSF 1017
Description:  Roster Shot.
Photo Date:  7/23/2017  Upload Date: 12/16/2017 10:36:53 AM
Location:  Old Monroe, MO
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 1017(C44-9W)
Views:  125   Comments: 0
MWCX 462753
Title:  MWCX 462753
Description:  Roster Shot.
Photo Date:  7/23/2017  Upload Date: 12/16/2017 10:37:42 AM
Location:  Old Monroe, MO
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  76   Comments: 0

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