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Owner: Montana Rail Link
Model:Rebuilt EMD SD40-2XRBuilt As:CNW 873 (SD40)
Serial Number:31269Order No:7846
Frame Number:7846-7Built:1/1966
Notes:Ex-CNW
Other locos with this serial:  CNW 873(SD40) MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
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MRL 265
Title:  MRL 265
Description:  MRL 265, 251, 261 on #891.
Photo Date:  5/11/2008  Upload Date: 3/18/2012 10:50:56 PM
Location:  Donehower, MN
Author:  Stephen Borleske
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  93   Comments: 0
MRL 265
Title:  MRL 265
Description:  No Dorothy, this isn't Montana. This is #891 rolling La Crosse on the CP Rail!
Photo Date:  5/11/2008  Upload Date: 5/11/2008 9:30:39 PM
Location:  La Crosse, WI
Author:  Jim Matuska
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  489   Comments: 5
MRL 265
Title:  MRL 265
Description:  #891 smokes it thru the "S" curves at Donehower.
Photo Date:  5/11/2008  Upload Date: 5/11/2008 9:31:01 PM
Location:  Donehower, MN
Author:  Jim Matuska
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  204   Comments: 0
MRL 265
Title:  MRL 265
Description:  Its hard to find a sweeter photo, awesome consist with the river in the background!
Photo Date:  5/11/2008  Upload Date: 5/11/2008 9:31:21 PM
Location:  Donehower, MN
Author:  Jim Matuska
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  345   Comments: 0
MRL 265
Title:  MRL 265
Description:  Train #891 rolls under the Minnesota bluffs near Homer.
Photo Date:  5/11/2008  Upload Date: 5/11/2008 9:31:41 PM
Location:  Homer, MN
Author:  Jim Matuska
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  193   Comments: 1
MRL 265
Title:  MRL 265
Description:  CP loaded coke train 890. Now it was my turn to get the trio of MRL units after missing out the past couple of months.
Photo Date:  5/16/2008  Upload Date: 5/30/2008 5:19:00 PM
Location:  Donehower, MN
Author:  Jeffrey Streiff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  237   Comments: 0
MRL 265
Title:  MRL 265
Description:  CP loaded coke train 890 with the MRL trio.
Photo Date:  5/16/2008  Upload Date: 5/30/2008 5:19:20 PM
Location:  Dakota, MN
Author:  Jeffrey Streiff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  225   Comments: 0
INRD's 3 leased MRL SD'p head west with 891
Title:  INRD's 3 leased MRL SD'p head west with 891
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/4/2008  Upload Date: 7/8/2008 5:20:17 PM
Location:  Bensenville, IL
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR) MRL 261(SD40-2XR) MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  636   Comments: 0
MRL 265
Title:  MRL 265
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/4/2008  Upload Date: 7/8/2008 5:20:18 PM
Location:  Bensenville, IL
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  179   Comments: 0
MRL 265
Title:  MRL 265
Description:  A former CNW SD40, now with the MRL. These units have been leased out to the INRD for a good 2 years now, though.
Photo Date:  7/27/2008  Upload Date: 7/27/2008 4:44:15 PM
Location:  Hastings, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  174   Comments: 0
MRL 265
Title:  MRL 265
Description:  A drive down to Roseport got me two things: Very cut up legs from trying to get to this spot, and a shot of the MRL's again, this time with the 254 leading.
Photo Date:  8/1/2008  Upload Date: 8/2/2008 4:03:31 PM
Location:  Roseport, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  253   Comments: 0
MRL 253 MRL 265
Title:  MRL 253 MRL 265
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/1/2008  Upload Date: 10/12/2015 6:44:34 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  JIM HERINGER
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 253(SD40-2XR) MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  660   Comments: 0
Spud and MRL power
Title:  Spud and MRL power
Description:  Three MRL units coast past SPUD as they prepare to make a run around move on their coke train. Seeing three SD40 bodies running together this late in 08 is a psetty rare thing!
Photo Date:  8/2/2008  Upload Date: 4/10/2009 3:09:07 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 261(SD40-2XR) MRL 251(SD40-2XR) MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  486   Comments: 0
MRL 265
Title:  MRL 265
Description:  Aater passing SPUD, the three units continue to head off to run around their coke train. It was great seeing three MRL units together.
Photo Date:  8/2/2008  Upload Date: 4/10/2009 3:13:02 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR) MRL 251(SD40-2XR) MRL 261(SD40-2XR)
Views:  409   Comments: 0
MRL 265
Title:  MRL 265
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/5/2008  Upload Date: 8/16/2008 12:44:23 AM
Location:  Whitman, MN
Author:  Joe Hughes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  248   Comments: 0
MRL 265
Title:  MRL 265
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/5/2008  Upload Date: 8/16/2008 12:44:24 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Joe Hughes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  237   Comments: 0
MRL 265 heads up a pure MRL consist
Title:  MRL 265 heads up a pure MRL consist
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2008  Upload Date: 8/15/2008 11:54:28 PM
Location:  Portage, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  273   Comments: 0
MRL trio is power for a westbound coke train
Title:  MRL trio is power for a westbound coke train
Description:  These were the coke trains which ran over CP between the Indiana Rail Road and Roseport, MN. These units were being leased by INRD in the late 20-aughts, later their red and white SD9043MACs appeared on these trains. My dad or I never did catch the MRL units actually moving.
Photo Date:  8/15/2008  Upload Date: 8/15/2008 11:55:45 PM
Location:  Portage, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR) MRL 251(SD40-2XR) MRL 261(SD40-2XR)
Views:  607   Comments: 1
MRL 265 and sisters idling by the depot
Title:  MRL 265 and sisters idling by the depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2008  Upload Date: 8/15/2008 11:58:57 PM
Location:  Portage, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  210   Comments: 0
MRL 265 from the other side of the yard
Title:  MRL 265 from the other side of the yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2008  Upload Date: 1/27/2023 10:14:54 PM
Location:  Portage, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  77   Comments: 0
MRL trio is still on coke duty
Title:  MRL trio is still on coke duty
Description:  Parked in Portage East Siding, naturally...Dad and I have yet to catch these babies moving.
Photo Date:  11/10/2008  Upload Date: 2/1/2009 4:37:55 PM
Location:  Portage, WI
Author:  Jim Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 261(SD40-2XR) MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  330   Comments: 0
2nd unit MRL 265
Title:  2nd unit MRL 265
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/10/2008  Upload Date: 2/27/2009 2:24:03 AM
Location:  Portage, WI
Author:  Jim Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  136   Comments: 0
MRL 265
Title:  MRL 265
Description:  One of two MRL's up at Saint Paul today.
Photo Date:  1/1/2009  Upload Date: 1/1/2009 9:27:40 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  141   Comments: 0
New Years treat
Title:  New Years treat
Description:  Another great catch on New Years day, a MRL unit! This was one of two at St. Paul this day.
Photo Date:  1/1/2009  Upload Date: 1/3/2009 2:03:39 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  250   Comments: 0
MRL 265
Title:  MRL 265
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/1/2009  Upload Date: 6/27/2009 3:15:56 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Nathan Petersen
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
MRL 265
Title:  MRL 265
Description:  First train the day! CP #890 - A Sos SD60 sandwich!
Photo Date:  3/28/2009  Upload Date: 3/28/2009 8:59:39 PM
Location:  La Crosse, WI
Author:  Jim Matuska
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  300   Comments: 3
MRL 265
Title:  MRL 265
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/20/2009  Upload Date: 5/9/2009 9:42:00 PM
Location:  Wyocena, WI
Author:  Jim Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  151   Comments: 0
SOO & MRL power on a parked coke train
Title:  SOO & MRL power on a parked coke train
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/20/2009  Upload Date: 5/9/2009 9:45:37 PM
Location:  Wyocena, WI
Author:  Jim Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6045(SD60) MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  213   Comments: 0
MRL 265
Title:  MRL 265
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/29/2009  Upload Date: 5/6/2009 11:28:05 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Joe Usselman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  193   Comments: 0
Indiana Railroad
Title:  Indiana Railroad
Description:  INRD Northbound Freight Train passing through Linton, In. on its way to Bedford, In. as it turns south on the former SOO Line/CP here in Linton, In.
Photo Date:  8/14/2009  Upload Date: 8/15/2009 7:14:18 AM
Location:  Linton, IN
Author:  william davis
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  INRD 3805(GP38-2) MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  571   Comments: 3
MRL 265
Title:  MRL 265
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/31/2009  Upload Date: 12/30/2009 2:00:34 AM
Location:  Indianapolis, IN
Author:  Drew Mitchem
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR) MRL 251(SD40-2XR) INRD 40(SD40-2)
Views:  419   Comments: 1
MRL 265
Title:  MRL 265
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/31/2009  Upload Date: 12/30/2009 2:00:35 AM
Location:  Stones Crossing, IN
Author:  Drew Mitchem
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR) INRD 40(SD40-2)
Views:  307   Comments: 0
BNSF Grain train crawls up Bozeman Pass
Title:  BNSF Grain train crawls up Bozeman Pass
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2012  Upload Date: 11/22/2012 10:57:52 PM
Location:  Livingston, MT
Author:  Glenn Laux
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9633(SD70MAC) BNSF 9707(SD70MAC) MRL 4303(SD70ACe) MRL 265(SD40-2XR) MRL 4301(SD70ACe) BNSF 9640(SD70MAC)
Views:  602   Comments: 0
MRL 265
Title:  MRL 265
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2012  Upload Date: 10/8/2012 6:02:27 PM
Location:  Livingston, MT
Author:  Glenn Laux
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  186   Comments: 0
MRL 265
Title:  MRL 265
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2012  Upload Date: 10/8/2012 6:04:07 PM
Location:  Livingston, MT
Author:  Glenn Laux
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  203   Comments: 1
MRL 265 - MRL 1104
Title:  MRL 265 - MRL 1104
Description:  MRL 265 switching out a string with MRL 1104 protecting the front in Billings, MT.
Photo Date:  8/5/2014  Upload Date: 8/26/2014 5:14:11 PM
Location:  Billings, MT
Author:  B Campbell
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  235   Comments: 0
2 MRL units & cabooses
Title:  2 MRL units & cabooses
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/18/2016  Upload Date: 2/18/2016 5:38:38 PM
Location:  Laurel, MT
Author:  C H
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Transit,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 253(SD40-2XR) MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  169   Comments: 0
MRL 265
Title:  MRL 265
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/18/2016  Upload Date: 2/18/2016 5:47:30 PM
Location:  Laurel, MT
Author:  C H
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Transit,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  202   Comments: 0
MRL 265
Title:  MRL 265
Description:  Built January 1966 as CNW 873.
Photo Date:  10/1/2018  Upload Date: 11/25/2018 1:55:02 PM
Location:  Louisville, MT
Author:  Der Langsame
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  320   Comments: 0
MRL 263 ML (6)
Title:  MRL 263 ML (6)
Description:  LF Baum Road at 1100.
Photo Date:  10/1/2018  Upload Date: 11/25/2018 1:55:31 PM
Location:  Louisville, MT
Author:  Der Langsame
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MRL 263(SD40-2XR) MRL 265(SD40-2XR) MRL 355(SD45T-2M)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
MRL 263 ML (7)
Title:  MRL 263 ML (7)
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/1/2018  Upload Date: 11/25/2018 1:56:00 PM
Location:  Louisville, MT
Author:  Der Langsame
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MRL 263(SD40-2XR) MRL 265(SD40-2XR) MRL 355(SD45T-2M)
Views:  247   Comments: 0
MRL 263 ML (8)
Title:  MRL 263 ML (8)
Description:  Quarter Circle Road at 1109.
Photo Date:  10/1/2018  Upload Date: 11/25/2018 1:59:52 PM
Location:  Winston, MT
Author:  Der Langsame
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MRL 263(SD40-2XR) MRL 265(SD40-2XR) MRL 355(SD45T-2M)
Views:  235   Comments: 0
MRL 263 ML (9)
Title:  MRL 263 ML (9)
Description:  Pole Creek Road at 1112.
Photo Date:  10/1/2018  Upload Date: 11/25/2018 2:00:30 PM
Location:  Winston, MT
Author:  Der Langsame
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MRL 263(SD40-2XR) MRL 265(SD40-2XR) MRL 355(SD45T-2M)
Views:  253   Comments: 0
MRL 263 ML (10)
Title:  MRL 263 ML (10)
Description:  Highway 287 at 1130.
Photo Date:  10/1/2018  Upload Date: 11/25/2018 2:02:53 PM
Location:  Townsend, MT
Author:  Der Langsame
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MRL 263(SD40-2XR) MRL 265(SD40-2XR) MRL 355(SD45T-2M)
Views:  220   Comments: 0
MRL 263 ML (11)
Title:  MRL 263 ML (11)
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/1/2018  Upload Date: 11/25/2018 2:03:24 PM
Location:  Townsend, MT
Author:  Der Langsame
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MRL 263(SD40-2XR) MRL 265(SD40-2XR) MRL 355(SD45T-2M)
Views:  217   Comments: 0
MRL 265
Title:  MRL 265
Description:  MRL's 844 local returning to Logan with coal loads picked up out of the siding at Manhattan.
Photo Date:  7/28/2022  Upload Date: 8/8/2022 12:03:27 PM
Location:  Manhattan, MT
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  63   Comments: 0
MRL 265
Title:  MRL 265
Description:  With effect from 1st January 2024, this route is once again part of the BNSF group. Not known if any of the locomotives will transfer to the BNSF roster.
Photo Date:  3/22/2023  Upload Date: 1/1/2024 11:54:13 AM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Zach Marlowe
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR) MRL 4311(SD70ACe)
Views:  43   Comments: 0


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