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  1. Slug leading!

    Slug leading!

    Since CN uses a GP9RM+slug set for power, it's only natural that they get to lead. Here the switcher is bringing in 4 bulkheads from the nearby Industrial park. The way the photo is cropped however, it looks like a much bigger train. Note the headlight on the slug, these are unique to the S-3...
    • Romet
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    • 270 7224 cn fgip2 gp9rm local s-3 slug switcher winnipeg
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Canada
  2. With a Little Help from my Friends

    With a Little Help from my Friends

    After it's lead unit stalled, CSX train #464 gets a lift into Hamlet from train #463's power which was dispatched from the yard.
    • rico27513
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    • 270 463 464 carolina csx cw40-8 hamlet north
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Eastern United States
  3. NS'S Alabama Division NA District

    NS'S Alabama Division NA District

    NS Eastbound Vehicle Train 270 waiting on a signal to proceed at Birmingham, Al. ( 2nd Ave. )
    • William H. Davis Jr.
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    • ( ) 270 2nd al. at ave. birmingham eastbound ns train vehicle
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Eastern United States
  4. NS'S Alabama Division NA District

    NS'S Alabama Division NA District

    NS Eastbound Vehicle Train 270 rumbles through Birmingham, Al. ( 2nd Ave. )
    • William H. Davis Jr.
    • Media item
    • ( ) 270 2nd al. at ave. birmingham eastbound ns train vehicle
    • Comments: 5
    • Category: Eastern United States
  5. NS'S Alabama Division NA District

    NS'S Alabama Division NA District

    NS Westbound Vehicle Train 270 running back light engines to BNSF'S East Thomas Yard
    • William H. Davis Jr.
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    • 270 back bnsf's east engines light ns running thomas to train vehicle westbound yard
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Lease Units, Demonstrators, Specials etc.
  6. NS'S Alabama Division Birmingham East District

    NS'S Alabama Division Birmingham East District

    NS Eastbound Vehicle Train 270 at Pell City, Al.
    • William H. Davis Jr.
    • Media item
    • 270 al. at city eastbound ns pell train vehicle
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Eastern United States
  7. NS'S Alabama Division NA District

    NS'S Alabama Division NA District

    NS Eastbound Vehicle Train 270 rumbles through Birmingham, Al. ( 2nd Ave. )
    • William H. Davis Jr.
    • Media item
    • ( ) 270 2nd al. at ave. birmingham eastbound ns train vehicle
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Eastern United States
  8. NS'S Alabama Division NA District

    NS'S Alabama Division NA District

    NS Eastbound Vehicle Train 270 awaiting a signal to proceed eastbound at Birmingham, Al. ( 2nd Avenue ) with a FURX ( Former BN ) SD40-2 leading a BNSF ( Former BN ) SD40-2
    • William H. Davis Jr.
    • Media item
    • ( ) 270 2nd a al. at avenue awaiting birmingham bnsf eastbound proceed signal to train vehicle
    • Comments: 5
    • Category: Eastern United States


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