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Viewing Album:  Rail-Fanning 2016 Vol. 10
 
By:Matthew Schimmel
Dates:10/1/2016 - 10/30/2016
Album Info:This album covers all the trains I caught in October. I had a lot happening in October so I didn't get out much. Had one trip down the UP Chester Sub. and the rest were from my normal favorite spots.
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Demon Eyes
Title:  Demon Eyes
Description:  NS 3645 is the second unit on NS 167 as it sits outside the A.O. Smith Yard. The red glow definitely adds to the night shot.
Photo Date:  10/18/2016  Upload Date: 12/17/2016 7:36:20 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Night
Locomotives:  NS 3645(ET44AC)
Views:  370   Comments: 0
As The Fog Lifts
Title:  As The Fog Lifts
Description:  UP 7441 rumbles through the "S" curve on the lead of a loaded rack train as the fog lifts off the Union Pacific Chester Sub. in Chester, Illinois.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/22/2016 9:29:51 PM
Location:  Chester, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7441(AC45CCTE)
Views:  227   Comments: 1
UP 6671
Title:  UP 6671
Description:  Roster shot.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/22/2016 9:30:46 PM
Location:  Chester, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 6671(AC44CW)
Views:  250   Comments: 0
Providence & Worcester Railroad
Title:  Providence & Worcester Railroad
Description:  PW 402091
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/22/2016 9:32:20 PM
Location:  Chester, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  59   Comments: 0
Snaking Through Chester
Title:  Snaking Through Chester
Description:  UP 7460 leads this stacker south through Chester, Illinois on the UP Chester Sub.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/22/2016 9:35:35 PM
Location:  Chester, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7460(AC45CCTE)
Views:  221   Comments: 1
UP 4486
Title:  UP 4486
Description:  Roster shot.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/22/2016 9:38:22 PM
Location:  Chester, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4486(SD70M)
Views:  141   Comments: 0
UP 4339
Title:  UP 4339
Description:  Roster shot.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/22/2016 9:41:50 PM
Location:  Chester, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4339(SD70M)
Views:  102   Comments: 0
UP 1420
Title:  UP 1420
Description:  Roster shot.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/27/2016 9:42:21 PM
Location:  Chester, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 1420(GP40-2)
Views:  344   Comments: 1
Passing The Local
Title:  Passing The Local
Description:  UP 1441 is the second unit on the local here in Chester as UP 4867 leads this north bound freight into Chester, Illinois on the UP Chester Sub.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/27/2016 9:44:22 PM
Location:  Chester, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 1441(GP40-2) UP 4867(SD70M)
Views:  112   Comments: 0
UP 4455
Title:  UP 4455
Description:  Roster shot.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/27/2016 9:45:21 PM
Location:  Chester, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4455(SD70M)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
UP 4023
Title:  UP 4023
Description:  Roster shot.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/27/2016 9:46:28 PM
Location:  Chester, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4023(SD70M)
Views:  144   Comments: 0
UP 5220
Title:  UP 5220
Description:  Roster shot.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/27/2016 9:47:22 PM
Location:  Chester, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5220(SD70M)
Views:  131   Comments: 0
UP 6590 - DPU #1
Title:  UP 6590 - DPU #1
Description:  Roster shot.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/27/2016 9:48:23 PM
Location:  Chester, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 6590(AC44CW)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
Double UP DPU's
Title:  Double UP DPU's
Description:  UP 5739 - DPU #2
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/27/2016 9:49:39 PM
Location:  Chester, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5739(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  198   Comments: 1
~Norfolk Southern Trio~
Title:  ~Norfolk Southern Trio~
Description:  NS 9550, NS 2553, & NS 9269 lead a north bound freight through Grand Tower, Illinois on the UP Chester Sub. as they head towards Gorham, Illinois.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/27/2016 11:01:05 PM
Location:  Grand Tower, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9550(C40-9W) NS 2553(SD70) NS 9269(C40-9W)
Views:  182   Comments: 1
NS 9550
Title:  NS 9550
Description:  Roster shot.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/27/2016 11:02:01 PM
Location:  Grand Tower, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9550(C40-9W)
Views:  141   Comments: 0
NS 2553
Title:  NS 2553
Description:  Roster shot.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/27/2016 11:03:02 PM
Location:  Grand Tower, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 2553(SD70)
Views:  181   Comments: 1
NS 9269
Title:  NS 9269
Description:  Roster shot.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/27/2016 11:04:27 PM
Location:  Grand Tower, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9269(C40-9W)
Views:  108   Comments: 1
New TTX 60ft High Cube
Title:  New TTX 60ft High Cube
Description:  TBOX 667526
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/27/2016 11:15:19 PM
Location:  Grand Tower, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  60   Comments: 0
Vinyl Chloride Tanker
Title:  Vinyl Chloride Tanker
Description:  OCPX 80013
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/27/2016 11:17:08 PM
Location:  Grand Tower, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  89   Comments: 1
North Through Wolf Lake
Title:  North Through Wolf Lake
Description:  UP 4307 & FXE 4665 lead this short freight north on the UP Chester Sub. as they pass through Wolf Lake, Illinois just before crossing the Big Muddy River.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 9:31:27 PM
Location:  Wolf Lake, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4307(SD70M) FXE 4665(ES44AC)
Views:  371   Comments: 0
FXE 4665
Title:  FXE 4665
Description:  Roster shot.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 9:32:05 PM
Location:  Wolf Lake, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  FXE 4665(ES44AC)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
Crossing Muddy Levee Rd.
Title:  Crossing Muddy Levee Rd.
Description:  NS 8413 and NS 6753 lead this north bound over the Muddy Levee Rd. on the UP Chester Sub. here in Wolf Lake, Illinois.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 9:34:32 PM
Location:  Wolf Lake, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 8413(C40-8W) NS 6753(SD60I)
Views:  129   Comments: 0
NS 6753
Title:  NS 6753
Description:  Roster shot.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 9:38:38 PM
Location:  Wolf Lake, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 6753(SD60I)
Views:  110   Comments: 0
Horses Over The Bridge
Title:  Horses Over The Bridge
Description:  Go to a UP main line see NS trains.... Here we see NS 8351 as it leads this auto train south on the Union Pacific Chester Sub., most likely NS train 171 (Detroit, MI (Sterling) - Sidney, IL (UP)). So technically its a UP traio running with NS power. Currently crossing the Big Muddy River Bridge in Wolf Lake, Illinois on a crystal clear Saturday.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 9:35:59 PM
Location:  Wolf Lake, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  NS 8351(C40-8W)
Views:  134   Comments: 0
NS 9260
Title:  NS 9260
Description:  Roster shot.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 9:36:40 PM
Location:  Wolf Lake, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9260(C40-9W)
Views:  86   Comments: 0
Big Muddy River Bridge
Title:  Big Muddy River Bridge
Description:  UP 7433 leads this long stacker over the Big Muddy Rives near Wolf Lake, Illinois on the Union Pacific Chester Sub. It was nice to finally catch a south bound UP train on this bridge.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 9:40:47 PM
Location:  Wolf Lake, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7433(AC45CCTE)
Views:  343   Comments: 1
UP 2683
Title:  UP 2683
Description:  Roster shot.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 9:41:23 PM
Location:  Wolf Lake, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 2683(ET44AH)
Views:  321   Comments: 0
UP 8849
Title:  UP 8849
Description:  Roster shot.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 9:41:49 PM
Location:  Wolf Lake, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8849(SD70AH)
Views:  220   Comments: 0
UP Freight On The Move
Title:  UP Freight On The Move
Description:  UP 5840 leads this freight north on the UP Chester Sub. as it powers through Wolf Lake, Illinois after meeting 2 south bounds.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 4/16/2555 9:43:29 PM
Location:  Wolf Lake, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5840(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  218   Comments: 0
UP 6659
Title:  UP 6659
Description:  Roster shot.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 9:44:12 PM
Location:  Wolf Lake, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 6659(AC44CW)
Views:  214   Comments: 0
Mo-Pac High Cube!
Title:  Mo-Pac High Cube!
Description:  MP 269460
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 9:44:50 PM
Location:  Wolf Lake, IL
Author:  Matthew Schnmmel
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  94   Comments: 0
Grand Trunk Box Car!
Title:  Grand Trunk Box Car!
Description:  GTW 384531
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 9:45:51 PM
Location:  Wolf Lake, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  82   Comments: 0
Rolling Historx
Title:  Rolling Historx
Description:  Cotton Belt - SSW 65057 - 86ft. Auto-parts Box Car This was a cool catch, its been a while since I have seen one of these gems rolling through with out being repainted, Caught this one on the UP Chester Sub. near Wolf Lake, Illinois on a UP freight headed for the A&S yard in East St. Louis, Illinois.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 9:46:44 PM
Location:  Wolf Lake, IL
Author:  Matthew Schhmmel
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  107   Comments: 0
UP 9024 - DPU
Title:  UP 9024 - DPU
Description:  Roster shot.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 9:47:18 PM
Location:  Wolf Lake, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 9024(SD70AH)
Views:  317   Comments: 1
Over The Muddy Levee Rd.
Title:  Over The Muddy Levee Rd.
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/29/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 9:48:29 PM
Location:  Wolf Lake, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4238(SD70M)
Views:  249   Comments: 0
UP 4461
Title:  UP 4461
Description:  Roster shou.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 9:49:53 PM
Location:  Wolf Lake, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4461(SD70M)
Views:  136   Comments: 0
E - West Bend Elevator Covered Hopper
Title:  E - West Bend Elevator Covered Hopper
Description:  NDYX 830606
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 9:50:39 PM
Location:  Wolf Lake, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  72   Comments: 0
+P Elephant Style Trio
Title:  +P Elephant Style Trio
Description:  UP 5803 leads this UP power trio north on the UP Chester Sub. in the lead of a big stacker here in Wolf Lake, Illinois.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 9:59:22 PM
Location:  Wolf Lake, IL
Author:  Oatthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5803(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  225   Comments: 1
UP 8985
Title:  UP 8985
Description:  Roster shot.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 9:59:58 PM
Location:  Wolf Lake, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8985(SD70AH)
Views:  247   Comments: 0
UP 7928
Title:  UP 7928
Description:  Roster shot.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 10:00:30 PM
Location:  Wolf Lake, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7928(AC45CCTE)
Views:  290   Comments: 0
North Bound Stacker
Title:  North Bound Stacker
Description:  UP 5839 and a fairly fresh repainted SD70M lead this north bound stacker through Wolf Lake, Illinois on the UP Chester Sub.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 10:02:44 PM
Location:  Wolf Lake, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5839(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  82   Comments: 0
UP 4336
Title:  UP 4336
Description:  Roster shot.
Photo Date:  11/29/2018  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 10:03:07 PM
Location:  Wolf Lake, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4336(SD70M)
Views:  94   Comments: 0
Under The Signals
Title:  Under The Signals
Description:  NS 9181 leads this auto train south on the Union Pacific Chester Sub. as it ducks under this signal bridge in McClure, Illinois. The second motor is NS 7245, a fairly fresh ACU rebuild.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 10:07:06 PM
Location:  McClure, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9181(C40-9W)
Views:  115   Comments: 1
NS 7245
Title:  NS 7245
Description:  Roster shot.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 10:07:56 PM
Location:  McClure, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 7245(SD70ACU)
Views:  309   Comments: 0
Box Car Logo 86ft. Box Car
Title:  Box Car Logo 86ft. Box Car
Description:  CSXT 180624
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 10:08:39 PM
Location:  McClure, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  74   Comments: 0
Norfolk & Western 60ft. Box Car
Title:  Norfolk & Western 60ft. Box Car
Description:  NW 604148
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 10:09:26 PM
Location:  McClure, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  77   Comments: 0
Double 70M's Under The Signal Bridge
Title:  Double 70M's Under The Signal Bridge
Description:  UP 5162 leads this stacker south on the UP Chester Sub. as it passes under a signal bridge in McClure, Illinois.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 10:11:13 PM
Location:  McClure, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5162(SD70M)
Views:  268   Comments: 1
UP 5132
Title:  UP 5132
Description:  Roster shot.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 10:11:47 PM
Location:  McClure, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5132(SD70M)
Views:  265   Comments: 0
Double XPO 53's
Title:  Double XPO 53's
Description:  DTTX 652648
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2016 10:12:39 PM
Location:  McClure, IL
Author:  Matthew Schimmel
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  72   Comments: 0

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