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Pictures of MRL 251
 
Owner: Montana Rail Link
Model:Rebuilt EMD SD40-2XRBuilt As:UP 3002 (SD40)
Serial Number:31416Order No:7865
Frame Number:7865-3Built:3/1966
Notes:blt 3/66 as UP SD40 3002
Other locos with this serial:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
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SOO Galewood 4
Title:  SOO Galewood 4
Description:  A passing shot of an eastbound SOO Line freight at Galewood Yard.
Photo Date:  4/1/1996  Upload Date: 10/30/2011 11:47:06 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  George Poulos
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR) SOO 6034(SD60) SOO 6007(SD60)
Views:  1032   Comments: 0
BN 8154 East Helper Block
Title:  BN 8154 East Helper Block
Description:  MRL Mid portion of a 13 locomotive helper block returning to Helena from Elliston.
Photo Date:  7/27/1998  Upload Date: 11/21/2017 2:13:32 PM
Location:  Elliston, MT
Author:  Lauren Scrafford
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Track,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 7544(SD45) MRL 251(SD40-2XR) MRL 1746(SD45) MRL 261(SD40-2XR) MRL 317(SD45-2)
Views:  1082   Comments: 1
BN 8154 East Head End Helper Block
Title:  BN 8154 East Head End Helper Block
Description:  MRL 13 Unit of Helpers led by BN 8154 returning to Helena, MT over Mullan Pass. Six units in this photo.
Photo Date:  7/27/1998  Upload Date: 11/21/2017 1:56:57 PM
Location:  Elliston, MT
Author:  Lauren Scrafford
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Track,Action
Locomotives:  BN 8154(SD40-2) BNSF 4742(C44-9W) MRL 262(SD40-2XR) MRL 251(SD40-2XR) MRL 7544(SD45) MRL 324(SD45-2)
Views:  1138   Comments: 0
MRL 251
Title:  MRL 251
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/7/2003  Upload Date: 8/11/2003 9:40:59 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Tim Huemmer
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  1672   Comments: 0
MRL 251
Title:  MRL 251
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/4/2005  Upload Date: 7/4/2005 6:22:43 PM
Location:  Tacoma, WA
Author:  Jeff Berry
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  875   Comments: 0
MRL 251
Title:  MRL 251
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/15/2006  Upload Date: 12/3/2006 12:45:55 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Matt Petersen
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  1471   Comments: 0
MRL 261
Title:  MRL 261
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/8/2007  Upload Date: 5/14/2009 11:32:16 PM
Location:  Terre Haute, IN
Author:  Aaron K. Heusel
Categories:  Roster,Transit,Track,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 261(SD40-2XR) MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  1099   Comments: 0
MRL 251
Title:  MRL 251
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/14/2007  Upload Date: 8/12/2007 12:52:06 PM
Location:  Jasonville, IN
Author:  Garth McMains
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  846   Comments: 0
MRL 261
Title:  MRL 261
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/14/2007  Upload Date: 8/12/2007 12:55:05 PM
Location:  Jasonville, IN
Author:  Garth McMains
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 261(SD40-2XR) MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  1094   Comments: 0
Baker Turn
Title:  Baker Turn
Description:  INRD's Baker Turn (CSX Z456) pulls through Belt Junction with leased MRL power up front.
Photo Date:  7/11/2007  Upload Date: 7/12/2007 5:56:27 AM
Location:  Terre Haute, IN
Author:  Bret Stringer
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  1077   Comments: 1
Bottleneck at Springhill
Title:  Bottleneck at Springhill
Description:  The CSX SB Disp dropped a red in front of the Z456, and he couldn't get stopped before entering the circuit. Thus began over two hours of pure comedy as the bone-headed disp brought the INRD and the CSX to a grinding halt.
Photo Date:  7/20/2007  Upload Date: 7/24/2007 8:27:30 PM
Location:  Terre Haute, IN
Author:  Bret Stringer
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  912   Comments: 1
MRL 251
Title:  MRL 251
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/11/2007  Upload Date: 11/11/2007 6:18:25 PM
Location:  Jasonville, IN
Author:  Garth McMains
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  897   Comments: 1
CSX K223
Title:  CSX K223
Description:  An unusual consists of power leads K223 across the old NKP diamonds at Leipsic, Ohio.
Photo Date:  12/26/2007  Upload Date: 12/26/2007 11:47:08 PM
Location:  Leipsic Junction, OH
Author:  Geddy Davis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MRL 261(SD40-2XR) MRL 265(SD40-2XR) MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  1473   Comments: 4
CSX 8360
Title:  CSX 8360
Description:  All EMD and not a GE in sight!
Photo Date:  12/30/2007  Upload Date: 12/31/2007 11:52:10 PM
Location:  Tiftonia, TN
Author:  Robert Duncan Sr.
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 8360(SD40-2) MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  771   Comments: 0
MRL 251
Title:  MRL 251
Description:  Seeing Western power sure does excite Mark!
Photo Date:  12/30/2007  Upload Date: 12/31/2007 11:48:05 PM
Location:  Tiftonia, TN
Author:  Robert Duncan Sr.
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  915   Comments: 0
MRL 251
Title:  MRL 251
Description:  Not something you see everyday around these parts. Q580-30 waits for 2 trains to change crews at Wauhatchie.
Photo Date:  12/30/2007  Upload Date: 12/31/2007 11:48:34 PM
Location:  Tiftonia, TN
Author:  Robert Duncan Sr.
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  738   Comments: 1
MRL 251
Title:  MRL 251
Description:  The 1st of 2 trains pass Q580-30 before they proceed.
Photo Date:  12/30/2007  Upload Date: 12/31/2007 11:48:51 PM
Location:  Tiftonia, TN
Author:  Robert Duncan Sr.
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR) CSX 547(AC44CW)
Views:  971   Comments: 0
MRL 251
Title:  MRL 251
Description:  A rare Western visitor at Lookout park.
Photo Date:  12/30/2007  Upload Date: 12/31/2007 11:47:44 PM
Location:  Tiftonia, TN
Author:  Robert Duncan Sr.
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  703   Comments: 0
MRL 251
Title:  MRL 251
Description:  Roster of a rare Western visitor.
Photo Date:  12/30/2007  Upload Date: 12/31/2007 11:53:13 PM
Location:  Tiftonia, TN
Author:  Robert Duncan Sr.
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  854   Comments: 1
MRL 261
Title:  MRL 261
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/5/2008  Upload Date: 1/5/2008 8:55:19 PM
Location:  Tomah, WI
Author:  Travis Dewitz
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives:  MRL 261(SD40-2XR) MRL 265(SD40-2XR) MRL 251(SD40-2XR) SOO 6060(SD60M)
Views:  1374   Comments: 1
MRL 261
Title:  MRL 261
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/5/2008  Upload Date: 1/5/2008 9:17:08 PM
Location:  Bangor, WI
Author:  Travis Dewitz
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives:  MRL 261(SD40-2XR) MRL 265(SD40-2XR) MRL 251(SD40-2XR) SOO 6060(SD60M)
Views:  1191   Comments: 0
MRL 261
Title:  MRL 261
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/5/2008  Upload Date: 1/5/2008 8:44:52 PM
Location:  Tomah, WI
Author:  Travis Dewitz
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives:  MRL 261(SD40-2XR) MRL 265(SD40-2XR) MRL 251(SD40-2XR) SOO 6060(SD60M)
Views:  1332   Comments: 0
CP 6060
Title:  CP 6060
Description:  Sitting under the US-52 bridge, destined for the Roseport coke plant. The MRL units are on lease to the Indiana Railroad.
Photo Date:  1/14/2008  Upload Date: 1/27/2008 11:15:58 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Mark Muraski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6060(SD60M) MRL 251(SD40-2XR) MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  986   Comments: 1
The Indiana RR coal train
Title:  The Indiana RR coal train
Description:  This train was such a surprise with the power and plenty of Soo and Milwaukee road cars me and my friend Chris had to chase it to Thornton, but we didnt have enough time to get across the tracks so our shots would be so back lit.
Photo Date:  1/27/2008  Upload Date: 2/7/2008 11:26:40 PM
Location:  Thornton, IL
Author:  joe usselman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6027(SD40-2) MRL 265(SD40-2XR) MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  1189   Comments: 2
MRL 251
Title:  MRL 251
Description:  Three MRL (251, 261 & 265) units lead the Roseport coke train over the Robert St lift bridge.
Photo Date:  3/7/2008  Upload Date: 4/18/2008 11:03:24 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Mark Muraski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  525   Comments: 0
MRL 251
Title:  MRL 251
Description:  The Roseport coke train, led by three MRL units (251, 261 & 265) is about to pass under Robert St.
Photo Date:  3/7/2008  Upload Date: 4/18/2008 11:03:47 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Mark Muraski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  551   Comments: 0
MRL 251
Title:  MRL 251
Description:  Three MRL units (251, 261 & 265) wait with the Roseport coke train.
Photo Date:  3/7/2008  Upload Date: 4/18/2008 11:03:03 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Mark Muraski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  541   Comments: 0
MRL 251
Title:  MRL 251
Description:  The Roseport coke train, led by three MRL units (251, 261 & 265) comes to a stop just after going under the US-52 overpass.
Photo Date:  3/7/2008  Upload Date: 4/18/2008 11:04:04 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Mark Muraski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  508   Comments: 0
INRD's 3 leased MRL SD'p head west with 891
Title:  INRD's 3 leased MRL SD'p head west with 891
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/4/2008  Upload Date: 7/8/2008 5:20:17 PM
Location:  Bensenville, IL
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR) MRL 261(SD40-2XR) MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  866   Comments: 0
MRL 251
Title:  MRL 251
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/4/2008  Upload Date: 7/8/2008 5:20:20 PM
Location:  Bensenville, IL
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  443   Comments: 0
MRL 251
Title:  MRL 251
Description:  CP train 891 with the MRL trio, but this time a CP GE had to tag along.
Photo Date:  7/15/2008  Upload Date: 7/27/2008 6:18:00 PM
Location:  Hastings, MN
Author:  Jeffrey Streiff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  496   Comments: 3
MRL 251
Title:  MRL 251
Description:  One of the three MRL's on lease to the INRD.
Photo Date:  7/27/2008  Upload Date: 7/27/2008 4:43:56 PM
Location:  Hastings, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  445   Comments: 0
Spud and MRL power
Title:  Spud and MRL power
Description:  Three MRL units coast past SPUD as they prepare to make a run around move on their coke train. Seeing three SD40 bodies running together this late in 08 is a psetty rare thing!
Photo Date:  8/2/2008  Upload Date: 4/10/2009 3:09:07 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 261(SD40-2XR) MRL 251(SD40-2XR) MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  713   Comments: 0
MRL 265
Title:  MRL 265
Description:  Aater passing SPUD, the three units continue to head off to run around their coke train. It was great seeing three MRL units together.
Photo Date:  8/2/2008  Upload Date: 4/10/2009 3:13:02 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR) MRL 251(SD40-2XR) MRL 261(SD40-2XR)
Views:  626   Comments: 0
MRL 251
Title:  MRL 251
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/5/2008  Upload Date: 8/16/2008 12:44:23 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Joe Hughes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  522   Comments: 0
MRL trio is power for a westbound coke train
Title:  MRL trio is power for a westbound coke train
Description:  These were the coke trains which ran over CP between the Indiana Rail Road and Roseport, MN. These units were being leased by INRD in the late 20-aughts, later their red and white SD9043MACs appeared on these trains. My dad or I never did catch the MRL units actually moving.
Photo Date:  8/15/2008  Upload Date: 8/15/2008 11:55:45 PM
Location:  Portage, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR) MRL 251(SD40-2XR) MRL 261(SD40-2XR)
Views:  820   Comments: 1
2nd & 3rd Montana Rail Link units
Title:  2nd & 3rd Montana Rail Link units
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2008  Upload Date: 8/15/2008 11:56:40 PM
Location:  Portage, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR) MRL 261(SD40-2XR)
Views:  674   Comments: 0
Z289-01
Title:  Z289-01
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/1/2008  Upload Date: 11/2/2008 10:42:04 AM
Location:  Carlisle, IN
Author:  Garth McMains
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR) MRL 261(SD40-2XR) SOO 6043(SD60)
Views:  1010   Comments: 3
MRL 251
Title:  MRL 251
Description:  MRL 251 sitting on the WYE
Photo Date:  11/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/28/2009 11:07:56 PM
Location:  Jasonville, IN
Author:  Travis Payne
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  445   Comments: 0
Power sitting on INRD's Riley Spur
Title:  Power sitting on INRD's Riley Spur
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/22/2008  Upload Date: 12/22/2008 7:25:41 PM
Location:  Spring Hill, IN
Author:  Garth McMains
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6021(SD60) MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  1120   Comments: 3
Power sitting on INRD's Riley Spur
Title:  Power sitting on INRD's Riley Spur
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/22/2008  Upload Date: 12/22/2008 7:25:59 PM
Location:  Spring Hill, IN
Author:  Garth McMains
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR) SOO 6021(SD60)
Views:  790   Comments: 1
Power sitting on INRD's Riley Spur
Title:  Power sitting on INRD's Riley Spur
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/22/2008  Upload Date: 12/22/2008 7:26:09 PM
Location:  Spring Hill, IN
Author:  Garth McMains
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR) SOO 6021(SD60)
Views:  685   Comments: 0
MRL 251
Title:  MRL 251
Description:  Although these are split up now, its still nice to see them around.
Photo Date:  1/1/2009  Upload Date: 1/1/2009 9:27:27 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  489   Comments: 0
MRL 251
Title:  MRL 251
Description:  Roster shot of MRL 251 in good company with a Soo SD60 and GP38-2.
Photo Date:  1/1/2009  Upload Date: 1/3/2009 2:01:51 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  560   Comments: 0
70s power
Title:  70s power
Description:  Two 70s era power still live on as 2009 starts. One can only wonder how much longer thses units will still operate with all the new Gevos and Aces being ordered.
Photo Date:  1/1/2009  Upload Date: 1/3/2009 2:01:09 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR) SOO 4409(GP38-2)
Views:  748   Comments: 0
MRL 251
Title:  MRL 251
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/1/2009  Upload Date: 6/27/2009 3:15:13 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Nathan Petersen
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  311   Comments: 0
INRD 44, MRL 251 get set to cross the diamond at Linton, In..
Title:  INRD 44, MRL 251 get set to cross the diamond at Linton, In..
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/26/2009  Upload Date: 5/26/2009 4:27:46 PM
Location:  Linton, IN
Author:  Ryan Koertge
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR) INRD 44(SD40-2)
Views:  469   Comments: 0
INRD 44, MRL 251
Title:  INRD 44, MRL 251
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/26/2009  Upload Date: 5/26/2009 4:28:31 PM
Location:  Linton, IN
Author:  Ryan Koertge
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR) INRD 44(SD40-2)
Views:  535   Comments: 2
MRL 251
Title:  MRL 251
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/26/2009  Upload Date: 5/26/2009 4:29:05 PM
Location:  Linton, IN
Author:  Ryan Koertge
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  362   Comments: 1
INRD 44 & MRL 251 heads through Linton, In..
Title:  INRD 44 & MRL 251 heads through Linton, In..
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/26/2009  Upload Date: 5/26/2009 4:29:48 PM
Location:  Linton, IN
Author:  Ryan Koertge
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR) INRD 44(SD40-2)
Views:  496   Comments: 1

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