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Tom Beckett's Collection
 
6/11/2025
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Kansas City Southern De Mexico
Model:GE ES44ACBuilt As:KCSM 4713 (ES44AC)
Serial Number:58162Order No:
Frame Number:Built:9/2007
Other locos with this serial:  KCSM 4714(ES44AC) KCS 4714(ES44AC)
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New leader
Title:  New leader
Description:  When we got back to Gentry, we figured this train was waiting on a meet, which appeared to be imminent when we heard a horn off to the north. Not quite. This pair of units came down and coupled to the head end. I wasnt there to see what had gone on before we got there, but if I had to guess, they had a problem with the lead unit, and took the DPU and moved it to the head end. The plan was to chase this guy north, but KCS had other plans. Things don't often work out as you thought.
Photo Date:  11/26/2018  Upload Date: 11/29/2018 3:11:54 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 419(AC44CW) KCSM 4714(ES44AC) KCSM 4719(ES44AC) KCS 4587(AC44CW) PRLX 240(SD75M)
Views:  734   Comments: 2
Thatll do
Title:  Thatll do
Description:  The power that was the DPU is about to couple to the former lead unit. CSX 419 is the new leader, and will lead north. I didn't get a car count, but these trains usually run 112 cars-110 tanks and two buffers.
Photo Date:  11/26/2018  Upload Date: 11/29/2018 4:17:46 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCSM 4714(ES44AC) KCSM 4719(ES44AC) KCS 4587(AC44CW) PRLX 240(SD75M)
Views:  666   Comments: 2
The quarry
Title:  The quarry
Description:  The 181 I chased was not far behind, and I shot it here crossing Y City Rd, passing the old paddock. Hes slowing for the signal, and will take the siding in another five minutes or so.
Photo Date:  3/3/2024  Upload Date: 3/9/2024 5:41:44 AM
Location:  Decatur, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCSM 4714(ES44AC) KCSM 4658(ES44AC)
Views:  256   Comments: 0
Heading north
Title:  Heading north
Description:  The grain train having passed, the 181 was cleared out of the siding, and approached my position next to Wolf Creek.
Photo Date:  3/3/2024  Upload Date: 3/9/2024 6:04:21 AM
Location:  Gravette, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCSM 4714(ES44AC) KCSM 4658(ES44AC)
Views:  244   Comments: 0
Wider view
Title:  Wider view
Description:  A wider look at the northbound and the creek, the light just enough to keep the train out of shadow.
Photo Date:  3/3/2024  Upload Date: 3/9/2024 6:08:42 AM
Location:  Gravette, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCSM 4714(ES44AC) KCSM 4658(ES44AC)
Views:  231   Comments: 0
Railfan chase vehicle
Title:  Railfan chase vehicle
Description:  In a recent set in the "The Chase Is On" album, I have a shot of my Toyota RAV4, a 2013 that I recently gave up to my wifes son, who was needing a newer car. This is what replaced it, a 2024 Subaru Outback Touring XT. I plan on doing a lot of touring and chasing in it. Its next to the lead unit on the 181 train at Wolf Creek
Photo Date:  3/3/2024  Upload Date: 3/9/2024 6:13:20 AM
Location:  Gravette, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCSM 4714(ES44AC) KCSM 4658(ES44AC)
Views:  255   Comments: 0


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