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Viewing Album:  Western Railfan Adventures
 
By:Jacob Lyman
Dates:7/1/2016 - 7/1/2017
Album Info:Railfan photos in Utah and other western U.S. states. Plus any other photos taken on vacations.
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Welby Yard Abandoned Roundhouse Foundations
Title:  Welby Yard Abandoned Roundhouse Foundations
Description:  There are ruins of five inspection pits, and the outline of the building footprint here.
Photo Date:  10/3/2016  Upload Date: 10/5/2016 4:57:05 PM
Location:  South Jordan, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Views:  41   Comments: 0
Welby Roundhouse Turntable Foundation Pit
Title:  Welby Roundhouse Turntable Foundation Pit
Description:  This roundhouse was demolished in 1925. Judging by Google Maps "Measure Distance" tool, the roundhouse pit is about 90 feet in diameter, while the locomotive inspection pits are about 75 feet long.
Photo Date:  10/3/2016  Upload Date: 10/5/2016 5:01:07 PM
Location:  South Jordan, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Views:  173   Comments: 0
South-End Yard Switcher
Title:  South-End Yard Switcher
Description:  An SD40N and a GP15-1 work in tandem to switch the southern end of the yard.
Photo Date:  10/4/2016  Upload Date: 10/5/2016 11:06:44 AM
Location:  Salt Lake City, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  UP 1858(SD40N) UPY 573(GP15-1)
Views:  270   Comments: 0
Utah 3002
Title:  Utah 3002
Description:  Utah Railway 3002 has been back from its G&W rebuild for nearly a year now. It is great to see her again. She is the only ex-WP unit still in the state of Utah. Utah 2006 behind it is an ex-SP unit.
Photo Date:  10/4/2016  Upload Date: 10/5/2016 10:48:11 AM
Location:  Salt Lake City, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  UTAH 3002(GP40-3) UTAH 2006(GP38-2)
Views:  527   Comments: 0
Chevron Local on the Old Grande
Title:  Chevron Local on the Old Grande
Description:  Traveling southbound on the former DRGW mainline.
Photo Date:  10/6/2016  Upload Date: 10/17/2016 1:45:33 PM
Location:  Salt Lake City, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  UP 1037(GP60) UP 1100(GP60)
Views:  414   Comments: 1
Fall Weather at PID
Title:  Fall Weather at PID
Description:  An eagle eye will note the earthen berm in the distance, that once supported a flyover track on the Western Pacific Warner Branchline.
Photo Date:  10/12/2016  Upload Date: 10/17/2016 1:52:05 PM
Location:  Tooele, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  PID 1250(RS-4-TC)
Views:  164   Comments: 0
Smoking it up at PID
Title:  Smoking it up at PID
Description:  This Baldwin unit is trying its hardest to one up the show ALCO units used to make! :)
Photo Date:  10/12/2016  Upload Date: 10/17/2016 1:48:51 PM
Location:  Tooele, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  PID 1250(RS-4-TC)
Views:  356   Comments: 2
3611 Resting
Title:  3611 Resting
Description:  I have yet to catch this locomotive when it is operating.
Photo Date:  10/12/2016  Upload Date: 10/17/2016 1:54:48 PM
Location:  Tooele, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  PID 3611(B36-7)
Views:  292   Comments: 1
Leaving the Spur
Title:  Leaving the Spur
Description:  This is the first time I have caught this locomotive working this spur on the eastern edge of the Industrial Depot. I uploaded a video of this engine at work to the Facebook page "The Desert Empire Project."
Photo Date:  10/12/2016  Upload Date: 10/17/2016 1:57:22 PM
Location:  Tooele, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  PID 1250(RS-4-TC)
Views:  329   Comments: 0
Welcome to Stauffer Yard!
Title:  Welcome to Stauffer Yard!
Description:  On September 30, 2016; the yard at Burmester, Utah; was renamed in honor of the late Larry Stauffer.
Photo Date:  10/12/2016  Upload Date: 10/17/2016 1:59:58 PM
Location:  Burmester, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Views:  38   Comments: 0
CSKIP in Provo
Title:  CSKIP in Provo
Description:  Special thanks to Spencer Peterson for letting me know this train was here!
Photo Date:  10/13/2016  Upload Date: 10/17/2016 2:04:22 PM
Location:  Provo, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  UP 6336(AC44CW) UP 6496(AC44CW)
Views:  339   Comments: 1
BNSF at Provo Yard
Title:  BNSF at Provo Yard
Description:  The Moffat Tunnel was down for repair work for a few days, so BNSFs trains in Provo were kept on the ready for when the tunnel would reopen. This train looked like it would soon depart, now that the route had been reopened.
Photo Date:  10/13/2016  Upload Date: 10/17/2016 2:08:22 PM
Location:  Provo, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  BNSF 5389(C44-9W) BNSF 7723(ES44DC) CSX 216(AC44CW)
Views:  258   Comments: 0
Close Up View of the BNSF Train
Title:  Close Up View of the BNSF Train
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/13/2016  Upload Date: 10/17/2016 2:10:18 PM
Location:  Provo, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  BNSF 5389(C44-9W) BNSF 7723(ES44DC) CSX 216(AC44CW)
Views:  277   Comments: 0
Utah 3001 (again)
Title:  Utah 3001 (again)
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/13/2016  Upload Date: 10/17/2016 2:11:33 PM
Location:  Provo, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  UTAH 3001(GP40)
Views:  283   Comments: 0
Utah 5005
Title:  Utah 5005
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/13/2016  Upload Date: 10/17/2016 2:13:19 PM
Location:  Provo, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  UTAH 5005(MK-50-3)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
Utah 5006
Title:  Utah 5006
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/13/2016  Upload Date: 10/17/2016 2:14:35 PM
Location:  Provo, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  UTAH 5006(MK-50-3)
Views:  91   Comments: 0
Heber Valley MOW Equipment
Title:  Heber Valley MOW Equipment
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/13/2016  Upload Date: 10/17/2016 2:16:25 PM
Location:  Vivian Park, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Views:  65   Comments: 0
GP38N Street Running
Title:  GP38N Street Running
Description:  A GP38N makes a switching move through the parking lot of Super Bodega heading down the Cereal Foods spur.
Photo Date:  10/31/2016  Upload Date: 11/1/2016 6:04:27 PM
Location:  Salt Lake City, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 578(GP38-2)
Views:  374   Comments: 1
Reflections
Title:  Reflections
Description:  GP38N at idle on an industrial spur, with a reflective pool of water in the foreground.
Photo Date:  10/31/2016  Upload Date: 11/1/2016 6:05:59 PM
Location:  Salt Lake City, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  UP 578(GP38-2)
Views:  217   Comments: 2
MSCWC In the Hole
Title:  MSCWC In the Hole
Description:  The MSCWC in a siding north of Milford waiting for several other trains to pass it.
Photo Date:  11/19/2016  Upload Date: 11/20/2016 12:33:34 PM
Location:  Milford, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  UP 5762(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  74   Comments: 0
Christmas Caboose
Title:  Christmas Caboose
Description:  UP 25729 is on display in "Caboose Park" in Milford, and is currently decked out for the upcoming holiday season.
Photo Date:  11/19/2016  Upload Date: 11/20/2016 12:36:19 PM
Location:  Milford, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Views:  55   Comments: 0
ZCIG1 With two NS Visitors
Title:  ZCIG1 With two NS Visitors
Description:  The ZCIG1 departs Milford as it continues its trip eastward.
Photo Date:  11/19/2016  Upload Date: 11/20/2016 12:40:20 PM
Location:  Milford, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  UP 5489(AC45CCTE) NS 1063(SD70ACe) NS 9753(C44-9W)
Views:  348   Comments: 0
ZCIG1 Highballing!
Title:  ZCIG1 Highballing!
Description:  Its always fun to see NS power out here in Utah so far away from their home rails.
Photo Date:  11/19/2016  Upload Date: 11/20/2016 12:42:02 PM
Location:  Milford, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  NS 9753(C44-9W) NS 1063(SD70ACe) UP 5489(AC45CCTE)
Views:  331   Comments: 0
Wait what? A NS GE Standard Cab?
Title:  Wait what? A NS GE Standard Cab?
Description:  I found the GSMFPR idling at the Circle fOUR grain silo before the rest of our railfanning group showed up and was shocked to find this Norfolk Southern GE Standard Cab unit sitting out here in the west desert of Utah! This was going to be a fun day, I could tell it already!
Photo Date:  11/19/2016  Upload Date: 11/20/2016 12:47:01 PM
Location:  Milford, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  NS 8831(C40-9)
Views:  69   Comments: 0
Circle Four Silo Switcher
Title:  Circle Four Silo Switcher
Description:  An old ex-UP SW10
Photo Date:  11/19/2016  Upload Date: 11/20/2016 12:50:14 PM
Location:  Milford, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Views:  37   Comments: 0
Ballast on the Caliente Subdivision
Title:  Ballast on the Caliente Subdivision
Description:  A ballast train departing westbound on the Caliente Sub.
Photo Date:  11/19/2016  Upload Date: 11/20/2016 12:51:51 PM
Location:  Milford, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  UP 7712(ES44AC) UP 4903(SD70M) UP 6538(AC44CW)
Views:  254   Comments: 1
Lead Power on the Ballast Train
Title:  Lead Power on the Ballast Train
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/19/2016  Upload Date: 11/20/2016 12:54:23 PM
Location:  Milford, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 7712(ES44AC) UP 4903(SD70M) UP 6538(AC44CW)
Views:  221   Comments: 0
MSCWC KCCX Car
Title:  MSCWC KCCX Car
Description:  I always like to see the random trains these KCCX cars which originate at Garfield, Utah; end up on.
Photo Date:  11/19/2016  Upload Date: 11/20/2016 12:56:02 PM
Location:  Milford, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Views:  20   Comments: 0
Matt watches the MWCNP as it approaches the crossing
Title:  Matt watches the MWCNP as it approaches the crossing
Description:  Railfan Matt Paulson crouches down to frame a shot of the approaching MWCNP. The main reason we met on this day to railfan around Milford was so Josh Bernard could film footage for his documentary "Trackside." Which I guess I am technically one of the co-producers of that film to, so go watch it when it comes out in May 2017!
Photo Date:  11/19/2016  Upload Date: 11/20/2016 12:58:57 PM
Location:  Milford, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Views:  90   Comments: 0
MWCNP Departs Milford
Title:  MWCNP Departs Milford
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/19/2016  Upload Date: 11/20/2016 1:00:31 PM
Location:  Milford, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  UP 7506(AC45CCTE) UP 4750(SD70M) UP 5152(SD70M) UP 6728(AC44CW)
Views:  286   Comments: 0
MWCNP Lead Power
Title:  MWCNP Lead Power
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/19/2016  Upload Date: 11/20/2016 1:02:22 PM
Location:  Milford, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  UP 6728(AC44CW) UP 5152(SD70M) UP 4750(SD70M) UP 7506(AC45CCTE)
Views:  279   Comments: 0
Articulated Auto Rack
Title:  Articulated Auto Rack
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/19/2016  Upload Date: 11/20/2016 1:03:54 PM
Location:  Milford, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Views:  37   Comments: 0
Yellow Crossbuck
Title:  Yellow Crossbuck
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/19/2016  Upload Date: 11/20/2016 1:06:01 PM
Location:  Milford, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Views:  27   Comments: 0
Milford Station
Title:  Milford Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/19/2016  Upload Date: 11/20/2016 1:07:51 PM
Location:  Milford, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Views:  35   Comments: 0
Switching in Milford
Title:  Switching in Milford
Description:  A few signs of some slight burn damage.
Photo Date:  11/19/2016  Upload Date: 11/20/2016 1:09:41 PM
Location:  Milford, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  UP 5762(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  87   Comments: 0
Switching some more in Milford
Title:  Switching some more in Milford
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/19/2016  Upload Date: 11/20/2016 1:11:49 PM
Location:  Milford, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  UP 4021(SD70M)
Views:  147   Comments: 0
Departing Circle Four Silo
Title:  Departing Circle Four Silo
Description:  The GSMFPR-19 departing the grain silo and returning to the fueling track
Photo Date:  11/19/2016  Upload Date: 11/20/2016 1:14:13 PM
Location:  Milford, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  UP 6590(AC44CW) NS 8831(C40-9)
Views:  163   Comments: 0
Pride of Juniata in the West Desert
Title:  Pride of Juniata in the West Desert
Description:  Gotta love these old locomotives! This was the first railfanning trip I had ever seen a C40-9, or even for that matter a GE Spartan Cab on the mainline and not in a deadline!
Photo Date:  11/19/2016  Upload Date: 11/20/2016 1:17:32 PM
Location:  Milford, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  NS 8831(C40-9)
Views:  138   Comments: 0
Another look at that NS Unit
Title:  Another look at that NS Unit
Description:  This was definitely the catch of the day!
Photo Date:  11/19/2016  Upload Date: 11/20/2016 1:18:50 PM
Location:  Milford, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  NS 8831(C40-9)
Views:  154   Comments: 0
DPU on the GSMFPR-19
Title:  DPU on the GSMFPR-19
Description:  Looks like a recent repaint.
Photo Date:  11/19/2016  Upload Date: 11/20/2016 1:20:11 PM
Location:  Milford, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  UP 6767(AC44CW)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
ISCLB at Tintic Junction
Title:  ISCLB at Tintic Junction
Description:  The ISCLB is thundering past a former water tower from the steam era as it blasts through Tintic Junction.
Photo Date:  11/19/2016  Upload Date: 11/20/2016 1:22:49 PM
Location:  Tintic Junction, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  UP 2698(ET44AH)
Views:  345   Comments: 1
ISCLB Lead Power
Title:  ISCLB Lead Power
Description:  The brand new T4 compliant locomotive looked sharp on point on the ISCLB.
Photo Date:  11/19/2016  Upload Date: 11/20/2016 1:25:44 PM
Location:  Tintic Junction, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  UP 2698(ET44AH) UP 8171(AC45CCTE) UP 4786(SD70M) UP 8768(SD70ACe)
Views:  745   Comments: 0
Josh Photobombing my Shot
Title:  Josh Photobombing my Shot
Description:  Josh Bernard photobombing my shot, both of us were heading north after a long day of railfanning. Josh would later go to an ops session that day to film it for his documentary film, and I went with my family to go see Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them, so it ended up being a long day for everybody involved! :)
Photo Date:  11/19/2016  Upload Date: 11/20/2016 1:46:14 PM
Location:  Tintic Junction, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Views:  34   Comments: 0
Santa Claus is Coming to Town!
Title:  Santa Claus is Coming to Town!
Description:  A Utah Railway worker wears a festive Christmas themed hat while he clings to the end of a tanker car; guiding his train down the track as it backs up into the SLG&W railyard.
Photo Date:  11/28/2016  Upload Date: 11/28/2016 7:40:13 PM
Location:  Salt Lake City, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Views:  97   Comments: 0
Grain Train Departing SLC in a Snow Storm
Title:  Grain Train Departing SLC in a Snow Storm
Description:  I have a lot of cool pictures to upload from today, but first is this one of UP 8194 battling a storm as it leaves Salt Lake City with a grain train. I think the illuminated numberboards give it a special touch!
Photo Date:  11/28/2016  Upload Date: 11/28/2016 7:37:14 PM
Location:  Salt Lake City, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  UP 8194(ES44AC-H) UP 7235(AC4400CWM)
Views:  224   Comments: 1
Sunrise in Martin Yard
Title:  Sunrise in Martin Yard
Description:  Utah 5006 is resting in Martin Yard. The cut of oil tankers is a sign of changing times; as Coal business is vanishing for the Utah Railway, the company is investing in servicing the oil fields that are now being developed in Carbon County.IM
Photo Date:  12/26/2016  Upload Date: 12/27/2016 4:25:48 PM
Location:  Martin, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  UTAH 5006(MK-50-3)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
DRGW Spreader
Title:  DRGW Spreader
Description:  Ol display in Helper
Photo Date:  12/26/2016  Upload Date: 12/27/2016 4:50:02 PM
Location:  Helper, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Views:  220   Comments: 0
Locomotives left in Martin Yard
Title:  Locomotives left in Martin Yard
Description:  Two Australian SD50S and a GP were left in Martin Yard to rest, while other power was being prepared for the coal train coming up later in the day.
Photo Date:  12/26/2016  Upload Date: 12/27/2016 11:21:17 AM
Location:  Martin, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  UTAH 6061(SD50S) UTAH 6060(SD50S) UTAH 2007(GP38-2)
Views:  564   Comments: 0
Under the Sanding Tower
Title:  Under the Sanding Tower
Description:  Utah 6062 awaits the days work!
Photo Date:  12/26/2016  Upload Date: 12/27/2016 4:30:42 PM
Location:  Martin, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Locomotives:  UTAH 6062(SD50S)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
Thawing the Switches
Title:  Thawing the Switches
Description:  A group of Utah Railway employees break ice off the switches in Martin Yard to prepare for the departure of the helpers from the yard. Behind them are some KCCX Acid tank cars from the Garfield Smelter.
Photo Date:  12/26/2016  Upload Date: 12/27/2016 4:27:57 PM
Location:  Martin, UT
Author:  Jacob Lyman
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Views:  39   Comments: 0

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