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5/6/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Curt Beal
Dates:1/2/2014 - 12/30/2014
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NS 6756, BNSF 9907, BNSF 5990
Title:  NS 6756, BNSF 9907, BNSF 5990
Description:  Empty oil train K055 rolling along the Youghiogheny River on Track 4 with the dynamic brakes whining away. Things worked out perfect for a photo, considering that is the track closest to the river.
Photo Date:  6/17/2014  Upload Date: 6/20/2014 2:35:04 AM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 6756(SD60I) BNSF 9907(SD70MAC) BNSF 5990(ES44AC)
Views:  216   Comments: 3
CITX 3068 and CEFX 3138 (2)
Title:  CITX 3068 and CEFX 3138 (2)
Description:  Three days after coming through on an different eastbound autorack train, the same set of leasers are still paired together again on train Q276-19. They sounded very good together.
Photo Date:  6/20/2014  Upload Date: 6/21/2014 8:49:55 PM
Location:  Broadford, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CITX 3068(SD40-2) CEFX 3138(SD40M-2)
Views:  115   Comments: 3
CITX 3068 (3)
Title:  CITX 3068 (3)
Description:  Q276-19 has just restarted from the road crossing in Broadroad and is still working to get up to speed, as seen by the smoke. The signal at right was green for an approacing westbound container train.
Photo Date:  6/20/2014  Upload Date: 6/21/2014 8:51:49 PM
Location:  Broadford, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CITX 3068(SD40-2)
Views:  82   Comments: 1
CSX 2344
Title:  CSX 2344
Description:  This Road Slug in new paint was part of the consist of train Q358-19. Former CSX 2136 GP38 and built as LN 4006 GP38 in June 1970. Works with CSX 6914.
Photo Date:  6/20/2014  Upload Date: 6/21/2014 11:38:20 PM
Location:  Broadford, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 2344(Road Slug)
Views:  94   Comments: 1
CSX 2441
Title:  CSX 2441
Description:  This SD40-2 was part of the consist of train Q358-19. This spent several years in Avon, Indiana as a yard switcher. Former CSX 8185, SBD 8185, SBD 3557, and built as LN 3557 in October 1974.
Photo Date:  6/20/2014  Upload Date: 6/21/2014 11:35:01 PM
Location:  Broadford, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 2441(SD40-2)
Views:  268   Comments: 0
CSX 498
Title:  CSX 498
Description:  Double stack train Q016-19 threads its way along other rail traffic in Connellsville including Q277-20 and Q135-19.
Photo Date:  6/20/2014  Upload Date: 6/21/2014 8:18:08 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 498(AC44CW)
Views:  57   Comments: 0
CSX 6914
Title:  CSX 6914
Description:  This GP40-2 in new paint was part of the consist of train Q358-19. Former CO 4411 built in June 1980. Works with CSX 2344.
Photo Date:  6/20/2014  Upload Date: 6/21/2014 11:40:22 PM
Location:  Broadford, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6914(GP40-2)
Views:  274   Comments: 0
CSX 7830 and 7835
Title:  CSX 7830 and 7835
Description:  Q277-20 passing slowly through Broadford while doing a crossover from Track 2 to 1.
Photo Date:  6/20/2014  Upload Date: 6/21/2014 11:44:30 PM
Location:  Broadford, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7830(C40-8W) CSX 7835(C40-8W)
Views:  66   Comments: 0
HLCX 8177
Title:  HLCX 8177
Description:  A leaser engine is working the west end of the Connellsville yard, putting together train Q253-20. Former BN 8177 built in July 1980. It still has its original horn from its BN days.
Photo Date:  6/20/2014  Upload Date: 6/22/2014 4:59:06 AM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 8177(SD40-2)
Views:  139   Comments: 1
Dont try this at home!
Title:  Dont try this at home!
Description:  These visitors from Kentucky were using the local CSX tracks in Connellsville like it was a photo studio. Right next to the crossover of all places. And a train was coming west.
Photo Date:  6/20/2014  Upload Date: 6/27/2014 12:02:18 AM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  98   Comments: 1
CSX 2551 (4)
Title:  CSX 2551 (4)
Description:  Working a line of freight cars on the west end of the Connellsville CSX Yard, facing long hood forward.
Photo Date:  6/23/2014  Upload Date: 10/11/2014 3:41:27 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 2551(GP38-2)
Views:  190   Comments: 0
CSX 475 and 8614
Title:  CSX 475 and 8614
Description:  Q353-26 going west through Broadford on a perfect summer evening. Yes there was some autoracks on this train, which was a bit unusual. Then again, Q353 is known to have almost any type of freight.
Photo Date:  6/26/2014  Upload Date: 6/26/2014 10:15:31 PM
Location:  Broadford, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 475(AC44CW) CSX 8614(SD50-3)
Views:  90   Comments: 1
LMIX RG318
Title:  LMIX RG318
Description:  The Loram rail grinder train pauses in Broadford to talk to the dispatcher, allowing just enough time for me to get a photo in the dwinding evening sunlight. This would get permission to cross from Track 2 to Track 1 in Broadford and then slowly continue west. It appeared to be under a speed restriction.
Photo Date:  6/26/2014  Upload Date: 6/26/2014 9:52:06 PM
Location:  Broadford, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  LMIX RG318(MoW Equipment)
Views:  137   Comments: 1
BNSF 6831 and 5409
Title:  BNSF 6831 and 5409
Description:  Q368-26 going west in South Connellsville with a pair of BNSF pumpkins. As usual, it was an epic long Q368 train.
Photo Date:  6/27/2014  Upload Date: 6/27/2014 9:51:31 PM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6831(ES44C4) BNSF 5409(C44-9W)
Views:  188   Comments: 3
CITX 2792 and CSX 5294
Title:  CITX 2792 and CSX 5294
Description:  S249-26 heading wast under the somewhat new signal bridge at Greene Junction. The SD40M-2 was really sounding good. Former UP 3637 SD45 built in March 1968.
Photo Date:  6/27/2014  Upload Date: 6/27/2014 10:03:55 PM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CITX 2792(SD40M-2) CSX 5294(ES40DC)
Views:  86   Comments: 2
CSX 7538
Title:  CSX 7538
Description:  CSX 7538 is a YN2 survivor and is the second engine on Q249-26.
Photo Date:  6/27/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2014 2:25:51 AM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7538(C40-8)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
CSX 7789 and 7538
Title:  CSX 7789 and 7538
Description:  Q249-26 coming west into Connellsville. This used to be a night train, but lately everything is turned upside down, and most of the trains seem like they are off their typical schedules.
Photo Date:  6/27/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2014 2:28:06 AM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7789(C40-8W) CSX 7538(C40-8)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
BNSF 5293 and 9972
Title:  BNSF 5293 and 9972
Description:  KO55 is heading west and starting to pick up some speed. Half the train was still back in the yard yet. BNSF 5293 had a grafitti issue, so there is no logo on the side.
Photo Date:  6/30/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2014 4:48:43 AM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5293(C44-9W) BNSF 9972(SD70MAC)
Views:  90   Comments: 1
BNSF 9971
Title:  BNSF 9971
Description:  The second engine on train K055 westbound.
Photo Date:  6/30/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2014 4:47:09 AM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9971(SD70MAC)
Views:  100   Comments: 0
CSX 19
Title:  CSX 19
Description:  CSX 19 is looking good as the second engine on train E851.
Photo Date:  6/30/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2014 3:59:00 AM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 19(AC44CW)
Views:  80   Comments: 0
CSX 2381 and 6981
Title:  CSX 2381 and 6981
Description:  Power that came from the D060-30 train, known as the Rockwood Switcher. The crew was in the road slug but then got into the GP40-2 to switch tracks and go east. CSX 2381 is former CSX 4285 (GP39) and built as CO 3905 (GP39) in June 1969. CSX 6981 is former CSX 4426 (GP40-2) and built as CR 3342(GP40-2) in June 1978.
Photo Date:  6/30/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2014 4:11:33 AM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSX 2381(Road Slug) CSX 6981(GP40-2)
Views:  262   Comments: 0
CSX 2549
Title:  CSX 2549
Description:  Part of the lineup on Q358-29. Built as SCL 539 in November 1973.
Photo Date:  6/30/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2014 4:37:30 AM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSX 2549(GP38-2)
Views:  175   Comments: 0
CSX 5488 and 5425
Title:  CSX 5488 and 5425
Description:  A set of helpers and three buffer cars that are going to reverse back east and get onto Q358-29. I do not know what kind of load the train had on it, where it would need three buffer cars, but they know more than me.
Photo Date:  6/30/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2014 2:52:40 AM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5488(ES40DC) CSX 5425(ES40DC)
Views:  71   Comments: 0
CSX 6981
Title:  CSX 6981
Description:  Half of the power from train D060-30. Now going back east to switch tracks. Former CSX 4426 (GP40-2) and built as CR 3342(GP40-2) in June 1978.
Photo Date:  6/30/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2014 4:07:37 AM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6981(GP40-2)
Views:  131   Comments: 0
CSX 7595
Title:  CSX 7595
Description:  B251-30 helper makes a brief appearance to get a signal to cross over from Track 1 to 2 and reverse back onto a train. The paint on this one has stayed nicer than some. It still was eventually retired like every C40-8 on CSX.
Photo Date:  6/30/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2014 2:42:18 AM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSX 7595(C40-8)
Views:  74   Comments: 0
CSX 7913
Title:  CSX 7913
Description:  The second engine on Q226-29 has very good paint.
Photo Date:  6/30/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2014 3:52:55 AM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7913(C40-8W)
Views:  72   Comments: 0
UP 8539 and CSX 7913
Title:  UP 8539 and CSX 7913
Description:  Q226-29 at rest on Track 2 on a hot summer afternoon.
Photo Date:  6/30/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2014 3:28:59 AM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 8539(SD70ACe)
Views:  102   Comments: 0
UP 8539 (1)
Title:  UP 8539 (1)
Description:  Q226-29 pulls slowly into Connellsville to stop for a signal, against a backdrop of lush green foliage from the rainy summer.
Photo Date:  6/30/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2014 3:15:11 AM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8589(SD70ACe)
Views:  62   Comments: 0
UP 8539 (2)
Title:  UP 8539 (2)
Description:  Roster shot of the lead engine on Q226-29, restarting east.
Photo Date:  6/30/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2014 3:23:23 AM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8539(SD70ACe)
Views:  120   Comments: 0
CSX 5482 and 5431
Title:  CSX 5482 and 5431
Description:  Q138-30 going east through West Yough. The power was boring, but that is a daily thing with Q138.
Photo Date:  7/1/2014  Upload Date: 7/6/2014 9:25:12 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5482(ES40DC) CSX 5431(ES40DC)
Views:  111   Comments: 0
CSX 92, CITX 2789, CEFX 7092, CSX 8048, CSX 1509
Title:  CSX 92, CITX 2789, CEFX 7092, CSX 8048, CSX 1509
Description:  One GE engine leads a mix of standard cabs on Q640-03, while the yard job works on the right.
Photo Date:  7/3/2014  Upload Date: 7/6/2014 11:15:07 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 92(AC44CW) CITX 2789(SD40M-2) CEFX 7092(SD40-2) CSX 8048(SD40-2) CSX 1509(GP15T)
Views:  244   Comments: 1
CSX 291
Title:  CSX 291
Description:  The middle engine on train Q355-04 in Broadford.
Photo Date:  7/4/2014  Upload Date: 7/8/2014 2:25:07 PM
Location:  Broadford, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSX 291(AC44CW)
Views:  61   Comments: 0
CSX 414 and 5246
Title:  CSX 414 and 5246
Description:  Q253-04 going west to finish getting the train put together. Not even a 4th of July holiday stops the autoracks from moving.
Photo Date:  7/4/2014  Upload Date: 7/6/2014 9:45:34 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 414(AC44CW) CSX 5246(ES40DC)
Views:  113   Comments: 0
CSX 6341 (2)
Title:  CSX 6341 (2)
Description:  A 4th of July surprise from CSX! Q355-04 has a GP40-2 as a leader. Seen here between crew changes. Former BO 4447 built in June 1981. It was the last GP40-2 Chessie System ever received.
Photo Date:  7/4/2014  Upload Date: 7/8/2014 2:09:56 PM
Location:  Broadford, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSX 6341(GP40-2) CSX 6341(GP40-2)
Views:  120   Comments: 2
CSX 6341 (3)
Title:  CSX 6341 (3)
Description:  Q355-04 with an unusual leader, a GP40-2. Seen idling at the westbound signals in Broadford on Track 1.
Photo Date:  7/4/2014  Upload Date: 7/8/2014 2:10:48 PM
Location:  Broadford, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSX 6341(GP40-2)
Views:  66   Comments: 1
CSX 6341 (1)
Title:  CSX 6341 (1)
Description:  After 33 years, this GP40-2 is still trustworthy enough to be the leader on a freight manifest train, Q355-04. Former BO 4447 built in June 1981. It was the last GP40-2 Chessie System ever received.
Photo Date:  7/4/2014  Upload Date: 7/8/2014 2:08:21 PM
Location:  Broadford, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSX 6341(GP40-2)
Views:  120   Comments: 1
CSX 6341, 291,3028
Title:  CSX 6341, 291,3028
Description:  A 4th of July surprise from CSX! Q355-04 has a GP40-2 as a leader. Seen here between crew changes. Former BO 4447 built in June 1981. It was the last GP40-2 Chessie System ever received.
Photo Date:  7/4/2014  Upload Date: 7/8/2014 2:07:17 PM
Location:  Broadford, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSX 6341(GP40-2) CSX 291(AC44CW) CSX 3028(ES44AC-H) CSX 6341(GP40-2) CSX 291(AC44CW) CSX 3028(ES44AC-H)
Views:  211   Comments: 4
BNSF 9056
Title:  BNSF 9056
Description:  One of three BNSF engines sitting idle in the Connellsville CSX Yard, that will eventually go west on an empty oil train.
Photo Date:  7/6/2014  Upload Date: 7/9/2014 6:48:26 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 9056(SD70ACe)
Views:  134   Comments: 2
Empty oiler
Title:  Empty oiler
Description:  The empty tank cars on train K057 passing the old lonely hump tower in the Connellsville CSX Yard.
Photo Date:  7/9/2014  Upload Date: 7/11/2014 7:11:56 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  34   Comments: 0
NS 6806 and 9847
Title:  NS 6806 and 9847
Description:  Empty oil train K057-31 pulling west into the Connellsville CSX Yard on Track 43. NS 6806 is former CR 5574 built in June 1993.
Photo Date:  7/9/2014  Upload Date: 7/9/2014 7:30:29 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  NS 6806(SD60M) NS 9847(C40-9W)
Views:  135   Comments: 2
BNSF 9194 and 4316
Title:  BNSF 9194 and 4316
Description:  Empty oil train K055 is getting its train put back together, so that it can depart the yard soon. These long oil trains generally do not fit onto an entire yard track if they are not taken apart first. If the oil trains are to be a long term thing, some yard renovations might be necessary. (1)
Photo Date:  7/10/2014  Upload Date: 7/11/2014 6:44:27 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9194(SD70ACe) BNSF 4316(C44-9W)
Views:  100   Comments: 2
BNSF 9194 and 4316 (2)
Title:  BNSF 9194 and 4316 (2)
Description:  Empty oil train K055 is getting its train put back together, so that it can depart the yard soon. These long oil trains generally do not fit onto an entire yard track if they are not taken apart first. If the oil trains are to be a long term thing, some yard renovations might be necessary.
Photo Date:  7/10/2014  Upload Date: 7/11/2014 6:48:10 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9194(SD70ACe) BNSF 4316(C44-9W)
Views:  79   Comments: 0
BNSF 9194 and 4316 (3)
Title:  BNSF 9194 and 4316 (3)
Description:  K055 shoving back over the road crossing and against the rest of the tank cars on Track 43. These long oil trains generally do not fit onto an entire yard track if they are not taken apart first. If the oil trains are to be a long term thing, some yard renovations might be necessary.
Photo Date:  7/10/2014  Upload Date: 7/11/2014 6:54:16 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9194(SD70ACe) BNSF 4316(C44-9W)
Views:  94   Comments: 0
BNSF 9194 and 4316 (4)
Title:  BNSF 9194 and 4316 (4)
Description:  Empty oil train K055 now departing Connellsville after getting its train put back together. It would cross over onto the mainline just west of here.
Photo Date:  7/10/2014  Upload Date: 7/11/2014 6:55:42 PM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9194(SD70ACe) BNSF 4316(C44-9W)
Views:  89   Comments: 1
CSX 616, 5345, 5333
Title:  CSX 616, 5345, 5333
Description:  Q358-09 has no shortage of horsepower today.
Photo Date:  7/10/2014  Upload Date: 7/11/2014 3:32:28 AM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5345(ES40DC) CSX 5433(ES40DC) CSX 616(AC60CW)
Views:  136   Comments: 2
BNSF 4484 and 4497 (1)
Title:  BNSF 4484 and 4497 (1)
Description:  The oil industry is hot and so is the weather here. Empty oil train K055 is taking apart a section of its train so that it is able to fit onto Track 43. The temperature was nearly 90 degrees and humid.
Photo Date:  7/12/2014  Upload Date: 7/13/2014 2:39:32 AM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  53   Comments: 1
BNSF 4484 and 4497 (2)
Title:  BNSF 4484 and 4497 (2)
Description:  A pair of un-matching C44-9W's are working the K055 empty oil train on the west end of the Connellsville CSX yard.
Photo Date:  7/12/2014  Upload Date: 7/13/2014 2:47:49 AM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4484(C44-9W) BNSF 4497(C44-9W)
Views:  151   Comments: 0
BNSF 4484
Title:  BNSF 4484
Description:  Coal & oil- The tail end of an eastbound coal train passes on Track 2 while an empty oil train extends back to Track 43. It has just come into town., giving the daily dose of BNSF around here.
Photo Date:  7/12/2014  Upload Date: 7/13/2014 2:29:38 AM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4484(C44-9W)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
IC 1025
Title:  IC 1025
Description:  You just never know what you will find on CSX train Q352. This surprise is a fine example of that.
Photo Date:  7/12/2014  Upload Date: 7/13/2014 1:53:26 AM
Location:  South Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  IC 1025(SD70)
Views:  138   Comments: 2
CEFX 6005
Title:  CEFX 6005
Description:  Going west on train Q389-13. Built as SOO 6005 in 8/1987. Acquired by CEFX in 2004. So it has run around with a line through the name for 10 years. Classy.
Photo Date:  7/13/2014  Upload Date: 7/15/2014 2:58:18 AM
Location:  Connellsville, PA
Author:  Curt Beal
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CEFX 6005(SD60)
Views:  94   Comments: 1


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