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GTW station
Title:  GTW station
Description:  The former GTW depot was recently repainted into its original colors by the Griffith Railroad Historical Society.
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/14/2010 11:57:55 PM
Location:  Griffith, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  219   Comments: 0
L507
Title:  L507
Description:  CN train L507 finally gets its turn to pass through the junction after waiting for 5 trains to clear first.
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/14/2010 11:52:59 PM
Location:  Griffith, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  IC 9610(GP38-2)
Views:  473   Comments: 0
CN 2658
Title:  CN 2658
Description:  A CN mixed freight heads west on the former GTW, approaching the crossing with the former EJ&E.
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/14/2010 11:51:37 PM
Location:  Griffith, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  CN 2658(C44-9W)
Views:  406   Comments: 0
3 on The J
Title:  3 on The J
Description:  Train KSW1 crosses from main 1 to 2 as the NS light-power waits on%main 1 after crossing from 2 as L507 waits its turn to head east.
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/14/2010 11:50:20 PM
Location:  Griffith, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  234   Comments: 0
Y121
Title:  Y121
Description:  CSX local Y121 heads south on the Hamilton Industrial Branch for Sherman Williams paint, passing a high school softball game between Holland High and West Ottawa High at Nope College.
Photo Date:  5/28/2010  Upload Date: 6/14/2010 11:43:55 PM
Location:  Holland, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  CSX 2517(GP38-2)
Views:  350   Comments: 0
P370
Title:  P370
Description:  Amtrak's Pere Marquette (train P370) passes through the 106-year-old swing bridge (built for the Pere Marquette Railroad) while crossing the St. Joseph River ahead of schedule (by 5 minutes).
Photo Date:  6/12/2010  Upload Date: 6/15/2010 12:04:42 AM
Location:  Saint Joseph, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  AMTK 25(P42DC)
Views:  320   Comments: 1
L507
Title:  L507
Description:  CN train L507 backs off the former EJ&E to the former GTW on the connection track.
Photo Date:  5/22/2010  Upload Date: 5/25/2010 4:52:23 PM
Location:  Griffith, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  GTW 4622(GP9R)
Views:  595   Comments: 1
Sunset
Title:  Sunset
Description:  As the sun sets in the west, a great day of railfanning comes to an end.
Photo Date:  5/22/2010  Upload Date: 5/25/2010 5:46:26 PM
Location:  Griffith, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  1550   Comments: 5
L507
Title:  L507
Description:  CN train L507 heads east on the former EJ&E after backing on to the line from the former GTW.
Photo Date:  5/22/2010  Upload Date: 5/25/2010 4:44:53 PM
Location:  Griffith, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  GTW 4622(GP9R)
Views:  515   Comments: 0
CSS 2005
Title:  CSS 2005
Description:  A pair of South Shore Freight GP38-2's head west for the cnnnection with CSX's ex-B&O at Miller.
Photo Date:  5/22/2010  Upload Date: 5/25/2010 4:40:24 PM
Location:  Ogden Dunes, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  CSS 2005(GP38-2)
Views:  249   Comments: 2
CP 9812
Title:  CP 9812
Description:  A pair of CP AC4400's lead an eastbound tank train on NS's Chicago Line.
Photo Date:  5/22/2010  Upload Date: 5/25/2010 4:38:45 PM
Location:  Porter, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  CP 9812(AC44CW)
Views:  428   Comments: 0
Out-of-Service
Title:  Out-of-Service
Description:  The switch leading to the former C&O from the EJ&E on the north end of the junction was ripped out by CN, placing the branch line out-of-service.
Photo Date:  4/24/2010  Upload Date: 5/24/2010 12:33:03 AM
Location:  Griffith, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  296   Comments: 0
338
Title:  338
Description:  CN train 338 heads east on the former EJ&E, passing the out-of-service track which once was part of the C&O.
Photo Date:  4/24/2010  Upload Date: 5/24/2010 12:27:24 AM
Location:  Griffith, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  CN 5634(SD75I)
Views:  589   Comments: 0
P371
Title:  P371
Description:  Passengers greet the arrival of Amtrak train 371, the Pere Marquette, to the refurbished Pere Marquette railroad depot in Bangor.
Photo Date:  4/17/2010  Upload Date: 5/24/2010 12:21:02 AM
Location:  Bangor, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  AMTK 35(P42DC)
Views:  314   Comments: 0
BNSF 6249
Title:  BNSF 6249
Description:  Amtrak passengers look on as a loaded coal train proceeds east along the Padnos Transportation Center. The passengers are waiting for Amtrak train 371, the Pere Marquette, which was running late that allowed for the coal train to proceed first.
Photo Date:  4/3/2010  Upload Date: 5/24/2010 12:17:57 AM
Location:  Holland, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  BNSF 6249(ES44AC)
Views:  441   Comments: 0
507
Title:  507
Description:  After boarding passengers, Chicago South Shore commuter train 507 continues its journey east.
Photo Date:  3/13/2010  Upload Date: 3/16/2010 2:38:18 PM
Location:  Ogden Dunes, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  150   Comments: 1
Meet
Title:  Meet
Description:  As Chicago South Shore commuter train 507 loads passengers for destinations east at the Portage/Ogden Dunes station, Amtrak train 370, the Pere Marquette, heads east on the NS for destinations in West Michigan.
Photo Date:  3/13/2010  Upload Date: 3/16/2010 2:37:45 PM
Location:  Ogden Dunes, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  171   Comments: 0
509
Title:  509
Description:  CN train 509 makes it way across North Clark Road as it heads for Kirk Yard. Since the CN's take over the EJ&E, seeing a pair of GTW units on this line is very rare.
Photo Date:  3/13/2010  Upload Date: 3/16/2010 2:28:30 PM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  GTW 4628(GP9R) GTW 5817(GP38-2)
Views:  648   Comments: 0
Y123
Title:  Y123
Description:  CSX train Y123 proceeds east to CSX's Curtis Yard to drop off its train to be interchanged with the CN (EJ&E).
Photo Date:  3/13/2010  Upload Date: 3/16/2010 2:16:02 PM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  CSX 7585(C40-8)
Views:  471   Comments: 0
EJE 670
Title:  EJE 670
Description:  EJ&E No. 670 crosses North Clark Road as it proceeds back to Kirk Yard after dropping a set of cars to NS's Pine Yard. The track behind the locomotive is CN's (EJ&E) main line, the track in front of the locomotive is the NS (ex-Conrail) and the track in the foreground is CSX (ex-B&O).
Photo Date:  3/13/2010  Upload Date: 3/16/2010 2:15:31 PM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  EJE 670(SD38-2)
Views:  265   Comments: 0
1305
Title:  1305
Description:  A "Baby Whale" leads Metra train 1305 out of the Windy City of Chicago for the suburbs along BNSF's Racetrack.
Photo Date:  3/7/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 7:42:59 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  METX 404(MP36PH-3S)
Views:  288   Comments: 0
49
Title:  49
Description:  A pair of P42DC's push train 49, the Lake Shore Limited, towards Union Station while arriving to the Windy City of Chicago.
Photo Date:  3/7/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 7:41:43 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  AMTK 153(P42DC)
Views:  281   Comments: 0
C&NW signals
Title:  C&NW signals
Description:  The classic C&NW eastbound signal bridge (CP Y019 Turner) as UP 5194 passes through the interlocking.
Photo Date:  3/5/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 2:35:56 PM
Location:  West Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  UP 5194(SD70M)
Views:  600   Comments: 0
52
Title:  52
Description:  Metra train 52 arrives to the West Chicago Metra station.
Photo Date:  3/5/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 2:34:55 PM
Location:  West Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  241   Comments: 0
116
Title:  116
Description:  South Shore train 116 street running down 11th Street in Michigan City, Indiana.
Photo Date:  3/5/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 2:33:31 PM
Location:  Michigan City, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  288   Comments: 0
P371
Title:  P371
Description:  Amtrak trainP371, the Pere Marquette, arriving to Silver Beach Pizza at St. Joseph, Michigan.
Photo Date:  3/5/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 2:29:57 PM
Location:  Saint Joseph, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  AMTK 128(P42DC)
Views:  377   Comments: 0
23Z
Title:  23Z
Description:  NS train 23Z grinds into the curve near MP 474 on NS's Chicago Line while climbing Otis Hill.
Photo Date:  1/23/2010  Upload Date: 1/23/2010 10:32:13 PM
Location:  Otis, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  NS 9487(C40-9W)
Views:  364   Comments: 0
PM 1225
Title:  PM 1225
Description:  Running behind schedule, the double header excursion passes the former Ann Arbor/Pere Marquette depot while crossing the former Pere Marquette diamond.
Photo Date:  10/3/2009  Upload Date: 10/6/2009 11:40:27 PM
Location:  Clare, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  PM 1225(2-8-4) NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  675   Comments: 4
PM 1225
Title:  PM 1225
Description:  Passing along Paluster Street on the southside of Cadillac.
Photo Date:  10/3/2009  Upload Date: 10/6/2009 11:39:56 PM
Location:  Cadillac, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  PM 1225(2-8-4) NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  497   Comments: 1
PM 1225
Title:  PM 1225
Description:  Passing along Paluster Street on the southside of Cadillac.
Photo Date:  10/3/2009  Upload Date: 10/6/2009 11:33:29 PM
Location:  Cadillac, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  PM 1225(2-8-4) NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  449   Comments: 1
NS 8854
Title:  NS 8854
Description:  An NS westbound intermodal coming down hill at CP 474.
Photo Date:  9/26/2009  Upload Date: 9/27/2009 8:24:45 PM
Location:  Westville, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  NS 8854(C40-9)
Views:  370   Comments: 1
36T
Title:  36T
Description:  NS (CP) train 36T cresting the grade of Otis Hill.
Photo Date:  9/26/2009  Upload Date: 9/27/2009 8:26:19 PM
Location:  Holmesville, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  CP 8734(ES44AC)
Views:  398   Comments: 0
23T
Title:  23T
Description:  NS (CP) train 23T approaching CP 474 whille coming down Otis Hill.
Photo Date:  9/26/2009  Upload Date: 9/27/2009 8:25:03 PM
Location:  Westville, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  CP 9827(AC44CW)
Views:  462   Comments: 0
NS 9088
Title:  NS 9088
Description:  An NS transfer train to the Indiana Harbor Belt heading east pass the abandoned Hohman Ave. Tower.
Photo Date:  8/8/2009  Upload Date: 8/9/2009 5:02:11 PM
Location:  Hammond, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  NS 9088(C40-9W)
Views:  444   Comments: 0
CSX 4450
Title:  CSX 4450
Description:  Traffic on Old Porter Rd passes a CSX work train on the Porter Branch at CP 243.
Photo Date:  8/8/2009  Upload Date: 8/9/2009 5:01:21 PM
Location:  Burns Harbor, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  CSX 4450(GP40-2) CSX 5581(B30-7)
Views:  792   Comments: 0
36J
Title:  36J
Description:  NS train 36J heading east at CP 482 while coming off CSX's Porter Branch.
Photo Date:  8/8/2009  Upload Date: 8/9/2009 4:59:32 PM
Location:  Chesterton, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  NS 2557(SD70) NS 2525(SD70)
Views:  385   Comments: 1
IHB 19
Title:  IHB 19
Description:  Indiana Harbor Belt caboose at Indiana Harbor junction near CP 502.
Photo Date:  8/5/2009  Upload Date: 8/7/2009 8:55:47 PM
Location:  East Chicago, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  366   Comments: 0
NS 8920
Title:  NS 8920
Description:  An NS eastbound freight train coming off Rock Island Junction at CP 509.
Photo Date:  8/5/2009  Upload Date: 8/7/2009 8:54:32 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  NS 8920(C40-9W)
Views:  270   Comments: 0
827 and P370
Title:  827 and P370
Description:  Metra train 827 (Chicago to Orland Park) pacing Amtrak's Pere Marquette (train 370) near CP 518.
Photo Date:  8/5/2009  Upload Date: 8/7/2009 8:47:39 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  METX 186(F40PHM-2)
Views:  249   Comments: 0
AMTK 43
Title:  AMTK 43
Description:  The inside view of Amtrak P42DC No. 43 at Chicago's Union Station.
Photo Date:  8/5/2009  Upload Date: 8/7/2009 8:44:41 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  AMTK 43(P42DC)
Views:  330   Comments: 0
CTA/Metra meet
Title:  CTA/Metra meet
Description:  CTA Pink Line train meets Metra inbound train at Ogilvie Transportation Center. View looking from the Sky Deck of "The Big Willy" (Willis Tower - former Sears Tower). Sorry for the soft focus look; the windows on the north side of building were not clean.
Photo Date:  8/5/2009  Upload Date: 8/7/2009 8:38:31 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  209   Comments: 0
Meet at Lake Street
Title:  Meet at Lake Street
Description:  CTA Pink Line train meets Metra inbound train at Lake Street Tower. View looking from the Sky Deck of "The Big Willy" (Willis Tower - former Sears Tower).
Photo Date:  8/5/2009  Upload Date: 8/7/2009 8:37:04 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  230   Comments: 0
1237
Title:  1237
Description:  Metra outbound train 1237 passing an inbound train (bottom) at CP Taylor outside of Chicago's Union Station. View looking from the Sky Deck of "The Big Willy" (Willis Tower - former Sears Tower).
Photo Date:  8/5/2009  Upload Date: 8/7/2009 8:32:21 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  177   Comments: 0
Norfolk Southern
Title:  Norfolk Southern
Description:  A westbound Norfolk Southern freight train (heading for BNSF) passes a westbound NS container train between CP 518 and CP 21st Street. View looking from the Sky Deck of "The Big Willy" (Willis Tower - former Sears Tower).
Photo Date:  8/5/2009  Upload Date: 8/7/2009 8:25:41 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  245   Comments: 0
P371
Title:  P371
Description:  Amtrak's Pere Marquette (train 371) proceeds west on CSX's ex-C&O nee Pere Marquette, approaching the westbound St. Joseph Bridge signal on main No. 1 indicating Medium Clear.
Photo Date:  8/5/2009  Upload Date: 8/7/2009 8:12:55 PM
Location:  Saint Joseph, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  AMTK 43(P42DC)
Views:  341   Comments: 0
P371
Title:  P371
Description:  Amtrak's Pere Marquette (train 371) arrives to the Padnos Transportation Center.
Photo Date:  8/5/2009  Upload Date: 8/7/2009 8:10:28 PM
Location:  Holland, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  AMTK 43(P42DC)
Views:  269   Comments: 0
SP 4449
Title:  SP 4449
Description:  SP X4449 heading west on Norfolk Southern's Chicago line near Ogden Dunes.
Photo Date:  7/31/2009  Upload Date: 8/2/2009 4:59:37 PM
Location:  Ogden Dunes, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  SP 4449(4-8-4)
Views:  325   Comments: 0
SP 4449
Title:  SP 4449
Description:  SP X4449 passing under the coaling tower on Amtrak's Michigan District Line in Michigan City.
Photo Date:  7/31/2009  Upload Date: 8/2/2009 4:57:39 PM
Location:  Michigan City, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  SP 4449(4-8-4)
Views:  388   Comments: 2
SP 4449
Title:  SP 4449
Description:  SP X4449 heading west on Amtrak's Michigan District line, passing spectators observing from the Kalamazoo Transportation Center.
Photo Date:  7/31/2009  Upload Date: 8/2/2009 4:48:12 PM
Location:  Kalamazoo, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  SP 4449(4-8-4)
Views:  389   Comments: 1
SP 4449
Title:  SP 4449
Description:  Fireman of SP X4449 points out to the crowd from the cab while passing through Kalamazoo.
Photo Date:  7/31/2009  Upload Date: 8/2/2009 4:48:39 PM
Location:  Kalamazoo, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  SP 4449(4-8-4)
Views:  380   Comments: 1

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