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12/29/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:William Acord
Dates:5/1/1990 - 12/12/2020
Album Info:This album contains photos of miscellaneous Union Pacific and BNSF trains and motive power I have seen ovlr the years.
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Westbound UP9532 mixed freight
Title:  Westbound UP9532 mixed freight
Description:  Westbound Union Pacific mixed freight passing the North Grand Boulevard Metrolink station on a beautiful mid April afternoon
Photo Date:  4/16/2007  Upload Date: 4/16/2007 10:09:28 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  UP 9532(C41-8W)
Views:  401   Comments: 0
Union Pacific mixed freight moving westward
Title:  Union Pacific mixed freight moving westward
Description:  Union Pacific mixed freight working its way through Granite City, IL on a beautiful mid April afternoon---David Sanderbeck, whom I met just recently in Kirkwood, MO was at the helm of UP 4790.
Photo Date:  4/18/2007  Upload Date: 4/18/2007 9:06:50 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  UP 4790(SD70M)
Views:  301   Comments: 0
Union Pacific coal empties
Title:  Union Pacific coal empties
Description:  Union Pacific #6821 leading coal empties through Granite City, IL on a balmy mid April afternoon
Photo Date:  4/18/2007  Upload Date: 4/18/2007 9:04:58 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  UP 6821(AC44CW)
Views:  338   Comments: 0
Norfolk Southern mixed freight
Title:  Norfolk Southern mixed freight
Description:  Union Pacific #9101 leading mixed freight southward through Granite City, IL on a beautiful spring afternoon
Photo Date:  4/18/2007  Upload Date: 4/18/2007 9:21:40 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  UP 9101(C40-8)
Views:  366   Comments: 2
Retired Union Pacific SD40-2 locomotive quietly rests in the warm desert sun
Title:  Retired Union Pacific SD40-2 locomotive quietly rests in the warm desert sun
Description:  Retired Union Pacific motive power quietly rests in the warm desert sunlight in Barstow, CA on a very warm late April afternoon
Photo Date:  4/26/2007  Upload Date: 11/5/2007 10:53:05 PM
Location:  Barstow, CA
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  UP 9950(SD40-2)
Views:  545   Comments: 0
Westbound Union Pacific mixed freight
Title:  Westbound Union Pacific mixed freight
Description:  Westbound Union Pacific mixed freight working its way past the Kirkwood Amtrak Station during the final minutes as the sun gradually sinks below the horizon
Photo Date:  8/31/2007  Upload Date: 9/1/2007 3:20:37 PM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  UP 5062(SD70M)
Views:  323   Comments: 0
Union Pacific coal empties being led westward
Title:  Union Pacific coal empties being led westward
Description:  Union Pacific #6693 leading coal empties westward through Kirkwood, MO past the Kirkwood Amtrak station on a beautiful mid September afternoon. As the train flew past me, Conductor Mike tossed me a "care package," containing an authentic Union Pacific cap, a UP key chain, the August 2007 issue of Trains Magazine, to name just a few of the items!!! I extend my special thanks to the crew of UP 6693!!
Photo Date:  9/14/2007  Upload Date: 9/14/2007 11:44:46 PM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  UP 6693(AC44CW)
Views:  287   Comments: 0
BNSF empty coal drag
Title:  BNSF empty coal drag
Description:  BNSF empty coal drag northbound through Granite City, IL on a warm and hazy mid October morning
Photo Date:  10/15/2007  Upload Date: 10/30/2007 12:48:59 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  BNSF 5507(C44-9W)
Views:  378   Comments: 0
Union Pacific empty coal drag working its way westward
Title:  Union Pacific empty coal drag working its way westward
Description:  Union Pacific empty coal drag carefully slipping through a canopy of beautiful fall colors in Kirkwood on a crisp early November afternoon
Photo Date:  11/9/2007  Upload Date: 11/9/2007 7:44:36 PM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  UP 6784(AC44CW)
Views:  283   Comments: 1
Union Pacific empty coal drag working its way westward
Title:  Union Pacific empty coal drag working its way westward
Description:  Union Pacific empty coal drag working its way westward along East Lockwood Avenue in old Webster Groves in the last light of a chilly early November evening
Photo Date:  11/9/2007  Upload Date: 11/9/2007 7:40:48 PM
Location:  Webster Groves, MO
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  UP 5733(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  311   Comments: 1
Union Pacific mixed freight speeding through Kirkwood Junction
Title:  Union Pacific mixed freight speeding through Kirkwood Junction
Description:  Union Pacific mixed freight speeding through Kirkwood Junction at Scott Street on a very cold and blustery late January afternoon. Even though the sign is upside down, it still conveys a very important safety message!!
Photo Date:  1/30/2008  Upload Date: 1/30/2008 6:27:11 PM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  UP 4743(SD70M)
Views:  320   Comments: 0
Union Pacific fully loaded coal drag
Title:  Union Pacific fully loaded coal drag
Description:  Union Pacific fully loaded coal drag working hard to slowly make its way over the crest of the hill at Kirkwood, with the assistance of Union Pacific DPU(GE AC44CWCTE).
Photo Date:  2/2/2008  Upload Date: 2/3/2008 12:11:18 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  UP 5889(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  360   Comments: 0
Union Pacific empty coal drag
Title:  Union Pacific empty coal drag
Description:  Union Pacific empty coal drag gliding at track speed over the hill past Kirkwood Amtrak station on a beautiful Ground Hog Day 2008
Photo Date:  2/2/2008  Upload Date: 2/2/2008 10:13:13 PM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  UP 7241(AC4400CWM)
Views:  284   Comments: 0
Union Pacific motive power making a back up move
Title:  Union Pacific motive power making a back up move
Description:  Union Pacific motive power making a back up move in Pevely, MO to pick up a cut of hopper cars on a beautiful Ground Hog Day 2008.
Photo Date:  2/2/2008  Upload Date: 2/3/2008 12:12:42 AM
Location:  Pevely, MO
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  UP 678(GP38-2)
Views:  435   Comments: 1
Eastbound Union Pacific heavily loaded coal drag
Title:  Eastbound Union Pacific heavily loaded coal drag
Description:  While I, along with several fellow railfans, was anxiously awaiting the arrival of the UP 6936 "Centennial" Special to arrive, this UP coal drag blasted its way through Kirkwood.
Photo Date:  4/16/2008  Upload Date: 4/16/2008 10:14:54 PM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  UP 5671(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  279   Comments: 0
Union Pacific #2001 "Olympic Torch Relay" Unit & UP Coal Drag
Title:  Union Pacific #2001 "Olympic Torch Relay" Unit & UP Coal Drag
Description:  Westbound Union Pacific autoracks(Train I.D. AASAM-23) being led by UP 2001(Olympic Torch Relay) past Kirkwood Station as an eastbound UP coal drag slowly worms its way past the station on Track #2 on a chilly February afternoon.
Photo Date:  2/23/2010  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 9:05:15 PM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  William Acord
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  UP 2001(SD70M)
Views:  509   Comments: 2
Tnion Pacific Work Train In Old Missouri Pacific Ivory Yard-July 31, 2010
Title:  Tnion Pacific Work Train In Old Missouri Pacific Ivory Yard-July 31, 2010
Description:  A Union Pacific work train idles in the old Missouri Pacific Ivory Yard while awaiting a new crew in the beautiful soft early morning light of a very hot and muggy final day of July, 2010.
Photo Date:  7/31/2010  Upload Date: 8/3/2010 1:32:56 AM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  William Acord
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  UP 4633(SD70M)
Views:  702   Comments: 1
Two Union Pacific SD70Ms On The Point!!
Title:  Two Union Pacific SD70Ms On The Point!!
Description:  Two Union Pacific work trains, led by EMD SD70Ms, race northward along the UP Desoto Sub through the old MoPac Ivory Yard past the new River City Casino early in the morning on a warm and muggy final day of July
Photo Date:  7/31/2010  Upload Date: 7/31/2010 9:10:25 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  William Acord
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4930(SD70M) UP 4633(SD70M)
Views:  439   Comments: 0
Southbound Union Pacific Coal Drag
Title:  Southbound Union Pacific Coal Drag
Description:  I spent the day today scouting out more locations for shooting the UP 3985 "Challenger" when it makes its trip between St. Louis and Gorham, IL on Thursday, October 7. I found Harris Road, near Valmeyer, IL to be my favorite for the evening northbound UP 3985. Just before I left to seek out other locations, this southbound UP coal drag blasted its way through the crossing.
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/4/2010 10:19:01 PM
Location:  Valmeyer, IL
Author:  William Acord
Categories:  Scenic
Locomotives: 
Views:  164   Comments: 1
Northbound BNSF Oil Train In Kimmswick, Missouri
Title:  Northbound BNSF Oil Train In Kimmswick, Missouri
Description:  A northbound BNSF oil train is crossing Rock Creek as it passes through historic Kimmswick, MO on a beautiful mid June evening in perfect light. The bridge to the right of the railroad bridge was built in 1874 by the Keystone Bridge Co. of Pittsburgh, PA, and has been preserved as a pedestrian bridge.
Photo Date:  6/12/2012  Upload Date: 6/13/2012 12:25:45 AM
Location:  Kimmswick, MO
Author:  William Acord
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge
Locomotives:  BNSF 8921(SD70MAC) BNSF 9319(SD70ACe)
Views:  362   Comments: 1
Union Pacific Light Power Move Through Kimmswick, MO
Title:  Union Pacific Light Power Move Through Kimmswick, MO
Description:  Union Pacific #1475, 1532, & 1501 are making a northward light power move across Rock Creek in historic Kimmswick, MO as they head north to Wicks Crossing to pick up a cut of cars to take southward to DeSoto, MO on a beautiful mid June evening. The light was perfect for photos!!
Photo Date:  6/12/2012  Upload Date: 6/13/2012 12:29:27 AM
Location:  Kimmswick, MO
Author:  William Acord
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge
Locomotives:  UP 1475(GP40M-2) UP 1532(GP40M-2) UP 1501(GP40M-2)
Views:  460   Comments: 0
Union Pacific "Katy" Heritage Unit(UP 1988) Leading KOAMN-12 Intermodal Through Kirkwood, MO
Title:  Union Pacific "Katy" Heritage Unit(UP 1988) Leading KOAMN-12 Intermodal Through Kirkwood, MO
Description:  The MKT "Katy" Heritage Unit Locomotive(UP 1988) is in charge of the eastbound KOAMN-12 intermodal as it eases past the Kirkwood Amtrak station on a rather warm mid June early morning.
Photo Date:  6/15/2012  Upload Date: 6/15/2012 10:17:01 PM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  William Acord
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Station,Action
Locomotives:  UP 1988(SD70ACe)
Views:  269   Comments: 2
BNSF Coal Train In Arnold, MO-October 30, 2012
Title:  BNSF Coal Train In Arnold, MO-October 30, 2012
Description:  BNSF 6099 leading southbound coal train at track speed through Arnold, MO at Arnold-Tenbrook Road(M.P. 20.90) on a beautiful autumn afternoon.
Photo Date:  10/30/2012  Upload Date: 1/19/2013 10:45:30 PM
Location:  Arnold, MO
Author:  William Acord
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6099(ES44AC)
Views:  291   Comments: 0
BNSF Stack Train In Valley Park, MO
Title:  BNSF Stack Train In Valley Park, MO
Description:  Southbound BNSF Intermodal Stack Train blasting its way south through Valley Park, MO along the BNSF Cuba Sub at M.P. 18.90 on a beautiful and unseasonably warm mid-January afternoon
Photo Date:  1/19/2013  Upload Date: 1/19/2013 10:01:02 PM
Location:  Valley Park, MO
Author:  William Acord
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 728(C44-9W)
Views:  236   Comments: 3
Union Pacific #5384 Grain Train on UP DeSoto Subdivision at South Broadway Crossing
Title:  Union Pacific #5384 Grain Train on UP DeSoto Subdivision at South Broadway Crossing
Description:  Union Pacific #5384 grain train working its way northward through the South Broadway crossing, just east of Davis Junction on the Union Pacific DeSoto Subdivision on a beautiful late March afternoon in perfect light--indeed a rare opportunity with a train in perfect light!!!
Photo Date:  3/23/2015  Upload Date: 3/23/2015 10:44:57 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  William Acord
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5384(AC45CCTE)
Views:  257   Comments: 0


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