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By:Scott Malec
Dates:3/2/2007 - 3/2/2007
Album Info:I was off today and I was determined to do some railfanning today even though it was 30 degrees with 45 mph wind gusts and blowing snow. This was easily the worst conditions I've ever shot in. It was a very busy day and overall I'm happy with the results even with the weather.
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IAIS 712
Title:  IAIS 712
Description:  IAIS 712 and a partner rest at Evans Yard near 135th and California as the snow comes down...
Photo Date:  3/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/2/2007 6:37:08 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Scott Malec
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Locomotives:  IAIS 712(GP38-2)
Views:  371   Comments: 1
HLCX 8156
Title:  HLCX 8156
Description:  Solo lease unit pulls mixed freight off the IHB onto the CSX...
Photo Date:  3/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/2/2007 6:37:10 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Scott Malec
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Locomotives:  HLCX 8156(SD40-2)
Views:  390   Comments: 0
HLCX 8156
Title:  HLCX 8156
Description:  Crossing Broadway and heading south...
Photo Date:  3/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/2/2007 6:37:12 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Scott Malec
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Locomotives:  HLCX 8156(SD40-2)
Views:  313   Comments: 0
CSX 8539 & 8082
Title:  CSX 8539 & 8082
Description:  Northbound stack train on the CSX main...
Photo Date:  3/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/2/2007 6:37:13 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Scott Malec
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Locomotives:  CSX 8539(SD50)
Views:  460   Comments: 0
CSX 8539 & 8082
Title:  CSX 8539 & 8082
Description:  8082 looks to be in pretty bad shape...
Photo Date:  3/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/2/2007 6:37:14 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Scott Malec
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Locomotives:  CSX 8539(SD50)
Views:  437   Comments: 0
CSX 5375 & 5358
Title:  CSX 5375 & 5358
Description:  Two stack trains meet on the CSX main...
Photo Date:  3/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/2/2007 6:37:15 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Scott Malec
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Locomotives:  CSX 5375(ES44DC) CSX 5358(ES44DC)
Views:  516   Comments: 0
CSX 5375 & 5358
Title:  CSX 5375 & 5358
Description:  Two sister units pass the signals southbound on the CSX main...
Photo Date:  3/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/2/2007 6:37:17 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Scott Malec
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Locomotives:  CSX 5375(ES44DC) CSX 5358(ES44DC)
Views:  505   Comments: 0
CSX 5375 & 5358
Title:  CSX 5375 & 5358
Description:  CSX stack train southbound headed for Barr Yard...
Photo Date:  3/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/2/2007 6:37:18 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Scott Malec
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Locomotives:  CSX 5375(ES44DC) CSX 5358(ES44DC)
Views:  526   Comments: 0
IAIS 711
Title:  IAIS 711
Description:  IAIS puts a train together on the small spur line coming off the Metra ex-RI main...
Photo Date:  3/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/2/2007 6:37:19 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Scott Malec
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Locomotives:  IAIS 711(GP38-2)
Views:  357   Comments: 0
IAIS 711
Title:  IAIS 711
Description:  IAIS transfer crossing Broadway and headed for the IHB...
Photo Date:  3/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/2/2007 6:37:21 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Scott Malec
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Locomotives:  IAIS 711(GP38-2)
Views:  355   Comments: 0
IAIS 711
Title:  IAIS 711
Description:  711 pulls a train off the Metra main headed for the IHB connection...
Photo Date:  3/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/2/2007 6:37:22 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Scott Malec
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Locomotives:  IAIS 711(GP38-2)
Views:  285   Comments: 0
BNSF 6188 & 6187
Title:  BNSF 6188 & 6187
Description:  Two very new ES44ACs try to sneak past a stack train as the action gets intense at Blue Island Crossing. The IAIS train from the previous shot is still rolling behind me with a unit tacked onto the end. This is 6187 and 88's first appearance on this website. Yay me.
Photo Date:  3/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/2/2007 6:37:23 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Scott Malec
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Locomotives:  BNSF 6188(ES44AC) BNSF 6187(ES44AC)
Views:  415   Comments: 0
BNSF 6188 & 6187
Title:  BNSF 6188 & 6187
Description:  Love them shiny new trucks...
Photo Date:  3/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/2/2007 6:37:24 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Scott Malec
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Locomotives:  BNSF 6188(ES44AC) BNSF 6187(ES44AC)
Views:  418   Comments: 0
UP 4628 & 4926
Title:  UP 4628 & 4926
Description:  As the BNSF train heads north on the CSX and the IAIS train rolls behind me, two UP SD70Ms pull up and stop with a load of coal empties northbound on the CN main. The train wait about a half hour for the IAIS train to switch over on to the IHB and clear the crossing.
Photo Date:  3/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/2/2007 6:37:26 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Scott Malec
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Locomotives:  UP 4628(SD70M) UP 4926(SD70M)
Views:  427   Comments: 0
IHB 4010 & 2924
Title:  IHB 4010 & 2924
Description:  Two long hood forward IHB units contribute to the action at the crossing with a load of grain southbound crossing the CN main...
Photo Date:  3/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/2/2007 6:37:27 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Scott Malec
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Locomotives:  IHB 4010(GP40P-2) IHB 2924(SD20)
Views:  727   Comments: 0
IHB 4010 & 2924
Title:  IHB 4010 & 2924
Description:  The IHB train passes the crossing gate control tower. Just out of shot on the right, the UP train awaits clearance on the CN main...
Photo Date:  3/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/2/2007 6:37:28 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Scott Malec
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Locomotives:  IHB 4010(GP40P-2) IHB 2924(SD20)
Views:  647   Comments: 0
IAIS 716
Title:  IAIS 716
Description:  IAIS 716 brings up the rear of this short transfer headed for the IHB...
Photo Date:  3/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/2/2007 6:37:29 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Scott Malec
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IAIS 716(GP38-2)
Views:  341   Comments: 0
IAIS 716
Title:  IAIS 716
Description:  This unit is pushing from the back end approaching the IHB connection with a short transfer....
Photo Date:  3/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/2/2007 6:37:30 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Scott Malec
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Locomotives:  IAIS 716(GP38-2)
Views:  328   Comments: 0
GCFX 3060 & HLCX 8155
Title:  GCFX 3060 & HLCX 8155
Description:  Last train of the day for me...
Photo Date:  3/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/2/2007 6:37:06 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Scott Malec
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Locomotives:  GCFX 3060(SD40-2) HLCX 8155(SD40-2)
Views:  488   Comments: 0


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