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| Title: |
New leader |
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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) |
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351 Comments: 2 |
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| 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) |
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233 Comments: 2 |
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| 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) |
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29 Comments: 0 |
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| 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) |
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18 Comments: 0 |
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| 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) |
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17 Comments: 0 |
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| 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) |
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26 Comments: 0 |
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