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    Comment by 'rgcx' in media 'Alco C-628 in the evening sun'

    Stunning view of SP westbound coming into Rocklin CA
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    Comment by 'rgcx' in media 'Alco demonstrator'

    Another great photo of an SP Eastbound working uphill between Rocklin and Penryn CA
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    Comment by 'rgcx' in media 'Last man standing'

    Wonderful shot of SP Eastbound near Sierra College Blvd (which had yet to be built over the tunnel)
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    Comment by 'rgcx' in media 'An angry crew and the Dispatcher'

    Interesting update.
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    Comment by 'rgcx' in media 'Yakima Crossing'

    Love the fall color!
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  6. Rolling 'on the former Texas Mexican

    Rolling 'on the former Texas Mexican

    KCS 4049 East leads a manifest on the former Tex Mex line near Realitos (TX) 4-28-18
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    • Category: Central and Midwestern United States
  7. Running Long Hood Forward

    Running Long Hood Forward

    UP 5073 runs with the long hood forward to Olmito (TX) yard. 3-10-18
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    • Category: Central and Midwestern United States
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    Comment by 'rgcx' in media 'Sunset Route Westman'

    Excellent Espee!
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  9. Back at Home in Rio Grande City

    Back at Home in Rio Grande City

    After being stranded for nearly 3 months due to a trestle fire; Border Pacific 98 spends its first weekend in its home town. The burned out trestle was replaced by a fill. BOP is not a common carrier and exists to haul aggregates for its own needs. However, it provides ballast for nearby...
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    • Category: Regionals and Shortlines
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    Greetings from Dallas!

    A big welcome aboard! Looking forward to seeing some of your great rolling hills shots that you do so well. Cheers from Randy from McAllen aka the almost train-less challenged area of the state
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    New Rail Line in South Texas

    It's now in service as of 8-7-15 Well, UP is officially using the new line as of Aug 7, 2015. I caught a train heading to Mexico the following day. UP stated that the line will alleviate the city of Brownsville the burden of being bothered by excessive train delays (a whopping 6 trains a day)...
  12. Going to the McAllen Trade Zone

    Going to the McAllen Trade Zone

    RVSC 1744 rolls a mix of gons and tankers as it follows the former Mo-Pac branch to a large industrial park known as the trade zone
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    Comment by 'rgcx' in media 'DPUs passing by'

    Love the sky.
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    New Rail Line in South Texas

    The WP disappeared way too quickly for me as I was only 10 at the merger. It prompted me to pay more attention to the surviving rolling stock. I am thankful that I was able to see a bunch of WP cars in Texas and get some shots. Yes come to South Texas for bird watching as they'll accommodate...
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    New Rail Line in South Texas

    The actual bridge with lights and a lot of fencing. Also customs inspection station.
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