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By:Gary Everhart
Dates:3/26/2012 - 3/26/2012
Album Info:Heading south on the former Elgin Joliet and Eastern Rwy from Kirk Yard was this mixed freight train headed up by a colorful set of Canadian National and Helm Financial Leasing units. In the string of cars were quite a few of the extra long boxcars - seems they usually run in large packs lately if at all! Not a common sight anymore. Of course, there were a few gondolas in the mix that I just couldn't pass up posting.
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Green Proceed Signal
Title:  Green Proceed Signal
Description:  The signal protecting the CSX/EJE crossing shows green for the southbound CN mixed freight train on this March afternoon.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:57:09 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
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Views:  109   Comments: 0
CN 8911, CN 5669, HLCX 8144 & HLCX 6315 - Canadian National and Helm Financial Leasing units
Title:  CN 8911, CN 5669, HLCX 8144 & HLCX 6315 - Canadian National and Helm Financial Leasing units
Description:  This colorful lashup has just been given the green signal to proceed down the former Elgin Joliet and Eastern Rwy.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:57:21 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  CN 8911(SD70M-2) CN 5669(SD75I) HLCX 8144(SD40-2) HLCX 6315(SD40-2)
Views:  448   Comments: 2
CN 8911, CN 5669, HLCX 8144 & HLCX 6315 - Canadian National and Helm Financial Leasing units
Title:  CN 8911, CN 5669, HLCX 8144 & HLCX 6315 - Canadian National and Helm Financial Leasing units
Description:  The 4 unit lashup starts down the tracks toward the 5th Street crossing on the edge of Gary and East Chicago.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:57:28 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  CN 8911(SD70M-2) CN 5669(SD75I) HLCX 8144(SD40-2) HLCX 6315(SD40-2)
Views:  428   Comments: 1
CN 8911, CN 5669, HLCX 8144 & HLCX 6315 - Canadian National and Helm Financial Leasing units
Title:  CN 8911, CN 5669, HLCX 8144 & HLCX 6315 - Canadian National and Helm Financial Leasing units
Description:  With the yellow/brown grasses behind, it almost looks like a fall shot but notice the trees are actually budding out earlier than usual thanks to the mild winter and unusual heat wave that just occurred earlier.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:57:35 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  CN 8911(SD70M-2) CN 5669(SD75I) HLCX 8144(SD40-2) HLCX 6315(SD40-2)
Views:  568   Comments: 0
CN 8911 - Canadian National
Title:  CN 8911 - Canadian National
Description:  Other than just a little road dirt showing above the lead trucks, this CN unit looks sharp and clean on this March afternoon.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:57:42 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  CN 8911(SD70M-2)
Views:  277   Comments: 0
CN 5669 - Canadian National
Title:  CN 5669 - Canadian National
Description:  Running in 2nd position in the lashup is this Canadian National unit, #5669, with HCLX 8144 and HCLX 6315 following behind.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:57:50 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  CN 5669(SD75I) HLCX 8144(SD40-2) HLCX 6315(SD40-2)
Views:  369   Comments: 0
HCLX 8144 and HCLX 6315- Helm Financial Leasing
Title:  HCLX 8144 and HCLX 6315- Helm Financial Leasing
Description:  The two Helm Leasing units in their contrasting red and blue liveries look clean and sharp this March afternoon.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:57:58 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 8144(SD40-2) HLCX 6315(SD40-2)
Views:  418   Comments: 1
HCLX 8144 - Helm Financial Leasing
Title:  HCLX 8144 - Helm Financial Leasing
Description:  Definitely bluer than blue, this Helm Leasing unit looks good!
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:58:04 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 8144(SD40-2)
Views:  464   Comments: 0
HCLX 6315 - Helm Financial Leasing
Title:  HCLX 6315 - Helm Financial Leasing
Description:  Following the bluer than blue HCLX 8144 is this redder than red Helm Leasing unit followed by a long string of freight cars.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:58:11 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 6315(SD40-2)
Views:  289   Comments: 0
HCLX 6315 - Helm Financial Leasing
Title:  HCLX 6315 - Helm Financial Leasing
Description:  This Helm Leasing unit looks like it has also been through a wash lately if not the paint barn!
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:58:18 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 6315(SD40-2)
Views:  363   Comments: 0
CN 8911, CN 5669, HLCX 8144 & HLCX 6315 - Canadian National and Helm Financial Leasing units
Title:  CN 8911, CN 5669, HLCX 8144 & HLCX 6315 - Canadian National and Helm Financial Leasing units
Description:  The four unit lashup heads south down the former Elgin Joliet and Eastern Rwy track after crossing 5th Avenue on the edge of Gary, IN.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:58:24 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 6315(SD40-2) CN 8911(SD70M-2) CN 5669(SD75I) HLCX 8144(SD40-2)
Views:  518   Comments: 1
Line of Cars
Title:  Line of Cars
Description:  The line of freight cars behind the 4 unit CN/HCLX lashup extends down the former Elgin Joliet and Eastern Rwy track as far as you can see.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:58:30 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  88   Comments: 0
ASOX 288029 - Americas Styrenics
Title:  ASOX 288029 - Americas Styrenics
Description:  "ASOX" tanker should be a favorite on the south side of Chicago - I'm more "ACUBS" guy! What can I say?!?!
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:58:37 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  200   Comments: 0
ASOX 291511 - Americas Styrenics
Title:  ASOX 291511 - Americas Styrenics
Description:  "ASOX" tanker should be a favorite on the south side of Chicago - I'm more "ACUBS" guy! What can I say?!?!
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:58:43 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  123   Comments: 1
ASOX 295020 - Americas Styrenics
Title:  ASOX 295020 - Americas Styrenics
Description:  "ASOX" tanker should be a favorite on the south side of Chicago - I'm more "ACUBS" guy! What can I say?!?!
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:58:50 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  141   Comments: 0
ASOX 296015 - Americas Styrenics
Title:  ASOX 296015 - Americas Styrenics
Description:  "ASOX" tanker should be a favorite on the south side of Chicago - I'm more "ACUBS" guy! What can I say?!?!
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:58:58 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  124   Comments: 0
ASOX 296033 - Americas Styrenics
Title:  ASOX 296033 - Americas Styrenics
Description:  "ASOX" tanker should be a favorite on the south side of Chicago - I'm more "ACUBS" guy! What can I say?!?!
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:59:05 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  101   Comments: 0
ASOX 296040 - Americas Styrenics
Title:  ASOX 296040 - Americas Styrenics
Description:  "ASOX" tanker should be a favorite on the south side of Chicago - I'm more "ACUBS" guy! What can I say?!?!
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:59:11 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  132   Comments: 1
ASOX 299022 - Americas Styrenics
Title:  ASOX 299022 - Americas Styrenics
Description:  "ASOX" tanker should be a favorite on the south side of Chicago - I'm more "ACUBS" guy! What can I say?!?!
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 6:59:17 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  117   Comments: 1
ATW 700179 - Atlantic & Western Rwy
Title:  ATW 700179 - Atlantic & Western Rwy
Description:  Can't pass up including a gondola, no matter if it is common or rare, as an homage to my father, a steel warehouse supervisor.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:09:24 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  107   Comments: 0
ATW 700187 - Atlantic & Western Rwy
Title:  ATW 700187 - Atlantic & Western Rwy
Description:  Another Atlantic and Western gondola in the CN/HLCX train.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:09:30 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  103   Comments: 0
ATW 700204 - Atlantic & Western Rwy
Title:  ATW 700204 - Atlantic & Western Rwy
Description:  Another Atlantic and Western gondola in the CN/HLCX train.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:09:36 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  179   Comments: 0
ATW 700210 - Atlantic & Western Rwy
Title:  ATW 700210 - Atlantic & Western Rwy
Description:  Still another Atlantic & Western gondola in the CN/HCLX train
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:09:41 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  248   Comments: 0
BLE 30142 - Bessemer & Lake Erie
Title:  BLE 30142 - Bessemer & Lake Erie
Description:  Not a common sight in norhtwest Indiana even though it has deep connections to several companies around here.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:09:46 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  141   Comments: 1
CNA 795170 - Canadian National
Title:  CNA 795170 - Canadian National
Description:  Always a challenge to photograph these extra long boxcars like this one in Grand Trunk Western blue livery.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:09:52 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  138   Comments: 0
COER 801918 - Crab Orchard & Egyptian
Title:  COER 801918 - Crab Orchard & Egyptian
Description:  Always fun to see this short line appear in the norhtwest Indiana area - like the sound of its unusual name!
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:09:58 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  121   Comments: 1
CRLE 119768 - Coe Rail Inc
Title:  CRLE 119768 - Coe Rail Inc
Description:  The bright green Coe Rail boxcars also brighten the day.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:10:05 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  158   Comments: 0
GTW 188198 - Grand Trunk Western
Title:  GTW 188198 - Grand Trunk Western
Description:  Looks like a fairly new covered coil car - a favorite type of car for me!
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:10:10 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  95   Comments: 0
GTW 126309 - Grand Trunk Western
Title:  GTW 126309 - Grand Trunk Western
Description:  When I spot one of these extra long boxcars in a train, I know there will be more. Wasn't disappointed in this train - 12 of them from a variety of railroads.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:10:16 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  120   Comments: 1
GTW 127064 - Grand Trunk Western
Title:  GTW 127064 - Grand Trunk Western
Description:  One of the 12 extra long boxcars in the train. Used to be a common sight running through Griffith, IN but now much rarer. Always did like the GT logo!
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:10:22 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  123   Comments: 0
GTW 127066 - Grand Trunk Western
Title:  GTW 127066 - Grand Trunk Western
Description:  Another one of the extra long boxcars - 12 in this train. This one has some interesting rust patterns and stains any modeler would enjoy viewing!
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:10:29 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  110   Comments: 0
GTW 127072 - Grand Trunk Western
Title:  GTW 127072 - Grand Trunk Western
Description:  Another one of the 12 extra long boxcars in this train. Note the unusual rusting pattern on the white part of the GT logo but not on the blue. Makes you wonder about the quality of the white paint!
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:10:35 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  145   Comments: 0
GTW 305927 - Grand Trunk Western
Title:  GTW 305927 - Grand Trunk Western
Description:  Another one of the extra long boxcars - 12 in this train. This one is clear of most of the rust stains present on the others in the train but sure was hit by some "height challenged" graffiti artists!
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:10:41 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  131   Comments: 0
IC 97394 - Illinois Central
Title:  IC 97394 - Illinois Central
Description:  This gondola looks like it recently rolled out of the paint shop. Does have a couple small graffiti drawings but still looks shiny in the March afternoon sun.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:10:46 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  102   Comments: 1
ICG 680057 - Illinois Central Gulf
Title:  ICG 680057 - Illinois Central Gulf
Description:  Another of the 12 extra long boxcars in this train. This time it's an Illinois Central Gulf sporting the "I-ball" logo, still clearly visible on the side even though rust is starting to darked everything.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:10:52 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  131   Comments: 0
ICG 680122 - Illinois Central Gulf
Title:  ICG 680122 - Illinois Central Gulf
Description:  One of the two ICG extra long boxcars in a train with 10 other extra long boxcars. This ICG bears the "I-ball" logo but almost faded and covered with rust and graffiti. Shame, always thought that was a great logo!
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:10:58 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  257   Comments: 0
MP 271717 - Missouri Pacific
Title:  MP 271717 - Missouri Pacific
Description:  One of the 12 extra long boxcars in the train, this time a Missouri Pacific car. Looks in great shape!
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:22:41 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  116   Comments: 0
MP 273037 - Missouri Pacific
Title:  MP 273037 - Missouri Pacific
Description:  Another one of the 12 extra long boxcars in the train. This MP boxcar shows some wear and staining, not like several others in the train.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:22:48 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  89   Comments: 0
MP 273201 - Missouri Pacific
Title:  MP 273201 - Missouri Pacific
Description:  Another one of the 12 extra long boxcars in the train. This MP extra long boxcar looks like it is in great shape compared to others in the train.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:22:55 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  100   Comments: 0
NKCR 860044 - Nebraska, Kansas & Colorado Railnet
Title:  NKCR 860044 - Nebraska, Kansas & Colorado Railnet
Description:  This extra long boxcar fits in with the other 12 in this train, one of the first Nebraska, Kansas & Colorado Railnet extra long boxcars I've spotted.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:23:03 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  102   Comments: 0
NOKL 320216 - NOrthwestern Oklahoma (ex Gondola Connection)
Title:  NOKL 320216 - NOrthwestern Oklahoma (ex Gondola Connection)
Description:  Interesting graffiti face on the end of this gondola. Someone does have some talent.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:23:12 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  317   Comments: 0
NOKL 321643 - Northwestern Oklahoma RR
Title:  NOKL 321643 - Northwestern Oklahoma RR
Description:  Unusual dark blue paint under the rust and road grime.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:23:18 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  112   Comments: 0
NSAX 8128 - National Steel Corp
Title:  NSAX 8128 - National Steel Corp
Description:  These gondolas are not spotted very often in northwest Indiana even though there are a lot of steel mills around the area. Unusual paint color on these gondolas.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:23:25 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  145   Comments: 1
NSAX 8130 - National Steel Corp
Title:  NSAX 8130 - National Steel Corp
Description:  These gondolas are not spotted very often in northwest Indiana even though there are a lot of steel mills around the area. Unusual paint color on these gondolas.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:23:32 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  76   Comments: 0
NSAX 8135 - National Steel Corp
Title:  NSAX 8135 - National Steel Corp
Description:  These gondolas are not spotted very often in northwest Indiana even though there are a lot of steel mills around the area. Unusual paint color on these gondolas but closer to the pale blue color that most sport around here.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:23:39 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  110   Comments: 0
NSAX 8147 - National Steel Corp
Title:  NSAX 8147 - National Steel Corp
Description:  These gondolas are not spotted very often in northwest Indiana even though there are a lot of steel mills around the area. Anyone know what "Free Kovach" means - are they referring to Luka Kovac character on the TV show "ER"???
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:23:47 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  124   Comments: 0
NSAX 8173 - National Steel Corp
Title:  NSAX 8173 - National Steel Corp
Description:  These gondolas are not spotted very often in northwest Indiana even though there are a lot of steel mills around the area. Unusual paint color on these gondolas.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:23:53 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  112   Comments: 0
SPSX 14706 - Progress Rail Services
Title:  SPSX 14706 - Progress Rail Services
Description:  An older and rarer type of covered gondola and a rare reporting mark in norhtwest Indiana.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:24:00 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  110   Comments: 0
STYX 72597 - Styron LLC
Title:  STYX 72597 - Styron LLC
Description:  Although still listed as an "unrecognized company," it is actually the Styron LLC Co and becoming a little more common in northwest Indiana.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:24:07 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  83   Comments: 0
UP 980425 - Union Pacific
Title:  UP 980425 - Union Pacific
Description:  Antoher extra long boxcer in the group of 12 in this train - definitely showing some stain and age compared to some of the others.
Photo Date:  3/26/2012  Upload Date: 7/7/2012 7:24:13 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  256   Comments: 0


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