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4/30/2024
 
 
 
 
 
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Clean.
Title:  Clean.
Description:  A guest at the Rock Island RR Days.
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 6/12/2012 9:47:48 PM
Location:  Rock Island, IL
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Roster,Scenic
Locomotives:  IAIS 513(ES44AC)
Views:  250   Comments: 2
Shinnin in the Rain.
Title:  Shinnin in the Rain.
Description:  Parked at the "Fest" in Rock Island, IL.
Photo Date:  7/24/2011  Upload Date: 7/27/2011 3:11:52 PM
Location:  Rock Island, IL
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  IAIS 513(ES44AC)
Views:  249   Comments: 5
A BIG Credit Card?
Title:  A BIG Credit Card?
Description:  A coal load approaches the south end of Avondale siding.
Photo Date:  3/25/2014  Upload Date: 4/1/2014 9:59:37 AM
Location:  Avondale, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CREX 1201(ES44AC)
Views:  545   Comments: 3
The "Ups & Downs" of RRing.
Title:  The "Ups & Downs" of RRing.
Description:  128 lds. and 17800 tons.
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/30/2010 4:22:49 PM
Location:  Mount Pleasant, IA
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5769(ES44AC)
Views:  189   Comments: 1
Springtime in the Rockies
Title:  Springtime in the Rockies
Description:  No, 5771 didn't back up, I put 'em in backwards. Here 5771 "posing" in front of the Wet Mountains as it leaves Pueblo, CO. on a warm pre-spring day.
Photo Date:  3/17/2010  Upload Date: 3/17/2010 4:32:03 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5771(ES44AC)
Views:  198   Comments: 2
Springtime (almost).
Title:  Springtime (almost).
Description:  Having just passed NA Jct. the 5771 strikes a pose in "front" of Zebulon Pike's - - Peak. Note that on St. Patrick's day the heat waves are already "messin" with tele shots.
Photo Date:  3/17/2010  Upload Date: 3/17/2010 4:32:35 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 5771(ES44AC)
Views:  190   Comments: 0
Action on Raton
Title:  Action on Raton
Description:  Near Spring Creek Fischers Peak is a familiar landmark. A work train headed for Las Vegas gets a start on Raton Pass.
Photo Date:  4/10/2010  Upload Date: 4/10/2010 11:25:05 PM
Location:  Trinidad, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5784(ES44AC)
Views:  320   Comments: 4
Over the hill
Title:  Over the hill
Description:  The work train headed for Las Vegas, NM. drifts into Raton.
Photo Date:  4/10/2010  Upload Date: 4/11/2010 3:02:35 PM
Location:  Raton, NM
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5784(ES44AC)
Views:  419   Comments: 2
Clear, blue skies
Title:  Clear, blue skies
Description:  The need to move a rail gang to the Glorieta area saw the Raton line "hosting" a freight engine on Sat. The equipment was moved from Trinidad, CO. to Las Vegas, NM. over the weekend. "Got blades"??? If you're in Shoemaker Canyon ya do !!
Photo Date:  4/10/2010  Upload Date: 4/11/2010 2:54:42 PM
Location:  Watrous, NM
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5784(ES44AC)
Views:  317   Comments: 2
Shoemaker Canyon Semaphores.
Title:  Shoemaker Canyon Semaphores.
Description:  A work xtra on the NM Dvn., Las Vegas Sub.
Photo Date:  4/10/2010  Upload Date: 4/19/2017 9:52:38 PM
Location:  Shoemaker, NM
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5784(ES44AC)
Views:  162   Comments: 3
Blades
Title:  Blades
Description:  The work train passes ESS Watrous splittin' the signals.
Photo Date:  4/10/2010  Upload Date: 4/10/2010 11:30:28 PM
Location:  Watrous, NM
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5784(ES44AC)
Views:  253   Comments: 3
Coal MT
Title:  Coal MT
Description:  Waitin' for a crew
Photo Date:  12/9/2008  Upload Date: 1/26/2010 7:24:47 PM
Location:  La Junta, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5793(ES44AC)
Views:  245   Comments: 1
Sisters.
Title:  Sisters.
Description:  A coal load runs around a freight train.
Photo Date:  4/4/2013  Upload Date: 4/9/2013 11:34:30 AM
Location:  Kerrick, TX
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7790(ES44DC) BNSF 5922(ES44AC)
Views:  187   Comments: 1
BIG Bridges.  The battle of Mullan Pass.
Title:  BIG Bridges. The battle of Mullan Pass.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/29/2011  Upload Date: 10/4/2011 10:15:42 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5940(ES44AC)
Views:  281   Comments: 5
Eastbound load
Title:  Eastbound load
Description:  A load approaches the massive swing span of the Q's Burlington, IA. crossing of the Mississippi River. Things are changing at this location since the BNSF has begun work on the bridge to convert from a swing to a lift span.
Photo Date:  8/5/2009  Upload Date: 11/14/2010 10:37:31 AM
Location:  Burlington, IA
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5950(ES44AC)
Views:  182   Comments: 1
Shovin'
Title:  Shovin'
Description:  The DPU on X5679 south.
Photo Date:  2/11/2009  Upload Date: 1/26/2010 7:19:16 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 5970(ES44AC)
Views:  232   Comments: 1
Never Cleaner !!
Title:  Never Cleaner !!
Description:  Five brand new 70ACE's trail the BNSF 6000 north at Pinon, CO. on their way to Alliance, NE.
Photo Date:  8/5/2012  Upload Date: 8/5/2012 1:28:49 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6000(ES44AC)
Views:  281   Comments: 4
Fall Colors.
Title:  Fall Colors.
Description:  A southward load near Buttes, CO. on the Joint Line.
Photo Date:  10/28/2011  Upload Date: 11/6/2011 8:57:51 PM
Location:  Buttes, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6043(ES44AC)
Views:  222   Comments: 2
Sunglasses Optional.
Title:  Sunglasses Optional.
Description:  Headin' into the rising sun at Mack.
Photo Date:  3/29/2012  Upload Date: 3/30/2012 3:37:17 PM
Location:  Mack, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6094(ES44AC)
Views:  217   Comments: 3
Of Coal and Wine.
Title:  Of Coal and Wine.
Description:  A load moves east through E. Palisade while passing the vineyards of Western Colorado.
Photo Date:  3/29/2012  Upload Date: 3/30/2012 2:38:58 PM
Location:  Palisade, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6094(ES44AC)
Views:  214   Comments: 2
Among the Last Freights on Raton
Title:  Among the Last Freights on Raton
Description:  Jansen, CO.
Photo Date:  10/15/2009  Upload Date: 10/30/2009 6:10:51 PM
Location:  Trinidad, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6099(ES44AC)
Views:  328   Comments: 1
That Looks Like Snow !!
Title:  That Looks Like Snow !!
Description:  Last years snow production is nearly ALL visible in this shot.
Photo Date:  11/23/2011  Upload Date: 11/24/2012 2:12:22 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6114(ES44AC)
Views:  423   Comments: 2
Sunrise on the Helpers.
Title:  Sunrise on the Helpers.
Description:  The DPs of a Comanche load shine in the early morning sunrise at Buttes, 95 mi. south of Denver. Pike's Peak looks on.
Photo Date:  9/16/2012  Upload Date: 9/16/2012 4:01:30 PM
Location:  Buttes, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9077(SD70ACe) BNSF 6165(ES44AC)
Views:  600   Comments: 1
Signs of spring
Title:  Signs of spring
Description:  A load passes through Pueblo Jct. on its way to La Junta.
Photo Date:  4/30/2010  Upload Date: 4/30/2010 7:38:16 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6187(ES44AC)
Views:  184   Comments: 0
Gettin Passed.
Title:  Gettin Passed.
Description:  A coal load gettin' run around by an intermodal.
Photo Date:  2/11/2009  Upload Date: 3/24/2011 8:43:45 AM
Location:  Baxter, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6239(ES44AC) BNSF 5250(C44-9W)
Views:  344   Comments: 0
Model Photography.
Title:  Model Photography.
Description:  A Jansen, CO. to KCK. load passes the Metropolis of Model, CO.
Photo Date:  4/16/2012  Upload Date: 4/17/2012 11:15:31 AM
Location:  Trinidad, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Model,Station,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6291(ES44AC)
Views:  270   Comments: 2
Goin ta get some rail
Title:  Goin ta get some rail
Description:  MT rail train headin' for Pueblo.
Photo Date:  3/28/2010  Upload Date: 3/29/2010 10:17:52 AM
Location:  Bragdon, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6292(ES44AC)
Views:  225   Comments: 3
Dreary day
Title:  Dreary day
Description:  Not a very exciting shot but then it wasn't a very exciting day. And, of course, coal MT's aren't very exciting subjects. Northward MT's headed for Pueblo, Denver and, finally, the Powder River.
Photo Date:  2/10/2010  Upload Date: 3/13/2010 4:48:36 PM
Location:  Walsenburg, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6300(ES44AC)
Views:  324   Comments: 1
Commin' on to a Slow order.
Title:  Commin' on to a Slow order.
Description:  A load about to enter a Slow Order".
Photo Date:  7/25/2011  Upload Date: 8/20/2011 4:34:43 PM
Location:  Afton, IA
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Track,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6308(ES44AC)
Views:  145   Comments: 0
Z.
Title:  Z.
Description:  A westward intermodal crusin' through Hinkley at track speed.
Photo Date:  4/6/2012  Upload Date: 4/13/2012 2:51:25 PM
Location:  Hinckley, IL
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6311(ES44AC)
Views:  200   Comments: 1
Nap Time.
Title:  Nap Time.
Description:  Two units tied up at York.
Photo Date:  8/2/2010  Upload Date: 3/6/2012 1:52:32 PM
Location:  York, NE
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Night
Locomotives:  BNSF 6339(ES44AC)
Views:  259   Comments: 1
Purple mountain - - -
Title:  Purple mountain - - -
Description:  With the Rampart Range and Colorado Springs behind 'er the 6350 "labors" downhill with a coal load on the single track portion of the "Joint Line".
Photo Date:  4/4/2010  Upload Date: 3/4/2010 9:05:27 PM
Location:  Colorado Springs, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6350(ES44AC)
Views:  323   Comments: 6
Lotsa Coal.
Title:  Lotsa Coal.
Description:  A southward load leaving Palmer Lake with the town providing the backdrop.
Photo Date:  6/23/2011  Upload Date: 6/23/2011 10:17:36 PM
Location:  Palmer Lake, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6358(ES44AC)
Views:  167   Comments: 3
Finally !!!!
Title:  Finally !!!!
Description:  The hard pull from Denver to Palmer Lake is over and it's all downhill - - - for a while.
Photo Date:  4/3/2010  Upload Date: 4/4/2010 11:35:34 AM
Location:  Palmer Lake, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6360(ES44AC)
Views:  204   Comments: 1
In the trees
Title:  In the trees
Description:  During its long, tough climb to Palmer Lake a BNSF load starts over the ATSF steel and wood bridge near Larkspur, CO.
Photo Date:  4/3/2010  Upload Date: 4/4/2010 9:50:57 AM
Location:  Larkspur, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6360(ES44AC)
Views:  174   Comments: 1
On the bridge
Title:  On the bridge
Description:  This bridge, an interesting combination of steel and wood construction, still displays the old Santa Fe herald.
Photo Date:  4/3/2010  Upload Date: 4/4/2010 9:54:50 AM
Location:  Larkspur, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6360(ES44AC)
Views:  198   Comments: 2
I made it
Title:  I made it
Description:  Having overcome gravity the load starts down out of Palmer Lake on an easier but more dangerous trip to Pueblo, CO. with the Rampart Range providing a senic backdrop.
Photo Date:  4/3/2010  Upload Date: 4/4/2010 11:40:18 AM
Location:  Palmer Lake, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6360(ES44AC)
Views:  192   Comments: 0
Gold
Title:  Gold
Description:  One of the DP's on a load.
Photo Date:  1/19/2010  Upload Date: 2/6/2010 9:59:30 PM
Location:  Avondale, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6398(ES44AC)
Views:  157   Comments: 0
A Moment of Calm !
Title:  A Moment of Calm !
Description:  After the Sun went Down.
Photo Date:  7/4/2012  Upload Date: 7/10/2012 10:43:09 AM
Location:  Spencer, NC
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Night
Locomotives:  NS 8099(ES44AC) SOU 6900(E8A)
Views:  212   Comments: 1
NEW !
Title:  NEW !
Description:  On display.
Photo Date:  7/4/2012  Upload Date: 7/10/2012 10:36:01 AM
Location:  Spencer, NC
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 8100(ES44AC)
Views:  177   Comments: 2
Still Lookin' Good.
Title:  Still Lookin' Good.
Description:  A heritage unit headed west.
Photo Date:  10/3/2012  Upload Date: 10/24/2012 4:34:37 PM
Location:  Monroe City, MO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 8101(ES44AC)
Views:  441   Comments: 6
Big-N-BLUE !!
Title:  Big-N-BLUE !!
Description:  One of the NS heritage engines on display in Spencer.
Photo Date:  7/4/2012  Upload Date: 9/17/2012 12:18:10 PM
Location:  Spencer, NC
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 8103(ES44AC)
Views:  465   Comments: 2
Hail, Hail the Gangs - - -
Title:  Hail, Hail the Gangs - - -
Description:  Spencer RH.
Photo Date:  7/4/2012  Upload Date: 7/10/2012 10:46:25 PM
Location:  Spencer, NC
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Night
Locomotives:  NS 8103(ES44AC) NS 1030(SD70ACe)
Views:  247   Comments: 5
Far From Home !!
Title:  Far From Home !!
Description:  Commin' through a cut west of Brush, CO. the Reading and the Lehigh Valley engines head west.
Photo Date:  7/16/2012  Upload Date: 7/17/2012 1:43:59 PM
Location:  Yuma, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1067(SD70ACe) NS 8104(ES44AC)
Views:  556   Comments: 7
Contrasting Colors.
Title:  Contrasting Colors.
Description:  Spencer RH.
Photo Date:  7/4/2012  Upload Date: 7/13/2012 9:37:46 AM
Location:  Spencer, NC
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock
Locomotives:  NS 8105(ES44AC) SOU 6900(E8A)
Views:  217   Comments: 2


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