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Pictures of KCS 3
 
Owner: Kansas City Southern
Model:EMD F9BBuilt As:CN 6617 (F9B)
Serial Number:A1055Order No:C218
Frame Number:Built:2/1957
Notes:"Pittsburg," ex VIA, nee CN.
Other locos with this serial:  KCS 3(F9B) VIA 6617(F9B) CN 6617(F9B)
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KCS Business train before the Belle
Title:  KCS Business train before the Belle
Description:  I caught the KCS business train at Knoche on Sunday while waiting on freight. The Choteau Trafficway was easy to get to, and I could park a bobtail tractor nearby, so I went train watching. Turned intot a good day. A coal train headed south on the KCS makes its way though the yard.
Photo Date:  1/17/1999  Upload Date: 3/15/2014 1:05:05 AM
Location:  Kansas City, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 2(FP9A) BN 5588(C30-7)
Views:  1999   Comments: 4
Executive train
Title:  Executive train
Description:  In a distant view seen from the Choteau Trafficway, the KCS executive train sits at Knoche Yard behind A-B-A F units.
Photo Date:  1/17/1999  Upload Date: 6/13/2012 1:01:34 AM
Location:  Kansas City, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  1878   Comments: 1
Pulling ahead
Title:  Pulling ahead
Description:  The Holiday Express has arrived at Noel, and now pulls up to position the train for display.
Photo Date:  12/7/2008  Upload Date: 8/21/2016 3:13:31 AM
Location:  Noel, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 2(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B)
Views:  338   Comments: 0
Almost there
Title:  Almost there
Description:  The Holiday Express approaches the south end of the Noel siding, seen across the field from Deer Creek Rd.
Photo Date:  12/7/2008  Upload Date: 8/21/2016 3:26:34 AM
Location:  Noel, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 2(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 1(FP9A)
Views:  337   Comments: 0
Under the flags
Title:  Under the flags
Description:  The Noel station is now the City Hall, flying American and Missouri flags, seen above the train as it arrives.
Photo Date:  12/7/2008  Upload Date: 8/21/2016 3:34:02 AM
Location:  Noel, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 2(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 1(FP9A)
Views:  339   Comments: 1
Anticipation
Title:  Anticipation
Description:  The Holiday Express brings out the locals, and also folks from a long way off. A sampling of the local youth watches as the train pulls past the old station as it arrives from the south.
Photo Date:  12/7/2008  Upload Date: 8/21/2016 3:43:04 AM
Location:  Noel, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 2(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 1(FP9A)
Views:  397   Comments: 0
Down in the hollow
Title:  Down in the hollow
Description:  The Heavener Sub follows a creek from just north of Decatur to just south of Gravette. In this valley is the Dorsey siding. Just north of N Dorsey, we see the Holiday Express behind the executive Fs.
Photo Date:  12/7/2008  Upload Date: 4/6/2017 4:44:25 AM
Location:  Gravette, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 2(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 1(FP9A)
Views:  315   Comments: 1
Arriving at Noel
Title:  Arriving at Noel
Description:  The KCS Fs lead the Holiday Express as it eases past the Noel station. It will cut off the display cars and back them into the siding for the crowd to tour.
Photo Date:  12/7/2008  Upload Date: 4/6/2017 4:47:35 AM
Location:  Noel, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 2(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 1(FP9A)
Views:  401   Comments: 1
Rolling up
Title:  Rolling up
Description:  The Holiday Express rolls past the station at Noel to a stop as it arrives for the days festivities here. It was chilly, but sunny, making for a good day to tour the train.
Photo Date:  12/7/2008  Upload Date: 3/16/2017 4:27:58 AM
Location:  Noel, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 2(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 1(FP9A)
Views:  527   Comments: 0
Side by side
Title:  Side by side
Description:  The Holiday Express meets a northbound empty grain train, allowing for a comparison in paint schemes as it sets up at Siloam Springs for the eveoing show.
Photo Date:  12/9/2009  Upload Date: 9/2/2016 4:23:38 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 2(FP9A) KCS 4701(ES44AC)
Views:  471   Comments: 1
Over the creek
Title:  Over the creek
Description:  The Holiday Express crosses Baron Creek on its way to the next display at Siloam Springs.
Photo Date:  12/9/2009  Upload Date: 9/2/2016 4:30:57 AM
Location:  Baron, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  340   Comments: 2
Christmas for the chickens
Title:  Christmas for the chickens
Description:  The Holiday Express passes the feed mill at Hudson, north of Westville. There is a large chicken farm across the tracks here, but it wont be a happy holiday for most of them.
Photo Date:  12/9/2009  Upload Date: 10/7/2016 4:22:47 AM
Location:  Westville, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  334   Comments: 2
Over the river
Title:  Over the river
Description:  And up the hill, as the Holiday Express crosses the Illinois River. It will shortly dig into the grade out of the valley and up to Siloam.
Photo Date:  12/9/2009  Upload Date: 9/2/2016 4:32:54 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  293   Comments: 0
By the team track
Title:  By the team track
Description:  The Holiday Express comes to town, seen from the small team yard on the east side of the tracks. The weather this day was dismal, but it allowed for angles not normally possible on a sunny day.
Photo Date:  12/9/2009  Upload Date: 9/2/2016 4:26:05 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  290   Comments: 2
Under the tower
Title:  Under the tower
Description:  The Holiday Express pulls up under the Siloam water tower, and will shortly make the move into the siding, once a northbound passes.
Photo Date:  12/9/2009  Upload Date: 9/2/2016 4:28:34 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  292   Comments: 2
The chase is on
Title:  The chase is on
Description:  The Holiday Express rolls through Stilwell in the rain, en route to Siloam Springs. From here, I will follow the train to its destination.
Photo Date:  12/9/2009  Upload Date: 9/2/2016 4:37:08 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  401   Comments: 1
Christmas train
Title:  Christmas train
Description:  The 2009 edition of the KCS Christmas train rolls past Deer Creek Rd south of Noel MO. The classic Fs are the power.
Photo Date:  12/12/2009  Upload Date: 11/6/2012 1:22:47 AM
Location:  Noel, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  414   Comments: 0
Wave to Santa
Title:  Wave to Santa
Description:  The southbound H train meets the Holiday Express north of the Stilwell station. Its not exactly a Christmas type scene!!
Photo Date:  12/12/2009  Upload Date: 10/7/2016 5:16:05 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4121(SD70ACe) KCS 4052(SD70ACe) KCS 2034(GP38-2) KCS 1912(GP38-2) KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B)
Views:  883   Comments: 2
F units and Rudy
Title:  F units and Rudy
Description:  The train accompanying the Holiday Express poses with Rudy, the leader for the special train.
Photo Date:  12/8/2012  Upload Date: 12/9/2012 3:45:35 AM
Location:  Noel, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Night,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  416   Comments: 0
Intermodal??
Title:  Intermodal??
Description:  Santas sleigh has gone intermodal, which I guess would make it SOFC(sleigh on flatcar). Here it looks ready to go for Christmas.
Photo Date:  12/8/2012  Upload Date: 12/9/2012 4:26:11 AM
Location:  Noel, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Station
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  418   Comments: 0
Pulled up
Title:  Pulled up
Description:  The power for the KCS Holiday train has pulled north of the station. The display train is at the depot, cut off from the rest of the train. Visitors will shortly be taking their tours.
Photo Date:  12/7/2015  Upload Date: 12/15/2015 3:17:09 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  294   Comments: 0
Holiday Express
Title:  Holiday Express
Description:  A backlit photo was all I was able to get this day, but the train is still lit well. This shot gives an overall look at the power and train, with the Stilwell station in the distance.
Photo Date:  12/7/2015  Upload Date: 12/18/2015 4:16:34 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  287   Comments: 0
Classy trio
Title:  Classy trio
Description:  The A-B-A set of F's that power the executive train seen from across US 59.
Photo Date:  12/7/2015  Upload Date: 12/18/2015 4:21:23 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  392   Comments: 1
Close up
Title:  Close up
Description:  A close up of the F units powering the Holiday Express
Photo Date:  12/7/2015  Upload Date: 12/15/2015 3:18:41 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  309   Comments: 2
Coupled end
Title:  Coupled end
Description:  The executive train power looking toward the head end, KCS 2 in the foreground.
Photo Date:  12/7/2015  Upload Date: 12/18/2015 4:12:10 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  KCS 2(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 1(FP9A)
Views:  337   Comments: 0
KCS 3
Title:  KCS 3
Description:  KCS 3 is an F9B, and is named Pittsburg.
Photo Date:  12/7/2015  Upload Date: 12/18/2015 3:41:59 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,Station
Locomotives:  KCS 3(F9B)
Views:  395   Comments: 0
Kids and F units
Title:  Kids and F units
Description:  I took two of my grandkids to see the Holiday Express, which they enjoyed immensely. Here they are with the KCS F units, which always lead the train on its annual tour.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/5/2018 5:53:16 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  322   Comments: 2
Spotted
Title:  Spotted
Description:  The display cars have been spotted on the siding, and the passenger train holds the main. Visitors are now heading down to the train for the fun.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/6/2018 4:25:21 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  264   Comments: 0
Coming to town
Title:  Coming to town
Description:  The Holiday Express approaches Kenwood St in Siloam. It will pull up to Jefferson, then back into the siding on the west side of the main to set up the display cars.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/5/2018 5:47:55 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  337   Comments: 3
Backed down
Title:  Backed down
Description:  The passenger train has backed down to clear Jefferson St. The sun had not yet moved to the opposite side of the train, but the angle still wasnt the best. I took the shot anyway.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/6/2018 4:53:59 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  290   Comments: 2
Full set
Title:  Full set
Description:  All three Fs are seen in this going away view of the Holiday Express.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/6/2018 5:03:12 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  KCS 2(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 1(FP9A)
Views:  291   Comments: 1
At the station
Title:  At the station
Description:  The Holiday Express is pulled up past the Stilwell station, holding the main after dropping the holiday cars for public viewing. As always, a sharp looking train.
Photo Date:  12/12/2019  Upload Date: 12/16/2019 4:46:33 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  461   Comments: 1
All three
Title:  All three
Description:  All the F units are on the Holiday Express, as is usually the case. I had to work around the pole to sorta make the shot. Looks like one of those "Close but no cigar" shots in TRP.
Photo Date:  12/12/2019  Upload Date: 12/16/2019 5:17:13 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  383   Comments: 0
Classic power
Title:  Classic power
Description:  The A-B-A set of Fs that power the train always look good. Lead unit KCS 1 has been renamed from Meridian to Michael Haverty.
Photo Date:  12/12/2019  Upload Date: 12/16/2019 4:48:29 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  KCS 2(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 1(FP9A)
Views:  504   Comments: 1
Pittsburg
Title:  Pittsburg
Description:  F 9B Pittsburg, for the yard in that Kansas town, on the Holiday Express.
Photo Date:  12/12/2019  Upload Date: 12/16/2019 5:19:13 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  KCS 3(F9B)
Views:  287   Comments: 0
Meeting the star
Title:  Meeting the star
Description:  The southbound H train has now made its way down the siding, and the DPU is passing the real reasoh the town has turned out, out of view to the right.
Photo Date:  12/12/2019  Upload Date: 12/15/2019 4:37:46 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 2(FP9A) KCS 4020(SD70ACe) EMDX 7208(SD70AH-T4)
Views:  522   Comments: 1

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