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Viewing Album:  Council Bluffs Action
 
By:Rick C
Dates:2/16/2008 - 2/16/2008
Album Info:Finding the lines dead in my area I went South to Council Bluffs. It wasn't as busy as Saturdays can be but there were a lot more units in the yards and a lot of varieity!
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3 BNSF Switchers Sit In The BNSF Yard
Title:  3 BNSF Switchers Sit In The BNSF Yard
Description:  3 of a total of 7 BNSF units in the yard today. Also there was one KCS unit.
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:14:27 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 2806(GP39M) BNSF 2795(GP39-2) BNSF 2164(GP38)
Views:  570   Comments: 0
Nice Consist
Title:  Nice Consist
Description:  Being crewed and prepared to leave this manifest has neat power. No wide cabs at all. And a GP15 too!
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:14:29 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2216(SD60) UPY 584(GP15-1) UP 2218(SD60) UP 3027(SD40-2)
Views:  697   Comments: 1
Light Power!
Title:  Light Power!
Description:  This is the largest collection of light power I've seen in Council Bluffs yet! There were several trains needing power in the North Yard.
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:14:30 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2214(SD60) UP 2215(SD60) UP 9288(C40-8) UP 6848(AC44CW) UP 5969(AC44CWCTE) UP 6606(AC44CW)
Views:  680   Comments: 1
BNSF 2164
Title:  BNSF 2164
Description:  BNSF Yard Parked Power
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:14:39 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 2164(GP38)
Views:  310   Comments: 1
BNSF 2268
Title:  BNSF 2268
Description:  Middle unit in a 3 unit set moving about the yard.
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:14:32 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 2268(GP38-2)
Views:  276   Comments: 0
BNSF 2775
Title:  BNSF 2775
Description:  Lead Unit of a 3 unit set in the BNSF Yard. They were heading down to the Bartlett elevator to hook up to a set of cars.
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:14:32 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 2775(GP39-2)
Views:  277   Comments: 0
BNSF 2808
Title:  BNSF 2808
Description:  GP30 Carbody. 1 of 3 parked units.
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:14:33 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 2808(GP39M)
Views:  397   Comments: 0
BNSF 2827
Title:  BNSF 2827
Description:  Unit sitting alone in the yard. GP30 carbody. 1 of 3 ex-GP30s in the yard.
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:14:34 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 2827(GP39M)
Views:  317   Comments: 0
BNSF 2827
Title:  BNSF 2827
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:14:36 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 2827(GP39M)
Views:  298   Comments: 0
BNSF 9723
Title:  BNSF 9723
Description:  Old Style colors sitting in the yard. KCS ES44 ahead.
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:14:38 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 9723(SD70MAC)
Views:  228   Comments: 0
IAIS 403
Title:  IAIS 403
Description:  Still here.
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:14:41 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IAIS 403(GP10)
Views:  225   Comments: 0
IAIS 710
Title:  IAIS 710
Description:  This was the only road power in the area today.
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:14:42 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IAIS 710(GP38-2)
Views:  302   Comments: 0
IC 6010 - Broadside View
Title:  IC 6010 - Broadside View
Description:  Heading Back to the CN yard.
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:42:19 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IC 6010(SD40-2R)
Views:  206   Comments: 0
IC 6010
Title:  IC 6010
Description:  Heading back into the CN yard.
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:42:17 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IC 6010(SD40-2R)
Views:  146   Comments: 0
IC 6010 - Final Crossing Before The Yard
Title:  IC 6010 - Final Crossing Before The Yard
Description:  The crew will be done within 30mins. and on their way home.
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:42:21 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IC 6010(SD40-2R)
Views:  138   Comments: 0
KCS 4689
Title:  KCS 4689
Description:  Primer unit paired with a SD70MAC in the BNSF Yard.
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:42:22 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  KCS 4689(ES44AC)
Views:  296   Comments: 0
New KCS Hoppers Await Loading At The Bartlett Elevator
Title:  New KCS Hoppers Await Loading At The Bartlett Elevator
Description:  5 lines of new hoppers being filled and prepared for departure.
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:42:28 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  117   Comments: 0
Looking Deep Into The Yard UP 1209 Is Sitting With A Cut Of Cars
Title:  Looking Deep Into The Yard UP 1209 Is Sitting With A Cut Of Cars
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:42:31 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 1209(GP39-2)
Views:  248   Comments: 0
BNSF 2176 Is Part Of A 3-Unit Set Moving About
Title:  BNSF 2176 Is Part Of A 3-Unit Set Moving About
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:42:32 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 2176(GP38)
Views:  239   Comments: 1
UP 2213 In The Trees
Title:  UP 2213 In The Trees
Description:  Note To UP: Can You Cut These Down So I Can Take Better Pictures?
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:42:33 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2213(SD60)
Views:  233   Comments: 0
UP 2214 & 2215
Title:  UP 2214 & 2215
Description:  First 2 units of a 7 unit light power set. SD60s have been more common lately in this area.
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:42:34 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2214(SD60) UP 2215(SD60)
Views:  355   Comments: 0
UP 2216
Title:  UP 2216
Description:  Lead Unit of 4 Unit consist heading a Manifest. Long live standard cabs!
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:42:40 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2216(SD60)
Views:  237   Comments: 0
UP 2218
Title:  UP 2218
Description:  #3 Unit & 2nd SD60 in this 4 unit consist. Manifest waiting to leave the UP South Yard.
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:42:41 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2218(SD60)
Views:  281   Comments: 0
UP 2219
Title:  UP 2219
Description:  #3 in a Manifest wating to enter the yard. Crew was being changed at this time.
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:29:16 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2219(SD60)
Views:  259   Comments: 0
UP 3027 Is #4 In A Manifest Waiting To Leave
Title:  UP 3027 Is #4 In A Manifest Waiting To Leave
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:29:19 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3027(SD40-2)
Views:  261   Comments: 1
UP 3444
Title:  UP 3444
Description:  #2 of Manifest changing crews before entering yard.
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:29:20 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3444(SD40-2)
Views:  235   Comments: 0
UP 3762 Leads A Manifest Into The Yard
Title:  UP 3762 Leads A Manifest Into The Yard
Description:  Conductor is emptying his soda before getting off the unit. New crew is just pulling up.
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:29:26 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3762(SD40-2)
Views:  179   Comments: 0
UP 520 Moves Around The North Yard
Title:  UP 520 Moves Around The North Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:42:29 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 520(GP38-2)
Views:  187   Comments: 0
UP 5969
Title:  UP 5969
Description:  #6 of 7 light units coming into the North Yard. This was the largest collection of light power I've seen.
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:29:28 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 5969(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  233   Comments: 0
UP 6606
Title:  UP 6606
Description:  Saw this sight and wondered what it was. Didn't take long to figure it was a light power movement.
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:29:30 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 6606(AC44CW)
Views:  269   Comments: 0
UP 6672
Title:  UP 6672
Description:  DPU of NB Coal Loads leaving the yard.
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:29:32 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 6672(AC44CW)
Views:  216   Comments: 0
UP 9288
Title:  UP 9288
Description:  #3 of 7 light units
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:29:34 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 9288(C40-8)
Views:  242   Comments: 0
UPY 584
Title:  UPY 584
Description:  A GP15-1 in 2008! Nice looking unit.
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:29:35 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UPY 584(GP15-1)
Views:  346   Comments: 1

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