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| Title: |
Conductor Jumps Off |
| Description: |
Before heading across Broad Street in downtown Griffith, IN, the conductor hops off for the backing maneuver to take place. |
| Photo Date: |
4/2/2013 Upload Date: 9/14/2013 7:39:37 AM |
| Location: |
Griffith, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
GTW 5940(SD40-3) |
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155 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Glides across Broad Street |
| Description: |
The battle ship gray Grant Trunk Western diesel crosses Broad Street as it moves east along the former Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Rwy. |
| Photo Date: |
4/2/2013 Upload Date: 9/14/2013 7:43:04 AM |
| Location: |
Griffith, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
GTW 5940(SD40-3) |
| Views: |
151 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Trailing behind (and smoking like a steamer) |
| Description: |
CN 2434 looks more like a steam locomotive than diesel as it pours on the smoke while crossing Broad Street. So does that mean its doing all the work (or just trying to look like it is!) |
| Photo Date: |
4/2/2013 Upload Date: 9/14/2013 7:43:12 AM |
| Location: |
Griffith, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CN 2434(C40-8M) |
| Views: |
108 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Continuring eastbound |
| Description: |
The pair takes the curve on the former Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Rwy before backing through town. The newly constructed turnout to link the CN mainline and former EJE mainline is in the foreground. |
| Photo Date: |
4/2/2013 Upload Date: 9/14/2013 7:43:17 AM |
| Location: |
Griffith, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
GTW 5940(SD40-3) CN 2434(C40-8M) |
| Views: |
107 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Starting the backup maneuver |
| Description: |
The two units start their backing maneuver past the newly installed signals for the new turnout. |
| Photo Date: |
4/2/2013 Upload Date: 9/14/2013 7:43:20 AM |
| Location: |
Griffith, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
GTW 5940(SD40-3) CN 2434(C40-8M) |
| Views: |
125 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Heading west now |
| Description: |
The trailing CN unit continues backing toward Broad Street. Note the porthole at the rear of the loco - leftover windows from the EMD or what? |
| Photo Date: |
4/2/2013 Upload Date: 9/14/2013 7:43:23 AM |
| Location: |
Griffith, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CN 2434(C40-8M) |
| Views: |
125 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Backing toward Broad Street |
| Description: |
The battle ship gray (not one of my favorite color combinations for a proud GTW loco, backs toward Broad Street to continue toward the former EJE yard slot. |
| Photo Date: |
4/2/2013 Upload Date: 9/14/2013 7:43:26 AM |
| Location: |
Griffith, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
GTW 5940(SD40-3) |
| Views: |
156 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Continues backing |
| Description: |
The duo continue backing their short mixed freight train into an open slot in the former EJE yard. In the foreground are the cars belonging to the Griffith Historical Society, repainted since this photo was taken. The former Pullman troop car in the foreground is now in its original dark green livery color. |
| Photo Date: |
4/2/2013 Upload Date: 9/14/2013 7:43:30 AM |
| Location: |
Griffith, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
GTW 5940(SD40-3) CN 2434(C40-8M) |
| Views: |
143 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Making one more snake-like move |
| Description: |
The duo push their short mixed freight into the empty slot in the former EJE yard, just west of Broad Street in downtown Griffith, IN. |
| Photo Date: |
4/2/2013 Upload Date: 9/14/2013 7:43:34 AM |
| Location: |
Griffith, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
GTW 5940(SD40-3) CN 2434(C40-8M) |
| Views: |
120 Comments: 0 |
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