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Side view of a black locomotive with white diagonal stripes and a red cab and nose, numbered 4034, on a yard track, with a black Illinois Central switcher to its right and a red locomotive behind at left.
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February 2001 · Thornton, IL

Canadian National 4034 in a yard at Thornton, Illinois, with an Illinois Central switcher alongside.

Date
February 2001
Location
Thornton, ILApproximate location, placed at the center of the town.
Vehicle
Diesel locomotive, Freight car
Operator
Canadian National, Illinois Central
Equipment
GMD GP9RM
Fleet numbers
Canadian National 4034, Canadian National 5435
Tags
2000s Winter Thornton

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