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  1. Spherize Filter

    Spherize Filter

    Modified image using Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 negative spherize distortion filter. Link to the original pic of the GE Gas Turbine: http://www.railroadforums.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/30059/cat/500/ppuser/4353
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    • filter gas photoshop turbine up x-18
    • Comments: 5
    • Media category: Railroad Art
  2. SOO 4427

    SOO 4427

    Local power and Case tractors on the west turnout in Sturtevant.
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    • 4427 soo sturtevant
    • Comments: 3
    • Media category: Editors Choice Gallery
  3. Old Milwaukee

    Old Milwaukee

    Parked on the turn-off across from the old station in Sturtevant.
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    • gp38-2 milw soo sturtevant wisconsin
    • Comments: 1
    • Media category: Canadian Pacific
  4. FRN

    Comment by 'FRN' in media 'Locomotives in Mayrink 71'

    good stuff
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  5. Chicago

    Chicago

    Before the Blue Wave ...
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    • Comments: 10
    • Media category: Amtrak and other US Passenger Trains
  6. METRA

    METRA

    Two METRA trains parked under the trainshed in the ex-C&NW Chicago Passenger Terminal.
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    • c&nw chicago metra station
    • Comments: 3
    • Media category: Editor's Favorite Photos
  7. FRN

    Comment by 'FRN' in media 'KMC 702'

    I don't know their plans for the two 85-ton electrics, sounds like they were in service on the line back in the 80's. I'm not the expert on KMC or Kennecott operations, but it looks like they've had quite the variety of motive power over the years. Homepage for BSVR...
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  8. KMC 702

    KMC 702

    Kennecott Mining Corporation 85 Ton Electric donated to Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad. Built by GE in 1928 and donated to BSVR in 1985, info from http://utahrails.net/index.php
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    • 85 boone electric ge iowa kennecott kmc ton
    • Comments: 8
    • Media category: Tourist Railways - Trolley and Electrics
  9. FRN

    Comment by 'FRN' in media 'Momence Wreck'

    Southbound UP struck an eastbound NS, at the diamond in Momence, Illinois. More details in the forums: http://www.railroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10482 and some additional pics on page 7 of the thread.
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  10. FRN

    Comment by 'FRN' in media 'OLD SD 9'

    The paint is still looking good.
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  11. FRN

    Comment by 'FRN' in media '4 blue/Yellows and 1 B unit'

    Good color coordination for the motive power on that train.
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  12. Momence Wreck

    Momence Wreck

    The remnants of the T-boned Maine Central 375(Guilford Rail) just north of the diamond in Momence. The engine, or prime mover, is nearby in the dirt. More details on the wreck in the forums: http://www.railroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10482
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    • central diamond guilford illinois maine momence wreck
    • Comments: 3
    • Media category: Derailments and Wrecks
  13. Momence Wreck

    Momence Wreck

    What remains of CN 6026 sits in the mud just north of the diamond, several sets of trucks are just to the left.
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    • diamond illinois momence wreck
    • Comments: 4
    • Media category: Derailments and Wrecks
  14. FRN

    Comment by 'FRN' in media 'More Than an Inch an Hour'

    Interesting effect.
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  15. Conrail C40-8W

    Conrail C40-8W

    An ex-Conrail C40-8W proceeds toward the crossing at Brighton Park.
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    • brighton c40-8w conrail illinois park
    • Comments: 0
    • Media category: Conrail
  16. Janesville

    Janesville

    Wisconsin & Southern power under the lights outside the roundhouse in Janesville.
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    • janesville roundhouse sd40-2 wisconsin wsor
    • Comments: 3
    • Media category: Night Photos
  17. FRN

    Comment by 'FRN' in media 'Sweet!'

    Nice, looks like you are getting around more these days, besides Joliet. Keep up the good work.
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  18. WICT F A-B-A

    WICT F A-B-A

    Wisconsin & Calumet and Janesville & Southeastern F-units on display at the National Railroad Museum in 2004.
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    • f museum wict wisconsin
    • Comments: 2
    • Media category: Tourist Railways - Diesels
  19. Through the Snow

    Through the Snow

    A pair of BNSF SD70MAC units head east through Western Springs past a METRA commuter, February 2000.
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    • bnsf illinois sd70mac
    • Comments: 5
    • Media category: Central and Midwestern United States
  20. FRN

    Comment by 'FRN' in media 'Train 546'

    Interesting effect with the colors and the scenery.
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