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A once in a lifetime sight? DRGW heritage unit 1989 leads the Amtrak California Zephyr through Leland, IL.

Added: August 12, 2009

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Locomotive Details	Location/Date of Video
» Union Pacific (more..) » EMD SD70ACe (more..)	» Leland, Illinois - BNSF Mendota Subdivision (more..) » Leland, Illinois, USA (more..) » August 12, 2009
Locomotive No./Train ID	Videographer
» UP 1989 (more..) » AMTK 6 (more..)	» Nick Hart (more..) » Contact Nick Hart
Remarks: In what could be a once in a lifetime sight, the DRGW heritage unit, #1989, highballs the inbound Amtrak California Zephyr 6 towards Chicago. It's seen here passing through Leland, IL., just west of Earlville.

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Posted by Lopull on August 13, 2009

What a sight! Great catch Nick.

Posted by Emanuel Neiconi on August 14, 2009

Definitely a once in a lifetime moment. I love seeing passenger trains at speed. Have enjoyed all the Amtrak action from Leland you've posted. Keep up the good work.

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