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5/2/2024
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Canadian Pacific Railway
Model:EMD SD40-2Built As:KCS 675 (SD40-2)
Serial Number:756155-1Order No:756155
Frame Number:756155-1Built:8/1976
Notes:Ex-KCS
Other locos with this serial:  CP 5420(SD40-2) KCS 675(SD40-2) CP 675(SD40-2)
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255 in the valley
Title:  255 in the valley
Description:  Train 255 smokes it up as it gets a roll on after leaving the siding at CP Adrian, and is now at approximately MP 320.
Photo Date:  10/8/1994  Upload Date: 8/29/2014 3:04:43 AM
Location:  Adrian, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CP 5427(SD40-2) CP 5448(SD40-2) CP 5420(SD40-2) SOO 758(SD40-2)
Views:  745   Comments: 0
Arriving from Jersey
Title:  Arriving from Jersey
Description:  Train 255, the Saturday Sea Land train originating at Little Ferry as SLN 5 on the NYSW, rolls through BD as it approaches the NYSW office for a crew change as the faithful observe from trackside. This was a pretty reliable late morniing arrival at Binghamton, and I will spend several hours following this train west. By this time, CP power running through to Jersey was pretty common. Today's power set is an interesting mix of hand me downs. The leader is an ex GATX leaser that came from MP originally; the second unit is an ex Greater Winnipeg Water District unit; the SOO unit is original to the road, the only such on today's train; and the trailing unit is an ex KCS unit. We got lucky today, as two of the used units have been repainted, making for a much more attractive train. The Dicks Sporting Goods store is the original one in the chain and is still open there.
Photo Date:  10/8/1994  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 2:01:21 AM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CP 5427(SD40-2) CP 5448(SD40-2) SOO 758(SD40-2) CP 5420(SD40-2)
Views:  654   Comments: 0
Out of the Canisteo
Title:  Out of the Canisteo
Description:  Train 255 rolls under the bridge at Carson as it exits the Canisteo River valley and approaches the Village of Cansteo two miles farther on, and then Hornell.
Photo Date:  10/8/1994  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 2:04:13 AM
Location:  Canisteo, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CP 5427(SD40-2) CP 5448(SD40-2) CP 5420(SD40-2) SOO 758(SD40-2)
Views:  701   Comments: 1
Crossing the Chemung in a splash of color
Title:  Crossing the Chemung in a splash of color
Description:  The shrubbery is red as 255 crosses the deck bridge over the Chemung River and approaches downtown Elmira. Today's train is typically long, 127 stack platforms, 1 COFC and 3 autos.
Photo Date:  10/8/1994  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 2:06:06 AM
Location:  Elmira, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  CP 5427(SD40-2) CP 5448(SD40-2) SOO 758(SD40-2) CP 5420(SD40-2)
Views:  570   Comments: 0
Lumber Rd
Title:  Lumber Rd
Description:  One of the best locations you cant shoot from anymore is the Lumber Rd overpass in Gang Mills. It was at the east throat of the yard, and offered a great view of westbounds most of the day. You could also watch some of the yard action, and see the engine house. When NY rebuilt US 15/NY 417-the highway to the left-the bridge was removed, making shots like this impossible. The bare spot on the hillside in the distance is where the NY 17 bypass is being built. It will take through traffic off Dennison Highway for the short stretch it still ran downtown in Corning, part of the project that will enable NY 17 to become I 86. It will open in October 1995, to everyones relief-especially the fans, since it will allow the chase to continue with a hope of catching a train before reaching Addison.
Photo Date:  10/8/1994  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 2:13:56 AM
Location:  Gang Mills, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CP 5427(SD40-2) CP 5448(SD40-2) SOO 758(SD40-2) CP 5420(SD40-2)
Views:  771   Comments: 0
255 at Rattlesnake Curve
Title:  255 at Rattlesnake Curve
Description:  Train 255 rolls through the sweeping curve between Cameron and West Cameron as it makes its way down the Canisteo valley.
Photo Date:  10/8/1994  Upload Date: 8/29/2014 3:14:06 AM
Location:  Cameron, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CP 5427(SD40-2) CP 5448(SD40-2) CP 5420(SD40-2) SOO 758(SD40-2)
Views:  627   Comments: 1
In the valley
Title:  In the valley
Description:  Train 255 rolls toward the CR 119/River Rd crossing at West Cameron. Theres still a lot of green for the middle of October
Photo Date:  10/8/1994  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 2:15:43 AM
Location:  West Cameron, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CP 5427(SD40-2) CP 5448(SD40-2) CP 5420(SD40-2) SOO 758(SD40-2)
Views:  748   Comments: 0
253
Title:  253
Description:  253 rolls north past the old NYSEG plant as it approaches the NY 7 overpass.
Photo Date:  1/6/2002  Upload Date: 10/21/2013 11:51:03 PM
Location:  Bainbridge, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CP 5653(SD40-2) CP 5420(SD40-2) CP 6016(SD40-2) CP 4650(GP40-2)
Views:  946   Comments: 0
Christmas card
Title:  Christmas card
Description:  I actually did use this as a Christmas card in 2002. A red barn leads train 413 over the high bridge at Harpursville the morning after a 14 inch snowfall. The two trailing units are former KCS power.
Photo Date:  1/20/2002  Upload Date: 10/29/2011 4:03:16 AM
Location:  Harpursville, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CP 9014(SD40-2F) CP 5420(SD40-2) CP 5415(SD40-2)
Views:  1302   Comments: 2
413 in the snow
Title:  413 in the snow
Description:  413 rolls north through Bainbridge following a 14" snowfall the day before.
Photo Date:  1/20/2002  Upload Date: 10/17/2013 2:07:04 AM
Location:  Bainbridge, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CP 9014(SD40-2F) CP 5420(SD40-2) CP 5415(SD40-2)
Views:  768   Comments: 0
Lots of red
Title:  Lots of red
Description:  A 167 rolls west behind a red barn and seven other units, a lot of power for 71 cars. Thats 13T it is passing on the eastbound track.
Photo Date:  7/30/2003  Upload Date: 6/9/2016 5:22:17 AM
Location:  Owego, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CP 9006(SD40-2F) CP 5630(SD40-2) CP 9019(SD40-2F) CP 5906(SD40-2) CP 5681(SD40-2) CP 5737(SD40-2) CP 5789(SD40-2) CP 5420(SD40-2)
Views:  767   Comments: 0
Eight units west
Title:  Eight units west
Description:  This must have been a power balancing move on 167. The train was only 71 cars, but had a total of 8 SD 40 types, including two red barn. We see it coming around the big curve at MP 231.
Photo Date:  7/31/2003  Upload Date: 4/12/2017 4:17:50 AM
Location:  Campville, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CP 9006(SD40-2F) CP 5630(SD40-2) CP 9019(SD40-2F) CP 5906(SD40-2) CP 5681(SD40-2) CP 5789(SD40-2) CP 5420(SD40-2)
Views:  703   Comments: 1
Barn leads
Title:  Barn leads
Description:  CPs SD40-2F units, the "red barns," were a common sight on this part of the railroad for several years, and it was always a treat to get one in the lead. Todays 167 is todays treat, as it readies for a trip west with 71 cars.
Photo Date:  7/31/2003  Upload Date: 4/11/2017 5:04:09 AM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 9006(SD40-2F) CP 5630(SD40-2) CP 5681(SD40-2) CP 5906(SD40-2) CP 9019(SD40-2F) CP 5737(SD40-2) CP 5789(SD40-2) CP 5420(SD40-2)
Views:  757   Comments: 1
Behind the barn
Title:  Behind the barn
Description:  Behind this barn is a big set of power, including another barn and an ex KCS unit, and 71 cars, rolling through Waverly on a cloudy day typical of the Tier.
Photo Date:  7/31/2003  Upload Date: 6/9/2016 5:26:09 AM
Location:  Waverly, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CP 9006(SD40-2F) CP 5630(SD40-2) CP 5681(SD40-2) CP 5906(SD40-2) CP 9019(SD40-2F) CP 5737(SD40-2) CP 5789(SD40-2) CP 5420(SD40-2)
Views:  681   Comments: 0
Meet at the yard
Title:  Meet at the yard
Description:  D22 arrives at East Binghamton with 9 cars behind a pair of STLH as 167 waits to go out with a monumental 8 units, all 40s.
Photo Date:  9/9/2003  Upload Date: 3/2/2013 3:30:13 AM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  STLH 7308(GP38-2) STLH 7306(GP38-2) CP 5906(SD40-2) CP 9019(SD40-2F) CP 9006(SD40-2F) CP 5630(SD40-2) CP 5681(SD40-2) CP 5420(SD40-2) CP 5737(SD40-2)
Views:  955   Comments: 0
Odd couple.
Title:  Odd couple.
Description:  Every once in a while, the usual GP 9s and 38s would get changed around, and an interloper would join the mix. Today its ex KCS SD 40 5420, assisting a GP 9 rebuild with D 22s chores today, seen having just cleared BD and headed uphill.
Photo Date:  10/8/2003  Upload Date: 10/29/2017 4:38:54 AM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CP 8227(GP9u) CP 5420(SD40-2)
Views:  286   Comments: 0
419 over the Chemung
Title:  419 over the Chemung
Description:  Train 419 with a big set of power for its 96 cars rolls over the Chemung River and into downtown Elmira. Note, the trailing unit is one of the NS units CP bought and turned into a "B" unit by blanking the windows and removing the controls.
Photo Date:  11/30/2003  Upload Date: 6/14/2016 3:02:50 AM
Location:  Elmira, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CP 6043(SD40-2) CP 5606(SD40-2) CP 5420(SD40-2) CP 5647(SD40-2) CP 5478(SD40-2)
Views:  690   Comments: 1
Golden Pond
Title:  Golden Pond
Description:  Train 167 rolls west past the small pond adjacent to Goodrich Settlement Rd as it heads 96 cars west with an eclectic mix of red power-note the home crafted "B" unit trailing; the third unit was one of the second hand KCS units acquired a few years earlier.
Photo Date:  11/30/2003  Upload Date: 4/7/2017 2:43:04 AM
Location:  Owego, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CP 6043(SD40-2) CP 5606(SD40-2) CP 5420(SD40-2) CP 5647(SD40-2) CP 5478(SD40-2)
Views:  559   Comments: 0


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