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Owner: BNSF Railway
Model:Rebuilt EMD GP38-2Built As:PC 7729 (GP38)
Serial Number:35358Order No:7191
Frame Number:7191-55Built:7/1969
Notes:nee PC 7729, CR 7729, GMTX 2650, BNSF 2046 "smurf"
Other locos with this serial:  CR 7729(GP38) PC 7729(GP38) GMTX 2650(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
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Another Smurf
Title:  Another Smurf
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/31/2010  Upload Date: 2/7/2010 6:05:15 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Jeff Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  1408   Comments: 1
Geeps and Geometry
Title:  Geeps and Geometry
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/26/2010  Upload Date: 2/26/2010 10:33:25 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Jeff Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 2040(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  831   Comments: 1
BNSF 2046
Title:  BNSF 2046
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/26/2010  Upload Date: 2/26/2010 10:34:29 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Jeff Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 2040(GP38-2)
Views:  1214   Comments: 2
BNSF 2046
Title:  BNSF 2046
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/3/2010  Upload Date: 3/4/2010 11:14:40 AM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Jeff Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  752   Comments: 0
LOTS of BNSF power
Title:  LOTS of BNSF power
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/6/2010  Upload Date: 3/6/2010 10:48:20 PM
Location:  Kansas City, KS
Author:  Jeff Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 7691(ES44DC) BNSF 5326(C44-9W) BNSF 7392(ES44DC) BNSF 1959(SD40-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  975   Comments: 2
Busy times at Argentine Yard
Title:  Busy times at Argentine Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/6/2010  Upload Date: 3/6/2010 10:48:30 PM
Location:  Kansas City, KS
Author:  Jeff Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 7594(ES44DC) BNSF 5204(C44-9W) BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 2040(GP38-2)
Views:  804   Comments: 1
bnsf   2046
Title:  bnsf 2046
Description:  gp38-2
Photo Date:  5/30/2010  Upload Date: 1/8/2011 11:03:20 PM
Location:  Emporia, KS
Author:  leroy brandenburg
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  612   Comments: 0
BNSF 3202 Transfer Job
Title:  BNSF 3202 Transfer Job
Description:  A BNSF transfer job heads for KCS' Yard.
Photo Date:  6/18/2010  Upload Date: 6/21/2010 8:57:49 PM
Location:  Kansas City, MO
Author:  Richard Thompson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 3202(GP50) BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 2890(GP39M) BNSF 5727(ES44AC)
Views:  799   Comments: 1
BNSF 2046
Title:  BNSF 2046
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/12/2011  Upload Date: 3/1/2013 11:44:41 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Bob Keenan
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  266   Comments: 0
BNSF 2046
Title:  BNSF 2046
Description:  BNSF Line
Photo Date:  6/2/2011  Upload Date: 6/15/2011 5:32:49 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Paul Rice
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  685   Comments: 0
BNSF 2046 & BNSF 2048 Working The Yard
Title:  BNSF 2046 & BNSF 2048 Working The Yard
Description:  BNSF Line
Photo Date:  6/2/2011  Upload Date: 6/15/2011 11:14:17 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Paul Rice
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 2048(GP38-2)
Views:  1022   Comments: 0
BNSF ES44DC 7326 & BNSF GP38-2 2046
Title:  BNSF ES44DC 7326 & BNSF GP38-2 2046
Description:  Off in the distance, sitting on the hump to the right of BNSF 7326 is BNSF 2046, one of the GP38-2s that was aquired from EMDX and has a white BNSF on the long hood and blue BNSF on the nose.
Photo Date:  6/26/2011  Upload Date: 6/27/2011 4:55:00 PM
Location:  Moore, OK
Author:  Kent Held
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 7326(ES44DC) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  369   Comments: 1
BNSF GP38-2 2046
Title:  BNSF GP38-2 2046
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/17/2011  Upload Date: 12/27/2011 8:38:05 AM
Location:  Cactus, TX
Author:  David Stewart
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  406   Comments: 1
BNSF 2046
Title:  BNSF 2046
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/15/2012  Upload Date: 2/23/2012 12:27:20 PM
Location:  Post, TX
Author:  Ian Hunt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  333   Comments: 0
BNSF 2046
Title:  BNSF 2046
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/15/2012  Upload Date: 2/23/2012 12:47:01 PM
Location:  Justiceburg, TX
Author:  Ian Hunt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  371   Comments: 0
Amarillo Yard Power
Title:  Amarillo Yard Power
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2012  Upload Date: 11/3/2012 11:14:06 AM
Location:  Amarillo, TX
Author:  John Behrens
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 8700(GP60)
Views:  416   Comments: 0
BNSF 518 and a Bnsf Smurf!!!!
Title:  BNSF 518 and a Bnsf Smurf!!!!
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/13/2013  Upload Date: 4/15/2013 12:52:49 AM
Location:  North Saint Louis (subdivision, MO
Author:  shane gillam
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Yard,Track
Locomotives:  BNSF 518(B40-8W) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  371   Comments: 2
BNSF 518
Title:  BNSF 518
Description:  Local power sits in BNSF's North St. Louis yard near Hall Street on BNSF's closed Hannibal Sub due to flooding from the Mississippi River further north.
Photo Date:  4/21/2013  Upload Date: 4/23/2013 7:05:46 AM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Jeff Morhaus
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 518(B40-8W) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  342   Comments: 0
BN Transfer
Title:  BN Transfer
Description:  The BN Transfer prepares to head back to the BNSF Yard after droppong off & picking up from NS at 32nd St, ast the new PTC/Signals BS has been installed & waiting to be used.
Photo Date:  4/22/2013  Upload Date: 4/26/2013 9:21:50 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  Jeffery Gordon
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  170   Comments: 3
NS 270
Title:  NS 270
Description:  NS 270 returns from Lincoln AL (Honda) very late, heading back to the BNSF yard, in Bham AL on the NS NA West End Sub, this train usually leaves to Lincoln in the afternoon & returns at night.
Photo Date:  6/21/2013  Upload Date: 6/24/2013 12:42:01 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  Jeffery Gordon
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  120   Comments: 0
BNSF 2046
Title:  BNSF 2046
Description:  Smurf in the consist of a southbound departing Tenn Yard.
Photo Date:  6/27/2013  Upload Date: 7/24/2013 12:53:16 AM
Location:  Capleville, TN
Author:  Terry Redeker
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  268   Comments: 0
BNSF 2048
Title:  BNSF 2048
Description:  A pair of Smurfs in the consist of a manifest train departing down the Birmingham Sub.
Photo Date:  6/27/2013  Upload Date: 7/24/2013 12:54:07 AM
Location:  Capleville, TN
Author:  Terry Redeker
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  398   Comments: 0
BNSF'S East Thomas Yard
Title:  BNSF'S East Thomas Yard
Description:  BNSF GP38-2 2048 rebuilt from a former EMDX/MKT GP40 & GP38-2 2046 are sitting at East Thomas Yard awaiting their next assignment along with an assortment of other locomotives, BNSF 2048 is a former EMDX/MKT GP40 & 2046 is a former Conrail GP38-2, these blue & blue & white units rarely show up & especially in pairs working solo, maybe later Ill be able to catch them in action on the transfer or a local
Photo Date:  7/1/2013  Upload Date: 7/3/2013 11:15:34 AM
Location:  East Thomas, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Roster,Scenic
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  570   Comments: 5
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR103 delivering interchange to NS at North Yard in Birmingham, Al. with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs. The 2048 is a former EMDX/MKT GP40 that has been rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications, the 2046 is a former Conrail GP38-2
Photo Date:  7/13/2013  Upload Date: 7/14/2013 6:18:51 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  526   Comments: 8
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR103 delivering interchange to NS at North Yard in Birmingham, Al. with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs. The 2048 is a former EMDX/MKT GP40 that has been rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications, the 2046 is a former Conrail GP38-2
Photo Date:  7/13/2013  Upload Date: 7/14/2013 6:26:41 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  511   Comments: 8
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  The BNSF Transfer diverges onto the BNSF Bham Sub at the Block Two NS & BNSF Interlocking, where they head back to BNSF Thomas Yard from NS 32nd St Yard
Photo Date:  7/15/2013  Upload Date: 7/15/2013 7:58:59 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  Jeffery Gordon
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  124   Comments: 0
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF transfer @ Block Two headed back to BNSF yard from NS 32nd St yard. MP 734.1
Photo Date:  7/15/2013  Upload Date: 7/15/2013 8:04:38 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  Jeffery Gordon
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 passing through Control Point South Thomas in North Birmingham, Al. on their way back to East Thomas Yard after interchanging with NS at North Yard with a pair of BNSF Swooshed blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs. The 2046 is a former Conrail GP38-2 & the 2048 is a former EMDX/MKT GP40 that was rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications
Photo Date:  7/15/2013  Upload Date: 7/15/2013 1:21:34 PM
Location:  North Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 2048(GP38-2)
Views:  449   Comments: 2
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 passing through North Birmingham, Al. on their way back to East Thomas Yard after interchanging with NS at North Yard with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs. The 2046 is a former Conrail GP38-2 & the 2048 is a former EMDX/MKT GP40 rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications
Photo Date:  7/15/2013  Upload Date: 7/16/2013 4:11:48 AM
Location:  North Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 2048(GP38-2)
Views:  471   Comments: 2
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 passing through Control Point Block 2 on their way to interchange with NS at North Yard in Birmingham, Al. with a pair of blue & white GP38-2's for power AKA Smurfs. The 2048 is a former EMDX/MKT GP40 that was rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications & the 2046 is a former Conrail GP38-2
Photo Date:  7/15/2013  Upload Date: 7/15/2013 1:39:33 PM
Location:  North Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  495   Comments: 6
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF transfer departs 32nd St NS North Yard after dropping off & picking up freight, heading back to BNSF Thomas Yard with 2 smurfs as they are nick named, Ex CR leading & ex EMDX or GMTX trailing.
Photo Date:  7/16/2013  Upload Date: 7/20/2013 10:57:33 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  Jeffery Gordon
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  123   Comments: 2
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF transfer departs 32nd St NS North Yard after dropping off & picking up freight, heading back to BNSF Thomas Yard.
Photo Date:  7/16/2013  Upload Date: 7/20/2013 10:51:44 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  Jeffery Gordon
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  75   Comments: 2
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 has just interchanged with NS at North Yard & gets ready to head back to East Thomas Yard with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power nicknamed Smurfs for their blue & white color scheme, the 2046 is a former Penn Central/Conrail/GMTX GP38-2 & the 2048 is a former EMDX/MKT GP40 that has been rebuilt to GP38-2 sepcifications
Photo Date:  7/16/2013  Upload Date: 7/17/2013 11:44:55 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 2048(GP38-2)
Views:  449   Comments: 6
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 passing through 27th Street Interlocking AKA The CSXT Gate in Birmingham, Al. on their way back to East Thomas Yard after interchanging with NS at North Yard. The 2046 is a former Penn Central/Conrail/GMTX GP38-2 & the 2048 is a former EMDX/MKT GP40 rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications. These blue & white units have been nicknamed Smurfs for their blue & white color scheme
Photo Date:  7/16/2013  Upload Date: 7/17/2013 11:58:09 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  308   Comments: 9
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 passing through 2nd Avenue in Birmingham, Al. on their way back to East Thomas Yard after interchanging with NS at North Yard with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs. The 2046 is a former Conrail GP38-2 & the 2048 is a former EMDX/MKT GP40 rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications
Photo Date:  7/16/2013  Upload Date: 7/18/2013 12:44:53 AM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 2048(GP38-2)
Views:  458   Comments: 3
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR104 passing through 2nd Avenue in Birmingham, Al. on their way back to East Thomas Yard after interchanging with NS at North Yard with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs. The 2046 is a former Penn Central/Conrail/GMTX GP38-2 & the 2048 is a former EMDX/MKT GP40 rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications
Photo Date:  7/16/2013  Upload Date: 7/18/2013 3:30:10 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 2048(GP38-2)
Views:  417   Comments: 4
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR103 passing through Control Point Block 2 in North Birmingham, Al. on their way to interchange with NS at North Yard & return back to East Thomas Yard with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs, the 2048 is a former MKT/EMDX GP40 rebuilt to GP38-2 sepcifications & the 2046 is a former Penn Central/Conrail/GMTX GP38-2
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 7/20/2013 6:31:45 PM
Location:  North Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  450   Comments: 9
BNSF Transfer Job
Title:  BNSF Transfer Job
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR103 makes their way Eastbound as they depart East Thomas Yard heading to North Yard to Interchange with Norfolk Southern then head back to East Thomas Yard. Todays power is 2 Blue & White GP38-2's, also known as Smurfs
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 7/20/2013 9:33:23 PM
Location:  East Thomas, AL
Author:  Bradley Bates
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  358   Comments: 4
BNSF Transfer Job
Title:  BNSF Transfer Job
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR103 makes their way Eastbound as they depart East Thomas Yard heading to North Yard to Interchange with Norfolk Southern then head back to East Thomas Yard. Todays power is 2 Blue & White GP38-2's, also known as Smurfs
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 7/21/2013 11:42:39 PM
Location:  East Thomas, AL
Author:  Bradley Bates
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  378   Comments: 4
BNSF Transfer Job
Title:  BNSF Transfer Job
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR103 makes their way Eastbound as they pass through Control Point Block 2 in North Birmingham, AL heading to North Yard to Interchange with Norfolk Southern then head back to East Thomas Yard. Todays power is 2 Blue & White GP38-2's, also known as Smurfs
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 7/20/2013 10:31:57 PM
Location:  North Birmingham, AL
Author:  Bradley Bates
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  312   Comments: 4
BNSF Transfer Job
Title:  BNSF Transfer Job
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR103 makes their way Eastbound as they pass through Control Point Block 2 in North Birmingham, AL heading to North Yard to Interchange with Norfolk Southern then head back to East Thomas Yard. Todays power is 2 Blue & White GP38-2's, also known as Smurfs
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 7/20/2013 9:04:54 PM
Location:  North Birmingham, AL
Author:  Bradley Bates
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  405   Comments: 8
BNSF Transfer Job
Title:  BNSF Transfer Job
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR103 makes their way Eastbound as they pass through 2nd Avenue in Birmingham, AL heading to North Yard to Interchange with Norfolk Southern then head back to East Thomas Yard. Todays power is 2 Blue & White GP38-2's, also known as Smurfs
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 7/20/2013 10:25:05 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  Bradley Bates
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  351   Comments: 6
BNSF Transfer Job
Title:  BNSF Transfer Job
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR103 makes their way Eastbound as they pass through 2nd Avenue in Birmingham, AL heading to North Yard to Interchange with Norfolk Southern then head back to East Thomas Yard. Todays power is 2 Blue & White GP38-2's, also known as Smurfs
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 9/11/2013 9:48:14 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  Bradley Bates
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  335   Comments: 4
BNSF Transfer Job
Title:  BNSF Transfer Job
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR103 makes their way Eastbound as they pass through 2nd Avenue in Birmingham, AL heading to North Yard to Interchange with Norfolk Southern then head back to East Thomas Yard. Todays power is 2 Blue & White GP38-2's, also known as Smurfs
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 7/20/2013 9:27:54 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  Bradley Bates
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  429   Comments: 4
BNSF'S Birmingham Sub
Title:  BNSF'S Birmingham Sub
Description:  BNSF Yard Job Y-BIR102 has just completed working some industries just north of East Thomas Yard & are heading back to East Thomas Yard as they pass Wade Sand & Gravel Company about to pass by Control Point North Thomas with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs, the 2048 is a former MKT/EMDX GP40 that has been rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications & the 2046 is a former Penn Central/Conrail/GMTX GP38-2
Photo Date:  7/26/2013  Upload Date: 7/27/2013 12:27:43 PM
Location:  East Thomas, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2048(GP38-2) BNSF 2046(GP38-2)
Views:  877   Comments: 2
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR103 departing East Thomas Yard on their way to interchange with NS at North Yard with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs, the 2046 is a former Penn Central/Conrail/GMTX GP38-2 & 2048 is a former MKT/EMDX GP40 rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications
Photo Date:  7/28/2013  Upload Date: 7/28/2013 8:21:06 PM
Location:  North Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 2048(GP38-2)
Views:  481   Comments: 6
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR103 ducks under the signal bridge at 2nd Avenue in Birmingham, Al. as they cross from NA #1 to NA #2 on their way to interchange with NS at North Yard with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs, the 2046 is a former Penn Central/Conrail/GMTX GP38-2 & the 2048 is a former MKT/EMDX GP40 rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications
Photo Date:  7/28/2013  Upload Date: 7/28/2013 2:39:02 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 2048(GP38-2)
Views:  414   Comments: 4
BNSF Transfer
Title:  BNSF Transfer
Description:  BNSF Transfer Job Y-BIR103 departing East Thomas Yard on their way to interchange with NS at North Yard with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs, the 2046 is a former Penn Central/Conrail/GMTX GP38-2 & 2048 is a former MKT/EMDX GP40 rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications
Photo Date:  7/28/2013  Upload Date: 7/28/2013 7:56:54 PM
Location:  North Birmingham, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 2048(GP38-2)
Views:  395   Comments: 6
BNSF'S East Thomas Yard
Title:  BNSF'S East Thomas Yard
Description:  BNSF Yard Job Y-BIR101 passing by Wade Sand & Gravel Company as they head back to East Thomas Yard after working a few industries north of East Thomas Yard with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s AKA Smurfs for power. The 2046 is a former Penn Central/Conrail/GMTX GP38-2 & 2048 is a former MKT/EMDX GP40 rebuilt to GP38-2 specifications
Photo Date:  7/30/2013  Upload Date: 7/31/2013 1:25:02 AM
Location:  East Thomas, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 2048(GP38-2)
Views:  454   Comments: 4
BNSF'S East Thomas Yard
Title:  BNSF'S East Thomas Yard
Description:  BNSF Yard Job Y-BIR101 passing by Control Point North Thomas as they head back into East Thomas Yard after working a few industries just north of East Thomas Yard with a pair of blue & white GP38-2s for power AKA Smurfs
Photo Date:  7/30/2013  Upload Date: 7/31/2013 1:43:21 AM
Location:  East Thomas, AL
Author:  William H. Davis Jr.
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 2046(GP38-2) BNSF 2048(GP38-2)
Views:  426   Comments: 5


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