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Viewing Album:  Blue Water 35th Celebration
 
By:J.R. Valderas
Dates:10/21/2009 - 10/21/2009
Album Info:Michigan celebrates Amtrak's Blue Water 35th year of service (which once was the International) in Dowagiac, Michigan, October 21, 2009.
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Locals
Title:  Locals
Description:  Dowagiac residents gather at the former Michigan Central depot to celebrate Amtrak's Blue Water 35th annivesary run.
Photo Date:  10/21/2009  Upload Date: 10/22/2009 4:36:06 PM
Location:  Dowagiac, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  146   Comments: 0
City Manager
Title:  City Manager
Description:  Dowagiac City Manager Kevin Anderson greets spectators at the former Michigan Central station.
Photo Date:  10/21/2009  Upload Date: 10/22/2009 4:36:24 PM
Location:  Dowagiac, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  115   Comments: 0
351
Title:  351
Description:  While the celebration continues at the station, Amtrak Wolverine train 351, (better known as the Express) approaches in the distance.
Photo Date:  10/21/2009  Upload Date: 10/22/2009 4:36:39 PM
Location:  Dowagiac, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  AMTK 28(P42DC)
Views:  193   Comments: 2
350
Title:  350
Description:  While the celebration continues and Amtrak Wolverine train 351 approaches the station, Amtrak Wolverine train 350 approaches in the distance too.
Photo Date:  10/21/2009  Upload Date: 10/22/2009 4:37:12 PM
Location:  Dowagiac, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  AMTK 127(P42DC)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
Speech
Title:  Speech
Description:  Steven Arseneau, Museum Director of Southwestern Michigan College, gives a speech on the railroads during the Amtrak's Blue Water 35th Anniversary celebration in Dowagiac.
Photo Date:  10/21/2009  Upload Date: 10/22/2009 4:37:27 PM
Location:  Dowagiac, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  120   Comments: 0
Party Crasher
Title:  Party Crasher
Description:  As speeches are given about the railroad history in Dowagiac, Amtrak Wolverine train 351 crashes the party of Amtrak's Blue Water 35th Anniversary celebration.
Photo Date:  10/21/2009  Upload Date: 10/22/2009 4:37:46 PM
Location:  Dowagiac, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  AMTK 28(P42DC)
Views:  220   Comments: 1
Party Crashers
Title:  Party Crashers
Description:  Amtrak Wolverine train 351, left, and Amtrak Wolverine train 350, crash the party of Amtrak's Blue Water 35th Anniversary celebration with a meet in Dowagiac.
Photo Date:  10/21/2009  Upload Date: 10/22/2009 4:38:10 PM
Location:  Dowagiac, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  AMTK 127(P42DC)
Views:  215   Comments: 1
Old meets New
Title:  Old meets New
Description:  The trailing unit of Amtrak Wolverine train 351, left, meets the head unit of Amtrak Wolverine train 350 in Dowagiac.
Photo Date:  10/21/2009  Upload Date: 10/22/2009 4:38:28 PM
Location:  Dowagiac, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  AMTK 90218(NPCU) AMTK 127(P42DC)
Views:  276   Comments: 2
Bad Boys of Amtrak
Title:  Bad Boys of Amtrak
Description:  Amtrak Conductor Kevin Wright, left, and Assistant Conductor Martin Ortiz greet spectators of Amtrak's Blue Water 35th year celebration from the vestibules of Wolverine train 350 while making their scheduled stop into Dowagiac.
Photo Date:  10/21/2009  Upload Date: 10/22/2009 4:38:45 PM
Location:  Dowagiac, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  221   Comments: 0
Party Crasher
Title:  Party Crasher
Description:  With Amtrak Wolverine train 350 finally departing, the festivities of Amtrak's Blue Water 35th Anniversary celebration continues.
Photo Date:  10/21/2009  Upload Date: 10/22/2009 4:39:31 PM
Location:  Dowagiac, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  AMTK 34(P42DC)
Views:  199   Comments: 0
Proclamation
Title:  Proclamation
Description:  Dowagiac Mayor Don Lyons reads a proclomation to Michigan Department of Transportation's Tim Hoeffner during Amtrak's 35th Anniversary celebration.
Photo Date:  10/21/2009  Upload Date: 10/22/2009 4:39:55 PM
Location:  Dowagiac, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  133   Comments: 0
365
Title:  365
Description:  Amtrak's Blue Water (train 365) arrives to Dowagiac.
Photo Date:  10/21/2009  Upload Date: 10/22/2009 4:40:28 PM
Location:  Dowagiac, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  AMTK 36(P42DC)
Views:  194   Comments: 2
Departure
Title:  Departure
Description:  Conductor of Amtrak's Blue Water (train 365) waves to spectators in Dowagiac from the vestibule of a Superliner Coach.
Photo Date:  10/21/2009  Upload Date: 10/22/2009 4:40:47 PM
Location:  Dowagiac, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  178   Comments: 1
Departure
Title:  Departure
Description:  Spectators wave to passengers riding aboard a Superliner Viewliner on Amtrak's Blue Water (train 365).
Photo Date:  10/21/2009  Upload Date: 10/22/2009 4:41:10 PM
Location:  Dowagiac, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  186   Comments: 1
352
Title:  352
Description:  Amtrak Wolverine train 352 passes the fall colors of Southwestern Michigan as the train approaches Dowagiac.
Photo Date:  10/21/2009  Upload Date: 10/22/2009 4:41:30 PM
Location:  Dowagiac, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  AMTK 128(P42DC)
Views:  198   Comments: 1
AMTK 90222
Title:  AMTK 90222
Description:  Amtrak Wolverine train 353 heading "westbound and down" grade while passing along a swamp west of Dowagiac.
Photo Date:  10/21/2009  Upload Date: 10/22/2009 4:41:54 PM
Location:  Dowagiac, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  AMTK 90222(NPCU)
Views:  218   Comments: 4

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