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| Title: |
A&M 44 |
| Description: |
A&M 44 leads the local works north to Rogers in the afternoon. Here is has pulled up to the crossing at JB Hunts terminal, and is about to switch Zero Mountain Cold Storage |
| Photo Date: |
5/22/1997 Upload Date: 4/15/2014 11:09:55 PM |
| Location: |
Lowell, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
481 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Eight Alcos!! |
| Description: |
The Monett Turn ran at night during the late 90s, getting out of Springdale in the late evening, and sometimes returning after daylight in the longer days of summer. I was a driver for JB Hunt then, and would occasionally come through our Lowell Ark terminal, which was bisected by the line. Id always park on the track side of the building. It was a thrill to watch the turn gaining speed as it headed north around midnight, usually behind 3 to 5 Alcos. This day in June 1999, it returned around 0800 with EIGHT!! What a sound!! |
| Photo Date: |
6/9/1998 Upload Date: 10/29/2011 2:26:50 AM |
| Location: |
Lowell, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 60(C420) AM 68(C420) AM 58(C420) AM 44(C420) AM 66(C420) AM 50(C420) AM 42(RS32) AM 54(C420) |
| Views: |
1607 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Christmas is coming |
| Description: |
A&M is ready with three red Alcos and a green one as the Monett Turn rolls along Old Wire Rd in Rogers with 27 cars. |
| Photo Date: |
12/12/2006 Upload Date: 3/4/2017 3:49:44 AM |
| Location: |
Rogers, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 632(C420) AM 66(C420) AM 60(C420) |
| Views: |
624 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Road side running |
| Description: |
The northbound Monett Turn rolls along MO 37 making its way north with its 27 cars. |
| Photo Date: |
2/7/2007 Upload Date: 3/4/2017 4:20:53 AM |
| Location: |
Washburn, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 48(C420) AM 58(C420) AM 66(C420) |
| Views: |
545 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Back rooms and alleys... |
| Description: |
The Monett Turn rolls slowly through the side streets of Rogers as it makes its way behind the buildings down town behind a set of Alcos, all 24 cars of it, catching the last rays of winter sun as it peeks from behind the bank. |
| Photo Date: |
2/7/2007 Upload Date: 1/27/2017 4:40:21 AM |
| Location: |
Rogers, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 66(C420) AM 58(C420) AM 48(C420) AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
633 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Just dropped |
| Description: |
The road power from the Monett Turn has just dropped its train at Springdale, and will be heading to the engine house. Lead unit 62 was named "George Hockaday" for the famed Alco employee who kept many an Alco running long after the company quit in October 1969. In the 1980's and 90's, when I lived in Binghamton NY, I would occasionally encounter him while out chasing on the D&H, first under Guilford, then in CP hands. He was a real gentleman. |
| Photo Date: |
2/17/2007 Upload Date: 1/27/2017 4:27:52 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 62(C420) AM 60(C420) AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
595 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Same train, different day |
| Description: |
The Monett Turn rolls north through Gateway, and will shortly stop to work the sand pit north of town. I was here a couple of weeks ago, same thing-note the sand cars behind the power. Good to have a consistent level of business from reliable shippers. |
| Photo Date: |
2/20/2007 Upload Date: 12/30/2017 5:02:37 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 50(C420) AM 60(C420) AM 62(C420) |
| Views: |
588 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Headed into town |
| Description: |
After working the sand pit at Gateway, the train rolls north toward Monett. The tracks swing away from MO 37 at several locations, this being one of them, at the south end of Seligman. Hell head through downtown while the road will skirt town to the east, resuming its side by side path in a mile or so. |
| Photo Date: |
2/20/2007 Upload Date: 12/30/2017 5:10:10 AM |
| Location: |
Seligman, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 50(C420) AM 60(C420) AM 62(C420) |
| Views: |
551 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Chasing along |
| Description: |
The tracks run along MO 37, in some places very close, in some a little farther away. Here between Seligman and Washburn, theyre only a few feet apart most of the way. It makes for a good chase. Train speeds are in the 40-plus range, and it can be a challenge keeping up. |
| Photo Date: |
2/20/2007 Upload Date: 12/30/2017 5:14:20 AM |
| Location: |
Washburn, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 50(C420) AM 60(C420) AM 62(C420) |
| Views: |
572 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Baling hay |
| Description: |
The northbound Monett Turn usually works at Gateway, where there is a sand pit. The other endeavor there is producing hay. The railroad does not participate in moves of this product-to my knowledge-but it does go past a lot of it. |
| Photo Date: |
3/16/2007 Upload Date: 1/20/2017 3:17:01 AM |
| Location: |
Gateway, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 68(C420) AM 66(C420) |
| Views: |
290 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Pulling down |
| Description: |
The Monett Turn, having arrived at its destination, pulls down into the BNSFs ex Frisco yard, where it will drop its cars. The crew will go to beans, then pick up cars left for them by BNSF, and head for home, working at Purdy and Gateway as they head south. |
| Photo Date: |
3/16/2007 Upload Date: 1/20/2017 3:25:12 AM |
| Location: |
Monett, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 68(C420) AM 66(C420) |
| Views: |
298 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Roadside |
| Description: |
The Monett Turn runs alongside MO 37, which follows the tracks more or less between Gateway Ark and Washburn MO. Were almost in Washburn as three Alcos roll 37 cars north. |
| Photo Date: |
3/16/2007 Upload Date: 1/20/2017 3:35:11 AM |
| Location: |
Washburn, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 68(C420) AM 66(C420) |
| Views: |
263 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Pastoral |
| Description: |
The northbound Monett Turn seen across the fields north of Washburn, where the tracks and road separate until Butterfield. |
| Photo Date: |
3/16/2007 Upload Date: 1/20/2017 3:40:09 AM |
| Location: |
Washburn, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 68(C420) AM 66(C420) |
| Views: |
293 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Squealer |
| Description: |
The southbound train has picked up its cars from BNSF and now takes the connecting track from the yard to the A&M main, flanges squealing as the train holds to the 10 MPH speed restriction around the curve. Its a great way to start. The first several miles of the trip are all uphill. |
| Photo Date: |
3/16/2007 Upload Date: 1/20/2017 3:46:12 AM |
| Location: |
Monett, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 66(C420) AM 68(C420) AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
300 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Starting the climb |
| Description: |
The Monett Turn has come around the yard connection and is now on the main. Still ahead is the climb to Purdy, seven miles ahead, though it will be less of an effort with this short 25 car train. MP 283, at far right, is mileage from St Louis. |
| Photo Date: |
3/16/2007 Upload Date: 1/20/2017 3:52:46 AM |
| Location: |
Monett, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 66(C420) AM 68(C420) AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
297 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Monett Turn |
| Description: |
The Monett Turn approaches Purdy with 25 cars from the BNSF as it heads south back to Springdale |
| Photo Date: |
3/16/2007 Upload Date: 9/9/2012 3:07:20 AM |
| Location: |
Purdy, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 66(C420) AM 68(C420) AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
422 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Old power line up |
| Description: |
A&M 46 leads a line of Alcos, including slug 80, and C 420 66, which has had parts removed. |
| Photo Date: |
9/21/2013 Upload Date: 9/22/2013 4:56:35 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
AM 46(C420) AM 44(C420) AM 66(C420) AM 80(TEBU) AM 42(C420) |
| Views: |
837 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Gold bells?? |
| Description: |
Three weeks til Christmas, and the song says silver bells, but the bell on C 420 no 44 is decidedly gold. Spingdale shop |
| Photo Date: |
12/6/2014 Upload Date: 12/9/2014 1:23:51 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
157 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
72 lives |
| Description: |
The three SD 70s were involved in a derailment near Schaberg Ark on Oct 10. Year old 72 was damaged, but not as badly as the other two units, and is back in service. Here it is at Spingdale in the company of its predecessors. |
| Photo Date: |
12/6/2014 Upload Date: 12/9/2014 1:18:38 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
AM 72(SD70ACe) AM 56(C420) AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
523 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Pulling away |
| Description: |
The A&M Santa train pulls away from its turning point at Johnson. |
| Photo Date: |
12/5/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 2:58:25 AM |
| Location: |
Johnson, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
157 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Almost home |
| Description: |
The Santa train pulls away from the camera as it approaches the Springdale station. |
| Photo Date: |
12/5/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 3:03:15 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
173 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Past the mill |
| Description: |
The Santa train passes the Tyson feed mill in Johnson. We see the rear of the train as it pulls away. |
| Photo Date: |
12/5/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 2:59:53 AM |
| Location: |
Johnson, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
134 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Rolling south |
| Description: |
The Santa train approaches Don Tyson Pkwy. |
| Photo Date: |
12/5/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 3:04:40 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
126 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Don Tyson |
| Description: |
A closer view of the Santa train about to pass under Don Tyson Pkwy. |
| Photo Date: |
12/5/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 3:06:04 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
119 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
In the weeds |
| Description: |
A local works the Springdale yard, on the farthest most track as seen from Randall Wobbe Rd. Looks like its hiding in the grass. |
| Photo Date: |
2/22/2016 Upload Date: 2/24/2016 4:36:03 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 50(C420) |
| Views: |
126 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Work to do |
| Description: |
The local heads south at Randall Wobbe, five cars in tow for points in Springdale and Fayetteville. |
| Photo Date: |
2/22/2016 Upload Date: 2/24/2016 4:39:47 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 50(C420) |
| Views: |
223 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Shop power |
| Description: |
A pass by the A&M office on Emma St yielded this view of C 420 44, another unnamed Alco, and SD 70ACe 70. |
| Photo Date: |
12/21/2017 Upload Date: 12/26/2017 5:41:59 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 70(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
232 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
And an extra |
| Description: |
Along with the two Alcos and SD, there was this silver painted car. I was not able to get close enough to see it in detail, but it looked like some kind of MOW car, judging by the window in the end. |
| Photo Date: |
12/21/2017 Upload Date: 12/26/2017 5:48:46 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
149 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Working the yard |
| Description: |
A pair of C 420s works at the south end of Springdale yard, having pulled down for head room during a switching move. A&M 62 once carried the name of Alco wizard George Hockaday on the cab side. |
| Photo Date: |
10/7/2021 Upload Date: 10/11/2021 5:26:06 AM |
| Location: |
Springdale, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 62(C420) AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
157 Comments: 5 |
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| Title: |
Runaround |
| Description: |
The train arriving from Springdale, after discharging passengers for Van Buren, backs up to the passing track, where the power will cut off and run around to the north end of the train. Its about to pull away to change ends. |
| Photo Date: |
5/6/2023 Upload Date: 5/28/2023 5:18:40 AM |
| Location: |
Van Buren, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 68(C420) |
| Views: |
49 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Thatll do! |
| Description: |
A&M 44 couples to parlor 107, not the first time an Alco C 420 has coupled to this car, which started life as Long Island RR 2927. |
| Photo Date: |
5/6/2023 Upload Date: 5/28/2023 5:24:24 AM |
| Location: |
Van Buren, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
40 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Making the joint |
| Description: |
The brakeman connects the air line from the engine to the train. Back in the day, this might have involved steam lines as well, though not on this car, which was always electric heat. The cars on the other end are ex Jersey Central, and steam lines were definitely part of their past. |
| Photo Date: |
5/6/2023 Upload Date: 5/28/2023 5:27:38 AM |
| Location: |
Van Buren, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
40 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Smile!! |
| Description: |
The close up look at the face of a C420, seen from just inside the rear door of A&M 107 |
| Photo Date: |
5/6/2023 Upload Date: 5/28/2023 5:31:46 AM |
| Location: |
Van Buren, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
49 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Pulling away |
| Description: |
A&M 44 has cut the train loose, and is pulling away to the switch so it can run around the train for the trip back south. |
| Photo Date: |
5/6/2023 Upload Date: 5/28/2023 5:35:25 AM |
| Location: |
Winslow, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
54 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Backing away |
| Description: |
The power backs away toward the siding switch as he begins his runaround move. |
| Photo Date: |
5/6/2023 Upload Date: 5/28/2023 5:39:49 AM |
| Location: |
Winslow, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
46 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Coming by |
| Description: |
The power is into the run around move, passing our waiting train. |
| Photo Date: |
5/6/2023 Upload Date: 5/28/2023 5:43:33 AM |
| Location: |
Winslow, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 68(C420) |
| Views: |
56 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
coming offthe siding |
| Description: |
The power that brought the train in from Springdale rolls off the siding, about to couple to the north end of the train. |
| Photo Date: |
5/6/2023 Upload Date: 5/28/2023 5:49:22 AM |
| Location: |
Van Buren, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 68(C420) |
| Views: |
47 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Now arriving |
| Description: |
The train we took on our lunch trip originated in Springale at 0800, with a train full of people coming down to Van Buren to spend the mid day at the many antique shops and restaurants. The lunch trip from Van Buren to Winslow is a way to increase equipment utilization and revenue-and its a fun ride!! |
| Photo Date: |
5/6/2023 Upload Date: 5/28/2023 5:53:13 AM |
| Location: |
Van Buren, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 68(C420) |
| Views: |
45 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
At the station |
| Description: |
The arriving train passes the Van Buren station, pulling down so all the cars will platform. |
| Photo Date: |
5/6/2023 Upload Date: 5/28/2023 5:56:38 AM |
| Location: |
Van Buren, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 68(C420) |
| Views: |
57 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Birthday couple |
| Description: |
Diane and I pose for a selfie-with an SLR, no less, good catch-as the train shoves back to the siding to change ends for the trip north. Great birthday present, hon!! |
| Photo Date: |
5/6/2023 Upload Date: 5/28/2023 6:00:15 AM |
| Location: |
Van Buren, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
54 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Cleared the siding |
| Description: |
The power has now cleared the siding, and is starting to back down onto the train. |
| Photo Date: |
5/6/2023 Upload Date: 5/28/2023 6:03:11 AM |
| Location: |
Van Buren, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 68(C420) |
| Views: |
41 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Three to a hitch |
| Description: |
The power backs down to the train after running around |
| Photo Date: |
5/6/2023 Upload Date: 5/28/2023 6:08:01 AM |
| Location: |
Van Buren, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 68(C420) |
| Views: |
41 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Two cars.... |
| Description: |
A little closer to the hitch |
| Photo Date: |
5/6/2023 Upload Date: 5/28/2023 6:10:25 AM |
| Location: |
Van Buren, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 68(C420) |
| Views: |
37 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
One car |
| Description: |
Almost there |
| Photo Date: |
5/6/2023 Upload Date: 5/28/2023 6:13:13 AM |
| Location: |
Van Buren, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) AM 68(C420) |
| Views: |
39 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Half a car... |
| Description: |
The power gently eases up to the train. They did a good hitch, didnt spill any drinks in the car. Must have been ex NYC guys. Pennsy guys would have knocked over the glasses. |
| Photo Date: |
5/6/2023 Upload Date: 5/28/2023 6:18:32 AM |
| Location: |
Van Buren, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
41 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
After the ride |
| Description: |
After we got off at Van Buren, we wanted to go back to one of the spots we saw from the train. In this case, it was a crossing of Frog Bayou a the town site of Lancaster. |
| Photo Date: |
5/6/2023 Upload Date: 5/28/2023 6:25:15 AM |
| Location: |
Lancaster, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Bridge,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 68(C420) AM 44(C420) |
| Views: |
79 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Anticipation |
| Description: |
The assembled folks at the station mill about in anticipation of the trains imminent arrival-the headlight is visible in the distance. |
| Photo Date: |
5/6/2023 Upload Date: 6/1/2023 5:26:02 AM |
| Location: |
Van Buren, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AM 44(C420) |
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