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| Title: |
Grain and mail |
| Description: |
The mail will arrive by truck, but the grain is rolling south in 80 cars behind this pair of Belles at Floyd Moore Rd. |
| Photo Date: |
8/29/2009 Upload Date: 9/4/2016 4:47:58 AM |
| Location: |
Gentry, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4106(SD70ACe) KCS 4113(SD70ACe) |
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244 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Leaning in |
| Description: |
A southbound TXUX train leans into the curve as it rolls through Goodman on its way south. We can see some of the 134 cars on this train beyond the power. |
| Photo Date: |
2/7/2017 Upload Date: 2/14/2017 3:26:49 AM |
| Location: |
Goodman, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6256(ES44AC) BNSF 9141(SD70ACe) KCS 4113(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
146 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Full power |
| Description: |
The TXUX train has come around the curve and we see the full power set as it passes the crossing in this wide view. |
| Photo Date: |
2/7/2017 Upload Date: 2/14/2017 3:28:13 AM |
| Location: |
Goodman, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6256(ES44AC) BNSF 9141(SD70ACe) KCS 4113(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
128 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Splitting the boards |
| Description: |
A southbound TXUX train shoot through the signals at McElhany, along MO 59 south of Neosho. |
| Photo Date: |
2/7/2017 Upload Date: 2/14/2017 3:30:04 AM |
| Location: |
McElhany, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6256(ES44AC) BNSF 9141(SD70ACe) KCS 4113(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
118 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Used to be two here |
| Description: |
Southbound TXUX train passes the automatic at MP 187, Splitlog. There were two searchlights here til PTC signals were installed in 2012. They looked better!! |
| Photo Date: |
2/7/2017 Upload Date: 2/14/2017 3:33:12 AM |
| Location: |
Splitlog, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6256(ES44AC) BNSF 9141(SD70ACe) KCS 4113(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
147 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Coming |
| Description: |
We were coming back from dinner, and heard a train across town. I figured there was no way I was catching it, then when we got close to the tracks, it was sitting at the south end of the siding. We ran down to Lake Frances Dr to see him just starting to move. a merger consist of a KCS and CP units have 98 grain hoppers in tow headed south. |
| Photo Date: |
5/26/2023 Upload Date: 5/27/2023 5:26:55 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4113(SD70ACe) CP 8785(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
33 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Short trip, long wait |
| Description: |
I heard a horn as we came back from lunch, and took off into town, expecting to chase a northbound. That guess was correct; what I didnt know was there was a southbound coal train holding the main. By the time I got it together, I had missed both trains at Siloam. I didnt want to be out too long, so went to Gentry to get the northbound. I got ahead, and climbed the embankment to the Ark 12 overpass, and waited...and waited...and waited. I figure either he was holding south of town to meet a southbound-KCS does this so not to block crossings-or he was picking up DPUs from the Flint Creek Spur. I was about to give up on the effort after about 30 minutes in 95 degrees, when I heard a horn to the south, and shortly after saw a column of smoke as the train pulled away from the spur, about a mile to the south. Here he is, four original units, and three picked up off the spur, with 115 empty oil cans. |
| Photo Date: |
8/1/2023 Upload Date: 8/3/2023 5:54:22 AM |
| Location: |
Gentry, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8043(AC4400CWM) CP 9728(AC44CW) KCSM 4556(AC44CW) KCS 4113(SD70ACe) CP 8707(ES44AC) KCSM 4540(AC44CW) KCS 4804(ES44AC) |
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49 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Northbound to a meet. |
| Description: |
I heard this northbound calling signals as it approached Stilwell, and was able to get to the station to catch it passing in a going away shot. The actual meet was on the other end of the building. Would have been a nice catch, but these things are hard to predict at times. A battered KCSM GE trails. |
| Photo Date: |
11/8/2023 Upload Date: 11/17/2023 5:41:13 AM |
| Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Station,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4113(SD70ACe) UP 2762(ES44AC-H) KCSM 4731(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
35 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
The north end |
| Description: |
A quick run to the other end of town netted this view of the head end of the 181 train passing the southbounds DPU along US 59. |
| Photo Date: |
11/8/2023 Upload Date: 11/17/2023 5:54:05 AM |
| Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4113(SD70ACe) UP 2762(ES44AC-H) KCSM 4731(ES44AC) CP 8861(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
43 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Racing |
| Description: |
I stopped to get a shot of the northbound with some colorful trees. Apparently, I didnt get up high enough, and caught this pick up racing the train on US 59. |
| Photo Date: |
11/8/2023 Upload Date: 11/17/2023 6:01:33 AM |
| Location: |
Westville, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4113(SD70ACe) UP 2762(ES44AC-H) KCSM 4731(ES44AC) |
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30 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Swinging around |
| Description: |
A shot I dont do often, usually because the light is wrong, is at Chewie Road, near MP 240 north of Westville. The 181 train rolls into the curve as it heads north. |
| Photo Date: |
11/8/2023 Upload Date: 11/17/2023 6:11:09 AM |
| Location: |
Westville, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4113(SD70ACe) UP 2762(ES44AC-H) KCSM 4731(ES44AC) |
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34 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Almost gone |
| Description: |
This large tree is next to the tracks near MP 238. Not long ago, it was fully leafed out. Now, almost nothing left, but still a good look with a train passing. |
| Photo Date: |
11/8/2023 Upload Date: 11/17/2023 6:15:23 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4113(SD70ACe) UP 2762(ES44AC-H) KCSM 4731(ES44AC) |
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36 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Not as much color as I expected |
| Description: |
Usually, the trees near a river or lake hold their leaves longer than elsewhere, due to the proximity of a good water source. Not here, apprently. Must be a northeast thing. The northbound 181 rolls its 27 autos, one of them articulated, and 82 grain hoppers north across the Illinois River. |
| Photo Date: |
11/8/2023 Upload Date: 11/18/2023 5:26:15 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Bridge,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4113(SD70ACe) UP 2762(ES44AC-H) KCSM 4731(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
32 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Same spot, different angle |
| Description: |
Earlier in the day, I had shot a northbound oil train here at Y City Rd. Now, the light has swung to the west, and Ill get the 181 from the side road off Ark 59, still with a little color. |
| Photo Date: |
11/8/2023 Upload Date: 11/18/2023 5:34:35 AM |
| Location: |
Decatur, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4113(SD70ACe) UP 2762(ES44AC-H) KCSM 4731(ES44AC) |
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28 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Just barely |
| Description: |
The shadows are growing long as the 181 rolls into Gravette, and catching the sun is hit or miss. |
| Photo Date: |
11/8/2023 Upload Date: 11/18/2023 5:39:54 AM |
| Location: |
Gravette, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4113(SD70ACe) UP 2762(ES44AC-H) KCSM 4731(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
28 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Better than I expected |
| Description: |
I was afraid this view from the Ark 59 overpass would have no color in it whatsoever., but was pleasantly surprised to find there was still a little bit left, and enough light to make for a passably decent photo. Hes stop just north of here, depriving me of a shot near Noel along the creek there. |
| Photo Date: |
11/8/2023 Upload Date: 11/18/2023 5:44:30 AM |
| Location: |
Sulphur Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4113(SD70ACe) UP 2762(ES44AC-H) KCSM 4731(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
28 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
DPU |
| Description: |
The DPU on this train mirrored the head end power, as is becoming more and more common on the merged road. A KCS/CP pair brings up the rear over the Elk River. Of note, the KCS unit seems to be in fairly fresh paint. |
| Photo Date: |
1/18/2024 Upload Date: 1/20/2024 4:52:33 AM |
| Location: |
Ginger Blue, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Bridge,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4113(SD70ACe) CP 8831(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
27 Comments: 1 |
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