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Viewing Album:  St Louis Area Photos
 
By:Butch Getz
Dates:1/1/1990 - 12/31/2026
Album Info:Photos from in and around the St Louis, MO area. Will include Granite City, Mitchell, and Dupo IL.
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Heading out.....
Title:  Heading out.....
Description:  Leaving the A&S staging area for parts unknown.....
Photo Date:  7/29/2017  Upload Date: 7/31/2017 9:28:50 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7841(AC45CCTE)
Views:  66   Comments: 1
Notching it up a bit...........
Title:  Notching it up a bit...........
Description:  As the sun settles, and needing to get moving, the engineer notches it up, a bit!
Photo Date:  7/29/2017  Upload Date: 7/30/2017 9:00:34 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7841(AC45CCTE)
Views:  117   Comments: 1
Waiting on a crew.........
Title:  Waiting on a crew.........
Description:  Different duo waits today for a crew, to head to parts unknown, on a mixed freight.
Photo Date:  2/4/2018  Upload Date: 2/5/2018 9:04:15 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 7540(ES40DC) UP 8762(SD70ACe)
Views:  179   Comments: 1
Resting in the TRRA area....
Title:  Resting in the TRRA area....
Description:  First time to catch some blue sitting in the yard area. If it's not a -3 on the 8526, let me know, I'll correct.
Photo Date:  2/4/2018  Upload Date: 2/5/2018 9:08:00 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSX 8526(SD50-3) CSX 8446(SD40-2)
Views:  110   Comments: 1
Still working in Granite City....
Title:  Still working in Granite City....
Description:  First photo of this unit, on this site is dated 2011. Although it does not look as good as it did then, it is still earning it's keep.
Photo Date:  2/4/2018  Upload Date: 2/5/2018 9:03:03 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  FTRX 255(SW1500)
Views:  158   Comments: 1
On hold at Mitchell....
Title:  On hold at Mitchell....
Description:  Even thou the weather was not looking good, managed to get this on hold mixer, waiting for a crew.
Photo Date:  4/14/2018  Upload Date: 4/15/2018 7:24:31 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Track
Locomotives:  NS 9137(C40-9W) NS 7576(ES40DC)
Views:  83   Comments: 2
Off of the NS, on to the ALS.....
Title:  Off of the NS, on to the ALS.....
Description:  Another NS mixer comes off the NS line, onto the ALS, passing Lenox Tower.
Photo Date:  4/14/2018  Upload Date: 4/15/2018 7:27:17 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NS 6907(SD60E)
Views:  116   Comments: 2
Another E......
Title:  Another E......
Description:  I think this makes my fifth SD60E catch. Correction, makes my 7th E!
Photo Date:  4/14/2018  Upload Date: 4/15/2018 7:28:10 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 6907(SD60E)
Views:  116   Comments: 1
Moving some product...
Title:  Moving some product...
Description:  Before the next batch of rain it, TRRA 2001 pulls a batch of coil & coke cars from Granite City steel.
Photo Date:  4/14/2018  Upload Date: 4/14/2018 11:40:19 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  TRRA 2001(GP38-3)
Views:  140   Comments: 2
Terminal Railroad duo at work........
Title:  Terminal Railroad duo at work........
Description:  Pulling a string of coil & coke cars out of Granite City Steel, along with TRRA 2001 on point.
Photo Date:  4/14/2018  Upload Date: 4/15/2018 7:28:56 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  TRRA 2008(GP38-3)
Views:  156   Comments: 2
Sluggo & Eco..........
Title:  Sluggo & Eco..........
Description:  First time that I have caught this duo. There are 4 other photos of this pair on this site, hooked to empties for now. The second unit is a GP59ECO, and will have to catch it out in the open soon.
Photo Date:  4/14/2018  Upload Date: 4/14/2018 11:41:24 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives:  NS 625(Road Slug) NS 4662(GP59)
Views:  393   Comments: 0
As the birds fly......
Title:  As the birds fly......
Description:  This trio waits for a crew, with an all empty string of!gons.
Photo Date:  5/6/2018  Upload Date: 5/6/2018 4:12:51 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 8359(SD70ACe) NS 9253(C44-9W) UP 9089(SD70AH)
Views:  219   Comments: 0
UP 9089
Title:  UP 9089
Description:  Lead unit on an all empty gon train.
Photo Date:  5/6/2018  Upload Date: 5/6/2018 4:14:04 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 9089(SD70AH)
Views:  177   Comments: 1
UP 8359
Title:  UP 8359
Description:  Running in the second spot on this all empty gon train.
Photo Date:  5/6/2018  Upload Date: 5/6/2018 4:14:27 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 8359(SD70ACe)
Views:  98   Comments: 0
NS 9253
Title:  NS 9253
Description:  Running in the third spot on this all gon train.
Photo Date:  5/6/2018  Upload Date: 5/6/2018 4:14:48 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 9253(C44-9W)
Views:  176   Comments: 0
Needing some attention....
Title:  Needing some attention....
Description:  As I was walking back from taking a few photos of some gons, this truck appeared, and the occupant headed inside the cab.
Photo Date:  5/6/2018  Upload Date: 5/6/2018 4:15:25 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 8359(SD70ACe) NS 9253(C44-9W) UP 9089(SD70AH)
Views:  214   Comments: 1
RSSX 8345
Title:  RSSX 8345
Description:  This RSSX 8345 is a bit different from the other RSSX 8345's on this site. So not sure if this is a rebuild of the original, or a rebuild of another unit.......and this was one of the few times I did not have my camera with me, but a friend had his cell phone, and finally sent it to me today.
Photo Date:  8/5/2018  Upload Date: 9/17/2018 10:06:19 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  RSSX 8345(LEAF)
Views:  198   Comments: 1
Different duo at Mitchell
Title:  Different duo at Mitchell
Description:  This mixed bag train was waiting for a crew at Mitchell.
Photo Date:  9/15/2018  Upload Date: 9/15/2018 10:59:47 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 2598(SD70M) GECX 7394(C40-8W)
Views:  217   Comments: 0
Scratched out......
Title:  Scratched out......
Description:  Scratched out CSX, ex CR, now part of the GECX family.
Photo Date:  9/15/2018  Upload Date: 9/15/2018 11:00:36 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  GECX 7394(C40-8W) CSX 7394(C40-8W) CR 754(C40-8W)
Views:  368   Comments: 0
Intermodal on hold....
Title:  Intermodal on hold....
Description:  Usually do not find the intermodals sitting very long anyplace, except maybe on a holiday. I came back by this area an hour later, and they were still sitting!
Photo Date:  9/15/2018  Upload Date: 9/15/2018 11:02:44 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives:  NS 9665(C44-9W)
Views:  164   Comments: 0
Thru the fence.....
Title:  Thru the fence.....
Description:  A few ex's on this one as well, starting life on the SP in 1984. There was another one of these, that I could not get a photo of. Is/did TRRA acquire them for their use??????
Photo Date:  9/15/2018  Upload Date: 9/15/2018 11:07:40 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  HLCX 4211(GP40-2) ICE 4201(GP40-2) SP 7245(GP40-2)
Views:  464   Comments: 0
Light power move....
Title:  Light power move....
Description:  The conductor is putting his fingers in his ears, as the engineer sounds the horn at the crossing, heading toward Lenox Tower.
Photo Date:  9/15/2018  Upload Date: 9/15/2018 11:08:41 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 8332(C40-8W)
Views:  131   Comments: 0
In your face manifest.....
Title:  In your face manifest.....
Description:  This mixed freight is about to cross E Chain of Rocks Rd on it's way out of the area.
Photo Date:  9/15/2018  Upload Date: 9/15/2018 11:10:14 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7435(AC45CCTE)
Views:  151   Comments: 0
Waiting at Kirkwood......
Title:  Waiting at Kirkwood......
Description:  A bug-laden River Runner Charger waits for all of it's passengers to board, before heading west.
Photo Date:  7/31/2019  Upload Date: 8/2/2019 11:16:29 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  IDTX 4624(SC-44)
Views:  202   Comments: 1
Sweeping thru Kirkwood.....
Title:  Sweeping thru Kirkwood.....
Description:  This mostly two bay hopper train, is about to makes it's way past the depot in Kirkwood.
Photo Date:  7/31/2019  Upload Date: 8/2/2019 11:18:15 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5807(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  91   Comments: 1
Keep pushing, keep pushing on......
Title:  Keep pushing, keep pushing on......
Description:  A rear DPU set helps push the mostly two bay hopper train westward.
Photo Date:  7/31/2019  Upload Date: 8/2/2019 11:18:54 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7748(AC45CCTE)
Views:  73   Comments: 1
Passing the parked ACC......
Title:  Passing the parked ACC......
Description:  One mixed freight passing a parked mixed freight. The 1814 is one of the convert SD 70 units into a SD70ACC, per nsdash9.com
Photo Date:  10/19/2019  Upload Date: 11/28/2019 1:03:21 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1814(SD70ACC) NS 9162(C44-9W)
Views:  249   Comments: 1
Well used former Amtrak equipment.....
Title:  Well used former Amtrak equipment.....
Description:  These are sitting out there by themselves....looks like these might be headed to the Branson Scenic. Next photo will show why.
Photo Date:  10/19/2019  Upload Date: 11/28/2019 1:07:31 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  14   Comments: 0
BSRX 1245
Title:  BSRX 1245
Description:  This is the best I could do on this. Looks like a BSRX marking, and headed for the Branson Scenic, along with the others.
Photo Date:  10/19/2019  Upload Date: 11/28/2019 1:08:08 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  191   Comments: 0
38's & 40's.........
Title:  38's & 40's.........
Description:  Per this site, the 2010 is an ex AGS, the 2006 is is DRGW 3083, the 4219 is ex SSW/ICE, and the same for the 4208.
Photo Date:  10/19/2019  Upload Date: 11/28/2019 1:05:47 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  TRRA 2010(GP38-3) TRRA 2006(GP38-3) HLCX 4219(GP40-2) HLCX 4208(GP40-2)
Views:  361   Comments: 1
Almost street running...
Title:  Almost street running...
Description:  Lone KCS motor, attched to a string of empty gons, along State St.
Photo Date:  10/19/2019  Upload Date: 11/28/2019 1:06:43 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives:  KCS 4792(ES44AC)
Views:  149   Comments: 1
Dynamic duo.....
Title:  Dynamic duo.....
Description:  NS pair working remotely near A.O. Sith yard. The 4656 is a G59E, but that option is not available.
Photo Date:  3/25/2020  Upload Date: 4/3/2020 5:55:11 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 4656(GP59) NS 611(Road Slug)
Views:  362   Comments: 2
Remotely controlled....
Title:  Remotely controlled....
Description:  Working a string of hoppers by the A.O. Smith yard. The 4656 is a GP59E.
Photo Date:  3/25/2020  Upload Date: 4/3/2020 5:56:11 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives:  NS 611(Road Slug) NS 4656(GP59)
Views:  363   Comments: 2
Four of Twenty......
Title:  Four of Twenty......
Description:  Not a Borg designation, just the number of NS Heritage units I have caught, with lot's to go!
Photo Date:  3/25/2020  Upload Date: 4/3/2020 5:57:57 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  NS 8025(ES44AC)
Views:  181   Comments: 4
Waiting for their train...
Title:  Waiting for their train...
Description:  The guys from America's Central port wait for a train to show up...
Photo Date:  3/25/2020  Upload Date: 4/3/2020 5:59:28 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  RRC 2301(SD40-2)
Views:  197   Comments: 2
IDTX 4601
Title:  IDTX 4601
Description:  Amtrak shows up, and puts all other action to a stop.
Photo Date:  3/25/2020  Upload Date: 4/3/2020 6:01:10 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  IDTX 4601(SC-44)
Views:  249   Comments: 1
Train for America's Central Port.....
Title:  Train for America's Central Port.....
Description:  Shortly after Amtrak scoots by, the Terminal shows up, with a string of cars for storage.....
Photo Date:  3/25/2020  Upload Date: 4/3/2020 6:03:56 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  TRRA 2006(GP38-3) TRRA 2010(GP38-3)
Views:  190   Comments: 1
On their way........
Title:  On their way........
Description:  Moving to their own facilities now, after swapping ends with the Terminal train.....
Photo Date:  3/25/2020  Upload Date: 4/3/2020 6:08:43 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  RRC 2301(SD40-2)
Views:  177   Comments: 1
Following closely....
Title:  Following closely....
Description:  Conductor will soon drop off to flip a switch....
Photo Date:  3/25/2020  Upload Date: 4/3/2020 6:10:25 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  TRRA 2006(GP38-3) TRRA 2010(GP38-3)
Views:  169   Comments: 1
Locking them down...
Title:  Locking them down...
Description:  After finishing the car swap, a crew van appears, and they lock up the Treminal units on the Central Port's line.
Photo Date:  3/25/2020  Upload Date: 4/3/2020 6:11:55 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  TRRA 2010(GP38-3) TRRA 2006(GP38-3)
Views:  163   Comments: 2
Another Terminal train.....
Title:  Another Terminal train.....
Description:  The coil car train comes out from the mill, and will soon be backing back to the yard in Venice.
Photo Date:  3/25/2020  Upload Date: 4/3/2020 6:13:11 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  TRRA 2005(GP38-3) TRRA 2008(GP38-3) TRRA 2006(GP38-3) TRRA 2010(GP38-3)
Views:  206   Comments: 1
Hanging on to the coil car.....
Title:  Hanging on to the coil car.....
Description:  Nice day to hang out on the back of the train, as they approach the yard.
Photo Date:  3/25/2020  Upload Date: 4/3/2020 6:14:32 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  144   Comments: 1
Our last train of the day....
Title:  Our last train of the day....
Description:  Terminal continues to push it's way back home.
Photo Date:  3/25/2020  Upload Date: 4/3/2020 6:16:39 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  TRRA 2008(GP38-3) TRRA 2005(GP38-3)
Views:  248   Comments: 2
PRLX 2249
Title:  PRLX 2249
Description:  Side shot of the unit.
Photo Date:  5/30/2020  Upload Date: 5/30/2020 6:10:36 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRLX 2249(GP38-2)
Views:  273   Comments: 1
Geep trio.....
Title:  Geep trio.....
Description:  Geep trio waiting for a ride, after getting some work done. I'm sure the 2243 is ex GMTX, but not sure about the 2249. Both new under the PRLX name.
Photo Date:  5/30/2020  Upload Date: 5/30/2020 6:10:05 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRLX 2243(GP38-2) PRLX 2249(GP38-2) IC 9605(GP38-2)
Views:  249   Comments: 1
PRLX 2243
Title:  PRLX 2243
Description:  Slightly angled shot.
Photo Date:  5/30/2020  Upload Date: 5/30/2020 6:11:04 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRLX 2243(GP38-2)
Views:  255   Comments: 1
One of the new kids.......
Title:  One of the new kids.......
Description:  Basking in the semi cloudy weather, this unit waits for it's kin, who is in the garage.......
Photo Date:  5/30/2020  Upload Date: 5/30/2020 6:08:44 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  TRRA 4002(SD60I)
Views:  653   Comments: 2
We see you.....
Title:  We see you.....
Description:  Parked in the garage at this time, getting some minor attention.
Photo Date:  5/30/2020  Upload Date: 5/30/2020 6:09:13 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  TRRA 4001(SD60I)
Views:  194   Comments: 1
In and out.......
Title:  In and out.......
Description:  One waits, while the other gets some attention.
Photo Date:  5/30/2020  Upload Date: 5/30/2020 6:09:36 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  TRRA 4002(SD60I) TRRA 4001(SD60I)
Views:  268   Comments: 1
Nice trio........
Title:  Nice trio........
Description:  Not much was moving between Mitchell & Granite City. So hit the TRRA yard to find this nice trio of units. Lot's of ex/nee on the WAMX & HLCX 1836.
Photo Date:  10/1/2020  Upload Date: 10/3/2020 1:14:08 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  WAMX 5011(GP50) HLCX 1836(GP38-2) HLCX 1840(GP38-2)
Views:  271   Comments: 1

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