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    Railroad operations come back to Camp Taji [Image 5 of 6]

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    A ground-level perspective of a desert railway track with a locomotive approaching in the distance under hazy, dust-filled atmospheric conditions. The scene depicts an arid, flat landscape with sparse vegetation and a metal security fence running parallel to the tracks on the right side. The overall visibility is significantly reduced by what appears to be a sandstorm or dust haze.

    CAMP TAJI, IRAQ

    02.10.2009

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Mike Brantley 

    10th Mountain Division Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs Office

    A locomotive pulling 20 cars of 40 empty containers prepares to depart Camp Taji's railyard on Feb. 10, on its two-day trip to the port city of Umm Qasr. The proof of principle was the first time in five years that railroad operations occurred there.

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    Date Taken: 02.10.2009
    Date Posted: 02.14.2009 14:19
    Photo ID: 151235
    VIRIN: 090214-A-0000B-005
    Resolution: 2592x3872
    Size: 496.59 KB
    Location: CAMP TAJI, IQ
    Web Views: 165
    Downloads: 29

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    A Linde reach stacker (reachstacker) is lifting a shipping container at what appears to be a military logistics or intermodal rail yard. Several personnel in military uniforms and civilian attire observe the operation near a green-and-yellow diesel locomotive. The hazy, dusty atmospheric conditions suggest an arid environment, possibly a Middle Eastern or Central Asian location.
    A green and yellow diesel locomotive is stationary on a track in what appears to be an arid, dusty industrial or military compound. The locomotive displays the identifier 'DHL17' (or similar) on its front face and features chevron-style yellow markings on a green body. The surrounding environment includes concrete barriers, barbed wire fencing, and an air conditioning unit, suggesting a secured facility.
    A long freight train carrying intermodal shipping containers is stationary on a rail line in an arid, desert-like environment. The containers vary in color including beige/white, teal/green, and red/orange. A reach stacker or container handler vehicle is visible in the background, suggesting a loading or unloading operation at a remote rail yard.
    A soldier in US Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) with body armor stands with arms raised facing an approaching locomotive on a dusty, hazy day. The soldier appears to be signaling or directing the train, possibly at a railroad crossing checkpoint. The environment is arid and debris-strewn, consistent with a Middle Eastern operational theater.
    A ground-level perspective of a desert railway track with a locomotive approaching in the distance under hazy, dust-filled atmospheric conditions. The scene depicts an arid, flat landscape with sparse vegetation and a metal security fence running parallel to the tracks on the right side. The overall visibility is significantly reduced by what appears to be a sandstorm or dust haze.
    A person is using large red bolt cutters to cut through a chain and padlock securing what appears to be a dark metal door or gate. The chain is heavily rusted and secured with a padlock. A second padlock is visible lower on the door, and a black cylindrical object is partially visible at the bottom right.

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