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  1. Gravity Assist

    Gravity Assist

    CN 8869 is in charge of this train heading downhill through Lomira, WI. The second unit is just along for a ride as the crew has notified the diesel doctor that it is not loading in either power or dynamic brake applications.
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    • Category: Central and Midwestern United States
  2. AZER 6070

    AZER 6070

    AZER 6070 sits in Sturtevant on the wye.
    • EJ&ESDM809
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    • Category: Central and Midwestern United States
  3. NS 068 Limited Special

    NS 068 Limited Special

    Headed east just west of Laporte, IN on the NS Chicago line.
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    • Category: Special Trains, Charters and PV's
  4. Arizona Eastern E8 conductor's side

    Arizona Eastern E8 conductor's side

    While this unit was in town I took a couple of pics on the dark side. The flash went off and this is the best of the bunch. I did get a video of this unit and it's posted on YouTube under my username.
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    • Category: Tourist Railways - Diesels
  5. Arizona Eastern E8 black widow

    Arizona Eastern E8 black widow

    freshly refurbed E8 on its way to Arizona. Dead in the line with exhaust stacks taped. Still from my video on youtube.
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    • Category: Regionals and Shortlines
  6. CB&Q E8 9977, Naperville, IL, April 28, 1965, photo by Chuck Zeiler

    CB&Q E8 9977, Naperville, IL, April 28, 1965, photo by Chuck Zeiler

    Chicago Burlington & Quincy E8 9977 at Naperville, Illinois, April 28, 1965, photo by Chuck Zeiler. It is seen here in charge of a westbound suburban train, known as a Dinky to CB&Q employees. It was built September 1953 as CB&Q E-8 #9977 (c/n 18319), it became BN #9977. Around...
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    • Category: Vintage Passenger Train Photos - Diesel Era
  7. FEC E8 A

    FEC E8 A

    Beautifully restored E8A at Gold Coast RR Museum. Was operational when I was there last yr, website says she is not operational and under repairs...Originally PRR # 5794
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    • Category: Tourist Railways - Diesels
  8. CB&Q E-8 #9938A, Naperville, IL, August 21, 1964, photo by Chuck Zeiler

    CB&Q E-8 #9938A, Naperville, IL, August 21, 1964, photo by Chuck Zeiler

    Chicago Burlington & Quincy E-8 #9938A, Naperville, Illinois, August 21, 1964, photo by Chuck Zeiler. A spotting feature of CB&Q E-8's and E-9's was the silver painted fourth porthole. I never determined a reason for that. Built December 1949 as CB&Q #9938A (c/n 9675), it became...
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    • Category: Vintage Passenger Train Photos - Diesel Era
  9. Liberty Ltd., 2006

    Liberty Ltd., 2006

    The famous Juniata Terminal E8s once again transport disabled servicemen and women to the Army-Navy game in Philly. A string of historic, privately owned rail coaches of various liveries was used for the event.
    • Urban D Kaye
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    • Category: Tourist Railways - Diesels
  10. Metra E8 on the LIRR

    Metra E8 on the LIRR

    Metra (ex-CNW) E8 521 and train, laying over for the weekend at Port Jefferson,NY.
    • westernrails
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    • Category: Transit, Light Rail and Commuter
  11. PRR Power on RDG Rails

    PRR Power on RDG Rails

    Bennett Levin's E8 units lead a main line excursion for attendees of the 2003 American Short Line & Regional Railroad Association convention.
    • Urban D Kaye
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    • Category: Mainline Excursions
  12. E8 #97 Delivery

    E8 #97 Delivery

    The 3rd La Mirada delivering an E8 for Fullerton Rail Days 2004.
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    • Category: Tourist Railways - Diesels
  13. California Zephyr

    California Zephyr

    California Zephyr leaving Chicago from the north end of Union Station to get on the CNW for reroute to Omaha during Mississippi River floods. The former CNW E was needed for cab signals.
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    • Category: Vintage Passenger Train Photos - Diesel Era
  14. OERM ex-UP E8

    OERM ex-UP E8

    This is Orange Empire's E8.
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    • Category: Tourist Railways - Diesels




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