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| Title: |
A&M 44 |
| Description: |
A&M 44 leads the local works north to Rogers in the afternoon. Here is has pulled up to the crossing at JB Hunts terminal, and is about to switch Zero Mountain Cold Storage |
| Photo Date: |
5/22/1997 Upload Date: 4/15/2014 11:09:55 PM |
| Location: |
Lowell, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) |
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745 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Eight Alcos!! |
| Description: |
The Monett Turn ran at night during the late 90s, getting out of Springdale in the late evening, and sometimes returning after daylight in the longer days of summer. I was a driver for JB Hunt then, and would occasionally come through our Lowell Ark terminal, which was bisected by the line. Id always park on the track side of the building. It was a thrill to watch the turn gaining speed as it headed north around midnight, usually behind 3 to 5 Alcos. This day in June 1999, it returned around 0800 with EIGHT!! What a sound!! |
| Photo Date: |
6/9/1998 Upload Date: 10/29/2011 2:26:50 AM |
| Location: |
Lowell, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 60(C420) AM 68(C420) AM 58(C420) AM 44(C420) AM 66(C420) AM 50(C420) AM 42(RS32) AM 54(C420) |
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2131 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Christmas is coming |
| Description: |
A&M is ready with three red Alcos and a green one as the Monett Turn rolls along Old Wire Rd in Rogers with 27 cars. |
| Photo Date: |
12/12/2006 Upload Date: 3/4/2017 3:49:44 AM |
| Location: |
Rogers, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 632(C420) AM 66(C420) AM 60(C420) |
| Views: |
994 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Road side running |
| Description: |
The northbound Monett Turn rolls along MO 37 making its way north with its 27 cars. |
| Photo Date: |
2/7/2007 Upload Date: 3/4/2017 4:20:53 AM |
| Location: |
Washburn, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 48(C420) AM 58(C420) AM 66(C420) |
| Views: |
901 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Back rooms and alleys... |
| Description: |
The Monett Turn rolls slowly through the side streets of Rogers as it makes its way behind the buildings down town behind a set of Alcos, all 24 cars of it, catching the last rays of winter sun as it peeks from behind the bank. |
| Photo Date: |
2/7/2007 Upload Date: 1/27/2017 4:40:21 AM |
| Location: |
Rogers, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 66(C420) AM 58(C420) AM 48(C420) AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
1004 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Just dropped |
| Description: |
The road power from the Monett Turn has just dropped its train at Springdale, and will be heading to the engine house. Lead unit 62 was named "George Hockaday" for the famed Alco employee who kept many an Alco running long after the company quit in October 1969. In the 1980's and 90's, when I lived in Binghamton NY, I would occasionally encounter him while out chasing on the D&H, first under Guilford, then in CP hands. He was a real gentleman. |
| Photo Date: |
2/17/2007 Upload Date: 1/27/2017 4:27:52 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 62(C420) AM 60(C420) AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
922 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Same train, different day |
| Description: |
The Monett Turn rolls north through Gateway, and will shortly stop to work the sand pit north of town. I was here a couple of weeks ago, same thing-note the sand cars behind the power. Good to have a consistent level of business from reliable shippers. |
| Photo Date: |
2/20/2007 Upload Date: 12/30/2017 5:02:37 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 50(C420) AM 60(C420) AM 62(C420) |
| Views: |
961 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Headed into town |
| Description: |
After working the sand pit at Gateway, the train rolls north toward Monett. The tracks swing away from MO 37 at several locations, this being one of them, at the south end of Seligman. Hell head through downtown while the road will skirt town to the east, resuming its side by side path in a mile or so. |
| Photo Date: |
2/20/2007 Upload Date: 12/30/2017 5:10:10 AM |
| Location: |
Seligman, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 50(C420) AM 60(C420) AM 62(C420) |
| Views: |
935 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Chasing along |
| Description: |
The tracks run along MO 37, in some places very close, in some a little farther away. Here between Seligman and Washburn, theyre only a few feet apart most of the way. It makes for a good chase. Train speeds are in the 40-plus range, and it can be a challenge keeping up. |
| Photo Date: |
2/20/2007 Upload Date: 12/30/2017 5:14:20 AM |
| Location: |
Washburn, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 50(C420) AM 60(C420) AM 62(C420) |
| Views: |
917 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Baling hay |
| Description: |
The northbound Monett Turn usually works at Gateway, where there is a sand pit. The other endeavor there is producing hay. The railroad does not participate in moves of this product-to my knowledge-but it does go past a lot of it. |
| Photo Date: |
3/16/2007 Upload Date: 1/20/2017 3:17:01 AM |
| Location: |
Gateway, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 68(C420) AM 66(C420) |
| Views: |
598 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Pulling down |
| Description: |
The Monett Turn, having arrived at its destination, pulls down into the BNSFs ex Frisco yard, where it will drop its cars. The crew will go to beans, then pick up cars left for them by BNSF, and head for home, working at Purdy and Gateway as they head south. |
| Photo Date: |
3/16/2007 Upload Date: 1/20/2017 3:25:12 AM |
| Location: |
Monett, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 68(C420) AM 66(C420) |
| Views: |
564 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Roadside |
| Description: |
The Monett Turn runs alongside MO 37, which follows the tracks more or less between Gateway Ark and Washburn MO. Were almost in Washburn as three Alcos roll 37 cars north. |
| Photo Date: |
3/16/2007 Upload Date: 1/20/2017 3:35:11 AM |
| Location: |
Washburn, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 68(C420) AM 66(C420) |
| Views: |
530 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Pastoral |
| Description: |
The northbound Monett Turn seen across the fields north of Washburn, where the tracks and road separate until Butterfield. |
| Photo Date: |
3/16/2007 Upload Date: 1/20/2017 3:40:09 AM |
| Location: |
Washburn, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 68(C420) AM 66(C420) |
| Views: |
590 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Squealer |
| Description: |
The southbound train has picked up its cars from BNSF and now takes the connecting track from the yard to the A&M main, flanges squealing as the train holds to the 10 MPH speed restriction around the curve. Its a great way to start. The first several miles of the trip are all uphill. |
| Photo Date: |
3/16/2007 Upload Date: 1/20/2017 3:46:12 AM |
| Location: |
Monett, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 66(C420) AM 68(C420) AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
574 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Starting the climb |
| Description: |
The Monett Turn has come around the yard connection and is now on the main. Still ahead is the climb to Purdy, seven miles ahead, though it will be less of an effort with this short 25 car train. MP 283, at far right, is mileage from St Louis. |
| Photo Date: |
3/16/2007 Upload Date: 1/20/2017 3:52:46 AM |
| Location: |
Monett, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 66(C420) AM 68(C420) AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
555 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Old power line up |
| Description: |
A&M 46 leads a line of Alcos, including slug 80, and C 420 66, which has had parts removed. |
| Photo Date: |
9/21/2013 Upload Date: 9/22/2013 4:56:35 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
AM 46(C420) AM 44(C420) AM 66(C420) AM 80(TEBU) AM 42(C420) |
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1169 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Gold bells?: |
| Description: |
Three weeks til Christmas, and the song says silver bells, but the bell on C 420 no 44 is decidedly gold. Spingdale shop |
| Photo Date: |
12/6/2014 Upload Date: 12/9/2014 1:23:51 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
209 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
72 lives |
| Description: |
The three SD 70s were involved in a derailment near Schaberg Ark on Oct 10. Year old 72 was damaged, but not as badly as the other two units, and is back in service. Here it is at Spingdale in the company of its predecessors. |
| Photo Date: |
12/6/2014 Upload Date: 12/9/2014 1:18:38 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
AM 72(SD70ACe) AM 56(C420) AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
614 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Pulling away |
| Description: |
The A&M Santa train pulls away from its turning point at Johnson. |
| Photo Date: |
12/5/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 2:58:25 AM |
| Location: |
Johnson, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
230 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Almost home |
| Description: |
The Santa train pulls away from the camera as it approaches the Springdale station. |
| Photo Date: |
12/5/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 3:03:15 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
240 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Past the mill |
| Description: |
The Santa train passes the Tyson feed mill in Johnson. We see the rear of the train as it pulls away. |
| Photo Date: |
12/5/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 2:59:53 AM |
| Location: |
Johnson, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
201 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Rolling south |
| Description: |
The Santa train approaches Don Tyson Pkwy. |
| Photo Date: |
12/5/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 3:04:40 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
195 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Don Tyson |
| Description: |
A closer view of the Santa train about to pass under Don Tyson Pkwy. |
| Photo Date: |
12/5/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 3:06:04 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
187 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
In the weeds |
| Description: |
A local works the Springda`e yard, on the farthest most track as seen from Randall Wobbe Rd. Looks oike its hiding in the grass. |
| Photo Date: |
2/22/2016 Upload Date: 2/24/2016 4:36:03 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 50(C420) |
| Views: |
215 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Work to do |
| Description: |
The local heads south at Randall Wobbe, five cars in tow for points in Springdale and Fayetteville. |
| Photo Date: |
2/22/2016 Upload Date: 2/24/2016 4:39:47 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett0 |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 50(C420) |
| Views: |
300 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Shop power |
| Description: |
A pass by the A&M office on Emma St yielded this view of C 420 44, another unnamed Alco, and SD 70ACe 70. |
| Photo Date: |
12/21/2017 Upload Date: 12/26/2017 5:41:59 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 70(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
318 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
And an extra |
| Description: |
Along with the two Alcos and SD, there was this silver painted car. I was not able to get close enough to see it in detail, but it looked like some kind of MOW car, judging by the window in the end. |
| Photo Date: |
12/21/2017 Upload Date: 12/26/2017 5:48:46 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
213 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Runaround |
| Description: |
The train arriving from Springdale, after discharging passengers for Van Buren, backs up to the passing track, where the power will cut off and run around to the north end of the train. Its about to pull away to change ends. |
| Photo Date: |
5/6/2023 Upload Date: 5/28/2023 5:18:40 AM |
| Location: |
Van Buren, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 68(C420) |
| Views: |
135 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Thatll do! |
| Description: |
A&M 44 couples to parlor 107, not the first time an Alco C 420 has coupled to this car, which started life as Long Island RR 2927. |
| Photo Date: |
5/6/2023 Upload Date: 5/28/2023 5:24:24 AM |
| Location: |
Van Buren, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
111 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Anticipation |
| Description: |
The assembled folks at the station mill about in anticipation of the trains imminent arrival-the headlight is visible in the distance. |
| Photo Date: |
5/6/2023 Upload Date: 6/1/2023 5:26:02 AM |
| Location: |
Van Buren, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
139 Comments: 1 |
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