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BO 904083 |
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Reminds me of the lyrics -"She'll be coming 'round the mountain, when she comes!" |
Photo Date: |
2/9/2012 Upload Date: 3/22/2012 6:11:51 AM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Track,Action |
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94 Comments: 0 |
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BO 904083 |
Description: |
Curving into full view is fallen flags Baltimore & Ohio caboose, now serving as a shoving platform for a short turn to a local industry along the CSX line. |
Photo Date: |
2/9/2012 Upload Date: 3/22/2012 6:14:01 AM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Track,Action |
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111 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
BO 904083 |
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The train has now pulled onto an outside wye from the CSX mainline it came in on (2nd rail from its current position) to wait for clearance to continue to the industrial drop. |
Photo Date: |
2/9/2012 Upload Date: 3/22/2012 6:14:10 AM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Track,Action |
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90 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BO 904083 |
Description: |
The conductor has temporarily stepped inside while waiting they wait on the wye for a clear signal to proceed. |
Photo Date: |
2/9/2012 Upload Date: 3/22/2012 6:14:15 AM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Track,Action |
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99 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
BO 904083 |
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A closeup of the rear of the caboose shows the FRED, red flag and the whistle pipe (yellow vertical pipe) that the conductor uses while guiding the train. |
Photo Date: |
2/9/2012 Upload Date: 3/22/2012 6:14:21 AM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Track,Action |
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112 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
BO 904083 |
Description: |
The conductor has returned so the move is imminent. |
Photo Date: |
2/9/2012 Upload Date: 3/22/2012 6:28:00 AM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Track,Action |
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95 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BO 904083 |
Description: |
Although streaked with rust lines, the caboose still wears its B&O reporting marks and sports the Chessie System cat logo. Definitely has seen better days but still fun to catch as it continues working the rails. |
Photo Date: |
2/9/2012 Upload Date: 3/22/2012 6:28:27 AM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Track,Action |
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161 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
BO 904083 |
Description: |
With his vision fixed on the forward movement of the train, the conductor watches as the train approaches the signal tower and Lincoln Avenue crossing. |
Photo Date: |
2/9/2012 Upload Date: 3/22/2012 6:28:32 AM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Track,Action |
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110 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BO 904083 |
Description: |
The caboose slides under the massive signal tower at Dolton as it backs toward its industrial drop. |
Photo Date: |
2/9/2012 Upload Date: 3/22/2012 6:29:25 AM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Track,Action |
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83 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
DJLX 98145 |
Description: |
One of the hopper cars on its way for the drop is this former David J. Joseph Co car, now part of the CIT Group. |
Photo Date: |
2/9/2012 Upload Date: 3/22/2012 6:29:29 AM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Track,Action |
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60 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSX 6057 |
Description: |
The power on the local turn is this CSX unit, now backing the train toward its industrial siding. |
Photo Date: |
2/9/2012 Upload Date: 3/22/2012 6:42:44 PM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
CSX 6057(GP40-2) |
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85 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSX 6057 |
Description: |
The CSX unit backs toward the massive signal tower and Lincoln Avenue crossing. |
Photo Date: |
2/9/2012 Upload Date: 3/22/2012 6:42:50 PM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
CSX 6057(GP40-2) |
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78 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CSX 6057 |
Description: |
The Dolton signal tower rises more than double the engine height above it as the train backs toward its siding. |
Photo Date: |
2/9/2012 Upload Date: 3/22/2012 6:42:55 PM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
CSX 6057(GP40-2) |
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76 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSX 6057 |
Description: |
With the maze of tracks and crossovers at the Dolton junction, its no surprise that there are so many signals on this tower. |
Photo Date: |
2/9/2012 Upload Date: 3/22/2012 6:42:59 PM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
CSX 6057(GP40-2) |
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89 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
CSX 6057 |
Description: |
Last glimpse of the train headed up by CSX 6057 with its B&O caboose, #904083, on the rear as it heads into its industrial siding destination. |
Photo Date: |
2/9/2012 Upload Date: 3/22/2012 6:43:09 PM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
CSX 6057(GP40-2) |
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76 Comments: 0 |
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