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Helm Financial (HLCX) 7008 - EMD SD40-2

Owner:
HLCX - Helm Financial
Model:
EMD SD40-2
Serial Number:
776053-18
Order No:
776053
Frame Number:
Built:
12 / 1977
Built As:
BN 7008
Pictures Available:
18
Notes:
Ex. BN. Scrapped 1/2013

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R.I.P HLCX 7008
R.I.P HLCX 7008

HLCX 7008 was scrapped in January 2013 by Metro East Industries at East St. Louis, Illinois

Photo Date: Jan 2, 2013
Uploaded: Feb 28, 2026
Location: East St Louis, IL
Author: LB&SCR E2
Categories:
Locomotives: HLCX 7008 (SD40-2)
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Leased Power
Leased Power

Took this a while ago.

Photo Date: Dec 21, 2014
Uploaded: Dec 21, 2014
Location: Saratoga Springs, NY
Author: Jaiden Jadczak
Categories: Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives: HLCX 7008 (SD40-2) ICE 6456 (SD40-2)
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Foreign Qower Leading CP Ethanol
Foreign Qower Leading CP Ethanol

In Saratoga Springs, NY lead by all SD40-2s. Date sometime in 2011.

Photo Date: Apr 28, 2014
Uploaded: Apr 28, 2014
Location: Saratoga Springs, NY
Author: Jaiden Jadczak
Categories: Roster,RollingStock,Bridge,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives: HLCX 7008 (SD40-2) ICE 6465 (SD40-2) CITX 3177 (SD40-2)
1302 Views 1 Comments
CP 450
CP 450

CP 450 through Menands, NY

Photo Date: Aug 16, 2011
Uploaded: Nov 22, 2012
Location: Menands, NY
Author: Noah Fowler
Categories: Track,Action
Locomotives: CITX 3177 (SD40-2) HLCX 7008 (SD40-2) ICE 6456 (SD40-2)
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HLCX #7008
HLCX #7008
Photo Date: Oct 9, 2012
Uploaded: Oct 23, 2012
Location: Centerville Station, IL
Author: Brandon Warnick
Categories: Roster
Locomotives: HLCX 7008 (SD40-2) HLCX 7003 (SD40-2) BN 7008 (SD40-2) BN 7003 (SD40-2)
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HLCX 7008
HLCX 7008

Still in BN paint scheme, I caught this one on a local at Saratoga Springs two nights ago.

Photo Date: Aug 15, 2011
Uploaded: Sep 2, 2011
Location: Albany, NY
Author: Paul Koprowski
Categories:
Locomotives: HLCX 7008 (SD40-2)
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CP 253-02
CP 253-02
Photo Date: Jul 2, 2011
Uploaded: Jul 3, 2011
Location: Tunnel, NY
Author: Austin MacDougall
Categories:
Locomotives: CP 5910 (SD40-2) HLCX 7008 (SD40-2) HLCX 7231 (SD40-2) ICE 6434 (SD40-2)
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CP 253-02
CP 253-02
Photo Date: Jul 2, 2011
Uploaded: Jul 3, 2011
Location: Binghamton, NY
Author: Austin MacDougall
Categories:
Locomotives: CP 5910 (SD40-2) HLCX 7008 (SD40-2) HLCX 7231 (SD40-2) ICE 6434 (SD40-2)
1488 Views 2 Comments
CP 253
CP 253
Photo Date: Jul 2, 2011
Uploaded: Jul 3, 2011
Location: Tunnel, NY
Author: Collin Reinhart
Categories:
Locomotives: CP 5910 (SD40-2) HLCX 7008 (SD40-2) HLCX 7231 (SD40-2) ICE 6434 (SD40-2)
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CP 253
CP 253
Photo Date: Jul 2, 2011
Uploaded: Jul 3, 2011
Location: Binghamton, NY
Author: Collin Reinhart
Categories:
Locomotives: CP 5910 (SD40-2) HLCX 7008 (SD40-2) HLCX 7231 (SD40-2) ICE 6434 (SD40-2)
1210 Views 1 Comments
HLCX 7205
HLCX 7205
Photo Date: May 29, 2011
Uploaded: Jun 2, 2011
Location: Montreal, QC
Author: Richard Marchi
Categories: Roster,Yard
Locomotives: HLCX 7205 (SD40-2) HLCX 7008 (SD40-2)
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HLCX 7008
HLCX 7008
Photo Date: May 22, 2011
Uploaded: May 24, 2011
Location: Montreal, QC
Author: Richard Marchi
Categories: Yard
Locomotives: HLCX 7008 (SD40-2) HLCX 8139 (SD40-2) CP 8870 (ES44AC)
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HLCX 7008
HLCX 7008
Photo Date: May 22, 2011
Uploaded: May 24, 2011
Location: Montreal, QC
Author: Richard Marchi
Categories: Roster,Yard
Locomotives: HLCX 7008 (SD40-2) HLCX 8139 (SD40-2)
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HLCX ex-BN Heading West on CSX Q627
HLCX ex-BN Heading West on CSX Q627
Photo Date: Apr 5, 2011
Uploaded: Apr 8, 2011
Location: New Scotland, NY
Author: Selkirk Sub Rail Photography
Categories: Action
Locomotives: CSX 7332 (C40-8W) CSX 7610 (C40-8) CSX 8019 (SD40-2) HLCX 7008 (SD40-2)
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HLCX 7008
HLCX 7008

Crappy shot of HLCX 7008 an ex BN!SD40-2 trailing on CSX train Q627.

Photo Date: Apr 5, 2011
Uploaded: Apr 6, 2011
Location: Guilderland, NY
Author: Ramon Monlea
Categories: Roster,Action
Locomotives: HLCX 7008 (SD40-2) BN 7008 (SD40-2)
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HLCX 7008
HLCX 7008
Photo Date: Dec 27, 2010
Uploaded: Apr 4, 2011
Location: Clinton, OH
Author: Jeff Green
Categories: Action
Locomotives: HLCX 7008 (SD40-2)
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