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A black Burlington Northern diesel locomotive numbered 6016 is seen on a raised railroad bridge, with the Sears Tower and Chicago skyline visible behind trees in the distance on an overcast spring day.
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c. 1970 to 1980

A Burlington Northern SD40 diesel locomotive numbered 6016 passes a raised bascule bridge with the Chicago skyline, including the Sears Tower, in the background.

Date
c. 1970 to 1980Estimated from the photograph; no date was written on the print.
Vehicle
Diesel locomotive
Operator
Burlington Northern
Equipment
EMD SD40
Fleet numbers
Burlington Northern 6016
Tags
1970s1980s Spring

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