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BNSF 521

BNSF B40-8W #521 leads the Eastbound Parachute Local alongside a muddy Colorado River as it approaches the West end of Tunnel siding in De Beque Canyon.

It has just exited out of Beaver Tail Tunnel seen in the background.

The consist also included a pair of ex-GP30's.

Second engine BNSF GP39M #2828 was originally built as the CB&Q 942, then became BN #2219 before being remanufactured at Morrison Knudsen and was numbered BN then BNSF #2828.

Last engine in the consist is BNSF GP39-3 #2549 which was the Santa Fe #1221, 3221, 2721 and then BNSF #2421.

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Uploaded on May 5, 2021
Taken on May 5, 2021