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By:Tom Beckett
Dates:1/1/2011 - 7/11/2016
Album Info:Photos of trains on the KCS Heavener Sub in Oklahoma, mostly from Watts to Stilwell, but some other places as well.
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Good score
Title:  Good score
Description:  Not on the soccer field. This 114 car H train has what has become a common event, a Belle leader. The score is the trailing unit, an SD 50. These units are often seen on work trains, but now only rarely on freight. This was quite a catch.
Photo Date:  10/20/2015  Upload Date: 10/24/2015 3:59:34 AM
Location:  Westville, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4838(ES44AC) KCS 4608(AC44CW) KCS 7009(SD50)
Views:  173   Comments: 0
Nose on
Title:  Nose on
Description:  A southbound grain train was waiting north of the siding at Stilwell for a northbound to meet. I grabbed this shot of the nose of gray 3973 as it sat.
Photo Date:  10/27/2015  Upload Date: 11/2/2015 4:48:28 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 3973(SD70MAC) KCS 4860(ES44AC)
Views:  173   Comments: 0
Grain south and a wait
Title:  Grain south and a wait
Description:  This grain train was waiting north of Stilwell, most likely for a meet. Why they were held up here is a mystery, since the siding there is quite long enough to hold a 100 car train without blocking any crossings. Made the shot easy for me though.
Photo Date:  10/27/2015  Upload Date: 11/2/2015 4:56:21 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 3973(SD70MAC) KCS 4860(ES44AC)
Views:  167   Comments: 0
Passing the Holiday Express
Title:  Passing the Holiday Express
Description:  A northbound empty coal train with BNSF power passes the Holiday Express on the siding at Stilwell. KCS kept the siding open to run freights during the Christmas trains visit, and several came through while we were there.
Photo Date:  12/7/2015  Upload Date: 12/18/2015 4:40:01 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6095(ES44AC) BNSF 5732(ES44AC) KCS 1(FP9A)
Views:  164   Comments: 1
Full view
Title:  Full view
Description:  A full view of the power on the coal train that passed the Holiday Express at the station. KCS 4604 was the DPU on this train.
Photo Date:  12/7/2015  Upload Date: 12/18/2015 4:42:45 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6095(ES44AC) BNSF 5732(ES44AC) KCS 4813(ES44AC) KCS 4836(ES44AC) KCS 4003(SD70ACe)
Views:  275   Comments: 1
Gray DPU
Title:  Gray DPU
Description:  Most of the time, empty trains dont get a DPU, but some do. This northbound TXUX train had one, seen going away at Westville.
Photo Date:  12/7/2015  Upload Date: 12/18/2015 4:44:40 AM
Location:  Westville, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4604(AC44CW)
Views:  94   Comments: 0
Past the signal
Title:  Past the signal
Description:  A southbound oil train rolls past the new-well, its a couple of years old now-at MP 252 with a Canadian visitor leading 115 cars
Photo Date:  1/15/2016  Upload Date: 1/16/2016 1:29:46 AM
Location:  Baron, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CP 9663(AC44CW) KCS 4054(SD70ACe) KCS 4059(SD70ACe)
Views:  124   Comments: 0
In your face
Title:  In your face
Description:  No question whose diesel this is. Southbound oil approaches a local road crossing south of Baron. The DPU's on this train were KCS 4144/4038
Photo Date:  1/15/2016  Upload Date: 1/16/2016 1:31:07 AM
Location:  Baron, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CP 9663(AC44CW) KCS 4054(SD70ACe) KCS 4059(SD70ACe)
Views:  158   Comments: 1
By the feed store
Title:  By the feed store
Description:  The southbound oil train rolls by the feed co op in Stilwell behind a good looking set of power.
Photo Date:  1/15/2016  Upload Date: 1/16/2016 1:33:01 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CP 9663(AC44CW) KCS 4054(SD70ACe) KCS 4059(SD70ACe)
Views:  138   Comments: 1
Caught off guard
Title:  Caught off guard
Description:  I had just quit on a chase of a southbound oil train, and was coming back through town when I heard a horn. Ten minutes behind the oil train was this stone train. I was able to get onto US 59 south and head for the overpass. I wasnt fast enough, so we have this grab shot of it having passed the south end of the siding, approaching the US 59 bridge. Ill have to try this shot again when I can set up for it. There are not many chances for an overhead view that are easy to reach, so this has potential.
Photo Date:  1/15/2016  Upload Date: 1/16/2016 1:35:23 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4190(SD70ACe) KCS 4121(SD70ACe)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
Big pushing
Title:  Big pushing
Description:  The DPU on the grain train has three units, more that up front. I occasionally wonder if this creates any issues when working a train over an up and down profile. The two SD70MAC's are ex TFM units, now repainted into the Belle scheme.
Photo Date:  1/22/2016  Upload Date: 1/25/2016 3:37:12 AM
Location:  Westville, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 3936(SD70MAC) KCS 3945(SD70MAC) KCS 4585(AC44CW)
Views:  244   Comments: 0
Over the creek
Title:  Over the creek
Description:  US 59 from Watts south to Westville is being upgraded to a four lane. As part of this improvement, there has been a lot of tree and brush cutting, resulting in some better photo opportunities. One of these is the bridge over Barren Creek, just south of Watts, where we see a southbond 111 car grain train.
Photo Date:  1/22/2016  Upload Date: 1/25/2016 3:27:19 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4802(ES44AC) KCS 4771(ES44AC)
Views:  127   Comments: 0
Goal post to goal post
Title:  Goal post to goal post
Description:  The southbound grain train passes the soccer fields at Westville, sure to be a winner.
Photo Date:  1/22/2016  Upload Date: 1/25/2016 3:34:42 AM
Location:  Westville, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4802(ES44AC) KCS 4771(ES44AC)
Views:  113   Comments: 0
Towering clouds
Title:  Towering clouds
Description:  H SHKC starts out of Watts with a big sky backdrop.
Photo Date:  6/18/2016  Upload Date: 6/20/2016 3:16:39 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4781(ES44AC) KCS 4590(AC44CW)
Views:  104   Comments: 1
Reflections
Title:  Reflections
Description:  H SHKC rolls across the Illinois River north of Watts. The relatively calm waters give a reflection of the train.
Photo Date:  6/18/2016  Upload Date: 6/20/2016 3:19:19 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4781(ES44AC) KCS 4590(AC44CW) KCS 4691(ES44AC) UP 6432(AC44CW) UP 5793(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  411   Comments: 4
Underway
Title:  Underway
Description:  H SHKC has done its work at Watts and is now starting north with 75 cars.
Photo Date:  6/18/2016  Upload Date: 6/20/2016 3:21:15 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4781(ES44AC) KCS 4590(AC44CW) UP 5793(AC44CWCTE) UP 6432(AC44CW) KCS 4691(ES44AC)
Views:  318   Comments: 1
Flowery push
Title:  Flowery push
Description:  The DPU on H SHKC pushes hard as the train starts up the hill to Siloam Springs in a spray of wildflowers.
Photo Date:  6/18/2016  Upload Date: 6/20/2016 3:23:39 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4842(ES44AC)
Views:  96   Comments: 1
Into the curve
Title:  Into the curve
Description:  The H train is working through the 30 MPH curve, seen from adjacent US 59.
Photo Date:  8/4/2016  Upload Date: 8/7/2016 4:49:40 AM
Location:  Westville, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4782(ES44AC) KCS 4865(ES44AC) KCS 2963(GP40-3)
Views:  219   Comments: 1
New view
Title:  New view
Description:  The US 59 widening project has meant some serious tree and brush clearing. One place that got it was the area around Chewey Rd, between MP 238 and 239. Prior to the project, it was treed in. Now its wide open, creating a shot I had wished existed for years. Here we have a southbound H train approaching the curve, and the following two shots as it makes its way through. This was taken right from the shoulder of US 59.
Photo Date:  8/4/2016  Upload Date: 8/7/2016 4:44:46 AM
Location:  Westville, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4782(ES44AC) KCS 4865(ES44AC) KCS 2963(GP40-3)
Views:  283   Comments: 2
Out of the curve
Title:  Out of the curve
Description:  Third in the sequence of the southbound H train at Chewey Rd. It will be better when the road project is complete and I have more places to work with.
Photo Date:  8/4/2016  Upload Date: 8/7/2016 4:52:34 AM
Location:  Westville, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4782(ES44AC) KCS 4865(ES44AC) KCS 2963(GP40-3)
Views:  227   Comments: 2
Picking up
Title:  Picking up
Description:  The H train makes his pick up from the Watts yard.
Photo Date:  8/4/2016  Upload Date: 8/7/2016 4:57:04 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4782(ES44AC) KCS 4865(ES44AC) KCS 2963(GP40-3)
Views:  284   Comments: 1
Under control
Title:  Under control
Description:  The head end of the H train sits at the signals for CP South Watts. It will shortly couple to its train and head south.
Photo Date:  8/4/2016  Upload Date: 8/7/2016 5:01:15 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4782(ES44AC) KCS 4865(ES44AC)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
MP 237
Title:  MP 237
Description:  As the KCS goes south, it turns so that the tracks face southwest, then turn south through a sweeping curve at MP 237. Its adjacent to US 59, and an easy spot to work. The train starts south through the curve, making for a beautifully lit shot.
Photo Date:  8/4/2016  Upload Date: 8/7/2016 5:06:27 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4782(ES44AC) KCS 4865(ES44AC) KCS 2963(GP40-3)
Views:  169   Comments: 1
Throttling up
Title:  Throttling up
Description:  The H train pours on the juice as it gets 112 cars rolling out of Watts.
Photo Date:  8/4/2016  Upload Date: 8/7/2016 5:12:58 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4782(ES44AC) KCS 4865(ES44AC) KCS 2963(GP40-3)
Views:  182   Comments: 1
DPU past the elevator
Title:  DPU past the elevator
Description:  The DPU on the H train rolls past the old Hudson Foods feed mill. Now part of Tyson, the mill still gets grain via KCS.
Photo Date:  8/4/2016  Upload Date: 8/7/2016 5:18:10 AM
Location:  Westville, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4816(ES44AC)
Views:  100   Comments: 1
Lone tree DPU
Title:  Lone tree DPU
Description:  The DPU on the southbound H train sits next to the lone tree remaining between the road to Bakery Feeds(at far left) and the tracks. There was once a substantial stand of trees here. Now, almost nothing. Makes for good photography!!
Photo Date:  10/20/2016  Upload Date: 10/28/2016 4:45:34 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4780(ES44AC)
Views:  173   Comments: 2
H KCSH in the sun
Title:  H KCSH in the sun
Description:  The H train is working at Watts, picking up and setting off. Hell get his 76 cars out of town in a little while. Meanwhile, the sun lights up the nose of the single Belle leading the train.
Photo Date:  10/20/2016  Upload Date: 10/28/2016 4:21:46 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4813(ES44AC)
Views:  72   Comments: 0
DPUs by the station
Title:  DPUs by the station
Description:  The AEPX trains DPUs roll past the Stilwell station.
Photo Date:  10/20/2016  Upload Date: 10/28/2016 5:01:15 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7179(AC44CW) KCS 3959(SD70MAC) KCS 4792(ES44AC)
Views:  244   Comments: 0
Cleared out
Title:  Cleared out
Description:  The area next to the tracks at Baron has been logged out. Not long ago, you could not see the signal there, or much train. Now a good portion of this southbound AEPX train is visible.
Photo Date:  10/20/2016  Upload Date: 10/28/2016 4:48:22 AM
Location:  Baron, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7255(AC44CW) UP 5976(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  157   Comments: 1
No orders
Title:  No orders
Description:  This southbound AEPX train rolls past the Stilwell station, now a museum. The old order boards are still in place, though all orders now are done by radio and on a computer.
Photo Date:  10/20/2016  Upload Date: 10/28/2016 4:56:06 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7255(AC44CW) UP 5976(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  117   Comments: 1
Used to be an open shot
Title:  Used to be an open shot
Description:  This spot is along US 59 a couple of miles north of Stilwell. A couple of years ago, this was a good place for a bucolic scene, especially if the cows were out. The shrubbery has grown up so much that youre hard pressed to see much of the power, never mind any train.
Photo Date:  10/20/2016  Upload Date: 10/28/2016 4:51:36 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7255(AC44CW) UP 5976(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  113   Comments: 0
Pushing through the north end
Title:  Pushing through the north end
Description:  A southbound EGSX trains DPU is pushing through the north end of the Stilwell siding following a crew change, as a group of bikers head north on US 59. Good power, all around.
Photo Date:  10/29/2016  Upload Date: 11/2/2016 3:15:39 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4040(SD70ACe) KCS 4190(SD70ACe) UP 5733(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  217   Comments: 3
Wing and a prayer
Title:  Wing and a prayer
Description:  A southbound EGSX coal train with a winged UP unit leading rolls past the church at Baron.
Photo Date:  10/29/2016  Upload Date: 11/2/2016 3:25:54 AM
Location:  Baron, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8331(SD70ACe) KCSM 4097(SD70ACe)
Views:  119   Comments: 2
A little more open
Title:  A little more open
Description:  The trees have been cut back from the tracks at Baron, exposing this view of the southbound automatic signal there, and a grade crossing.
Photo Date:  10/29/2016  Upload Date: 11/2/2016 3:29:06 AM
Location:  Baron, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8331(SD70ACe) KCSM 4097(SD70ACe)
Views:  150   Comments: 0
By the board
Title:  By the board
Description:  This southbound EGSX train rolls through the signals at the north end of Stilwell siding, seen from across US 59.
Photo Date:  10/29/2016  Upload Date: 11/2/2016 3:37:13 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8331(SD70ACe) KCSM 4097(SD70ACe)
Views:  146   Comments: 1
Hopefully wont need these guys
Title:  Hopefully wont need these guys
Description:  Southbound EGSX coal train passes the sign for a local body shop. Hopefully they completed their trip uneventfully, and wont need any body work.
Photo Date:  10/29/2016  Upload Date: 11/2/2016 3:42:51 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8331(SD70ACe) KCSM 4097(SD70ACe)
Views:  164   Comments: 2
Flying past
Title:  Flying past
Description:  Southbound EGSX train behind UP wings passes the station at Stilwell, slowing for a crew change.
Photo Date:  10/29/2016  Upload Date: 11/2/2016 3:46:43 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8331(SD70ACe) KCSM 4097(SD70ACe)
Views:  124   Comments: 2
Past the barn
Title:  Past the barn
Description:  This southbound EGSX train rolls past a tractor repair barn at the US 62 crossing in Westville.
Photo Date:  10/29/2016  Upload Date: 11/2/2016 3:50:06 AM
Location:  Westville, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 8331(SD70ACe) KCSM 4097(SD70ACe)
Views:  158   Comments: 1
Grain on the river
Title:  Grain on the river
Description:  A northbound empty grain train rolls across the Illinois River behind a pair of Belles, one from each builder.
Photo Date:  1/24/2017  Upload Date: 1/26/2017 3:25:08 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4693(ES44AC) KCS 4198(SD70ACe)
Views:  168   Comments: 2
DPUs glint in the sun
Title:  DPUs glint in the sun
Description:  The sun angle is all wrong, but it does give me a glint shot as the DPUs on this southbound AEPX train roll away from me.
Photo Date:  1/24/2017  Upload Date: 1/26/2017 3:26:37 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4799(ES44AC) KCS 4593(AC44CW) UP 7885(AC45CCTE)
Views:  215   Comments: 1
Rolling past the new signal
Title:  Rolling past the new signal
Description:  New(a couple of years ago) signal 251-8 is red as a southbound AEPX train rolls past, approaching MP 252.
Photo Date:  1/24/2017  Upload Date: 1/26/2017 3:31:58 AM
Location:  Baron, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5598(AC44CWCTE) UP 6851(AC44CW)
Views:  192   Comments: 2
Close up
Title:  Close up
Description:  A closer up view of the train rolling south at signal 251-8.
Photo Date:  1/24/2017  Upload Date: 1/26/2017 3:33:57 AM
Location:  Baron, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5598(AC44CWCTE) UP 6851(AC44CW)
Views:  158   Comments: 1
Flying by
Title:  Flying by
Description:  A southbound 126 car AEPX train flies past the Stilwell station on wings of UP.
Photo Date:  1/24/2017  Upload Date: 1/26/2017 3:37:13 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5598(AC44CWCTE) UP 6851(AC44CW)
Views:  127   Comments: 1
DPUs
Title:  DPUs
Description:  I didnt get a good set up for this shot, as I was standing on the base for the light pole next to the parking lot, and was about to jump when I realized the DPU was coming up on me. So were a little cockeyed here. The DPUs are still doing their job, though, regardless of my orientation.
Photo Date:  1/24/2017  Upload Date: 1/26/2017 3:47:57 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7855(AC45CCTE) KCS 4593(AC44CW) KCS 4799(ES44AC)
Views:  209   Comments: 1
Through the through truss
Title:  Through the through truss
Description:  L 102-the dodger-rolls through the truss bridge over the Illinois River on its way to Siloam and a date with Pipelife.
Photo Date:  2/16/2017  Upload Date: 2/24/2017 3:34:38 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 2019(GP38-2) KCS 2827(GP40-3) KCS 2906(GP40-2LW)
Views:  468   Comments: 2
Gray DPU
Title:  Gray DPU
Description:  The DPU on the H train is this still unrepainted SD70ACe from the first order.
Photo Date:  2/16/2017  Upload Date: 2/24/2017 3:46:01 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4026(SD70ACe)
Views:  126   Comments: 1
Hard curve
Title:  Hard curve
Description:  The H train has pulled down for headroom as it works the Watts yard, coming around the hard curve south of South Watts. A tele lens brings in the hillside behind the train, as if to drive home the point that Oklahoma aint all flat. Theres a reason there are DPUs on most trains here.
Photo Date:  2/16/2017  Upload Date: 2/24/2017 3:56:15 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4680(ES44AC) KCSM 4672(ES44AC)
Views:  112   Comments: 1
Head end off the bridge
Title:  Head end off the bridge
Description:  The southbound H trains power has rolled across the Illinois River, poking its nose out of the truss bridge. It is bringing 115 cars into Watts, where the consist will change some.
Photo Date:  2/16/2017  Upload Date: 2/24/2017 4:05:15 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4680(ES44AC) KCSM 4672(ES44AC)
Views:  160   Comments: 0
Wide view
Title:  Wide view
Description:  The wide view from the closed roadhouse on US 59 reveals this long shot of the H train off the Illinois River bridge, approaching CP North Watts. The KCS has cleared a lot of brush on the bridge approach, making this shot possible. Its a good one.
Photo Date:  2/16/2017  Upload Date: 2/24/2017 4:10:09 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4680(ES44AC) KCSM 4672(ES44AC)
Views:  96   Comments: 0
At the milepost
Title:  At the milepost
Description:  The H train takes headroom for switching the yard, passing MP 237 in the process.
Photo Date:  2/16/2017  Upload Date: 2/24/2017 4:12:37 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4680(ES44AC) KCSM 4672(ES44AC)
Views:  119   Comments: 1


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