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One shot |
Description: |
I heard a train climbing the grade from Watts, and took off for downtown. I wasnt fast enough; he beat me into town, and I had to scramble to catch up. After a 70 MPH ride up Ark 59 to Gentry, I was able to catch the six units and 135 empty covered hoppers rolling north in the last light of day. Hopefully Ill see a lot more of these this summer, especially as more and more CP units mix in, more than just the splash of red on this train. CPKC today announced a new paint scheme for the merged road. |
Photo Date: |
6/28/2023 Upload Date: 6/29/2023 6:38:45 AM |
Location: |
Gentry, AR |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
KCSM 4078(SD70ACe) KCS 4166(SD70ACe) KCSM 4511(AC44CW) CP 8912(ES44AC) KCS 4823(ES44AC) KCS 4010(SD70ACe) |
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82 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Across the creek |
Description: |
The DPU on the southbound oil train rolls across Baron Creek as it makes its way south. Theres just enough sun angle to get it well lit. Another couple weeks, the bridge will be in enough shadow to put this shot in shadow. |
Photo Date: |
9/3/2023 Upload Date: 9/9/2023 5:26:20 AM |
Location: |
Baron, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
CP 8531(AC44CW) KCSM 4078(SD70ACe) KCS 4596(AC44CW) |
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58 Comments: 2 |
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Crossing the Illinois |
Description: |
I was unable to beat the oil train through Siloam Springs-not uncommon, the traffic there will kill any chase-but was able to get to the river bridge in time to catch the DPU there. |
Photo Date: |
9/3/2023 Upload Date: 9/9/2023 6:19:08 AM |
Location: |
Watts, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
CP 8531(AC44CW) KCSM 4078(SD70ACe) KCS 4596(AC44CW) |
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85 Comments: 5 |
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Pushing at the station |
Description: |
My last shot of the chase was at the station in Stilwell, finishing up with this shot of the DPU passing the station. |
Photo Date: |
9/3/2023 Upload Date: 9/9/2023 5:31:14 AM |
Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Station,Action |
Locomotives: |
CP 8531(AC44CW) KCSM 4078(SD70ACe) KCS 4596(AC44CW) |
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51 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
Long string |
Description: |
The DPU on this oil train punctuates a long string of tanks, stretched out south from MP 238 south of Watts |
Photo Date: |
9/3/2023 Upload Date: 9/9/2023 5:33:10 AM |
Location: |
Watts, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
Locomotives: |
CP 8531(AC44CW) KCSM 4078(SD70ACe) KCS 4596(AC44CW) |
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48 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Big tree |
Description: |
Southbound oil train DPU passes a big tree south of Watts |
Photo Date: |
9/3/2023 Upload Date: 9/9/2023 5:34:39 AM |
Location: |
Watts, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
Locomotives: |
CP 8531(AC44CW) KCSM 4078(SD70ACe) KCS 4596(AC44CW) |
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55 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Long distance DPU |
Description: |
After shooting the head end from my usual spot alongside US 59, I went up on old 59 to get the going away shot of the DPU from a higher more dramatic angle. |
Photo Date: |
9/3/2023 Upload Date: 9/9/2023 5:38:08 AM |
Location: |
Westville, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
Locomotives: |
CP 8531(AC44CW) KCSM 4078(SD70ACe) KCS 4596(AC44CW) |
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53 Comments: 2 |
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