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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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Keep pushing, keep pushing on......
Title:  Keep pushing, keep pushing on......
Description:  A rear DPU set helps push the mostly two bay hopper train westward.
Photo Date:  7/31/2019  Upload Date: 8/2/2019 11:18:54 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7748(AC45CCTE)
Views:  127   Comments: 1
Passing the parked ACC......
Title:  Passing the parked ACC......
Description:  One mixed freight passing a parked mixed freight. The 1814 is one of the convert SD 70 units into a SD70ACC, per nsdash9.com
Photo Date:  10/19/2019  Upload Date: 11/28/2019 1:03:21 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1814(SD70ACC) NS 9162(C44-9W)
Views:  321   Comments: 1
Well used former Amtrak equipment.....
Title:  Well used former Amtrak equipment.....
Description:  These are sitting out there by themselves....looks like these might be headed to the Branson Scenic. Next photo will show why.
Photo Date:  10/19/2019  Upload Date: 11/28/2019 1:07:31 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  25   Comments: 0
BSRX 1245
Title:  BSRX 1245
Description:  This is the best I could do on this. Looks like a BSRX marking, and headed for the Branson Scenic, along with the others.
Photo Date:  10/19/2019  Upload Date: 11/28/2019 1:08:08 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  225   Comments: 0
38's & 40's.........
Title:  38's & 40's.........
Description:  Per this site, the 2010 is an ex AGS, the 2006 is is DRGW 3083, the 4219 is ex SSW/ICE, and the same for the 4208.
Photo Date:  10/19/2019  Upload Date: 11/28/2019 1:05:47 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  TRRA 2010(GP38-3) TRRA 2006(GP38-3) HLCX 4219(GP40-2) HLCX 4208(GP40-2)
Views:  491   Comments: 1
Almost street running...
Title:  Almost street running...
Description:  Lone KCS motor, attched to a string of empty gons, along State St.
Photo Date:  10/19/2019  Upload Date: 11/28/2019 1:06:43 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives:  KCS 4792(ES44AC)
Views:  205   Comments: 1
Dynamic duo.....
Title:  Dynamic duo.....
Description:  NS pair working remotely near A.O. Sith yard. The 4656 is a G59E, but that option is not available.
Photo Date:  3/25/2020  Upload Date: 4/3/2020 5:55:11 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 4656(GP59) NS 611(Road Slug)
Views:  467   Comments: 2
Remotely controlled....
Title:  Remotely controlled....
Description:  Working a string of hoppers by the A.O. Smith yard. The 4656 is a GP59E.
Photo Date:  3/25/2020  Upload Date: 4/3/2020 5:56:11 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives:  NS 611(Road Slug) NS 4656(GP59)
Views:  454   Comments: 2
Four of Twenty......
Title:  Four of Twenty......
Description:  Not a Borg designation, just the number of NS Heritage units I have caught, with lot's to go!
Photo Date:  3/25/2020  Upload Date: 4/3/2020 5:57:57 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  NS 8025(ES44AC)
Views:  202   Comments: 4
Waiting for their train...
Title:  Waiting for their train...
Description:  The guys from America's Central port wait for a train to show up...
Photo Date:  3/25/2020  Upload Date: 4/3/2020 5:59:28 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  RRC 2301(SD40-2)
Views:  230   Comments: 2
IDTX 4601
Title:  IDTX 4601
Description:  Amtrak shows up, and puts all other action to a stop.
Photo Date:  3/25/2020  Upload Date: 4/3/2020 6:01:10 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  IDTX 4601(SC-44)
Views:  304   Comments: 1
Train for America's Central Port.....
Title:  Train for America's Central Port.....
Description:  Shortly after Amtrak scoots by, the Terminal shows up, with a string of cars for storage.....
Photo Date:  3/25/2020  Upload Date: 4/3/2020 6:03:56 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  TRRA 2006(GP38-3) TRRA 2010(GP38-3)
Views:  232   Comments: 1
On their way........
Title:  On their way........
Description:  Moving to their own facilities now, after swapping ends with the Terminal train.....
Photo Date:  3/25/2020  Upload Date: 4/3/2020 6:08:43 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  RRC 2301(SD40-2)
Views:  204   Comments: 1
Following closely....
Title:  Following closely....
Description:  Conductor will soon drop off to flip a switch....
Photo Date:  3/25/2020  Upload Date: 4/3/2020 6:10:25 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  TRRA 2006(GP38-3) TRRA 2010(GP38-3)
Views:  203   Comments: 1
Locking them down...
Title:  Locking them down...
Description:  After finishing the car swap, a crew van appears, and they lock up the Treminal units on the Central Port's line.
Photo Date:  3/25/2020  Upload Date: 4/3/2020 6:11:55 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  TRRA 2010(GP38-3) TRRA 2006(GP38-3)
Views:  207   Comments: 2
Another Terminal train.....
Title:  Another Terminal train.....
Description:  The coil car train comes out from the mill, and will soon be backing back to the yard in Venice.
Photo Date:  3/25/2020  Upload Date: 4/3/2020 6:13:11 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  TRRA 2005(GP38-3) TRRA 2008(GP38-3) TRRA 2006(GP38-3) TRRA 2010(GP38-3)
Views:  283   Comments: 1
Hanging on to the coil car.....
Title:  Hanging on to the coil car.....
Description:  Nice day to hang out on the back of the train, as they approach the yard.
Photo Date:  3/25/2020  Upload Date: 4/3/2020 6:14:32 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  160   Comments: 1
Our last train of the day....
Title:  Our last train of the day....
Description:  Terminal continues to push it's way back home.
Photo Date:  3/25/2020  Upload Date: 4/3/2020 6:16:39 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  TRRA 2008(GP38-3) TRRA 2005(GP38-3)
Views:  309   Comments: 2
PRLX 2249
Title:  PRLX 2249
Description:  Side shot of the unit.
Photo Date:  5/30/2020  Upload Date: 5/30/2020 6:10:36 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRLX 2249(GP38-2)
Views:  349   Comments: 1
Geep trio.....
Title:  Geep trio.....
Description:  Geep trio waiting for a ride, after getting some work done. I'm sure the 2243 is ex GMTX, but not sure about the 2249. Both new under the PRLX name.
Photo Date:  5/30/2020  Upload Date: 5/30/2020 6:10:05 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRLX 2243(GP38-2) PRLX 2249(GP38-2) IC 9605(GP38-2)
Views:  328   Comments: 1
PRLX 2243
Title:  PRLX 2243
Description:  Slightly angled shot.
Photo Date:  5/30/2020  Upload Date: 5/30/2020 6:11:04 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRLX 2243(GP38-2)
Views:  307   Comments: 1
One of the new kids.......
Title:  One of the new kids.......
Description:  Basking in the semi cloudy weather, this unit waits for it's kin, who is in the garage.......
Photo Date:  5/30/2020  Upload Date: 5/30/2020 6:08:44 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  TRRA 4002(SD60I)
Views:  737   Comments: 2
We see you.....
Title:  We see you.....
Description:  Parked in the garage at this time, getting some minor attention.
Photo Date:  5/30/2020  Upload Date: 5/30/2020 6:09:13 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  TRRA 4001(SD60I)
Views:  280   Comments: 1
In and out.......
Title:  In and out.......
Description:  One waits, while the other gets some attention.
Photo Date:  5/30/2020  Upload Date: 5/30/2020 6:09:36 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  TRRA 4002(SD60I) TRRA 4001(SD60I)
Views:  377   Comments: 1
Nice trio........
Title:  Nice trio........
Description:  Not much was moving between Mitchell & Granite City. So hit the TRRA yard to find this nice trio of units. Lot's of ex/nee on the WAMX & HLCX 1836.
Photo Date:  10/1/2020  Upload Date: 10/3/2020 1:14:08 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  WAMX 5011(GP50) HLCX 1836(GP38-2) HLCX 1840(GP38-2)
Views:  382   Comments: 1
No longer in Austin Western colors......
Title:  No longer in Austin Western colors......
Description:  Look's to be recently shopped, and do not know where it might be going. But a nice catch for me, as I don't get to many WAMX units!
Photo Date:  10/1/2020  Upload Date: 10/3/2020 1:14:29 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  WAMX 5011(GP50) CNW 5092(GP50) UP 5537(GP50) FURX 2942(GP50)
Views:  901   Comments: 1
Getting a little work done......
Title:  Getting a little work done......
Description:  The HLCX 1836 started life as MP 941. After UP merger, looks like it carried both UP 2092 & UP 356. Not finding anything on the 1840 history.
Photo Date:  10/1/2020  Upload Date: 10/3/2020 1:14:52 PM
Location:  Venice, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  HLCX 1836(GP38-2) HLCX 1840(GP38-2)
Views:  227   Comments: 1
"It's about time"...for the converts.....
Title:  "It's about time"...for the converts.....
Description:  That's what the dispatcher said on the scanner to the crew. I was in Granite City IL listening. The only chatter was on the NS StL line. So off I go to catch this train (NS 112 - the "junk train") running from StL to KC. They were slow enough so that I was even able to get lunch, before they appeared
Photo Date:  10/1/2020  Upload Date: 10/3/2020 1:31:36 PM
Location:  Earth City, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Bridge,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NS 4118(AC44C6M) NS 4294(AC44C6M)
Views:  338   Comments: 2
This was in the hole at West Alton...
Title:  This was in the hole at West Alton...
Description:  After waiting for the mixed freight, with the Helm units to get out of the way, this coal drag has crossed the river, and making it's way toward downtown StL.
Photo Date:  11/12/2020  Upload Date: 11/29/2020 2:05:48 PM
Location:  Spanish Lake, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8557(SD70ACe)
Views:  180   Comments: 3
Into Illinois now.....
Title:  Into Illinois now.....
Description:  My first stop in IL, Mitchell, yields this pair of geeps, on hold. The 1430 is ex SP, while the 2094 is ex SSW.
Photo Date:  11/12/2020  Upload Date: 11/29/2020 2:08:07 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives:  UP 1430(GP40-2) UP 2094(GP60)
Views:  179   Comments: 2
Slowing things down....
Title:  Slowing things down....
Description:  Heading for downtown StL, this train has everything on hold for the moment.
Photo Date:  11/12/2020  Upload Date: 11/29/2020 2:11:18 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  IDTX 4619(SC-44)
Views:  153   Comments: 1
Easing into Granite City......
Title:  Easing into Granite City......
Description:  This mixed freight was moving slowly down the line. It was creeping due to Amtrak, which is about to pass by. It will then back into AO Smith.
Photo Date:  11/12/2020  Upload Date: 11/29/2020 2:12:19 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  NS 8084(ES44AC)
Views:  126   Comments: 2
EJE 656
Title:  EJE 656
Description:  Roster shot.
Photo Date:  11/12/2020  Upload Date: 11/29/2020 2:17:00 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  EJE 656(SD38-3)
Views:  117   Comments: 1
In for some repair.....
Title:  In for some repair.....
Description:  You never know what you might find when you railfan State St and 6th-7th-8th Sts. This day I found these units, either waiting for repair, or finished.
Photo Date:  11/12/2020  Upload Date: 11/29/2020 2:15:36 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  EJE 656(SD38-3) GTW 5836(GP38-2)
Views:  156   Comments: 1
TPLX 2007
Title:  TPLX 2007
Description:  Nice day to catch this Prarie Line engine basking in the sun.
Photo Date:  11/12/2020  Upload Date: 3/7/2025 11:04:08 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  TPLX 2007(GP30)
Views:  15   Comments: 0
Working the steel mill.....
Title:  Working the steel mill.....
Description:  NS duo works a load of empty gons into place to get loaded.
Photo Date:  11/12/2020  Upload Date: 11/29/2020 2:18:07 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5281(GP38-2) NS 5262(GP38-2)
Views:  166   Comments: 1
ILSX 716
Title:  ILSX 716
Description:  Roster
Photo Date:  11/27/2020  Upload Date: 11/29/2020 2:58:21 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  ILSX 716(GP15AC) UPY 716(GP15AC)
Views:  265   Comments: 1
ILSX 674
Title:  ILSX 674
Description:  Roster
Photo Date:  11/27/2020  Upload Date: 11/29/2020 2:58:46 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UPY 674(GP15-1) ILSX 674(GP15-1)
Views:  269   Comments: 1
ILSX 736
Title:  ILSX 736
Description:  Roster.
Photo Date:  11/27/2020  Upload Date: 11/29/2020 2:59:12 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UPY 736(GP15AC) ILSX 736(GP15AC)
Views:  371   Comments: 1
Five of a kind......almost....
Title:  Five of a kind......almost....
Description:  Caught these units, sitting at Mitchell, waiting for a long train to get out of their way. Took 3 hours, and they had to split this train, because it was blocking a crossing. The first 4 are all ex MP units, with the 551 being the odd man out, an ex CNW!
Photo Date:  11/27/2020  Upload Date: 11/28/2020 3:01:34 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  ILSX 736(GP15AC) ILSX 716(GP15AC) ILSX 607(GP15-1) ILSX 551(GP15-1) ILSX 674(GP15-1)
Views:  544   Comments: 2
ILSX 607
Title:  ILSX 607
Description:  Roster
Photo Date:  11/27/2020  Upload Date: 11/29/2020 3:00:00 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  ILSX 607(GP15-1) UPY 607(GP15-1)
Views:  310   Comments: 1
ILSX 551
Title:  ILSX 551
Description:  Roster
Photo Date:  11/27/2020  Upload Date: 11/29/2020 3:01:13 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UPY 551(GP15-1) ILSX 551(GP15-1)
Views:  599   Comments: 1
Looking the other way at these units.....
Title:  Looking the other way at these units.....
Description:  Looking at the quintet of motors, on hold at Mitchell.
Photo Date:  11/27/2020  Upload Date: 11/29/2020 2:57:46 PM
Location:  Mitchell, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  ILSX 551(GP15-1) UPY 551(GP15-1) ILSX 607(GP15-1) UPY 607(GP15-1) ILSX 736(GP15AC) UPY 736(GP15AC) ILSX 674(GP15-1) UPY 674(GP15-1) ILSX 716(GP15AC) UPY 716(GP15AC)
Views:  967   Comments: 1
NS 4662 & 625
Title:  NS 4662 & 625
Description:  Remotely working AO Smith.
Photo Date:  11/27/2020  Upload Date: 11/29/2020 3:02:16 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  NS 625(Road Slug) NS 4662(GP59)
Views:  243   Comments: 1
NS 7566
Title:  NS 7566
Description:  Roster
Photo Date:  11/27/2020  Upload Date: 11/29/2020 3:02:51 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 7566(ES40DC)
Views:  93   Comments: 1
SCF 2001
Title:  SCF 2001
Description:  I've caught this one before, but still have no additional info on it......additional info: https://www.railroadfan.com/wiki/index.php/The_Prairie_Line
Photo Date:  11/27/2020  Upload Date: 11/29/2020 3:05:35 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SCF 2001(GP59)
Views:  385   Comments: 6
RSSX 4495
Title:  RSSX 4495
Description:  Roster
Photo Date:  11/27/2020  Upload Date: 11/29/2020 3:04:48 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  RSSX 4495(GP18)
Views:  222   Comments: 2
An oldie, but a goodie......
Title:  An oldie, but a goodie......
Description:  An ex CV unit, built in 1957, per this site.
Photo Date:  11/27/2020  Upload Date: 11/29/2020 3:15:29 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  GTW 4620(GP9R)
Views:  156   Comments: 2
CP 8603
Title:  CP 8603
Description:  Looks like they are starting to drop off CP units for work.
Photo Date:  11/27/2020  Upload Date: 11/29/2020 3:15:54 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CP 8603(AC44CW)
Views:  108   Comments: 1
CP 9675
Title:  CP 9675
Description:  Roster
Photo Date:  11/27/2020  Upload Date: 11/29/2020 3:16:18 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CP 9675(AC44CW)
Views:  107   Comments: 1

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