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| Title: |
First encounter |
| Description: |
I caught up to the CP 2816 at the big curve at Chewie Rd, about four miles south of Watts. I usually chase here in the afternoon; the sun angle is not one Im used to, so dark side for this shot. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 6/29/2024 6:17:01 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 7013(SD70ACU) |
| Views: |
35 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Northbound and down |
| Description: |
The 2816 rolls north at track speed approaching Watts. It will momentarily hit the detector at MP 238 |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 6/29/2024 6:24:05 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 7013(SD70ACU) CP 1401(FP9A) CP 4107(FP9A) |
| Views: |
35 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Slow roll |
| Description: |
At Watts, the 2816 took the siding to meet a southbound coal train. Hes rolling up the siding. The slow pace allowed me to get around to the sun side for a wide view. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 6/29/2024 6:26:19 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 7013(SD70ACU) CP 1401(FP9A) CP 4107(FP9A) |
| Views: |
43 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Protect units |
| Description: |
The pair of FP 7s that came south with the train are also assisting ln the return, here at Watts. CP heritage scheme SD 70ACU 7013 was also part of the entourage. All the diesels were working any time I was close enough to hear. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 6/29/2024 6:31:41 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 1401(FP9A) CP 4107(FP9A) |
| Views: |
40 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
The fans are out |
| Description: |
And so are the locals. A crowd records the passing of CP 2816 at 7th St in Watts as the train slowly rolls up the siding. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 6/29/2024 6:36:57 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 2816(4-6-4) |
| Views: |
33 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Waiting on the freight |
| Description: |
While the 2816 was the star of the show today, its important to remember that CPKC still had a railroad to run. Here the steamer is holding at the north end of Watts siding for a southbound TXUX coal train, which will arrive about ten minutes hence behind a BNSF/CP/KCS power set. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 6/29/2024 6:44:33 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 7013(SD70ACU) CP 1401(FP9A) CP 4107(FP9A) |
| Views: |
53 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Snaking through |
| Description: |
I didnt shoot the meet with the coal train, the angle wasnt good, and a lot of foamer clutter, so took off for Siloam Springs, which I knew would be a race, given the traffic in Siloam. I got ahead of him, and set up at the team track, which I felt would be the best sun angle for the time of day. The 2816 is crossing Jefferson St, and snaking through the S curve in town in a long lens shot. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 6/30/2024 5:38:58 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 2816(4-6-4) |
| Views: |
24 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Closing in |
| Description: |
The 2816 rolls up the main, seen through a gap in the shrubbery as it makes its way north. There were a couple of taller bushes that someone should have cut down for a wider view, but you cant have everything!! |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 6/30/2024 5:48:32 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 2816(4-6-4) |
| Views: |
36 Comments: 4 |
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| Title: |
Outstanding in the field |
| Description: |
But, unlike a recent shot, no cows today. Still, a pretty view as the Empress approaches the Ark 59S crossing in Gentry. Id not get another shot at him til Gravette, due to idiots pacing the engine along Ark 59, which runs adjacent to the tracks for the six miles to Decatur. I get the appeal of the moving parts of a steam engine at speed, but get 60 seconds of the action, then move on so youre not holding up a couple dozen other fans who want to get ahead of the train, not to mention disinterested locals who just want to go about their day without being caught up in a lot of unnecessary congestion. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/1/2024 5:58:11 AM |
| Location: |
Gentry, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 7013(SD70ACU) CP 1401(FP9A) CP 4107(FP9A) |
| Views: |
21 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
By the team track |
| Description: |
The train passes the team track at Gravette, roughly where the station site was. Normally, Id shoot a northbound at Wolf Creek, between North Dorsey and Gravette-its a pretty shot, and easy to get to-but for the idiot pacers between Gentry and Decatur, and also the fact that the sun angle at Wolf Creek would be all wrong. It really doesnt become a sweet shot til mid afternoon. So, Gravette. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/1/2024 6:03:42 AM |
| Location: |
Gravette, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 7013(SD70ACU) CP 1401(FP9A) CP 4107(FP9A) |
| Views: |
36 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Protect power #1 |
| Description: |
CP sent some diesels along with the 2816 as protection in case the steam engine failed to proceed. The first was this SD 70ACU heritage unit, 7013. It was working when it went past. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/1/2024 6:07:21 AM |
| Location: |
Gravette, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
CP 7013(SD70ACU) |
| Views: |
33 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Protect power #2 |
| Description: |
The classic set of protection power was this pair of FP 9s. Theyd had some issues on the southbound trip, so the SD 70 was added for the return to Canada. They were running when they went past. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/1/2024 6:11:37 AM |
| Location: |
Gravette, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
CP 1401(FP9A) CP 4107(FP9A) |
| Views: |
24 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Butler Creek |
| Description: |
The 2816 rolls north past the low water crossing of Butler Creek just south of Noel. Hell meet another southbound coal train here. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/1/2024 6:15:52 AM |
| Location: |
Noel, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 2816(4-6-4) |
| Views: |
30 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
City Park |
| Description: |
I stuck around at Butler Creek to shoot the coal train, then ran up to get ahead of the 2816. He did some inspecting at Noel, so it was a little while til he showed here, passing the city park at Lanagan. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/1/2024 6:19:35 AM |
| Location: |
Lanagan, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 7013(SD70ACU) CP 1401(FP9A) CP 4107(FP9A) |
| Views: |
26 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Passing the distant signal |
| Description: |
The 2816 rolls past the distant signal for McElhany, several miles to the north. He was rolling pretty good here, and made a great show. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/1/2024 6:23:40 AM |
| Location: |
Goodman, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 7013(SD70ACU) |
| Views: |
29 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Wide view |
| Description: |
A wider angle view at Goodman shows the 2816, tender and water tanks, and the accompanying diesels, as well as another fan shooting video. At right is the railfan chase vehicle, my wifes 2001 Stratus R/T, the five speed. Great running car, though the lack of AC on this 95 degree day made for a challenge. But it will go 90 MPH!! |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/1/2024 6:31:04 AM |
| Location: |
Goodman, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 7013(SD70ACU) |
| Views: |
27 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Straight at you |
| Description: |
After Goodman, I took off, but even a five speed didnt let me catch up by McElhany, so I beat it up onto I 49 to the Gateway exit, knowing there was a long tangent that might make an interesting photo. I really wanted to get the shot from the shoulder of I 49, but standing on an interstate highway for a long period was going to get me unwanted attention from the state troopers, so nixed that. Good thing-there was a hi-rail working, and didnt give up his track and time right away, so waited 45 minutes here. Still, a good shot. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/1/2024 6:37:10 AM |
| Location: |
Gateway Drive, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 7013(SD70ACU) CP 1401(FP9A) CP 4107(FP9A) |
| Views: |
31 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Old bridge |
| Description: |
After getting the shot at Gateway, I again hit the interstate, getting to the I 44/Mo 249 interchange, and took 249 up to Mo 171 to bypass Joplin, which I knew would be a chase killer. It was a good decision, as I heard the detector at MP 150 go off just as I was clearing Airport Drive. I had enough time to get off to the side, but not to cross MO 171, which is a busy two lane at 1600. I was still able to manage a shot of the train coming off the through truss adjacent to the highway. I have to do this with a freight some time. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/1/2024 6:41:52 AM |
| Location: |
Asbury, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 2816(4-6-4) |
| Views: |
25 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Roadside pan |
| Description: |
The highway and tracks are close enough that a pan shot is possible up through Asbury, then the tracks veer away from the road. I got this last chance grab shot from the car as the train sped away. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/1/2024 6:45:02 AM |
| Location: |
Asbury, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 2816(4-6-4) |
| Views: |
25 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Crew change |
| Description: |
The 2816 beat me handily to the yard in Pittsburg, and I got there as the crews were changing, the new crew having just come on. As a bonus, there was a southbound grain train that was adding a unit for his DPU, nose to nose with the 2816. So we had 2816 north meeting CP 8716 south, sweet sixteens!! |
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6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/1/2024 6:50:31 AM |
| Location: |
Pittsburg, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 8716(ES44AC) KCSM 4732(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
39 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Meet at the yard |
| Description: |
A pulled back shot gets the whole steam train ensemble in the photo, as well as the 7013, while the grain train get his DPU. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/1/2024 6:55:09 AM |
| Location: |
Pittsburg, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 7013(SD70ACU) CP 8716(ES44AC) KCSM 4732(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
31 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Baggage car |
| Description: |
The Empress train had a long consist of a variety of cars, starting with a box car for tools and such, followed by this baggage car, then the passenger accommodations. All taken during a roll by at Watts OK |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/9/2024 4:23:12 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
11 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Power for the train |
| Description: |
This generator car provides HEP power for the passenger consist. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/9/2024 4:50:55 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
12 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Major Rogers |
| Description: |
CP 103, named Major Rogers |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/9/2024 4:30:09 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
13 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Assiniboine |
| Description: |
This car is named for one of the plains tribes of the Canadian midwest. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/9/2024 4:25:25 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
11 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Bonfield |
| Description: |
CP business car, with observation platform |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/9/2024 4:39:30 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
11 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Glacier |
| Description: |
CP business car |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/9/2024 4:58:15 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock |
| Locomotives: |
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8 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
H B Bowen |
| Description: |
Sleeper H B Bowen. Looks like the window configuration of a slumbercoach. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/9/2024 5:01:37 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock |
| Locomotives: |
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11 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Mount Royal |
| Description: |
Business car Mount Royal rolls north |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/9/2024 5:42:20 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
12 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Full length |
| Description: |
Great dome Selkirk is part of the train. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/9/2024 5:43:45 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
18 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Diner |
| Description: |
The diner, CP car Vaughan. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/9/2024 5:48:36 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock |
| Locomotives: |
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15 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
This was a surprise |
| Description: |
KCS car Baton Rouge rolls through Watts in the 0816s consist. I was not aware the KCS fleet had been repainted, getting CP maroon, but keeping the car names. The CP scheme is attractive, if somewhat subdued. The KCS scheme had elegance. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/9/2024 5:06:47 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock |
| Locomotives: |
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22 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
KCS San Luis Potosi |
| Description: |
Another KCS car in CP maroon. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/9/2024 5:08:26 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock |
| Locomotives: |
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22 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Veracruz |
| Description: |
The third KCS car in the train was the Veracruz. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/9/2024 5:13:48 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock |
| Locomotives: |
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17 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Sandford Fleming |
| Description: |
Bringing up the rear was the Sandford Fleming, which has a theater obs picture window in the rear. For a look at the rear of the car, see the album covering the southbound trip |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/9/2024 4:48:53 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock |
| Locomotives: |
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23 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Off the bridge |
| Description: |
There were, of course, other trains that ran the day 2816 ran the Heavener Sub-CPKC does have a railroad to run, after all. Here the trains that the 2816 met. The first I saw was at CP North Watts, this southbound TXUX coal train, seen here in a tele view, coming off the Illinois River bridge. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/3/2024 5:16:06 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Bridge,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 5902(ES44AC) CP 8061(AC4400CWM) KCS 4142(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
30 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Heading to a meet |
| Description: |
The coal train splits the signals at North Watts. Hell meet the 2816 in a second. The shot was into the sun, and cluttered, so I didnt shoot the trains passing. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/3/2024 5:23:00 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 5902(ES44AC) CP 8061(AC4400CWM) KCS 4142(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
30 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
More coal |
| Description: |
At Noel, the 2816 met another TXUX train, which I shot as it passed Butler Creek.The meet was in a place that was not accessible, as all but the north end of Noel Siding is. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/3/2024 5:29:29 AM |
| Location: |
Noel, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6398(ES44AC) KCS 4701(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
25 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Grain too |
| Description: |
At Pittsburg Kan, the 2816 met this southbound grain move as it was making its crew change. This is a tighter view of the train meeting the 2816. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/3/2024 5:32:32 AM |
| Location: |
Pittsburg, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8716(ES44AC) KCSM 4732(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
34 Comments: 1 |
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