An August morning in Wisconsin

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An August morning in Wisconsin

Unread postby shicoe30 » Thu Aug 04, 2011 4:27 pm

Went early morning railfanning today, spent 3 and a half hours trackside (5:30-9:00) and for some reason I felt like sharing, got what I think were some cool shots, lemme know whatchya think

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Re: An August morning in Wisconsin

Unread postby Chessie8638 » Thu Aug 04, 2011 4:37 pm

Those shots down the tracks with the low hanging fog is killer. Plus you got an IC Op Lifesaver, nothing to complain about there. !!*ok*!!
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Re: An August morning in Wisconsin

Unread postby PapaXpress » Thu Aug 04, 2011 4:37 pm

Good pictures. Thanks for sharing !!*ok*!!
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Re: An August morning in Wisconsin

Unread postby Toripony » Thu Aug 04, 2011 5:47 pm

Enjoyed, thanks! Great choice getting out there so early... morning/evening light makes the most beautiful photos.
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Re: An August morning in Wisconsin

Unread postby shicoe30 » Thu Aug 04, 2011 6:11 pm

Why thank ya, and Chessie, in regards to IC power, they run these SD40 variations a lot. Heck, the other day the local had two of them both running long hood forward!
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Re: An August morning in Wisconsin

Unread postby captkilljoy » Thu Aug 04, 2011 11:08 pm

Very nice pics.
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Re: An August morning in Wisconsin

Unread postby arizonachris » Fri Aug 05, 2011 1:48 am

Yeah, very nice pics, Shi. Composition is spot on.

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Re: An August morning in Wisconsin

Unread postby Chessie8638 » Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:42 am

arizonachris wrote:Question (if you know) 3082 a leased unit? Don't see any markings on it.


Lease unit it is. Belongs to CIT Group/Capital Finance, Inc.
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CITX #3082, ex. GCFX #3082, nee CP #5521.
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