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Title: |
2361/2081 |
Description: |
Boeing-Everett switcher still assembling the consist for the uphill push. The mainline is shutdown while this happens - I have never seen another train pass when the Boeing Switcher is working here. |
Photo Date: |
2/25/2005 Upload Date: 9/22/2007 12:42:24 AM |
Location: |
Mukilteo, WA |
Author: |
David Vance |
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Locomotives: |
BN 2361(GP38-2) BN 2081(GP38-2) |
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1046 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
2361/2081 |
Description: |
Boeing Everett consist ready for the push up the hill. This is the steepest rail incline within the shortest distance uphill- in the USA. The cabosse has 2-3 men in radio contact with the Engineer when this is pushed uphill- day or night - they use lanterns at night and powerful flashlights. |
Photo Date: |
2/25/2005 Upload Date: 9/22/2007 12:49:44 AM |
Location: |
Mukilteo, WA |
Author: |
David Vance |
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Locomotives: |
BN 2361(GP38-2) BN 2081(GP38-2) |
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945 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 2361/2081 |
Description: |
Boeing-Everett switcher hogging the main-line as caboose 12623 waits for the coupling- the caboose is used for spotting by Track-workers, on the uphill push to Boeing-Everett. |
Photo Date: |
2/25/2005 Upload Date: 9/22/2007 12:34:45 AM |
Location: |
Mukilteo, WA |
Author: |
David Vance |
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Locomotives: |
BN 2361(GP38-2) BN 2081(GP38-2) |
Views: |
1046 Comments: 0 |
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