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Curt Beal's Collection
 
4/26/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Curt Beal
Dates:1/1/2011 - 12/29/2011
Album Info:Includes trains, locomotives, Connellsville CSX Yard, tracks, bridges, and railroad structures. Connellsville is part of the Keystone Subdivision and once was served the legendary B&O Railroad.
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CSX 2522
Title:  CSX 2522
Description:  EMD GP38-2 doing some switching work on an autorack train in a rain storm. Tonight it will all turn to snow showers. This is former SCL 522 built in 1973.
Photo Date:  3/10/2011  Upload Date: 3/10/2011 4:54:30 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 2522(GP38-2)
Views:  167   Comments: 1
BSNF 4966
Title:  BSNF 4966
Description:  GE C44-9W, second engine on eastbound Q352-09.
Photo Date:  3/11/2011  Upload Date: 3/11/2011 3:31:40 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BNSF 4966(C44-9W)
Views:  124   Comments: 0
BNSF 5059 and 4966
Title:  BNSF 5059 and 4966
Description:  Q352-09 gets to go east after a few hours of being in the Connellsville CSX yard. Seen here in South Connellsville passing a stopped coal train. The weather today was foggy, snowy, wet, and miserable in general. The locomotives are both GE C44-9Ws.
Photo Date:  3/11/2011  Upload Date: 3/11/2011 3:36:59 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5059(C44-9W) BNSF 4966(C44-9W)
Views:  240   Comments: 0
CSX 6418 (2)
Title:  CSX 6418 (2)
Description:  Work train DO60-11 bringing a gondola of scrap rails from Rockwood to Connellsville on very damp and dreary day. CSX 6418 EMD GP40-2 is former C&O 4280 built in 1978.
Photo Date:  3/11/2011  Upload Date: 3/11/2011 4:07:39 PM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6418(GP40-2)
Views:  135   Comments: 0
CSX 686
Title:  CSX 686
Description:  The lead engine on an idling coal train at Bluestone, outside South Connellsville, Pa. It was waiting for helpers to be added to the back of the train.
Photo Date:  3/11/2011  Upload Date: 3/11/2011 4:49:01 PM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSX 686(AC60CW)
Views:  124   Comments: 0
CSX 7311
Title:  CSX 7311
Description:  Westbound Q389 heads through South Connellsville on a miserable-looking March day. This is former Conrail 6081 built in June 1990.
Photo Date:  3/11/2011  Upload Date: 3/11/2011 5:27:06 PM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7311(C40-8W)
Views:  96   Comments: 0
CSX 7737 (3)
Title:  CSX 7737 (3)
Description:  Two GE C40-8W helpers returning west through the mountainous Casparis area.
Photo Date:  3/11/2011  Upload Date: 3/11/2011 3:41:52 PM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7737(C40-8W)
Views:  94   Comments: 0
CSX 2522 (2)
Title:  CSX 2522 (2)
Description:  Yard job Y201-12, shoving a gondola full of waste metal that came from the Crown Cork and Seal factory in South Connellsville. A few times a month they go up and exchange an empty gondola for the full one, usually on weekends when the plant isnt running. This EMD GP38-2 is former SCL 522 built in 1973. Update: the factory no longer receives any freight car service, and the tracks that lead to the facility have been removed.
Photo Date:  3/12/2011  Upload Date: 3/12/2011 10:32:35 PM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 2522(GP38-2)
Views:  136   Comments: 1
CSX 5472
Title:  CSX 5472
Description:  A Gevo, downrated to 4000 horsepower, idles on a westbound autorack train, waiting for further instructions. Seen under the abandoned P&WV-N&W bridge. Nothing has ran on it since 1975.
Photo Date:  3/12/2011  Upload Date: 3/13/2011 12:26:41 AM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Bridge
Locomotives:  CSX 5472(ES40DC)
Views:  179   Comments: 1
CSX 7605 and 2570
Title:  CSX 7605 and 2570
Description:  GE C40-8 and EMD GP38-2 on train Q353. CSX 2570 is former L&N 4060 built in 1972.
Photo Date:  3/12/2011  Upload Date: 3/12/2011 10:40:25 PM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7605(C40-8) CSX 2570(GP38-2)
Views:  200   Comments: 0
CSX 8107
Title:  CSX 8107
Description:  Former L&N 8107 built in May 1980.
Photo Date:  3/12/2011  Upload Date: 3/12/2011 11:41:34 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSX 8107(SD40-2)
Views:  110   Comments: 0
BNSF 5059 and 4966, part II
Title:  BNSF 5059 and 4966, part II
Description:  After being restricted at the Bluestone signal for about an hour, the not-so-happy crew of Q352-09 is sent on its way again, through the misty mountains of Western Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  3/12/2011  Upload Date: 3/14/2011 12:50:57 AM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5059(C44-9W) BNSF 4966(C44-9W)
Views:  259   Comments: 0
CSX 7737 (4)
Title:  CSX 7737 (4)
Description:  Rear helpers in the middle of hooking up to Q368-13 for the push into Sand Patch Gradge. Coal train U883-09 on the right would get its helpers added right after this.
Photo Date:  3/14/2011  Upload Date: 3/15/2011 9:33:28 PM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7737(C40-8W)
Views:  120   Comments: 1
CSX 8117, 8610
Title:  CSX 8117, 8610
Description:  Q368-13 going east under the signals at West Yough Junction. This EMD SD40-2 is former L&N 8117 built in August 1980. Note the lack of telephone poles here. CSX finally cut them all down.
Photo Date:  3/14/2011  Upload Date: 3/14/2011 11:35:32 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8117(SD40-2) CSX 8610(SD50-2)
Views:  178   Comments: 2
CSX 8610
Title:  CSX 8610
Description:  Second engine on eastbound Q368-13. Former Seaboard 8610, derated to 3000 HP.
Photo Date:  3/14/2011  Upload Date: 3/14/2011 8:35:08 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSX 8610(SD50-2)
Views:  192   Comments: 0
CSX 8809, 5332
Title:  CSX 8809, 5332
Description:  Autorack train Q261 (Baltimore to Connellsville) shoves backwards into the Connellsville CSX yard where the engines will eventually cut away and be used on some other train. This EMD SD40-2 is former Conrail 6383 built in August 1977.
Photo Date:  3/14/2011  Upload Date: 3/14/2011 10:58:14 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8809(SD40-2)
Views:  159   Comments: 2
CSX 91 and 561
Title:  CSX 91 and 561
Description:  Two GE AC44CWs add some big push as rear helpers on coal train U883-09. Here it is passing through the moutnins of the Casparis area just before sunset. The whole train was CSX "Confederate" style coal gondolas.
Photo Date:  3/14/2011  Upload Date: 3/14/2011 9:31:48 PM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 91(AC44CW) CSX 561(AC44CW)
Views:  173   Comments: 1
CSX 91
Title:  CSX 91
Description:  One of two rear helpers that have just hooked up on the back of coal train U883-09. Seen here at the CPL signal in South Connellsville, Pa.
Photo Date:  3/14/2011  Upload Date: 3/14/2011 11:49:53 PM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Signal
Locomotives:  CSX 91(AC44CW)
Views:  117   Comments: 1
a passing shot
Title:  a passing shot
Description:  Intermodal train Q138-13, gets priority to go ahead of the stationary Q368-13 in Connellsville, Pa. Visible in the photo are CSX 10, 435, 8117, and 8610.
Photo Date:  3/14/2011  Upload Date: 3/15/2011 10:48:05 AM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8117(SD40-2) CSX 10(AC44CW) CSX 435(AC44CW) CSX 8610(SD50-2)
Views:  245   Comments: 1
CSX 8117 (2)
Title:  CSX 8117 (2)
Description:  A late-afternoon Q368-13 heads east through the Connellsville CSX yard. After the whole train cleared the yard it stopped to get two helpers added to the back of this long and heavy train. This EMD SD40-2 is former L&N 8117 built in August 1980.
Photo Date:  3/15/2011  Upload Date: 3/15/2011 5:07:26 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8117(SD40-2)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
CSX 9037
Title:  CSX 9037
Description:  A GE C44-9W leading autorack train Q216 eastbound past the signals at West Yough Junction.
Photo Date:  3/15/2011  Upload Date: 3/15/2011 1:33:09 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 9037(C40-9W)
Views:  130   Comments: 3
CSX 5332
Title:  CSX 5332
Description:  A morning autorack train goes east under the Sodem signal bridge in Connellsville.
Photo Date:  3/17/2011  Upload Date: 3/22/2011 4:27:18 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5332(ES40DC)
Views:  192   Comments: 0
CSX meets W&LE
Title:  CSX meets W&LE
Description:  New-age GE power on an eastbound intermodal train passes the old reliable EMD GP40-3 of the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway. The stealthy-looking #300 is former NYC 3044, CR 3044, CNW 5532, and UP 652. Built in December 1965.
Photo Date:  3/17/2011  Upload Date: 3/17/2011 8:14:18 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  WE 300(GP40-3) CSX 5399(ES40DC)
Views:  287   Comments: 2
CSX 874
Title:  CSX 874
Description:  Westbound Q139 intermodal train glides downhill around a curve in the mountains in Bluestone, outside South Connellsville, Pa. Lead engine is a GE ES44AC, and behind it an AC60CW.
Photo Date:  3/17/2011  Upload Date: 3/17/2011 9:13:08 PM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 874(ES44AC-H)
Views:  202   Comments: 1
BNSF 6247
Title:  BNSF 6247
Description:  Second engine on Q368-17. GE ES44AC.
Photo Date:  3/18/2011  Upload Date: 3/18/2011 10:33:43 PM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BNSF 6247(ES44AC)
Views:  206   Comments: 0
BNSF 8832
Title:  BNSF 8832
Description:  Third engine on Q368-17. EMD SD70MAC.
Photo Date:  3/18/2011  Upload Date: 3/18/2011 10:35:28 PM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BNSF 8832(SD70MAC)
Views:  190   Comments: 0
CSX 7870, BNSF 6247, BNSF 8832
Title:  CSX 7870, BNSF 6247, BNSF 8832
Description:  With 12,400 horsepower at the front of Q368-17, no rear helpers were going to be needed on this day. So after a restart in the yard in South Connellsville, its straight off to Cumberland. CSX 7870 is a GE C40-8W, BNSF 6247 is a GE ES44AC, and BNSF 8832 is a EMD SD70MAC. I thank the sunshine for coming out just long enough to take this picture.
Photo Date:  3/18/2011  Upload Date: 3/18/2011 10:26:39 PM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7870(C40-8W) BNSF 6247(ES44AC) BNSF 8832(SD70MAC)
Views:  308   Comments: 0
BNSF 9135
Title:  BNSF 9135
Description:  Q394-18 restarts eastbound past the old B&O CPL signal, after stopping at Bluestone to get two helpers added onto the back of the long freight train. Seeing an EMD SD70ACe on the front was almost too good to be true.
Photo Date:  3/19/2011  Upload Date: 3/19/2011 10:05:11 PM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9135(SD70ACe)
Views:  229   Comments: 1
CSX 113 and 5360
Title:  CSX 113 and 5360
Description:  A loaded coal train sits idle with no crew, just past the South Connellsville Rod and Gun Club. In the background you can see a line of people standing across the tracks. It was trout stocking day for the Youghiogheny River. They had to use a sort of bucket brigade since this train was in the way. Though it looks unsafe, they did have permission from CSX to do this.
Photo Date:  3/19/2011  Upload Date: 3/22/2011 4:40:47 PM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Scenic
Locomotives:  CSX 113(AC44CW) CSX 5360(ES40DC)
Views:  203   Comments: 1
CSX 7513 (2)
Title:  CSX 7513 (2)
Description:  A standard-cab in a two-tone variation of YN2 paint, working an autorack train at the west end of the yard in Connellsville.
Photo Date:  3/19/2011  Upload Date: 3/20/2011 11:44:41 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7513(C40-8)
Views:  116   Comments: 1
CSX 7764 and 8082
Title:  CSX 7764 and 8082
Description:  The rear help on eastbound freight train Q394-18. Seen here at Bluestone, climbing the grade towards Casparis and beyond. Note that theres an SD40-2 back there doing helper duty! And the pole line was still out here at this point in time.
Photo Date:  3/19/2011  Upload Date: 3/19/2011 10:27:39 PM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7764(C40-8W) CSX 8082(SD40-2)
Views:  184   Comments: 2
CSX 113
Title:  CSX 113
Description:  GE AC44CW idling on a coal train that stretched from Greene Junction to near Bluestone. It had been here for a few days.
Photo Date:  3/20/2011  Upload Date: 3/22/2011 4:09:29 PM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSX 113(AC44CW)
Views:  111   Comments: 0
CSX 5329
Title:  CSX 5329
Description:  A mix of power and a mix of freight, led by a GE ES40DC.
Photo Date:  3/20/2011  Upload Date: 3/22/2011 3:39:31 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Bridge,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5329(ES40DC)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
CSX 7513 (3)
Title:  CSX 7513 (3)
Description:  The yard power from the Connellsville CSX yard going west to retrieve a train of autoracks at West Yough after one of the original locomotives on the train had some kind of mechanical failure.
Photo Date:  3/20/2011  Upload Date: 3/20/2011 11:50:27 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7513(C40-8)
Views:  135   Comments: 2
CSX 7737 and 5488
Title:  CSX 7737 and 5488
Description:  An eastbound grain train heading for the mountains gets a push from the rear, next to an idle coal train and the Youghiogheny River.
Photo Date:  3/20/2011  Upload Date: 3/22/2011 4:46:10 PM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7737(C40-8W) CSX 5488(ES40DC)
Views:  171   Comments: 1
CSX 7811 and 7743
Title:  CSX 7811 and 7743
Description:  Two GE C40-8Ws on westbound autorack train Q261 in Broadford, Pa.
Photo Date:  3/20/2011  Upload Date: 3/21/2011 1:01:39 AM
Location:  Broadford, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7811(C40-8W) CSX 7743(C40-8W)
Views:  134   Comments: 1
CSX 7811
Title:  CSX 7811
Description:  GE C40-8W lead engine on westbound autorack train Q261 passes the crossover in Broadford, Pa. I didnt have time for a tripod and this shot was hand-held.
Photo Date:  3/20/2011  Upload Date: 3/21/2011 12:59:25 AM
Location:  Broadford, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7811(C40-8W)
Views:  121   Comments: 0
CSX 8037 (1)
Title:  CSX 8037 (1)
Description:  EMD SD40-2, former Seaboard 8037 and built as L&N 8037 in August 1979. Seen leading an autorack train.
Photo Date:  3/20/2011  Upload Date: 3/21/2011 6:47:28 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8037(SD40-2)
Views:  152   Comments: 0
CSX 2805
Title:  CSX 2805
Description:  A rather nice looking EMD GP38-2 in YN2 paint working an autorack train in Connellsville. This is former Conrail 8261 built in June 1979.
Photo Date:  3/27/2011  Upload Date: 3/27/2011 6:14:27 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSX 2805(GP38-2)
Views:  148   Comments: 1
CSX 371 and 7841
Title:  CSX 371 and 7841
Description:  Autorack train Q226-26 working the yard in South Connellsville after having crossed over from the main track.
Photo Date:  3/27/2011  Upload Date: 3/28/2011 4:23:05 AM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 371(AC44CW) CSX 7841(C40-8W)
Views:  134   Comments: 0
CSX 371, 7841 (2)
Title:  CSX 371, 7841 (2)
Description:  Autorack train Q226-26 passes the old CPL signal and dwarf signals in South Connellsville, Pa. Lead engine GE AC44CW.
Photo Date:  3/27/2011  Upload Date: 3/28/2011 3:08:33 AM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 371(AC44CW)
Views:  146   Comments: 0
CSX 5437
Title:  CSX 5437
Description:  A GE ES40DC leads mixed freight train westbound under the Sodem signals at Connellsville, Pa. This ill-fated train would eventually end up derailing in Newton Falls, Ohio.
Photo Date:  3/27/2011  Upload Date: 3/28/2011 12:26:01 AM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5437(ES40DC)
Views:  229   Comments: 1
CSX 7333
Title:  CSX 7333
Description:  GE C40-8W, third engine on Q352. Former Conrail 6132 built in April 1991.
Photo Date:  3/27/2011  Upload Date: 3/28/2011 10:12:10 PM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSX 7333(C40-8W)
Views:  165   Comments: 0
CSX 7623
Title:  CSX 7623
Description:  A GE C40-8 is the leader on eastbound Q352, seen here working some freight in the CSX yard in South Connellsville.
Photo Date:  3/27/2011  Upload Date: 3/28/2011 10:14:50 PM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7623(C40-8)
Views:  102   Comments: 1
CSX 7841
Title:  CSX 7841
Description:  Second engine on autorack train Q226-26.
Photo Date:  3/27/2011  Upload Date: 3/28/2011 4:20:21 AM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSX 7841(C40-8W)
Views:  116   Comments: 0
CSX 8
Title:  CSX 8
Description:  Westbound freight train Q355 passes under the abandoned N&W/P&WV trestle in Connellsville, led by a low-numbered GE AC44CW. Q355 is a Cumberland,, MD to Toledo, Ohio overflow train. Since this photo has been taken, the engine has been repainted into the new standard YN3-Dark Future scheme.
Photo Date:  3/27/2011  Upload Date: 3/28/2011 1:01:21 AM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8(AC44CW)
Views:  156   Comments: 2
CSX 8631
Title:  CSX 8631
Description:  Second engine on Q352. Former C&O 8631, built in October 1985, not long before the full merger with CSX.
Photo Date:  3/27/2011  Upload Date: 3/27/2011 7:01:24 PM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSX 8631(SD50-2)
Views:  199   Comments: 0
CSX 1006
Title:  CSX 1006
Description:  A railroad oddity seen on Q352 in Connellsville. An MT6 yard slug, rebuilt from an Alco RSD12! Built as PRR 6872 in March 1958. It later became Penn Central 6872, Conrail 6936, Conrail 1102, and then CSX 1006. This is sitting on the Wheeling and Lake Erie line where it meets the CSX Keystone Sub.
Photo Date:  3/29/2011  Upload Date: 3/31/2011 12:37:52 AM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSX 1006(MT6)
Views:  461   Comments: 1
CSX 138
Title:  CSX 138
Description:  A birds eye view of a GE AC44CW. The fifth engine on train Q352 detoured on the Wheeling and Lake Erie line.
Photo Date:  3/29/2011  Upload Date: 3/31/2011 2:15:41 AM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSX 138(AC44CW)
Views:  260   Comments: 0
CSX 2443
Title:  CSX 2443
Description:  EMD SD40-2, former L&N 3567 of unknown build date. This is a yard switcher that works with the CSX 1006 yard slug. Note the flasher light on top of the cab. Seen on Q352.
Photo Date:  3/29/2011  Upload Date: 3/31/2011 1:02:16 AM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSX 2443(SD40-2)
Views:  272   Comments: 0


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