BNSF C44-9W 5227 leads its stack train toward Dalies, NM on February 20, 2009.

BNSF C44-9W 5227 climbs toward Dalies, NM on February 20, 2009.

BNSF C44-9W 5227 leads 3 others as its stack train climbs away from Rio Puerco, NM toward Dalies and then Belen on February 20, 2009. The snow capped San Mateo mountains are in the background.

Canon 5DMKII - 1/1250sec - f/9 - ISO 320 - EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 @ 400mm.

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