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Tom Beckett's Collection
 
4/15/2025
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: BNSF Railway
Model:EMD SD70ACeBuilt As:BNSF 9117 (SD70ACe)
Serial Number:20116683-068Order No:20116683
Frame Number:20116683/068Built:11/2012
Other locos with this serial:  BNSF 9117(SD70ACe)
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Into the curve
Title:  Into the curve
Description:  Southbound TXUX coal train rolls into the curve at Chewie Rd south of Watts, seen from adjacent US 59.
Photo Date:  5/7/2022  Upload Date: 5/9/2022 4:33:00 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9117(SD70ACe) BNSF 9380(SD70ACe)
Views:  221   Comments: 1
Rolling through
Title:  Rolling through
Description:  The coal train comes out of the curve at Chewie Rd. This view was opened up when ODOT widened the road here to four lanes about five years ago. Looking like some tree trimming is needed.
Photo Date:  5/7/2022  Upload Date: 5/9/2022 4:34:42 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9117(SD70ACe) BNSF 9380(SD70ACe)
Views:  211   Comments: 1
Down the line
Title:  Down the line
Description:  Southbound TXUX coal train has left Watts, and is now rolling south on a long tangent at MP 238, passing the automatic as he goes.
Photo Date:  5/7/2022  Upload Date: 5/9/2022 4:36:28 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9117(SD70ACe) BNSF 9380(SD70ACe)
Views:  218   Comments: 1
Leaning in
Title:  Leaning in
Description:  The coal train banks to the right as it rolls through the curve at the end of the tangent.
Photo Date:  5/7/2022  Upload Date: 5/9/2022 4:38:23 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9117(SD70ACe) BNSF 9380(SD70ACe)
Views:  204   Comments: 2
Closer
Title:  Closer
Description:  The coal train is now into the curve as it passes my position on the shoulder of US 59
Photo Date:  5/7/2022  Upload Date: 5/9/2022 4:40:16 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9117(SD70ACe) BNSF 9380(SD70ACe)
Views:  207   Comments: 1
On the creek
Title:  On the creek
Description:  The coal train crosses Ballard Creek as it heads south.
Photo Date:  5/7/2022  Upload Date: 5/9/2022 4:41:34 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9117(SD70ACe) BNSF 9380(SD70ACe)
Views:  198   Comments: 2
Reflections
Title:  Reflections
Description:  The coal train is now approaching Westville down a long straightaway, its lights reflecting off the rail, heat distortion showing on this 80 degree day..
Photo Date:  5/7/2022  Upload Date: 5/9/2022 4:54:30 AM
Location:  Westville, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9117(SD70ACe) BNSF 9380(SD70ACe)
Views:  195   Comments: 2
Feed mill
Title:  Feed mill
Description:  My last shot of this chase was passing the H J Baker feed mill at Westville. It was early enough in the day to take the shot from the east sidem, something I dont normally do, because Im rarely out this time of day. Good to have a different perspective.
Photo Date:  5/7/2022  Upload Date: 5/9/2022 4:58:46 AM
Location:  Westville, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9117(SD70ACe) BNSF 9380(SD70ACe)
Views:  235   Comments: 2


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