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Viewing Album:  Trains in Snow.....
 
By:Butch Getz
Dates:1/1/2007 - 12/31/2050
Album Info:This album will include any trains, parked or moving, caught during a snow/sleet event, any year, any place.
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Trio of BNSFs
Title:  Trio of BNSFs
Description:  3 BNSF units sit out the ice storm of 12-1-06
Photo Date:  12/1/2006  Upload Date: 12/24/2006 11:13:43 AM
Location:  Elsberry, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Winter,Track
Locomotives:  BNSF 2326(GP38-2) BNSF 5519(C44-9W) BNSF 3173(GP50)
Views:  764   Comments: 2
AMTK 53
Title:  AMTK 53
Description:  Amtrak 53 departs Effingham IL
Photo Date:  2/1/2007  Upload Date: 3/20/2007 2:59:39 PM
Location:  Effingham, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 53(P42DC)
Views:  372   Comments: 1
CN 5744-IC 9620-a couple of GT's......
Title:  CN 5744-IC 9620-a couple of GT's......
Description:  A variety of power in the snow at Effingham.
Photo Date:  2/1/2007  Upload Date: 1/27/2013 8:19:22 AM
Location:  Effingham, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Signal,Track
Locomotives:  CN 5744(SD75I) CN 2437(C40-8M) IC 9620(GP38-2) GTW 4995(GP38) GTW 4998(GP38AC)
Views:  1020   Comments: 2
GT 4998
Title:  GT 4998
Description:  GT 4998 waiting for a green to cross the diamond at Effingham IL
Photo Date:  2/1/2007  Upload Date: 3/20/2007 3:02:29 PM
Location:  Effingham, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GTW 4998(GP38AC)
Views:  588   Comments: 1
HLCX 6241 & FURX 3041
Title:  HLCX 6241 & FURX 3041
Description:  HLCX 6241 (new paint) & FURX 3041 head west past the Effingham IL depot
Photo Date:  2/1/2007  Upload Date: 3/20/2007 3:25:28 PM
Location:  Effingham, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  HLCX 6241(SD40-2) FURX 3041(SD40-2)
Views:  691   Comments: 1
IC 9620-GT 4995 & GT 4998
Title:  IC 9620-GT 4995 & GT 4998
Description:  A Deathstar with a pair of GT's crosses the diamond at Effingham, IL
Photo Date:  2/1/2007  Upload Date: 3/20/2007 3:06:20 PM
Location:  Effingham, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IC 9620(GP38-2) GTW 4995(GP38) GTW 4998(GP38AC)
Views:  896   Comments: 1
CSX 7491 x CR unit
Title:  CSX 7491 x CR unit
Description:  Former CR unit about#to cross the diamond on a snowy day.
Photo Date:  2/17/2007  Upload Date: 1/27/2013 8:27:39 AM
Location:  Effingham, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Track
Locomotives:  CSX 7491(C40-8)
Views:  397   Comments: 1
NS 5105
Title:  NS 5105
Description:  With a very light load, NS 5105 heads for the yard in a light dusting of stuff.
Photo Date:  1/27/2009  Upload Date: 2/9/2009 10:40:24 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5105(GP38-2)
Views:  433   Comments: 1
Amtrak on hold!
Title:  Amtrak on hold!
Description:  Amtrak 170 waits for the Hignal crew to finish thawing a section of track during some ice/sleet/snow.
Photo Date:  1/27/2009  Upload Date: 2/9/2009 10:34:04 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 170(P42DC)
Views:  288   Comments: 1
NS 9552
Title:  NS 9552
Description:  Throttle up on this single engine mixed freight as an ambulance passes overhead
Photo Date:  1/27/2009  Upload Date: 2/9/2009 10:43:14 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9552(C40-9W)
Views:  289   Comments: 1
TRRA 3004
Title:  TRRA 3004
Description:  TRRA 3004 & 3001 back a string into the Venice IL yard
Photo Date:  1/30/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2009 11:03:35 PM
Location:  Washington Park, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TRRA 3004(SD40-3) TRRA 3001(SD40T-2)
Views:  658   Comments: 2
AMTK 170 has a green
Title:  AMTK 170 has a green
Description:  With the signal/switching problem fixed, she's on her way!
Photo Date:  2/9/2009  Upload Date: 2/9/2009 10:36:09 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 170(P42DC)
Views:  246   Comments: 1
BNSF 6064-6198-5943
Title:  BNSF 6064-6198-5943
Description:  A trio of pumpkins waits for a crew in a light snow at Elsberry MO
Photo Date:  12/26/2009  Upload Date: 12/30/2009 7:39:35 PM
Location:  Elsberry, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Track
Locomotives:  BNSF 6064(ES44AC) BNSF 6198(ES44AC) BNSF 5943(ES44AC)
Views:  545   Comments: 1
BNSF 4714 x-Santa Fe
Title:  BNSF 4714 x-Santa Fe
Description:  An old warbonnet moves toward Elsberry Mo with a short mix of cars.
Photo Date:  2/9/2010  Upload Date: 2/12/2010 11:13:58 PM
Location:  Elsberry, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4714(C44-9W)
Views:  449   Comments: 3
BNSF 8926
Title:  BNSF 8926
Description:  With a flurry of snow, BNSF 8926 heads past the quarry at Foley, MO with it's empty coal hoppers
Photo Date:  2/9/2010  Upload Date: 2/12/2010 11:08:19 PM
Location:  Foley, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Winter,Track,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8926(SD70MAC)
Views:  325   Comments: 1
BNSF 5983
Title:  BNSF 5983
Description:  Another empty coal drag kicking up a light cloud of snow on the K Line.
Photo Date:  2/9/2010  Upload Date: 2/12/2010 11:11:11 PM
Location:  Foley, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5983(ES44AC)
Views:  440   Comments: 2
BNSF 6064
Title:  BNSF 6064
Description:  BNSF 6064 waits in the snow at Elsberry MO
Photo Date:  12/27/2010  Upload Date: 12/30/2009 7:34:46 PM
Location:  Elsberry, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Track
Locomotives:  BNSF 6064(ES44AC)
Views:  258   Comments: 1
Trio"of color on the K Line
Title:  Trio"of color on the K Line
Description:  Ran across the street from the antique mall to catch this green-black-silver set go by. Have not seen to many green machines lately!
Photo Date:  12/27/2010  Upload Date: 1/17/2011 7:13:25 PM
Location:  Clarksville, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8105(SD60M) NS 9301(C40-9W) BNSF 736(C44-9W)
Views:  467   Comments: 2
NS 5340
Title:  NS 5340
Description:  The local works thru the snow & wind in The Earth City Mo area.
Photo Date:  1/11/2011  Upload Date: 1/15/2011 10:18:11 PM
Location:  Earth City, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5340(GP38-2)
Views:  454   Comments: 3
BNSF 5771
Title:  BNSF 5771
Description:  This coal waits at the crossing for"a mixed freight coming it's way shortly. Had about 6 cars and the pusher that would not fit.
Photo Date:  1/11/2011  Upload Date: 1/16/2011 7:21:05 AM
Location:  Elsberry, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Winter
Locomotives:  BNSF 5771(ES44AC)
Views:  378   Comments: 1
BNSF 5771
Title:  BNSF 5771
Description:  A pair of pumpkins hit the crossing at Elsberry MO
Photo Date:  1/11/2011  Upload Date: 1/15/2011 10:20:48 PM
Location:  Elsberry, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5771(ES44AC)
Views:  315   Comments: 1
Lights on as it's time to move!
Title:  Lights on as it's time to move!
Description:  BNSF 5771 has been waiting for this mixed freight to arrive, so they don't block the crossing!
Photo Date:  1/11/2011  Upload Date: 1/17/2011 7:31:35 PM
Location:  Elsberry, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5771(ES44AC)
Views:  364   Comments: 3
BNSF 7406
Title:  BNSF 7406
Description:  BNSF-GMTX combo work their way out of Elsberry on a snowy/windy afternoon.
Photo Date:  1/11/2011  Upload Date: 1/15/2011 10:24:18 PM
Location:  Elsberry, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7406(ES44DC)
Views:  378   Comments: 1
Snowy trio at Mitchell IL
Title:  Snowy trio at Mitchell IL
Description:  Caught this trio in the snow at Mitchell, waiting for the A&S workers to make sure the switches were clear. Like that roof ornament on the BNSF unit!
Photo Date:  1/20/2011  Upload Date: 1/21/2011 8:22:13 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Track
Locomotives:  ALS 2001(GP38-2) NS 6703(SD60) BNSF 4451(C44-9W)
Views:  491   Comments: 7
BNSF 9430
Title:  BNSF 9430
Description:  Was in the antique mall when I herad the horn....ran out (without breaking anything) to get this passing shot!
Photo Date:  12/20/2012  Upload Date: 12/21/2012 6:38:13 PM
Location:  Clarksville, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9430(SD70MAC)
Views:  377   Comments: 3
At the 1,000 year flood plain tower......
Title:  At the 1,000 year flood plain tower......
Description:  It getting this photo from the car (the kid was my pilot), I forgot to get the engine number on this pusher unit on this coal drag that made a stop here.
Photo Date:  12/20/2012  Upload Date: 12/21/2012 6:36:54 PM
Location:  Kissenger, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Winter,Signal,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  239   Comments: 2
A trio of CNs.....
Title:  A trio of CNs.....
Description:  Another trio of CN's sits at State and 12th Sts in Granite City, IL
Photo Date:  12/31/2012  Upload Date: 1/1/2013 10:39:27 AM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Winter
Locomotives:  CN 8023(SD70M-2) CN 2420(C40-8M) CN 2450(C40-8M)
Views:  319   Comments: 1
TRRA 2003 & 2002
Title:  TRRA 2003 & 2002
Description:  Terminal RR GP's come out of the mill with a load of coils..........
Photo Date:  12/31/2012  Upload Date: 1/1/2013 10:40:23 AM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Bekah Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  TRRA 2003(GP38-3) TRRA 2002(GP38-3)
Views:  452   Comments: 3
NS 5180
Title:  NS 5180
Description:  Lone NS GP waits for a Terminal RR train to get out of it's way before heading to AO Smith yard.
Photo Date:  12/31/2012  Upload Date: 1/1/2013 10:41:44 AM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5180(GP38-2)
Views:  345   Comments: 3
BNSF 7609
Title:  BNSF 7609
Description:  Mixed freight comes off the old GM&O line in Granite City at Niedringhaus Rd.
Photo Date:  12/31/2012  Upload Date: 1/1/2013 10:43:29 AM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7609(ES44DC)
Views:  382   Comments: 1
NS 7657 & 2632
Title:  NS 7657 & 2632
Description:  The flurries are flying as these units wait in the snow for an assignment.
Photo Date:  12/31/2012  Upload Date: 1/1/2013 10:44:11 AM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Winter
Locomotives:  NS 7657(ES40DC) NS 2632(SD70M)
Views:  322   Comments: 3
UP 6765
Title:  UP 6765
Description:  The snow was really flying when this mixed freight UP hit 22nd St & Century Dr
Photo Date:  12/31/2012  Upload Date: 1/1/2013 10:45:34 AM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  UP 6765(AC44CW)
Views:  328   Comments: 1
UP 7062......in some snow
Title:  UP 7062......in some snow
Description:  Second unit, on a coal drag, at Bixby, making up a train, or trying to get it to fit the yard!
Photo Date:  12/6/2013  Upload Date: 12/12/2013 6:04:05 PM
Location:  Bixby, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7062(AC4460CW)
Views:  194   Comments: 1
UP 6066 at Bixby, in the snow.....
Title:  UP 6066 at Bixby, in the snow.....
Description:  This train had been sitting way back by the cantilever, for about 15 to 20 minutes, when it got the go signal. The one to the left is trying to make a train, or get it to fit into the yard.
Photo Date:  12/6/2013  Upload Date: 12/12/2013 6:02:28 PM
Location:  Bixby, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  UP 6066(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  181   Comments: 1
BNSF 4810 & CSX 596 overhead........
Title:  BNSF 4810 & CSX 596 overhead........
Description:  My first ever catch on the hi line, down by the St Louis riverfront. We had gone up Biddle St, and noticed a pair of TRRA trucks at the gates, and a pair of yellows on the signals. So we turned around, and waited a bit, and here's what arrived.
Photo Date:  12/14/2013  Upload Date: 12/14/2013 7:30:06 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Bekah Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Bridge,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4810(C44-9W) CSX 596(AC44CW)
Views:  302   Comments: 4
A Santa Fe sandwich..........
Title:  A Santa Fe sandwich..........
Description:  Caught these 3 waiting at the TRRA yard. My old eyes cannot determine the numbers on the other two units.........
Photo Date:  12/14/2013  Upload Date: 12/14/2013 7:33:00 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Bekah Getz
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7116(ES44C4)
Views:  257   Comments: 1
In a hurry thru the Berry....
Title:  In a hurry thru the Berry....
Description:  BNSF 6078 beats feet thru the town of Elsberry MO on a late Wednesday afternoon.
Photo Date:  1/8/2014  Upload Date: 1/9/2014 7:52:15 AM
Location:  Elsberry, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6078(ES44AC)
Views:  156   Comments: 2
Only the lonely.........
Title:  Only the lonely.........
Description:  BNSF unit sits on the side buring a snowstorm earlier this month.
Photo Date:  2/4/2014  Upload Date: 2/23/2014 6:27:52 PM
Location:  Old Monroe, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Winter
Locomotives:  BNSF 5810(ES44AC)
Views:  138   Comments: 2
CSX 8738 on the K Line.....
Title:  CSX 8738 on the K Line.....
Description:  CSX on the point, with a KCS second, on a mixed freight thru Old Monroe.
Photo Date:  2/28/2015  Upload Date: 2/28/2015 7:52:08 PM
Location:  Old Monroe, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8738(SD60I)
Views:  296   Comments: 2
KCSM 4559 going away........
Title:  KCSM 4559 going away........
Description:  CSX lead, thru Old Monroe MO...corrected from KCS 4559
Photo Date:  2/28/2015  Upload Date: 3/1/2015 10:38:04 AM
Location:  Old Monroe, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  KCSM 4559(AC44CW)
Views:  239   Comments: 2
BNSF 9733
Title:  BNSF 9733
Description:  This one was about ten minutes behind the CSX led freight.......
Photo Date:  2/28/2015  Upload Date: 2/28/2015 7:52:42 PM
Location:  Old Monroe, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Winter,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9733(SD70MAC)
Views:  237   Comments: 2
BNSF 9122 after a brief snow....
Title:  BNSF 9122 after a brief snow....
Description:  Our first real measurable snow, and'I spotted at least one train on ATCS, and this was it, as it comes past the switch at Old Monroe, MO.
Photo Date:  1/9/2016  Upload Date: 1/16/2016 8:26:49 AM
Location:  Old Monroe, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Winter,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9122(SD70ACe)
Views:  105   Comments: 0
PHRR 1296
Title:  PHRR 1296
Description:  This was the only train action in the area when I arrived.
Photo Date:  1/12/2019  Upload Date: 1/13/2019 3:18:46 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  PHRR 1296(MP15DC)
Views:  347   Comments: 2
As the flurries fly.....
Title:  As the flurries fly.....
Description:  Pulling cars out as the snow flakes fly.
Photo Date:  1/12/2019  Upload Date: 1/13/2019 3:19:26 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  PHRR 1296(MP15DC)
Views:  250   Comments: 1
From inside the car.....
Title:  From inside the car.....
Description:  Still switching cars. Tank car is new to RRPA.
Photo Date:  1/12/2019  Upload Date: 1/13/2019 3:22:41 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  PHRR 1296(MP15DC)
Views:  262   Comments: 1
A pair of geeps........
Title:  A pair of geeps........
Description:  In for some repair work. This is my second GP40R catch in the past two months.
Photo Date:  1/12/2019  Upload Date: 1/13/2019 3:25:05 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Winter
Locomotives:  IC 9621(GP38-2) IC 3108(GP40R)
Views:  237   Comments: 1
CN 408 & 5418
Title:  CN 408 & 5418
Description:  Looks like the 408 is an ex DMIR unit, so another nice catch.
Photo Date:  1/12/2019  Upload Date: 1/13/2019 3:25:27 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Winter
Locomotives:  CN 408(SD40-3) CN 5418(SD60)
Views:  652   Comments: 1
NS 6948 & 9763
Title:  NS 6948 & 9763
Description:  Another E catch for me, as this duo sits near AO Smith this day.
Photo Date:  1/12/2019  Upload Date: 1/13/2019 3:25:57 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Winter
Locomotives:  NS 6948(SD60E) NS 9763(C44-9W)
Views:  203   Comments: 1
BNSF 7591 & NS 7527
Title:  BNSF 7591 & NS 7527
Description:  This duo also wait for crews to head out of town. The NS is one of those rebuilt 90 MACs, and a nice catch.
Photo Date:  1/12/2019  Upload Date: 1/13/2019 3:30:25 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Winter
Locomotives:  BNSF 7591(ES44DC) NS 7257(SD70ACU)
Views:  243   Comments: 1
Head on........
Title:  Head on........
Description:  The pumpkin and the ex MAC wait for crews, as does the shuttle van.
Photo Date:  1/12/2019  Upload Date: 1/13/2019 3:28:15 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Signal
Locomotives:  BNSF 7591(ES44DC) NS 7257(SD70ACU)
Views:  293   Comments: 0

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