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Viewing Album:  St Louis Area Photos
 
By:Butch Getz
Dates:1/1/1990 - 12/31/2026
Album Info:Photos from in and around the St Louis, MO area. Will include Granite City, Mitchell, and Dupo IL.
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Extra power for N&W 2156........
Title:  Extra power for N&W 2156........
Description:  Two units from the local were added to the special, to get it up the hill from MoT, in the pouring rain.
Photo Date:  5/9/2015  Upload Date: 5/10/2015 8:14:30 PM
Location:  Saint Louis County, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  GMTX 2100(GP38-2) UP 1475(GP40M-2) NW 2156(2-8-8-2) NS 3068(GP40-2)
Views:  1047   Comments: 3
Well.....I got some of it........
Title:  Well.....I got some of it........
Description:  This is a long....long shot from the side of Hwy 3, the closest I was going to get to it, without a drone.....
Photo Date:  6/9/2015  Upload Date: 6/9/2015 8:04:29 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  UP 6944(DDA40X) MOTX 6944(DDA40X)
Views:  657   Comments: 1
More 4 axle engines....
Title:  More 4 axle engines....
Description:  Waiting at this point, to back into the TRRA yard, just beyond the bridge.
Photo Date:  6/9/2015  Upload Date: 6/9/2015 8:08:39 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Signal,Track
Locomotives:  TRRA 2011(GP38-3) TRRA 2000(GP38-3)
Views:  247   Comments: 1
If it has no horsehead, it must be a Furbie!!!!
Title:  If it has no horsehead, it must be a Furbie!!!!
Description:  I believe this is my first ex NS Furbie unit. They are backing into Granite City steel here.
Photo Date:  6/9/2015  Upload Date: 6/9/2015 8:07:33 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  FURX 5521(GP38-2)
Views:  286   Comments: 0
BNSF 2837
Title:  BNSF 2837
Description:  It was mainly a 4 axle evening, after getting half of the DD40X much further up in the yard.......
Photo Date:  6/9/2015  Upload Date: 6/9/2015 8:06:16 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 2837(GP39-2)
Views:  218   Comments: 0
Chilling in the shade.......
Title:  Chilling in the shade.......
Description:  This is the middle of a trio of BNSF engines, sitting in the TRRA yard.
Photo Date:  6/9/2015  Upload Date: 6/9/2015 8:09:17 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BNSF 799(C44-9W)
Views:  190   Comments: 1
3 x 2 at Mitchell......
Title:  3 x 2 at Mitchell......
Description:  The NS train was just about to depart, as I rolled up on this trio at Mitchell. This is the first photo of BNSF 8384 on RRPA.
Photo Date:  7/25/2015  Upload Date: 7/25/2015 6:58:41 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 1117(SD70ACe) UP 5056(SD70M) BNSF 8384(ES44C4)
Views:  264   Comments: 0
3 x 2, the other way.....
Title:  3 x 2, the other way.....
Description:  A trio at Mitchell, from the other end.
Photo Date:  7/25/2015  Upload Date: 7/25/2015 6:59:28 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 5056(SD70M) BNSF 8384(ES44C4) NS 1117(SD70ACe)
Views:  203   Comments: 0
Not coming my way........
Title:  Not coming my way........
Description:  Managed to pull up on this one, and get out to snap this, as it starts to back into the TRRA yard.
Photo Date:  7/25/2015  Upload Date: 7/25/2015 7:00:44 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Signal
Locomotives:  BNSF 8157(ES44C4)
Views:  158   Comments: 1
KCS in the house.......
Title:  KCS in the house.......
Description:  A trio of KCS products wait at the TRRA facilities......
Photo Date:  7/25/2015  Upload Date: 7/25/2015 7:01:48 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  KCS 4024(SD70ACe) TRRA 3001(SD40T-2)
Views:  259   Comments: 2
4 1/2 out of 6..............
Title:  4 1/2 out of 6..............
Description:  Are MAC's on there way out, or is this just a power move? 4 are behind the lead engines, none were running
Photo Date:  7/25/2015  Upload Date: 7/25/2015 7:04:15 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 4793(C44-9W) BNSF 9987(SD70MAC) BNSF 9483(SD70MAC)
Views:  313   Comments: 0
A pair of newly painted units, but no number boards........
Title:  A pair of newly painted units, but no number boards........
Description:  Is anyone familiar with this logo?? Please let me know, and I'll update accordingly.....
Photo Date:  7/25/2015  Upload Date: 7/25/2015 7:02:46 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  292   Comments: 4
Part of the trio of KCS units.....
Title:  Part of the trio of KCS units.....
Description:  2 of the 3 units at rest in the TRRA yard.
Photo Date:  7/25/2015  Upload Date: 7/25/2015 7:03:36 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  KCS 4191(SD70ACe) KCS 4166(SD70ACe)
Views:  289   Comments: 0
Picking up the empty pipe cars.......
Title:  Picking up the empty pipe cars.......
Description:  Conductor does a check as they prepare to move the empties, in prep for a new load of pipe to arrive later.
Photo Date:  9/19/2015  Upload Date: 10/27/2015 8:28:48 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  RollingStock,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  TRRA 2004(GP38-3)
Views:  223   Comments: 1
RRC 2301
Title:  RRC 2301
Description:  As the sun settled, and the wait for the load of pipe stretched on, I took this one before all light was gone.
Photo Date:  9/19/2015  Upload Date: 9/21/2015 8:22:23 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Night
Locomotives:  RRC 2301(SD40-2)
Views:  177   Comments: 0
AMTK 62 near Lenox.....
Title:  AMTK 62 near Lenox.....
Description:  First train of the daylight hours, with a slightly dirty 62 as the tail end.....
Photo Date:  11/26/2015  Upload Date: 11/28/2015 10:07:07 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 62(P42DC)
Views:  154   Comments: 0
NS 6952
Title:  NS 6952
Description:  This was the second train of the daylight hours, having to wait for an Amtrak to clear the Lenox Tower area.
Photo Date:  11/26/2015  Upload Date: 11/28/2015 10:08:31 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 6952(SD60E) UP 3799(SD70M) UP 9590(C44-9W)
Views:  526   Comments: 1
NS 9481
Title:  NS 9481
Description:  In a hurry stacker, heading thru Mitchell. If I have the engine type wrong, let me know...
Photo Date:  11/26/2015  Upload Date: 11/28/2015 10:18:59 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9481(C44-9W)
Views:  279   Comments: 1
NS 8432 going away......
Title:  NS 8432 going away......
Description:  With a green, and Lenox Tower in the distance, this stack train is on it's way....
Photo Date:  11/26/2015  Upload Date: 11/28/2015 10:19:40 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 8432(C40-8W)
Views:  143   Comments: 0
Eclectic power........
Title:  Eclectic power........
Description:  What a mixed bag, on this stacker thru Mitchell......
Photo Date:  11/26/2015  Upload Date: 11/28/2015 10:20:50 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7069(AC4460CW) UP 4863(SD70M) CSX 3112(ES44AC-H) CSX 9(AC44CW)
Views:  398   Comments: 1
Old number 9.......
Title:  Old number 9.......
Description:  Number 9, not the drink, is in the 4th position on this stack train thru Mitchell.
Photo Date:  11/26/2015  Upload Date: 11/28/2015 10:21:35 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 9(AC44CW) CSX 3112(ES44AC-H)
Views:  190   Comments: 1
Second Amtrak train of the morning, past Lenox Tower.
Title:  Second Amtrak train of the morning, past Lenox Tower.
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/26/2015  Upload Date: 11/28/2015 10:22:54 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  78   Comments: 0
NS 3519 at rest.....
Title:  NS 3519 at rest.....
Description:  Sitting close to Amsted Rail, this unit was not running.
Photo Date:  11/26/2015  Upload Date: 11/28/2015 10:24:04 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 3519(SD40-2)
Views:  238   Comments: 1
NS 4651 in the yard.....
Title:  NS 4651 in the yard.....
Description:  Decent looking GP 59, parked near AO Smith.
Photo Date:  11/26/2015  Upload Date: 11/28/2015 10:25:09 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives:  NS 4651(GP59)
Views:  220   Comments: 0
UP 8730
Title:  UP 8730
Description:  Another stack train, third of the morning, heading thru Granite City.
Photo Date:  11/26/2015  Upload Date: 11/28/2015 10:26:06 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8730(SD70ACe)
Views:  248   Comments: 1
TRRA working today........
Title:  TRRA working today........
Description:  These two had parked a string of cars to the right, and are waiting for clearance.....
Photo Date:  11/26/2015  Upload Date: 11/28/2015 10:29:15 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  TRRA 2002(GP38-3) TRRA 2000(GP38-3) IC 9637(GP38-2)
Views:  306   Comments: 1
Mixed bag on the front......
Title:  Mixed bag on the front......
Description:  Frac train, based on the two bay hoppers, and 3 more units just past the mid point of this train.
Photo Date:  11/26/2015  Upload Date: 11/28/2015 10:39:19 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8560(SD70ACe) NS 9022(C44-9W) UP 9435(C41-8W)
Views:  478   Comments: 1
Almost mid train helpers.....
Title:  Almost mid train helpers.....
Description:  This must be a frac train......there are three on the head end........these units had about 35 two bays behind them, about twice that many in front!
Photo Date:  11/26/2015  Upload Date: 11/28/2015 10:40:20 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8963(SD70AH) UP 8583(SD70ACe) UP 5635(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  347   Comments: 1
Third Amtrak of the day........
Title:  Third Amtrak of the day........
Description:  Almost missed this....was in the car catching up on some reading, when the signals lit up......and got close enough for this shot.
Photo Date:  11/26/2015  Upload Date: 11/28/2015 10:41:10 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 57(P42DC)
Views:  120   Comments: 1
NS trio
Title:  NS trio
Description:  NS trio sits on the race track near AO Smith.....no one is running.
Photo Date:  11/26/2015  Upload Date: 11/28/2015 10:42:19 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 8158(ES44AC) NS 2645(SD70M) NS 9042(C44-9W)
Views:  312   Comments: 1
Crew change for the worm.......
Title:  Crew change for the worm.......
Description:  The BNSF crew hands off to the A&S crew...........
Photo Date:  11/26/2015  Upload Date: 11/28/2015 10:44:23 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7153(ES44C4)
Views:  296   Comments: 1
Another E..........
Title:  Another E..........
Description:  This makes my fourth different SD60E........
Photo Date:  11/28/2015  Upload Date: 1/10/2016 5:00:16 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 6972(SD60E)
Views:  269   Comments: 0
A trio of trains at Mitchell.......
Title:  A trio of trains at Mitchell.......
Description:  Two wait, while the train with the centerbeam backs up into the lumber yard to do some switching.
Photo Date:  4/23/2016  Upload Date: 4/26/2016 10:31:56 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Track
Locomotives:  NS 9009(C44-9W) BNSF 4833(C44-9W)
Views:  277   Comments: 1
What a duo!
Title:  What a duo!
Description:  Old guys switching the lumber yard on Saturday at Mitchell IL
Photo Date:  4/23/2016  Upload Date: 4/26/2016 10:33:19 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  UP 9899(SD40-2) ALS 2000(GP38-2)
Views:  358   Comments: 1
Scooting up a bit more.....
Title:  Scooting up a bit more.....
Description:  Giving just a bit more power, so they won't have to walk as far to the schuttle van.
Photo Date:  4/23/2016  Upload Date: 4/26/2016 10:36:57 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9009(C44-9W)
Views:  237   Comments: 2
Movin some gons.......
Title:  Movin some gons.......
Description:  Old iron, pushing some new iron in the gons, for later use.
Photo Date:  4/23/2016  Upload Date: 4/26/2016 10:38:57 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 3391(SD40-2)
Views:  128   Comments: 1
Quenching your thirst, needing a bath......
Title:  Quenching your thirst, needing a bath......
Description:  This Helm unit looks as if Rodan has paid it a visit at one time, while they fill the tank......
Photo Date:  4/23/2016  Upload Date: 4/26/2016 10:40:15 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 1084(GP38-2)
Views:  327   Comments: 1
6 engines thru Granite City
Title:  6 engines thru Granite City
Description:  Mixed freight, with 6 on the front, but only the front two powered....
Photo Date:  5/14/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2016 5:20:19 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9536(C40-9W) NS 8797(C40-9) NS 9757(C40-9W) CP 9700(AC44CW) NS 2601(SD70M) NS 5229(GP38-2)
Views:  251   Comments: 0
NS 6939
Title:  NS 6939
Description:  Another "brow" unit moves thru Granite City, and will shortly back into AO Smith. Makes my 5th different E.
Photo Date:  5/14/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2016 5:21:57 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 6939(SD60E) CN 2132(C40-8)
Views:  125   Comments: 1
Pair of high nose units
Title:  Pair of high nose units
Description:  A pair of the "old guys" switching in AO Smith
Photo Date:  5/14/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2016 5:23:42 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5136(GP38-2) NS 5102(GP38-2)
Views:  97   Comments: 1
Waiting on a crew....
Title:  Waiting on a crew....
Description:  KCS duo waits for a crew, with a rock hopper train.
Photo Date:  5/14/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2016 5:18:05 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives:  KCS 4160(SD70ACe)
Views:  241   Comments: 1
CP at rest.....
Title:  CP at rest.....
Description:  Needing a good cleaning, a pair of CP units wait for the next assignment.
Photo Date:  5/14/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2016 5:25:18 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CP 8732(ES44AC) CP 8925(ES44AC)
Views:  279   Comments: 1
Hidden unit.....
Title:  Hidden unit.....
Description:  First photo of this redone unit on RRPA. According to a Mark Maunter photo on Flicker, this is an ex UPY 1375
Photo Date:  5/14/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2016 5:26:33 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  GMTX 224(MP15DC)
Views:  263   Comments: 0
Headed for the Cuba sub........
Title:  Headed for the Cuba sub........
Description:  Coming out of Lindenwood Yard, and about to cross Lindbergh Blvd, this 5 engine (all running) mixed freight, heads for the Cuba sub.
Photo Date:  6/4/2016  Upload Date: 6/12/2016 5:51:02 PM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5413(C44-9W)
Views:  169   Comments: 1
Almost all black & white.......
Title:  Almost all black & white.......
Description:  9 on the point of a mixed freight, just about to pass Lenox Tower. They messed it up with one Uncle Pete, but nice road slug at the back.
Photo Date:  7/3/2016  Upload Date: 7/3/2016 10:34:26 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NS 611(Road Slug)
Views:  400   Comments: 0
GNBC 2314
Title:  GNBC 2314
Description:  Could not smell any paint, but this Farmrail unit is looking pretty fresh, and new to RRPA!
Photo Date:  7/3/2016  Upload Date: 7/3/2016 8:30:39 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  GNBC 2314(GP38-2)
Views:  560   Comments: 1
FURX 5516
Title:  FURX 5516
Description:  Another 4 axle catch, hooked to a couple of BNSF engines, on this fuzzy day.
Photo Date:  7/3/2016  Upload Date: 7/3/2016 8:39:51 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  FURX 5516(GP38-2)
Views:  520   Comments: 0
Just the two of us.....
Title:  Just the two of us.....
Description:  The pumpkin is running, the other is not...........no crew....no cars...nobody around...
Photo Date:  8/27/2016  Upload Date: 8/31/2016 8:15:11 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BNSF 5260(C44-9W) CN 2727(C44-9W)
Views:  105   Comments: 0
An associate passes by, closely....
Title:  An associate passes by, closely....
Description:  The old, and the not so old, pass one another...
Photo Date:  10/18/2016  Upload Date: 10/20/2016 8:36:10 AM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4) UP 8855(SD70AH)
Views:  402   Comments: 2
Wow........
Title:  Wow........
Description:  I did not expect to catch one of these anytime soon. But "surprise-surprise".....and it appears to be the first photo of this rebuild, on this site.
Photo Date:  10/18/2016  Upload Date: 10/20/2016 8:37:50 AM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4328(SD40-3)
Views:  344   Comments: 2

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