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4/19/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Tom Beckett
Dates:12/7/2008 - 12/7/2008
Album Info:The Holiday Express visited Noel MO that year. Photos of the train nearing, and setting up at Noel.
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Bringing up the rear in style
Title:  Bringing up the rear in style
Description:  The caboose on the Holiday Express makes a colorful end for the train as it pulls away from the camera just south of Gravette.
Photo Date:  12/7/2008  Upload Date: 4/6/2017 4:40:08 AM
Location:  Gravette, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  116   Comments: 0
Pulling ahead
Title:  Pulling ahead
Description:  The Holiday Express has arrived at Noel, and now pulls up to position the train for display.
Photo Date:  12/7/2008  Upload Date: 8/21/2016 3:13:31 AM
Location:  Noel, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 2(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B)
Views:  190   Comments: 0
In profile
Title:  In profile
Description:  Lead unit 2, the Meridian, in a well lit profile under a half moon.
Photo Date:  12/7/2008  Upload Date: 8/21/2016 3:23:28 AM
Location:  Noel, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  166   Comments: 0
Almost there
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:  172   Comments: 0
Under the flags
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
Anticipation
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
Down in the hollow
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:  170   Comments: 1
Arriving at Noel
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
Seasons Greetings
Title:  Seasons Greetings
Description:  The caboose on the Holiday Express is suitably decorated for the occasion, complete with a holiday message.
Photo Date:  12/7/2008  Upload Date: 8/21/2016 3:49:12 AM
Location:  Noel, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  136   Comments: 0
Pulling up
Title:  Pulling up
Description:  The Holdiay Express pulls up so the train can be spotted for visitors.
Photo Date:  12/7/2008  Upload Date: 8/21/2016 3:54:44 AM
Location:  Noel, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  203   Comments: 0
Star of the show
Title:  Star of the show
Description:  Rudy, the red nosed leader, is spotted for the festivities.
Photo Date:  12/7/2008  Upload Date: 8/21/2016 3:59:23 AM
Location:  Noel, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  82   Comments: 0
Extra power
Title:  Extra power
Description:  The reindeer are ready for this years trip around the world, but for now, its helper duty on the KCS.
Photo Date:  12/7/2008  Upload Date: 8/21/2016 4:05:04 AM
Location:  Noel, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  131   Comments: 0


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