Burlington Northern diesel locomotive Number 245 at Crete, Nebraska in 1981

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US WaBuPNRA D0504b-001-014-001-002-Christianson000052

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Burlington Northern diesel locomotive Number 245 at Crete, Nebraska in 1981

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  • August 1, 1981 (Creation)

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1 photograph

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Biographical history

Al Christianson started taking railroad photos in the late 1970's, mostly in the Minnesota and North Dakota. He is especially fond of photos involving bridges. He also was an active 35mm slide trader, collecting photos from numerous other photographers. He switched to digital photography in 2010 and is still documenting rail activity into the 2020's. He currently is very active as a sports photographer in North Central North Dakota, documenting as many high school sporting events as possible.

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Burlington Northern SW12 Number 245, former Chicogo, Burlington and Quincy 9287, in Crete, Nebraska on August 1, 1981. Maintenance base "Lincoln" stenciled on the frame. Photo by Al Christianson.

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  • English

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  • Latin

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Ownership of Burlington Northern Railroad Company subjects resides in the Friends of the Burlington Northern Railroad.

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Donated by Al Christianson to the Friends of the Burlington Northern Railroad.

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