Grand Canyon Railway F40FH no. 239 stands at the depot at the Grand Canyon waiting to form the 16.00 departure to Williams, AZ on 4th May 2008.
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Grand Canyon Railway F40FH no. 239 stands at the depot at the Grand Canyon waiting to form the 16.00 departure to Williams, AZ on 4th May 2008.
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