Tag Archives: Amtrak

Worlds Most Powerful Diesel Locomotives

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

Worlds Most Powerful Diesel Locomotives  Worlds Most Powerful Diesel Locomotive UP’s DDA40x Centennials. 6600hp The EMD SD90MAC-H is rated at 6000hp and has 200,000 lbs of starting tractive effort. The GE AC6000CW, although having the same 6000hp, has been quoted in some sources as … Continue reading →

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The Gulf – Mobile and Ohio – The Alton Route

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

The Gulf, Mobile and Ohio The Alton Route GM&O’s only E-8 unit is passing through Normal, Illinois just prior to making a stop at the Bloomington station. Once again, this is Train No. 1, The Limited, the most often photographed … Continue reading →

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Amtrak – Bloomington/Normal Illinois

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

Railfanning the Union Pacific Springfield Subdivision. (4-3-09) Amtrak fly by Uptown Station  Amtrak’s Texas Eagle – Departing Bloomington-Normal, IL, 5/11/09 Amtrak #300 Lincoln Service Arriving at Normal, IL Station Amtrak heading to Bloomington / Normal (from Chenoa, IL) Amtrak 128 … Continue reading →

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