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| Title: |
Office car train at rest |
| Description: |
The KCS office train was at Knoche one day when I happened to be going past. This is long before the Belle scheme was resurrected. |
| Photo Date: |
5/15/1997 Upload Date: 3/30/2014 3:50:24 AM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 2(FP9A) KCS 1(FP9A) |
| Views: |
1209 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
KCS office car train |
| Description: |
Before the power for the KCS office car train was painted in the "Retro Belle" scheme, it wore more subdued garb. Here we see it at Kansas Citys Knoche yard, without the F9B |
| Photo Date: |
6/8/1997 Upload Date: 6/13/2012 12:37:12 AM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 2(FP9A) KCS 1(FP9A) |
| Views: |
1297 Comments: 1 |
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| 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: |
1331 Comments: 4 |
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| 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: |
1299 Comments: 1 |
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| 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: |
173 Comments: 0 |
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| 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: |
174 Comments: 1 |
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| 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: |
215 Comments: 0 |
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| 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: |
172 Comments: 1 |
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| 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: |
198 Comments: 1 |
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| 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: |
286 Comments: 0 |
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| 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 evening 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: |
178 Comments: 1 |
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| 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: |
167 Comments: 2 |
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| 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: |
159 Comments: 2 |
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| 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: |
148 Comments: 0 |
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| 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: |
129 Comments: 2 |
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| 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: |
157 Comments: 2 |
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| 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: |
240 Comments: 1 |
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| 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: |
257 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Rudy and friend |
| Description: |
Rudy, the "power" for the Holiday Express, sits with a friend at the trains stop in Noel Mo |
| Photo Date: |
12/8/2012 Upload Date: 12/9/2012 3:43:09 AM |
| Location: |
Noel, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Night,Station |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 1(FP9A) |
| Views: |
200 Comments: 0 |
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| 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: |
310 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Side by side |
| Description: |
KCS 1 poses with Rudy, leader of the Holiday Express |
| Photo Date: |
12/8/2012 Upload Date: 12/9/2012 3:48:15 AM |
| Location: |
Noel, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Station |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 1(FP9A) |
| Views: |
143 Comments: 0 |
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| 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: |
324 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Rudy by a nose |
| Description: |
Rudy, leader on the Holiday Express, is just a nose ahead of the F units from the train. |
| Photo Date: |
12/10/2012 Upload Date: 12/9/2012 4:48:34 AM |
| Location: |
Noel, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Night,Station,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 1(FP9A) |
| Views: |
160 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Passing the Holiday Express |
| Description: |
A northbound empty coal train with BNSF power passes the Holiday Express on the siding at Stilwell. KCS kept the siding open to run freights during the Christmas trains visit, and several came through while we were there. |
| Photo Date: |
12/7/2015 Upload Date: 12/18/2015 4:40:01 AM |
| Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6095(ES44AC) BNSF 5732(ES44AC) KCS 1(FP9A) |
| Views: |
166 Comments: 1 |
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| 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: |
172 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
KCS 1 |
| Description: |
KCS 1 was the leader on the Holiday Express at Stilwell. The unit is sublettered Shreveport. |
| Photo Date: |
12/7/2015 Upload Date: 12/18/2015 3:34:03 AM |
| Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Station |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 1(FP9A) |
| Views: |
196 Comments: 1 |
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| 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: |
159 Comments: 0 |
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| 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: |
236 Comments: 1 |
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| 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: |
180 Comments: 2 |
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| 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: |
190 Comments: 0 |
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| 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: |
192 Comments: 2 |
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| 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: |
154 Comments: 0 |
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| 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: |
199 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Waiting for the signal |
| Description: |
The leader of the Holiday Express power sits on the Main St bridge as it waits for the trainmen to line the switch so it can back down past Jefferson to clear the crossing. |
| Photo Date: |
12/10/2017 Upload Date: 1/6/2018 4:41:48 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 1(FP9A) |
| Views: |
138 Comments: 2 |
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| 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: |
162 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Looking away |
| Description: |
The leader of the Holiday Express, looking toward the front of the train as it sits on the main. |
| Photo Date: |
12/10/2017 Upload Date: 1/6/2018 4:59:49 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 1(FP9A) |
| Views: |
137 Comments: 1 |
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| 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: |
171 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Meeting the money maker |
| Description: |
As much as possible, KCS tries not to disrupt the regular trains while the Holiday Express is on display. Here we see a 93 car southbound H train rolling down the siding at 10 MPH, passing the Fs, which are holding the main. This was one of two trains that passed while the Holiday train was in town. |
| Photo Date: |
12/10/2017 Upload Date: 1/7/2018 3:12:16 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 4837(ES44AC) KCS 4855(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
227 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
New name |
| Description: |
KCS 1, which had been named Meridian, now is named in honor of former KCS CEO Mike Haverty, who had much to do with shaping the road into the carrier it is today, not to mention bringing back the Belle scheme. |
| Photo Date: |
12/12/2019 Upload Date: 12/16/2019 5:06:18 AM |
| Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 1(FP9A) |
| Views: |
222 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Side view |
| Description: |
KCS 1, Michael R Haverty, sits at the head end of the Holiday Express in this view from across the road. Too bad they spotted it in front of a pole. |
| Photo Date: |
12/12/2019 Upload Date: 12/16/2019 5:15:35 AM |
| Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 1(FP9A) |
| Views: |
171 Comments: 1 |
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| 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: |
313 Comments: 1 |
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| 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: |
214 Comments: 0 |
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| 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: |
355 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Meeting the star |
| Description: |
The southbound H train has now made its way down the siding, and the DPU is passing the real reason 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: |
248 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Holiday meet |
| Description: |
The southbound H train meets the Holiday Express at Stilwell. Belle paint all around!! |
| Photo Date: |
12/12/2019 Upload Date: 12/15/2019 4:40:41 AM |
| Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 5013(ET44AC) KCSM 4097(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
246 Comments: 2 |
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