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An eastbound BNSF merchandise train flies by the rear of the QCHISTO at Ancona. The intermodal train speed limit is 70MPH, while the merchandise is capped at 55MPH. Assuming both trains are operating at maximum authorized speed, they are passing one another at a combined 125 MPH.
Time and Date: 4:12 PM, Saturday, March 30, 2013
Ancona, Livingston, Illinois
Approximate Latitude: 41° 2′ 19″ N   (41.03872° )
Approximate Longitude: 88° 52′ 22″ W   (-88.87278° )
 
Railroad: BNSF Rwy Co. [BNSF]
Subdivision: Chillicothe Approximate Milepost: 96
 
Camera: Canon EOS 60D
Shutter: 1/640 Aperture: 8.0
ISO: 400 Focal Length: 45 mm; FOV: 28.5 deg
White Balance: Cloudy Lens Type: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS
Exposure Mode: Manual Focus Mode: AI Focus AF
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