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| Title: |
Frisco Days |
| Description: |
Every year in late summer, Rogers Ark has a festival called Frisco Days, which brings artists, vendors, and entertainment to the area near the former Frisco station downtown. A&M takes riders on a short trip to Lowell and return. This years power was C 420 56, seen at Rogers |
| Photo Date: |
8/25/2007 Upload Date: 9/13/2012 5:02:24 PM |
| Location: |
Rogers, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Station,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) |
| Views: |
457 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Pulling down with the turn |
| Description: |
A&M 34 and 56 pull the cars left by the Monett Turn down to yard the train. Lead unit is the recently returned 34. |
| Photo Date: |
7/5/2012 Upload Date: 7/5/2012 11:38:23 PM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 34(C424) AM 56(C420) |
| Views: |
561 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
A&M yard job |
| Description: |
The A&M yard job works at Springdale as seen from Randall Wobbe Rd |
| Photo Date: |
7/5/2012 Upload Date: 7/5/2012 11:36:42 PM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 34(C424) AM 56(C420) |
| Views: |
579 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
J A Hannold |
| Description: |
A&M 56 was the trailing unit on the yard set today. It is named for J A Hannold. |
| Photo Date: |
7/5/2012 Upload Date: 7/5/2012 11:41:16 PM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Track |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) |
| Views: |
126 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Road power meets yard power |
| Description: |
The road power from the Monett Turn has dropped its train on the main and heads past the yard engines on its way to the engine house. |
| Photo Date: |
7/5/2012 Upload Date: 7/5/2012 11:43:35 PM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 66(C420) AM 60(C420) AM 58(C420) AM 46(C420) AM 34(C424) AM 56(C420) |
| Views: |
547 Comments: 2 |
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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: |
523 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Framed |
| Description: |
Crossing signs for the Ball Metals siding frame the northbound Ft Smith Turn as it makes its way through Springdale around 1100 on Dec 13. Georges feed mill is in the background. |
| Photo Date: |
12/13/2014 Upload Date: 12/15/2014 1:51:44 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 72(SD70ACe) AM 56(C420) AM 57(C420) AM 54(C420) AM 71(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
503 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Past the grain bins |
| Description: |
The returning Ft Smith Turn rolls past the grain bins at Georges as it makes its way home. |
| Photo Date: |
12/13/2014 Upload Date: 12/15/2014 2:03:17 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 72(SD70ACe) AM 56(C420) AM 57(C420) AM 54(C420) AM 71(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
174 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Through the park |
| Description: |
The Ft Smith Turn now has its crew on board and is starting up past the open grassy area between the road and tracks adacent to Georges. |
| Photo Date: |
12/13/2014 Upload Date: 12/15/2014 2:01:39 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 72(SD70ACe) AM 56(C420) AM 57(C420) AM 54(C420) AM 71(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
414 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Waiting |
| Description: |
A crew member is walking up after the Ft Smith Turn made a set out at Springdale. Once he's on, the train will cross US 412, continue toward the yard and the end of their long nights journey into day. |
| Photo Date: |
12/13/2014 Upload Date: 12/15/2014 1:59:02 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 72(SD70ACe) AM 56(C420) AM 57(C420) AM 54(C420) AM 71(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
605 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Pulling back |
| Description: |
The power pulls back, getting ready for another pass at moving cars around. |
| Photo Date: |
6/22/2016 Upload Date: 7/7/2016 3:23:34 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) AM 18(T6) |
| Views: |
177 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Spotting |
| Description: |
The switch job has some cars from the siding south of Randall Wobbe Rd, leaving them on the main before going back in to spot. |
| Photo Date: |
6/22/2016 Upload Date: 7/7/2016 3:03:30 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) AM 18(T6) |
| Views: |
153 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Giving them a push |
| Description: |
The Alcos throw some characteristic smoke as they shove the cars into the siding. |
| Photo Date: |
6/22/2016 Upload Date: 7/7/2016 3:07:13 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) AM 18(T6) |
| Views: |
175 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Last week working, this week shop queens |
| Description: |
The power that was on last weeks Springdale switcher is spending today outside the shop. |
| Photo Date: |
7/7/2016 Upload Date: 7/21/2016 4:36:29 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) AM 18(T6) |
| Views: |
333 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
By a nose |
| Description: |
The nose of C 420 56, seen close up while it was working at Georges Foods. |
| Photo Date: |
12/21/2017 Upload Date: 12/26/2017 5:50:53 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) |
| Views: |
77 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
C 420 and a switchstand |
| Description: |
The switch is lined for the siding, A&M 56 posed right next to it as it works Georges. |
| Photo Date: |
12/21/2017 Upload Date: 12/26/2017 6:04:35 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) |
| Views: |
179 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Waiting on the ground man |
| Description: |
I was out Christmas shopping and took a swing through Springdale to see if anything was going on. As I crossed US 412, this local was backing toward Georges. Here he is waiting for his ground man to throw a switch after pulling some empties. |
| Photo Date: |
12/21/2017 Upload Date: 12/24/2017 4:15:14 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) AM 57(C420) |
| Views: |
227 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Shoving in |
| Description: |
The switch is thrown, and the engineer opens up, the power doing what Alcos are best known for. |
| Photo Date: |
12/21/2017 Upload Date: 12/24/2017 4:24:10 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) AM 57(C420) |
| Views: |
206 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Leaning into it |
| Description: |
The engineer gives the train a little more power, pushing the set out into the customer. The Alco smoke tells the tale. |
| Photo Date: |
12/21/2017 Upload Date: 12/24/2017 4:36:22 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) AM 57(C420) |
| Views: |
215 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Down in |
| Description: |
The local pushes the inbound cars toward their intended docks. The loads pulled out are on the main. |
| Photo Date: |
12/21/2017 Upload Date: 12/24/2017 4:58:45 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) AM 57(C420) |
| Views: |
250 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Thatll do |
| Description: |
The cars are spotted and the engineer waits for the ground man to pull the pin. |
| Photo Date: |
12/21/2017 Upload Date: 12/24/2017 5:02:36 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) AM 57(C420) |
| Views: |
184 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Starting to pull |
| Description: |
With the spotted car now uncoupled, the engineer pulls forward with a puff of smoke. |
| Photo Date: |
12/21/2017 Upload Date: 12/24/2017 5:11:56 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) AM 57(C420) |
| Views: |
204 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Pulling up for the next car |
| Description: |
The power gives a tug as it pulls the next car to its designated spot. |
| Photo Date: |
12/21/2017 Upload Date: 12/24/2017 5:15:47 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) AM 57(C420) |
| Views: |
228 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Holding |
| Description: |
The power holds while the ground man uncouples the next car. |
| Photo Date: |
12/21/2017 Upload Date: 12/24/2017 5:18:09 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) AM 57(C420) |
| Views: |
209 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Pulling them out |
| Description: |
The train pulls forward, starting its move toward the main. |
| Photo Date: |
12/21/2017 Upload Date: 12/24/2017 5:23:23 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) AM 57(C420) |
| Views: |
199 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Pulling hard |
| Description: |
The power smokes seriously as it pulls uphill to get the remaining cars off the siding. |
| Photo Date: |
12/21/2017 Upload Date: 12/24/2017 5:28:32 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) AM 57(C420) |
| Views: |
220 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Backing down |
| Description: |
The train has pulled out of the siding with four cars. The ground man has restored the switch, and the train now starts backing toward the five cars on the main. There are another 24 cars about a 1/2 mile to the north, left there to avoid blocking crossings. |
| Photo Date: |
12/21/2017 Upload Date: 12/24/2017 5:35:24 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) AM 57(C420) |
| Views: |
171 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Just cross in front |
| Description: |
I dont know if a crewman waved this guy across. The ground man was walking up to the engine after connecting the air and getting the train ready for the next road move, so it was sitting still. If it were me, Id have made absolutely sure I had the train crews OK before I crossed in front of it. |
| Photo Date: |
12/21/2017 Upload Date: 12/24/2017 5:39:36 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) AM 57(C420) |
| Views: |
246 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Back onto the train |
| Description: |
Now that the cut worked at Georges is assembled, its time to back down to the remaining 24 cars to head south. |
| Photo Date: |
12/21/2017 Upload Date: 12/24/2017 6:08:51 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) AM 57(C420) |
| Views: |
253 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Now were cooking!! |
| Description: |
The local has retrieved its other cars and is now making a run for its next stop, most likely Tysons mill just down the road in Johnson. I didnt have time to go after it, but I did get this shot of him pulling the grade from a standing start. Look at that pall above the train!! The sight and sound of a pair of Alcos, something I have not seen on a regular basis since I watched the LIRR years ago, is an awesome sensory experience. |
| Photo Date: |
12/21/2017 Upload Date: 12/24/2017 6:19:51 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) AM 57(C420) |
| Views: |
366 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
C 420s |
| Description: |
A&M, despite acquiring a trio of SD 70ACes a few years back, still maintains a sizeable fleet of Alcos, including this pair of Cendtury 420s outside the Springdale shop. |
| Photo Date: |
10/7/2021 Upload Date: 10/11/2021 5:24:55 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) AM 57(C420) |
| Views: |
131 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Been wanting to do this shot for a long time |
| Description: |
The ex Frisco station at Fayetteville is nicely kept, and is home to several non rail businesses-a Chipotle among them-just off Dickson St. I was farther uptown, having just finished lunch at Mermaids, when I heard a horn on a southbound. I beat feet for the station, thinking I might catch this train with a little luck. The railfan gods were smiling, as the crew had "gone to beans" as it were, in this case, Chipotle carry out. I got him going past the station with a pair of Alcos and ten car. |
| Photo Date: |
9/13/2022 Upload Date: 9/19/2022 5:26:58 AM |
| Location: |
Fayetteville, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Station,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) AM 57(C420) |
| Views: |
74 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Right time |
| Description: |
We were in Springdale, headed up to Rogers, and decided to take US 71B, the main drag through town. When we got to Randall Wobbe Rd, we decided to take a short detour to see if there was any action at the A&M yard. The local was just backing over the crossing as we pulled up, catching the train shoving a short cut of cars into a siding. |
| Photo Date: |
10/13/2022 Upload Date: 10/15/2022 6:07:48 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) AM 57(C420) |
| Views: |
65 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Waiting |
| Description: |
The ground man waits as the train backs through the switch with its cut, then he will line it back normal. |
| Photo Date: |
10/13/2022 Upload Date: 10/15/2022 6:11:49 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) AM 57(C420) |
| Views: |
72 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Shoved back |
| Description: |
The local has pushed its cars into the siding. Their work will continue. Well go to lunch. |
| Photo Date: |
10/13/2022 Upload Date: 10/15/2022 6:16:52 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) AM 57(C420) |
| Views: |
67 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Pushed back |
| Description: |
The local has made the shove back into a yard track, and will be pulling up again, once he spots the cut he's working. The track and switches make an interesting pattern. |
| Photo Date: |
2/23/2023 Upload Date: 2/27/2023 4:51:18 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) |
| Views: |
53 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
At the crossing |
| Description: |
The local has pulled up to the crossing-Id gotten back in the car, thinking I might be done here-and I was able to grab this shot as it pulled past. |
| Photo Date: |
2/23/2023 Upload Date: 2/27/2023 4:56:08 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) AM 57(C420) |
| Views: |
55 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Done for now |
| Description: |
The local has pushed all the way back into the yard, as seemed to be holding for a few minutes. They'll have to come back out to get the cars off the main track, as the Monett Turn will be returning some time in the next hour or so. I was lucky to have showed up at just the right five minutes to see some action. |
| Photo Date: |
2/23/2023 Upload Date: 2/27/2023 5:00:08 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) |
| Views: |
49 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Nose out |
| Description: |
I crossed the tracks to park in the empty lot on the east side of the tracks, and was just getting out when the local pulled down with a cut of cars. I got a nose profile of A&M 56 |
| Photo Date: |
2/23/2023 Upload Date: 2/25/2023 6:07:39 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) |
| Views: |
71 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Shoving back |
| Description: |
The yard power shoves cars down the main to a hitch with a standing cut. |
| Photo Date: |
2/23/2023 Upload Date: 2/25/2023 6:15:53 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 56(C420) AM 57(C420) |
| Views: |
117 Comments: 2 |
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