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Karl Rethwisch's Collection
 
4/25/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Karl Rethwisch
Dates:1/1/1955 - 1/1/1955
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Deep in Thought.
Title:  Deep in Thought.
Description:  NKP 755
Photo Date:  1/1/1955  Upload Date: 11/27/2009 10:46:56 AM
Location:  Fort Wayne, IN
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Station,Steam,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  532   Comments: 1
I know its back there.
Title:  I know its back there.
Description:  NKP 757 and 766
Photo Date:  10/1/1955  Upload Date: 11/27/2009 10:55:58 AM
Location:  Buffalo, NY
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Winter,Station,Steam,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  350   Comments: 0
A Paducah face.
Title:  A Paducah face.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/1/1958  Upload Date: 12/27/2009 9:26:14 PM
Location:  Bowling Green, KY
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  IC 2613(4-8-2)
Views:  710   Comments: 1
Workin hard.
Title:  Workin hard.
Description:  NKP 764
Photo Date:  8/1/1959  Upload Date: 11/27/2009 10:43:31 AM
Location:  Fort Wayne, IN
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Station,Steam,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  584   Comments: 0
Savanna
Title:  Savanna
Description:  In the 70s.
Photo Date:  6/15/1971  Upload Date: 11/26/2009 11:58:35 AM
Location:  Savanna, IL
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  453   Comments: 2
A "Southern Belle" in IL.
Title:  A "Southern Belle" in IL.
Description:  I'm not standin' on that date as my records have gone on vacation. I do have the right eng. no. though.
Photo Date:  6/1/1973  Upload Date: 12/27/2009 9:18:14 PM
Location:  Utica, IL
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SOU 4501(2-8-2)
Views:  1081   Comments: 1
Meridan, IL.
Title:  Meridan, IL.
Description:  Headed for Aurora and the Freedom Train.
Photo Date:  6/30/1976  Upload Date: 11/25/2009 10:46:45 PM
Location:  Aurora, IL
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AFT 4449(4-8-4)
Views:  781   Comments: 1
An Alco face.
Title:  An Alco face.
Description:  A little time out in the fresh air.
Photo Date:  7/20/1986  Upload Date: 12/27/2009 9:07:52 PM
Location:  Cheyenne, WY
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  1755   Comments: 0
A Baldwin face.
Title:  A Baldwin face.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/1995  Upload Date: 12/27/2009 8:48:13 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Night,Steam
Locomotives:  ATSF 2912(4-8-4) ATSF 2912(4-8-4)
Views:  449   Comments: 0
Stall Mates;
Title:  Stall Mates;
Description:  Two 4-8-4s rest inside the old Brooklyn St. RH.
Photo Date:  6/26/2002  Upload Date: 2/20/2014 9:03:19 AM
Location:  Portland, OR
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  SPS 700(4-8-4) SP 4449(4-8-4)
Views:  848   Comments: 1
4449 out in the "Sun" !
Title:  4449 out in the "Sun" !
Description:  Preparing to pull the Art Train through Oregon communities, 4449 simmers outside the Brooklyn St. RH.
Photo Date:  6/26/2002  Upload Date: 2/20/2014 9:18:13 AM
Location:  Portland, OR
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  SP 4449(4-8-4)
Views:  596   Comments: 2
A Bald Baldwin face.
Title:  A Bald Baldwin face.
Description:  Headlight, bell and other, easily pilfered items are replaced the night before a trip. Redondo RH.
Photo Date:  8/15/2002  Upload Date: 12/27/2009 8:50:47 PM
Location:  Los Angeles, CA
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Night,Steam
Locomotives:  ATSF 3751(4-8-4)
Views:  609   Comments: 0
Pals.
Title:  Pals.
Description:  Doyle McCormak's former AC class tank is about ta be hitched up to 3751'a tender at the Redondo RH.
Photo Date:  8/15/2002  Upload Date: 12/27/2009 3:22:40 PM
Location:  Los Angeles, CA
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  ATSF 3751(4-8-4)
Views:  832   Comments: 1
Warmin up in the moonlight.
Title:  Warmin up in the moonlight.
Description:  Gettin' 'er hot befor the trip.
Photo Date:  8/15/2002  Upload Date: 12/27/2009 8:55:11 PM
Location:  Los Angeles, CA
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Night,Wreck,Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 3751(4-8-4)
Views:  537   Comments: 1
Baby sittin in LA
Title:  Baby sittin in LA
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2002  Upload Date: 1/8/2010 6:46:31 PM
Location:  Los Angeles, CA
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Night,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  196   Comments: 0
Freedom
Title:  Freedom
Description:  East of Meridan, IL.
Photo Date:  2/12/2009  Upload Date: 10/29/2009 7:20:03 PM
Location:  Mendota, IL
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SP 4449(4-8-4)
Views:  546   Comments: 2
The Bridge from and to - nowhere
Title:  The Bridge from and to - nowhere
Description:  The train and bridge are preserved for all time in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison between Gunnison and Montrose, CO.
Photo Date:  5/10/2009  Upload Date: 3/10/2010 8:25:24 AM
Location:  Montrose, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 278(2-8-0)
Views:  998   Comments: 2
A Californian in MT.
Title:  A Californian in MT.
Description:  Tryin ta hide the AMTK near Pinnacle, MT.
Photo Date:  7/5/2009  Upload Date: 12/12/2009 10:14:59 PM
Location:  Coram, MT
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SP 4449(4-8-4)
Views:  447   Comments: 1
Hungry Horse
Title:  Hungry Horse
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/5/2009  Upload Date: 11/25/2009 11:13:29 PM
Location:  Whitefish, MT
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  849   Comments: 13
A third Medicine
Title:  A third Medicine
Description:  Two Medicine Bridge
Photo Date:  7/5/2009  Upload Date: 12/12/2009 10:08:13 PM
Location:  Browning, MT
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SP 4449(4-8-4)
Views:  349   Comments: 0
Neat bridge.
Title:  Neat bridge.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/5/2009  Upload Date: 12/12/2009 10:25:50 PM
Location:  Cut Bank, MT
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SP 4449(4-8-4)
Views:  878   Comments: 5
Cleanin' 'er out.
Title:  Cleanin' 'er out.
Description:  4449 headed east through Shelby.
Photo Date:  7/5/2009  Upload Date: 12/14/2012 10:20:29 AM
Location:  Shelby, MT
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SP 4449(4-8-4)
Views:  573   Comments: 6
They THINK they can
Title:  They THINK they can
Description:  After being "reunited" north of Lobato trestle the three little Mikes produce some serious sounds as they hit the grade to Cumbres.
Photo Date:  10/24/2009  Upload Date: 10/19/2010 6:50:37 PM
Location:  Lobato, NM
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2) DRGW 488(2-8-2) DRGW 487(2-8-2)
Views:  507   Comments: 4
Triple Header.
Title:  Triple Header.
Description:  Almost at the top,
Photo Date:  10/24/2009  Upload Date: 12/5/2009 7:31:27 PM
Location:  Cumbres, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Bridge,Winter,Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  239   Comments: 1
Fall colors in NM.
Title:  Fall colors in NM.
Description:  Light engine returning from Cumbres.
Photo Date:  10/24/2009  Upload Date: 10/19/2010 6:47:26 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  425   Comments: 2
Desert Splendor.
Title:  Desert Splendor.
Description:  CB&Q 4960 leads ATSF 3751 past MP 9 on the way to the South Rim.
Photo Date:  5/16/2010  Upload Date: 5/17/2012 9:31:34 AM
Location:  Williams, AZ
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 3751(4-8-4) GCRY 4960(2-8-2)
Views:  766   Comments: 2
Lookin' Good !!
Title:  Lookin' Good !!
Description:  An O1a poses for steam fans at the Mendota Depot.
Photo Date:  8/9/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2012 12:22:09 PM
Location:  Mendota, IL
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Station,Steam
Locomotives:  CBQ 4978(2-8-2)
Views:  427   Comments: 1
Little train - - BIG country !!
Title:  Little train - - BIG country !!
Description:  On a trip from Alamosa to La Veta No. 18 drifts downgrade into the valley and, eventually, La Veta, CO.
Photo Date:  1/15/2011  Upload Date: 1/16/2011 12:44:20 PM
Location:  La Veta, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SLRG 18(2-8-0)
Views:  357   Comments: 3
The old fashioned way
Title:  The old fashioned way
Description:  A lost piece of RR'ing. on display. The Engineer shoots rod dope into the "joints" of No. 18 prior to leaving La Veta, Co. on its return trip to Alamosa.
Photo Date:  1/15/2011  Upload Date: 1/16/2011 11:01:52 AM
Location:  La Veta, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Station,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  SLRG 18(2-8-0)
Views:  388   Comments: 1
Train Time.
Title:  Train Time.
Description:  Locomotive #69 on the trestle at Fraser Meadows.
Photo Date:  6/12/2011  Upload Date: 1/11/2012 1:36:12 PM
Location:  Fraser Meadows, YT
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  WPYR 69(2-8-0)
Views:  5300   Comments: 8
Boilin Water.
Title:  Boilin Water.
Description:  WP&Y #69 on bridge 14a at Glacier.
Photo Date:  6/13/2011  Upload Date: 12/13/2011 1:25:58 PM
Location:  Skagway, AK
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  WPYR 69(2-8-0)
Views:  502   Comments: 1
Whos First ?
Title:  Whos First ?
Description:  WPY #69 and #73 meet at the Fraser, loop sw.
Photo Date:  6/13/2011  Upload Date: 12/13/2011 1:34:34 PM
Location:  Fraser, BC
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  WPYR 69(2-8-0) WPYR 73(2-8-2)
Views:  812   Comments: 2
Train Time.
Title:  Train Time.
Description:  IAIS 6988 arrives at the Iowa City Depot.
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 8/7/2011 1:56:27 PM
Location:  Iowa City, IA
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  205   Comments: 1
Impressive !!!!
Title:  Impressive !!!!
Description:  What a Chinese QJ locomotive looks like with a wide-open throttle !! That throttle, by the way, is on the LEFT side of the cab.
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 8/7/2011 1:53:59 PM
Location:  Durant, IA
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  IAIS 6988(2-10-2)
Views:  302   Comments: 2
844 on the MOVE !!
Title:  844 on the MOVE !!
Description:  The New Mexico Centennial train headin' for Pueblo, CO.
Photo Date:  10/30/2011  Upload Date: 3/31/2013 5:58:15 PM
Location:  Greenland Ranch, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  261   Comments: 3
She Oughtta be Cleaned OUT !!
Title:  She Oughtta be Cleaned OUT !!
Description:  The 844 leavin Palmer Lake.
Photo Date:  10/30/2011  Upload Date: 10/30/2011 7:27:48 PM
Location:  Palmer Lake, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  342   Comments: 4
Check the Tires ??
Title:  Check the Tires ??
Description:  A lube stop in a BLIZZARD !!
Photo Date:  11/2/2011  Upload Date: 5/1/2012 8:07:54 PM
Location:  Springfield, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  334   Comments: 3
A Standout on the Prarie.
Title:  A Standout on the Prarie.
Description:  844 stopped just north (west) of Boise City long enough to have many pictures shot of er.
Photo Date:  11/2/2011  Upload Date: 11/3/2011 9:03:06 PM
Location:  Boise City, OK
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4) UP 1996(SD70ACe)
Views:  378   Comments: 8
Slippin Into the Sunset.
Title:  Slippin Into the Sunset.
Description:  844 and train westward approaching Conlen, TX.
Photo Date:  11/2/2011  Upload Date: 5/1/2012 12:22:14 PM
Location:  Conlen, TX
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  339   Comments: 5
Theres a Windmill.
Title:  Theres a Windmill.
Description:  Waitin' on traffic ahead, the 844 enjoys a b reak in the action.
Photo Date:  11/2/2011  Upload Date: 5/1/2012 6:45:06 PM
Location:  Conlen, TX
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  349   Comments: 4
Away Into the Storm.
Title:  Away Into the Storm.
Description:  844 departing Kerrick on 'er way to Strattford, TX.
Photo Date:  12/2/2011  Upload Date: 5/1/2012 11:10:47 AM
Location:  Kerrick, TX
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  251   Comments: 2
Thirsty ??
Title:  Thirsty ??
Description:  RG 488 chugs by the Los Pinos tank on its return trip to Chama.
Photo Date:  12/17/2011  Upload Date: 5/20/2012 4:06:34 PM
Location:  Los Pinos, NM
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 488(2-8-2)
Views:  328   Comments: 3
A 1923 Baldwin in 2012.
Title:  A 1923 Baldwin in 2012.
Description:  CB&Q 4960 shoves the whole train around the wye and into the yard at the Grand Canyon.
Photo Date:  5/16/2012  Upload Date: 5/19/2012 10:54:03 PM
Location:  Grand Canyon, AZ
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  GCRY 4960(2-8-2)
Views:  580   Comments: 2
Blue and Beautiful.
Title:  Blue and Beautiful.
Description:  SLSF 4500 on display in Tulsa.
Photo Date:  4/5/2013  Upload Date: 4/9/2013 11:26:48 AM
Location:  Tulsa, OK
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Steam
Locomotives:  SLSF 4500(4-8-4)
Views:  857   Comments: 2
The Twilight of Steam.
Title:  The Twilight of Steam.
Description:  SLRG 18, disguised as SLC 1, heads east toward Alamosa, CO. as the sun sets.
Photo Date:  9/1/2013  Upload Date: 9/10/2013 4:00:28 PM
Location:  Alamosa, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Night,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  SLRG 18(2-8-0)
Views:  787   Comments: 2
A Proud Lady !
Title:  A Proud Lady !
Description:  611 waits till the festivities conclude so she can see the "doctor".
Photo Date:  5/30/2014  Upload Date: 6/9/2014 1:28:38 PM
Location:  Spencer, NC
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Night,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  214   Comments: 0
Lookin Good !!!
Title:  Lookin Good !!!
Description:  Up-to-date shot of 2912 and her progress.
Photo Date:  8/7/2016  Upload Date: 8/8/2016 11:16:47 AM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  ATSF 2912(4-8-4)
Views:  758   Comments: 1
Still Hot !!l
Title:  Still Hot !!l
Description:  Pullin' 844 out of the house for the short trip to Greeley, CO. and return.
Photo Date:  4/10/2017  Upload Date: 4/12/2017 12:35:17 PM
Location:  Cheyenne, WY
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  234   Comments: 2
The Faithful
Title:  The Faithful
Description:  A Stop at Greeley
Photo Date:  4/10/2017  Upload Date: 3/13/2019 3:48:36 PM
Location:  Greeley, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  113   Comments: 1
Inspection Stop.
Title:  Inspection Stop.
Description:  A Greeley, CO. bearing check Breaking in new rod brass.
Photo Date:  4/10/2017  Upload Date: 4/12/2017 11:45:02 AM
Location:  Greeley, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  197   Comments: 1


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