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Marquette Rail (MQT) 3389 - EMD SD40-2

Owner:
MQT - Marquette Rail
Model:
EMD SD40-2
Serial Number:
A2639
Order No:
C349
Frame Number:
Built:
5 / 1972
Built As:
CP 5595
Pictures Available:
104
Notes:
Ex-GLLX 3001, nee-CP 5595

Photo Gallery

Z151 eases west towards Wyoming Yard
Z151 eases west towards Wyoming Yard
Photo Date: Jan 5, 2026
Uploaded: Apr 6, 2026
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Author: Paul Leach
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2)
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Four oranges lead the way as Z151 comes down the west side
Four oranges lead the way as Z151 comes down the west side
Photo Date: Oct 14, 2022
Uploaded: Dec 6, 2023
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3391 (SD40-2) MQT 2041 (GP38-2) MQT 3389 (SD40-2) MQT 3408 (SD40-2)
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MQT Turn Job
MQT Turn Job

After finding them taking lunch in Grant, I chased the train to the Muskegon River bridge in Newaygo.

Photo Date: Sep 13, 2023
Uploaded: Sep 14, 2023
Location: Newaygo, MI
Author: Nicholas Katz
Categories: Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge,Track,Action
Locomotives: MQT 3391 (SD40-2) MQT 3406 (SD40-2) MQT 3408 (SD40-2) MQT 3389 (SD40-2)
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MQT 3389
MQT 3389
Photo Date: Sep 13, 2023
Uploaded: Sep 14, 2023
Location: Grant, MI
Author: Nicholas Katz
Categories: Roster,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2)
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MQT 3389
MQT 3389
Photo Date: Sep 13, 2023
Uploaded: Sep 14, 2023
Location: Grant, MI
Author: Nicholas Katz
Categories: Roster,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2)
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MQT 3389 rattles across the GRE diamond at Fuller with Z151-10
MQT 3389 rattles across the GRE diamond at Fuller with Z151-10
Photo Date: May 10, 2022
Uploaded: Jul 30, 2023
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2) MQT 3406 (SD40-2) MQT 3408 (SD40-2)
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Three MQT SD40's come north at Fuller with Z151
Three MQT SD40's come north at Fuller with Z151
Photo Date: May 10, 2022
Uploaded: Jul 30, 2023
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2) MQT 3406 (SD40-2) MQT 3408 (SD40-2)
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Manifest eases into town
Manifest eases into town
Photo Date: Aug 8, 2022
Uploaded: Dec 4, 2022
Location: Sparta, MI
Author: Paul Leach
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2)
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Manifest rolls south in the rain
Manifest rolls south in the rain
Photo Date: Aug 8, 2022
Uploaded: Dec 4, 2022
Location: Kent City, MI
Author: Paul Leach
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2)
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MQT heading north
MQT heading north
Photo Date: Dec 24, 2021
Uploaded: Jan 2, 2022
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Author: Nicholas Katz
Categories: Roster,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives: MQT 3406 (SD40-2) MQT 2042 (GP38-2) MQT 3391 (SD40-2) MQT 3389 (SD40-2)
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MQT 3389
MQT 3389
Photo Date: Dec 24, 2021
Uploaded: Jan 2, 2022
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Author: Nicholas Katz
Categories: Roster,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2)
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MQT 3389
MQT 3389
Photo Date: Dec 24, 2021
Uploaded: Jan 2, 2022
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Author: Nicholas Katz
Categories: Roster,RollingStock,Track
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2)
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No longer plying the rails of central Illinois, IMRR 81 spends some time in West Michigan
No longer plying the rails of central Illinois, IMRR 81 spends some time in West Michigan
Photo Date: Mar 10, 2018
Uploaded: Dec 1, 2018
Location: Casnovia, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: IMRR 81 (SD20) MQT 3407 (SD40-2) MQT 3389 (SD40-2)
1262 Views 1 Comments
Tied down short of Fruit Ridge Ave, IMRR 81 waits out the weekend on the point of Z151
Tied down short of Fruit Ridge Ave, IMRR 81 waits out the weekend on the point of Z151
Photo Date: Mar 10, 2018
Uploaded: Dec 1, 2018
Location: Casnovia, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: IMRR 81 (SD20) MQT 3407 (SD40-2) MQT 3389 (SD40-2)
1224 Views 1 Comments
Roaring South
Roaring South
Photo Date: Jul 15, 2015
Uploaded: Apr 26, 2016
Location: Bailey, MI
Author: Jonathon Leese
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3406 (SD40-2) MQT 3389 (SD40-2) MQT 3408 (SD40-2)
1143 Views 1 Comments
MQT 3389 & 2042 sit outside the shop
MQT 3389 & 2042 sit outside the shop
Photo Date: Sep 20, 2015
Uploaded: Jan 31, 2016
Location: Manistee, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2) MQT 2042 (GP38-2)
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Heading back north to home rails, MQT's Z151 comes off the bridge
Heading back north to home rails, MQT's Z151 comes off the bridge
Photo Date: Sep 15, 2015
Uploaded: Jan 31, 2016
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories: Bridge
Locomotives: MQT 3407 (SD40-2) MQT 3389 (SD40-2) MQT 3406 (SD40-2)
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MQT 3407 leads Z151 north off the Grand River bridge
MQT 3407 leads Z151 north off the Grand River bridge
Photo Date: Sep 15, 2015
Uploaded: Jan 31, 2016
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories: Bridge
Locomotives: MQT 3407 (SD40-2) MQT 3389 (SD40-2)
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Cut away from the train, Z151 heads south with 5 covered hoppers for Michigan Rail in tow
Cut away from the train, Z151 heads south with 5 covered hoppers for Michigan Rail in tow
Photo Date: Jan 29, 2015
Uploaded: Jul 25, 2015
Location: Alpine, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3407 (SD40-2) MQT 3389 (SD40-2) MQT 3406 (SD40-2) MQT 3408 (SD40-2)
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Four orange SD40's lead Marquette's Z151 south
Four orange SD40's lead Marquette's Z151 south
Photo Date: Jan 29, 2015
Uploaded: Jul 25, 2015
Location: Sparta, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3407 (SD40-2) MQT 3389 (SD40-2) MQT 3406 (SD40-2) MQT 3408 (SD40-2)
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MQT 3407 leads the way as Z151 cruises southward around the curve at Schultz St
MQT 3407 leads the way as Z151 cruises southward around the curve at Schultz St
Photo Date: Jan 29, 2015
Uploaded: Jul 25, 2015
Location: Sparta, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3407 (SD40-2) MQT 3389 (SD40-2) MQT 3406 (SD40-2) MQT 3408 (SD40-2)
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At the west end of the yard, the crew of Z151 gets off the 3407 before switching ends and heading back to the east end of the yard
At the west end of the yard, the crew of Z151 gets off the 3407 before switching ends and heading back to the east end of the yard
Photo Date: Oct 25, 2014
Uploaded: May 9, 2015
Location: Wyoming, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3407 (SD40-2) MQT 3389 (SD40-2) NREX 3181 (SD40-2) NREX 5418 (SD40-2)
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On a cold and clear March day, Z151 rolls north across the Grand River
On a cold and clear March day, Z151 rolls north across the Grand River
Photo Date: Mar 6, 2014
Uploaded: Jul 22, 2014
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3391 (SD40-2) ISRR 3388 (SD40-2) MQT 3389 (SD40-2)
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MQT 3391 rolls across the old swing bridge leading Z151 north after interchanging with CSX at Wyoming
MQT 3391 rolls across the old swing bridge leading Z151 north after interchanging with CSX at Wyoming
Photo Date: Mar 6, 2014
Uploaded: Jul 22, 2014
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories: Bridge
Locomotives: MQT 3391 (SD40-2) ISRR 3388 (SD40-2) MQT 3389 (SD40-2)
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Z151 drops down Comstock Park Hill as it nears Grand Rapids
Z151 drops down Comstock Park Hill as it nears Grand Rapids
Photo Date: Mar 4, 2014
Uploaded: Jul 20, 2014
Location: Comstock Park, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2) ISRR 3388 (SD40-2) MQT 3391 (SD40-2)
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Z151 cuts across Mill Rd as it makes its way around Half Moon Lake
Z151 cuts across Mill Rd as it makes its way around Half Moon Lake
Photo Date: Mar 4, 2014
Uploaded: Jul 20, 2014
Location: Casnovia, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2) ISRR 3388 (SD40-2) MQT 3391 (SD40-2)
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3389, 3388 & 3391 blaze a fresh trail southward toward Grand Rapids
3389, 3388 & 3391 blaze a fresh trail southward toward Grand Rapids
Photo Date: Mar 4, 2014
Uploaded: Jul 20, 2014
Location: Bailey, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2) ISRR 3388 (SD40-2) MQT 3391 (SD40-2)
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With just a fine snow falling, Z151 cruises south at track speed
With just a fine snow falling, Z151 cruises south at track speed
Photo Date: Mar 4, 2014
Uploaded: Jul 20, 2014
Location: Bailey, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2) ISRR 3388 (SD40-2) MQT 3391 (SD40-2)
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About to pass under Colonial Road, Z151 is almost to the top of the climb out of the Muskegon River valley
About to pass under Colonial Road, Z151 is almost to the top of the climb out of the Muskegon River valley
Photo Date: Mar 4, 2014
Uploaded: Jul 20, 2014
Location: Grant, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2) ISRR 3388 (SD40-2) MQT 3391 (SD40-2)
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Z151 slows the 10MPH just before crossing over the Muskegon River
Z151 slows the 10MPH just before crossing over the Muskegon River
Photo Date: Mar 4, 2014
Uploaded: Jul 20, 2014
Location: Newaygo, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2) ISRR 3388 (SD40-2) MQT 3391 (SD40-2)
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With dynamic brakes howling, Z151 follows Penoyer Creek downgrade toward the bridge over the Muskegon River
With dynamic brakes howling, Z151 follows Penoyer Creek downgrade toward the bridge over the Muskegon River
Photo Date: Mar 4, 2014
Uploaded: Jul 20, 2014
Location: Newaygo, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2) ISRR 3388 (SD40-2) MQT 3391 (SD40-2)
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As the lake effect snow lightens up some, Z151 storms south between White Cloud and Newaygo
As the lake effect snow lightens up some, Z151 storms south between White Cloud and Newaygo
Photo Date: Mar 4, 2014
Uploaded: Jul 20, 2014
Location: White Cloud, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2) ISRR 3388 (SD40-2) MQT 3391 (SD40-2)
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The second doe heads off the tracks just a moment before Z151 gets to her location
The second doe heads off the tracks just a moment before Z151 gets to her location
Photo Date: Mar 4, 2014
Uploaded: Jul 20, 2014
Location: White Cloud, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2) ISRR 3388 (SD40-2) MQT 3391 (SD40-2)
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Another doe comes out of the woods as the first runs up the tracks toward Z151
Another doe comes out of the woods as the first runs up the tracks toward Z151
Photo Date: Mar 4, 2014
Uploaded: Jul 20, 2014
Location: White Cloud, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2) ISRR 3388 (SD40-2) MQT 3391 (SD40-2)
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A doe walks out of the woods as Z151 approaches
A doe walks out of the woods as Z151 approaches
Photo Date: Mar 4, 2014
Uploaded: Jul 20, 2014
Location: White Cloud, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2) ISRR 3388 (SD40-2) MQT 3391 (SD40-2)
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Z151 rolls into the 10MPH curve as the snow starts to fall again
Z151 rolls into the 10MPH curve as the snow starts to fall again
Photo Date: Mar 4, 2014
Uploaded: Jul 20, 2014
Location: White Cloud, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2) ISRR 3388 (SD40-2) MQT 3391 (SD40-2)
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3389 leads Z151 south past the location where the line to Muskegon once connected
3389 leads Z151 south past the location where the line to Muskegon once connected
Photo Date: Mar 4, 2014
Uploaded: Jul 20, 2014
Location: White Cloud, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2) ISRR 3388 (SD40-2) MQT 3391 (SD40-2)
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3389 breaks the snow across the Monroe St crossing as it leads Z151 south
3389 breaks the snow across the Monroe St crossing as it leads Z151 south
Photo Date: Mar 4, 2014
Uploaded: Jul 20, 2014
Location: White Cloud, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2) ISRR 3388 (SD40-2) MQT 3391 (SD40-2)
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Throttling up as Z151 comes out of a slow order, the three SD's work hard heading south
Throttling up as Z151 comes out of a slow order, the three SD's work hard heading south
Photo Date: Mar 4, 2014
Uploaded: Jul 20, 2014
Location: White Cloud, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2) ISRR 3388 (SD40-2) MQT 3391 (SD40-2)
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The G&W paint scheme easily stands out in the snowy northwoods
The G&W paint scheme easily stands out in the snowy northwoods

Z151

Photo Date: Mar 4, 2014
Uploaded: Jul 20, 2014
Location: Ramona, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2) ISRR 3388 (SD40-2) MQT 3391 (SD40-2)
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Z151 comes out of the heavy snow as it cruises south the Ramona Dip
Z151 comes out of the heavy snow as it cruises south the Ramona Dip
Photo Date: Mar 4, 2014
Uploaded: Jul 20, 2014
Location: Ramona, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2) ISRR 3388 (SD40-2) MQT 3391 (SD40-2)
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Just coming off the top of Kopje Hill, Z151 rolls around the sharp curve in Brohman
Just coming off the top of Kopje Hill, Z151 rolls around the sharp curve in Brohman
Photo Date: Mar 4, 2014
Uploaded: Jul 20, 2014
Location: Brohman, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2) ISRR 3388 (SD40-2) MQT 3391 (SD40-2)
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MQT 3390 leads Z151 toward the Back Lead with traffic from the north
MQT 3390 leads Z151 toward the Back Lead with traffic from the north
Photo Date: Jan 11, 2014
Uploaded: May 9, 2014
Location: Wyoming, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3390 (SD40-2) MQT 2004 (GP38-2) MQT 3389 (SD40-2)
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Z151 comes up the Coach Lead after passing through Plaster Creek
Z151 comes up the Coach Lead after passing through Plaster Creek
Photo Date: Jan 11, 2014
Uploaded: May 9, 2014
Location: Wyoming, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3390 (SD40-2) MQT 2004 (GP38-2) MQT 3389 (SD40-2)
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MQT 3391 leads Z151 up the Even Lead as it pulls into?Wyoming Yard
MQT 3391 leads Z151 up the Even Lead as it pulls into?Wyoming Yard
Photo Date: Oct 22, 2013
Uploaded: Dec 10, 2013
Location: Wyoming, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3391 (SD40-2) MQT 3390 (SD40-2) GR 3839 (GP38) MQT 3389 (SD40-2)
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Z151 heads away on the Sunnyside Lead passing under the Godfrey signal bridge
Z151 heads away on the Sunnyside Lead passing under the Godfrey signal bridge
Photo Date: Oct 22, 2013
Uploaded: Dec 10, 2013
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories: Signal
Locomotives: MQT 3389 (SD40-2) GR 3839 (GP38) MQT 3390 (SD40-2) MQT 3391 (SD40-2)
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For the first time since their repainting, all 3 of the SD40-2's work together along with the 3839 leading Z151 toward Wyoming
For the first time since their repainting, all 3 of the SD40-2's work together along with the 3839 leading Z151 toward Wyoming
Photo Date: Oct 22, 2013
Uploaded: Dec 10, 2013
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories: Signal
Locomotives: MQT 3391 (SD40-2) MQT 3390 (SD40-2) GR 3839 (GP38) MQT 3389 (SD40-2)
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Just off the west wye, 3391 leads the power consist of Z151
Just off the west wye, 3391 leads the power consist of Z151
Photo Date: Oct 22, 2013
Uploaded: Dec 10, 2013
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3391 (SD40-2) MQT 3390 (SD40-2) GR 3839 (GP38) MQT 3389 (SD40-2)
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Z151 rolls down Comstock Park Hill led by all 3 of the SD40's and the 3839
Z151 rolls down Comstock Park Hill led by all 3 of the SD40's and the 3839
Photo Date: Oct 22, 2013
Uploaded: Dec 10, 2013
Location: Comstock Park, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3391 (SD40-2) MQT 3390 (SD40-2) GR 3839 (GP38) MQT 3389 (SD40-2)
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Out on its first trip after leaving the paint booth, 3390 shines in the sun as Z151 pulls into the yard
Out on its first trip after leaving the paint booth, 3390 shines in the sun as Z151 pulls into the yard
Photo Date: Oct 19, 2013
Uploaded: Dec 6, 2013
Location: Wyoming, MI
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: MQT 3390 (SD40-2) GR 3839 (GP38) MQT 3389 (SD40-2)
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