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Amtrak’s exhibit train traversed BNSF’s Cuba Sub today, returning from the 2014 NRHS Convention in Springdale, Arkansas. The train is seen below passing through Valley Park, MO, led by cab-control car 406, Genesis unit 42 painted to honor US Veterans, plus 5 exhibit cars. Click the images to enlarge.

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It’s been a while since I’ve posted railfan pics, so here are a few from this spring, mostly BNSF & UP from west St Louis County.

First up, eastbound BNSF freight in Kirkwood on 3-6-14:

Next, eastbound BNSF crossing the Meramec River in Valley Park on 3-23-14:

NS 9232 leads an eastbound Q train on BNSF in Eureka on 4-4-14:

Next, westbound BNSF coal train crossing I-270 on 5-2-14:

Eastbound BNSF Q train rounds the curve at Quinette Rd, Kirkwood on 5-7-14:

Next, a pair of GMTX GP38-2s lead UP’s eastbound local around the curve and up the hill at Geyer Rd on 5-8-14:

Eastbound BNSF @ Valley Park, 5-15-14:

Westbound BNSF coal @ Valley Park, 5-16-14:

Two BNSF freights occupy the main and siding at Valley Park, 5-23-14:

The Q train blasts through Pacific first, followed by the manifest with NS power up front:

Remember, take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprints, and ALWAYS use a tripod when shooting video you want to post online.

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