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William Acord's Collection
 
4/20/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:William Acord
Dates:1/1/1972 - 2/2/2020
Album Info:This album contains photos of trains, stations, motive power, and other equipment, of a wide variety of railroads in the United States. This includes such railroads as CSX, Conrail, Southern Pacific, Soo Line, etc.
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Kiamichi Railroad #SL1 leading passenger excursion train
Title:  Kiamichi Railroad #SL1 leading passenger excursion train
Description:  Kiamichi Railroad #SL1(an ex-EMD F7A) leading Kiamichi RR excursion train as it departs from the old Frisco depot in Hugo, Oklahoma in September 1991. The SL1 is a non-powered cab control("cabbage") unit.
Photo Date:  9/18/1991  Upload Date: 9/13/2009 9:58:19 PM
Location:  Hugo, OK
Author:  William Acord
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  KRR SL1(F7A)
Views:  2758   Comments: 1
Conrail #3334 leading heavily loaded coal train around Horseshoe Curve
Title:  Conrail #3334 leading heavily loaded coal train around Horseshoe Curve
Description:  Conrail #3334 and three other Conrail-painted locomotives(all now owned by Norfolk Southern Railroad) straining to pull heavily loaded coal drag around historic Horseshoe Curve on a beautiful spring day in April 2002
Photo Date:  4/24/2002  Upload Date: 2/7/2007 5:08:48 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  NS 3334(SD40-2)
Views:  686   Comments: 1
Westbound auto racks being led past Kirkwood Amtrak Station
Title:  Westbound auto racks being led past Kirkwood Amtrak Station
Description:  CSX 7639 leading fully-loaded autoracks past Kirkwood Amtrak Station on a very cold, blustery February day
Photo Date:  2/2/2007  Upload Date: 2/2/2007 9:08:47 PM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  CSX 7639(C40-8)
Views:  437   Comments: 0
NS 8863 leading mixed freight northward
Title:  NS 8863 leading mixed freight northward
Description:  Norfolk Southern mixed freight working its way northward through Granite City, Illinois on a cold, clear February afternoon
Photo Date:  2/10/2007  Upload Date: 2/10/2007 6:17:23 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  NS 8863(C40-9)
Views:  425   Comments: 0
NS 9499 leading mixed freight westward along UP Jeff City Sub
Title:  NS 9499 leading mixed freight westward along UP Jeff City Sub
Description:  Norfolk Southern #9499 leading mixed freight westward through Maplewood, MO along the UP Jeff City Sub on a beautiful early spring day, with the Bradford Pear trees in full bloom
Photo Date:  3/27/2007  Upload Date: 3/27/2007 5:46:36 PM
Location:  Maplewood, MO
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  NS 9499(C40-9W)
Views:  416   Comments: 0
NS 8875 leading coal empties
Title:  NS 8875 leading coal empties
Description:  Westbound Norfolk Southern #8875 leading coal empties at track speed past Kirkwood Amtrak Station on a very warm late August evening
Photo Date:  8/27/2007  Upload Date: 8/27/2007 9:49:03 PM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  NS 8875(C40-9)
Views:  439   Comments: 3
KCS stack train heading northward
Title:  KCS stack train heading northward
Description:  Kansas City Southern stack train heading north through Granite City, IL on a beautiful early October afternoon. The new SD70ACe locomotive really looks sharp!!
Photo Date:  10/4/2007  Upload Date: 10/4/2007 8:56:06 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  KCS 4030(SD70ACe)
Views:  904   Comments: 1
CSX #259 and CSX #107 in CSX yard
Title:  CSX #259 and CSX #107 in CSX yard
Description:  CSX #259 and CSX #107 idling in Brunswick, MD CSX yard, while being prepared for their next assignment
Photo Date:  10/16/2007  Upload Date: 10/29/2007 9:18:08 PM
Location:  Brunswick, MD
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  CSX 107(AC44CW) CSX 259(AC44CW)
Views:  619   Comments: 0
CSX motive power idling
Title:  CSX motive power idling
Description:  CSX motive power idling in Martinsburg, WV CSX yard while awaiting its next assignment
Photo Date:  10/16/2007  Upload Date: 10/29/2007 12:51:14 PM
Location:  Martinsburg, WV
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  CSX 6430(GP40-2)
Views:  450   Comments: 0
CSX 367 leading empty coal drag
Title:  CSX 367 leading empty coal drag
Description:  CSX empty coal drag making its way west past historic Point Of Rocks B & O station on a beautiful late October afternoon
Photo Date:  10/17/2007  Upload Date: 10/29/2007 12:49:39 PM
Location:  Point of Rocks, MD
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  CSX 367(AC44CW)
Views:  397   Comments: 0
CSX 5221 leading mixed freight
Title:  CSX 5221 leading mixed freight
Description:  CSX mixed freight making its way east past historic Point Of Rocks B & O station on a beautiful mid October afternoon
Photo Date:  10/17/2007  Upload Date: 10/29/2007 12:50:18 PM
Location:  Point of Rocks, MD
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  CSX 5221(ES44DC)
Views:  268   Comments: 0
UP autorack train #AASAM15 led by CSX motive power
Title:  UP autorack train #AASAM15 led by CSX motive power
Description:  Union Pacific autorack train, led by CSX motive power, slowly making its way over the crest of the hill at Kirkwood Amtrak station on a very cold and blustery Sunday afternoon after a heavy snowstorm the night before
Photo Date:  12/16/2007  Upload Date: 12/16/2007 7:09:46 PM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  CSX 5281(ES44DC)
Views:  406   Comments: 1
Canadian National #8020 leading eastbound MKCAS 14 merchandise train
Title:  Canadian National #8020 leading eastbound MKCAS 14 merchandise train
Description:  Eastbound Union Pacific merchandise train(MKCAS 14) being led by Canadian National #8020 past Kirkwood City Park, across from the Amtrak station, on a beautiful mid April morning in lovely soft light. CN equipment is not commonly seen on this line, so I hurriedly grabbed this shot as the train sped by!!
Photo Date:  4/16/2008  Upload Date: 4/16/2008 10:14:06 PM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  CN 8020(SD70M-2)
Views:  576   Comments: 2
Cargill Grain Company industrial switcher idling away
Title:  Cargill Grain Company industrial switcher idling away
Description:  Cargill Grain Company industrial switcher idling away at the grain facility, across from Casino Queen, as it awaits its next assignment
Photo Date:  9/27/2008  Upload Date: 9/28/2008 11:06:21 AM
Location:  East Saint Louis, IL
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  CRGX 9335(SW1200)
Views:  521   Comments: 0
Gateway Western GP 38 at rest in the East St. Louis KCS yard
Title:  Gateway Western GP 38 at rest in the East St. Louis KCS yard
Description:  Gateway Western GP 38 quietly sits in the East St. Louis KCS yard on a beautiful early fall afternoon as it awaits its next assignment
Photo Date:  9/27/2008  Upload Date: 9/28/2008 11:31:49 AM
Location:  East Saint Louis, IL
Author:  William Acord
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  GWWR 2001(GP38)
Views:  389   Comments: 0
Gateway Western GP 38 at rest in the East St. Louis KCS yard
Title:  Gateway Western GP 38 at rest in the East St. Louis KCS yard
Description:  Gateway Western GP 38 quietly sits in the East St. Louis KCS yard on a beautiful early fall afternoon as it awaits its next assignment
Photo Date:  9/27/2008  Upload Date: 9/28/2008 11:32:18 AM
Location:  East Saint Louis, IL
Author:  William Acord
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  GWWR 2037(GP38)
Views:  675   Comments: 0
Leased motive power at rest in the East St. Louis KCS yard on a beautiful early fall afternoon
Title:  Leased motive power at rest in the East St. Louis KCS yard on a beautiful early fall afternoon
Description:  Helm Financial Group motive power, leased to the KCS, sits in the East St. Louis KCS yard as it awaits its next assignment late in the afternoon on a beautiful crisp early autumn day
Photo Date:  9/27/2008  Upload Date: 9/28/2008 11:05:17 AM
Location:  East Saint Louis, IL
Author:  William Acord
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Locomotives:  HLCX 901(GP38-3)
Views:  431   Comments: 0
HLCX GP 38-3 at rest in the East St. Louis KCS yard
Title:  HLCX GP 38-3 at rest in the East St. Louis KCS yard
Description:  Helm Financial Group motive power, leased to the KCS, sits in the East St. Louis KCS yard as it awaits its next assignment late in the afternoon on a beautiful crisp early autumn day
Photo Date:  9/27/2008  Upload Date: 9/28/2008 11:05:45 AM
Location:  East Saint Louis, IL
Author:  William Acord
Categories: 
Locomotives:  HLCX 903(GP38-3)
Views:  348   Comments: 0
TFM motive power quietly sitting in the East St. Louis KCS yard
Title:  TFM motive power quietly sitting in the East St. Louis KCS yard
Description:  TFM motive power quietly sits in the East St. Louis KCS yard between assignments on a beautiful early fall afternoon
Photo Date:  9/27/2008  Upload Date: 9/28/2008 11:32:50 AM
Location:  East Saint Louis, IL
Author:  William Acord
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TFM 1313(SD40)
Views:  520   Comments: 0
KCS local moving slowly
Title:  KCS local moving slowly
Description:  KCS local mixed freight slowly easing its way through a work area at Niedringhaus Avenue at 16th street in Granite City, IL on a beautiful and balmy late December afternoon
Photo Date:  12/30/2008  Upload Date: 12/30/2008 7:42:18 PM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  William Acord
Categories: 
Locomotives:  KCS 2022(GP38-2)
Views:  349   Comments: 1
Respondek #1206 Switcher resting between assignments at the Granite City Tri-City Port District
Title:  Respondek #1206 Switcher resting between assignments at the Granite City Tri-City Port District
Description:  Respondek's EMD switcher is resting at the Granite City Tri-City Port District as it awaits its next assignment. This switcher was built in 1958, and continues to soldier on into the 21st century.
Photo Date:  10/18/2009  Upload Date: 10/19/2009 12:35:14 AM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  William Acord
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RRC 1206(SW1200)
Views:  341   Comments: 2
Respondek RRC #8795 Providing Power For "Thomas The Tank Engine"
Title:  Respondek RRC #8795 Providing Power For "Thomas The Tank Engine"
Description:  Respondek's newest addition, an EMD SD40T-2(a former SP Tunnel Motor) is providing the motive power for "Thomas The Tank Engine" today. TRRA normally hosts the train, but was not interested this year. Throngs of excited youngsters and the young-at-heart enjoyed "A Day Out With Thomas" on this beautiful crisp autumn day. This SD40T-2 is due to be shipped to Georgia in the near future.
Photo Date:  10/18/2009  Upload Date: 10/19/2009 12:33:46 AM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  William Acord
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RRC 8795(SD40T-2)
Views:  885   Comments: 1
Respondek RRC #8795 Providing Power For "Thomas The Tank Engine"
Title:  Respondek RRC #8795 Providing Power For "Thomas The Tank Engine"
Description:  A Respondek EMD SD40T-2 is providing power for "Thomas The Tank Engine" on a beautiful crisp autumn day. Throngs of youngsters and young-at-heart enjoyed "A Day Out With Thomas." This SD40T-2 stepped in to provide power, since the TRRA which normally hosts the train was not interested this year. The locomotive is due to be shipped to Georgia in the near future.
Photo Date:  10/18/2009  Upload Date: 10/19/2009 12:34:44 AM
Location:  Granite City, IL
Author:  William Acord
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RRC 8795(SD40T-2)
Views:  745   Comments: 1
Norfolk Southern 9175 Manifest on UP Chester Sub in Columbia, IL(May 31, 2010)
Title:  Norfolk Southern 9175 Manifest on UP Chester Sub in Columbia, IL(May 31, 2010)
Description:  A Norfolk Southern manifest rolling north through the countryside along the UP Chester Sub outside of Columbia, IL at sunset(video frame grab)
Photo Date:  5/31/2010  Upload Date: 6/1/2010 12:57:58 AM
Location:  Columbia, IL
Author:  William Acord
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives:  NS 9175(C40-9W)
Views:  189   Comments: 0
TRRA 3001 & TRRA 3006 Hump Yard Engines At Work In TRRA Hump Yard
Title:  TRRA 3001 & TRRA 3006 Hump Yard Engines At Work In TRRA Hump Yard
Description:  Two TRRA Hump Yard engines are hard at work shoving a cut of cars into the yard in preparation for going over the hump early on a cool late summer morning.
Photo Date:  9/10/2012  Upload Date: 9/11/2012 3:35:22 PM
Location:  Madison, IL
Author:  William Acord
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  TRRA 3001(SD40T-2) TRRA 3006(SD40-2)
Views:  391   Comments: 0


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