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Pictures of BLE 909
 
Owner: Bessemer & Lake Erie
Model:Rebuilt EMD SD40-3Built As:SSW 9277 (SD45T-2)
Serial Number:72625-17Order No:72625
Frame Number:72625-17Built:2/1973
Notes:nee SSW 9277 SD45T-2 2/73, SSW 6890, BLE 909
Other locos with this serial:  BLE 909(SD40-3) SSW 6890(SD45T-2M)
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R92281 spots ore jennies on Dock 6 for unloading
Title:  R92281 spots ore jennies on Dock 6 for unloading
Description:  R92281-21
Photo Date:  9/21/2018  Upload Date: 9/28/2019 9:42:29 AM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  73   Comments: 0
Dock 6 unloads yet another train load of ore to load in to lake freighters
Title:  Dock 6 unloads yet another train load of ore to load in to lake freighters
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Photo Date:  9/21/2018  Upload Date: 9/28/2019 9:42:34 AM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
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Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  100   Comments: 0
Traffic on I-35 rolls by as R922 sits on the dock
Title:  Traffic on I-35 rolls by as R922 sits on the dock
Description:  R92281-21
Photo Date:  9/21/2018  Upload Date: 9/28/2019 9:42:40 AM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  48   Comments: 0
BLE 909
Title:  BLE 909
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/21/2018  Upload Date: 9/28/2019 9:43:04 AM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
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Locomotives:  BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  45   Comments: 0
The power for R922 sits above Superior St as they put together taconite empties on Dock 6
Title:  The power for R922 sits above Superior St as they put together taconite empties on Dock 6
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/21/2018  Upload Date: 9/28/2019 9:43:07 AM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  49   Comments: 0
With the Mesabi Miner now tied up at Dock 6, the Cason J Callaway passes by as the PRS continues spotting cars
Title:  With the Mesabi Miner now tied up at Dock 6, the Cason J Callaway passes by as the PRS continues spotting cars
Description:  R92281-21
Photo Date:  9/21/2018  Upload Date: 9/28/2019 9:46:18 AM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  75   Comments: 0
Both the Callaway and John G Munson sail through Saint Louis Bay as the activity around Dock 6 continues
Title:  Both the Callaway and John G Munson sail through Saint Louis Bay as the activity around Dock 6 continues
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/21/2018  Upload Date: 9/28/2019 9:46:39 AM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  45   Comments: 0
R922 starts to pull off the dock as the John G Munson makes its turn toward Dock 6 to tie up with the Mesabi Miner
Title:  R922 starts to pull off the dock as the John G Munson makes its turn toward Dock 6 to tie up with the Mesabi Miner
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/21/2018  Upload Date: 9/28/2019 9:46:42 AM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  51   Comments: 0
The PRS comes to the signals at Collingwood as it pulls away from Dock 6
Title:  The PRS comes to the signals at Collingwood as it pulls away from Dock 6
Description:  R92281-21
Photo Date:  9/21/2018  Upload Date: 9/28/2019 9:46:46 AM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  51   Comments: 0
Empties roll off the dock on a sunny early autumn evening in Duluth
Title:  Empties roll off the dock on a sunny early autumn evening in Duluth
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/21/2018  Upload Date: 9/28/2019 9:46:50 AM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  39   Comments: 0
Going to Run 8, 6021 starts the climb back up to Proctor with empties
Title:  Going to Run 8, 6021 starts the climb back up to Proctor with empties
Description:  R92281-21
Photo Date:  9/21/2018  Upload Date: 9/28/2019 9:46:53 AM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  47   Comments: 0
BLE 909
Title:  BLE 909
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:43:15 AM
Location:  Proctor, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  35   Comments: 0
An outbound U717 crew ties on to empties as the yard crew backs down the industry spur
Title:  An outbound U717 crew ties on to empties as the yard crew backs down the industry spur
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:43:30 AM
Location:  Proctor, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3) DMIR 212(SD38-2) DMIR 211(SD38-2) CN 5338(SD40-2W)
Views:  52   Comments: 0
The sun rises over Proctor Yard as crews start their work days
Title:  The sun rises over Proctor Yard as crews start their work days
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:43:32 AM
Location:  Proctor, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3) DMIR 212(SD38-2) DMIR 211(SD38-2)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
U717 comes north between Kelsey and Sax with empties
Title:  U717 comes north between Kelsey and Sax with empties
Description:  U71781-22
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:44:07 AM
Location:  Sax, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  44   Comments: 1
CN 6021 leads two tunnel motors north toward the range
Title:  CN 6021 leads two tunnel motors north toward the range
Description:  U71781-22
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:44:10 AM
Location:  Sax, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  91   Comments: 1
U717 heads away northward with Highway 7 alongside
Title:  U717 heads away northward with Highway 7 alongside
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:44:14 AM
Location:  Sax, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  87   Comments: 0
Signs of autumn are just starting to appear as U717 heads north
Title:  Signs of autumn are just starting to appear as U717 heads north
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:44:17 AM
Location:  Zim, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  50   Comments: 1
EMD's power empties for UTAC north
Title:  EMD's power empties for UTAC north
Description:  U71781-22
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:44:20 AM
Location:  Zim, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  58   Comments: 1
BLE 909
Title:  BLE 909
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:44:27 AM
Location:  Zim, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  62   Comments: 0
U717 comes around the South Leg at Fairlane as it heads toward UTAC
Title:  U717 comes around the South Leg at Fairlane as it heads toward UTAC
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:44:30 AM
Location:  Forbes, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  62   Comments: 1
CN 6021 leads the way toward the plant at UTAC
Title:  CN 6021 leads the way toward the plant at UTAC
Description:  U71781-22
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:44:34 AM
Location:  Forbes, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  88   Comments: 1
BLE 909
Title:  BLE 909
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:44:41 AM
Location:  Forbes, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  52   Comments: 0
BLE 909
Title:  BLE 909
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:44:47 AM
Location:  Forbes, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  57   Comments: 1
Heading for the UTAC Loop Track, U717 crosses through the interlocking at Fairlane as U731 waits in the distance
Title:  Heading for the UTAC Loop Track, U717 crosses through the interlocking at Fairlane as U731 waits in the distance
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:44:50 AM
Location:  Forbes, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BLE 909(SD40-3) DMIR 402(SD40-3) CN 6021(SD40-2Q) CN 2131(C40-8)
Views:  96   Comments: 1

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