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| Title: |
Caught him |
| Description: |
The train, not the cow. My daughter was in from Tampa for Thanksgiving, returning this Monday morning. We passed through Gentry on the way to the airport, seeing the back of this empty oil train as we turned onto Ark 12 to go to XNA. I figured, this guy will be gone when we get back after dropping her off. To my surprise, the train was still there, waiting at the Ark 59B crossing, in the company of one of the local residents. There would be more action unfolding shortly. |
| Photo Date: |
11/26/2018 Upload Date: 11/29/2018 2:40:51 AM |
| Location: |
Gentry, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4719(ES44AC) KCS 4587(AC44CW) PRLX 240(SD75M) |
| Views: |
939 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
And were off |
| Description: |
The empty train now has the board, and heads for the north end switch, about to return to the main as it resumes its progress northward. |
| Photo Date: |
5/30/2022 Upload Date: 6/10/2022 4:45:57 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4722(ES44AC) UP 5206(SD70M) UP 5977(AC44CWCTE) CN 3005(ET44AC) |
| Views: |
590 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Waiting |
| Description: |
The train pulled up south of the Lincoln Av crossing, as they usually do when a meet is imminent. Note the young man standing on the front of the engine. |
| Photo Date: |
5/30/2022 Upload Date: 6/10/2022 4:07:20 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4722(ES44AC) UP 5206(SD70M) UP 5977(AC44CWCTE) CN 3005(ET44AC) |
| Views: |
671 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Ready for anything |
| Description: |
Our intrepid trainee is showing his readyness for whatever comes. |
| Photo Date: |
5/30/2022 Upload Date: 6/10/2022 4:10:09 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4722(ES44AC) UP 5206(SD70M) UP 5977(AC44CWCTE) CN 3005(ET44AC) |
| Views: |
576 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
More waiting. |
| Description: |
Our conductor trainee-Id later learn his name is Lane-is anticipating the meet, which will be with a southbound counterpart, a loaded TXUX train |
| Photo Date: |
5/30/2022 Upload Date: 6/10/2022 4:18:30 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4722(ES44AC) UP 5206(SD70M) UP 5977(AC44CWCTE) CN 3005(ET44AC) |
| Views: |
602 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Any time now |
| Description: |
Lane waits out the southbound. Some days, thats what you do, just sit and wait under the big water tower. |
| Photo Date: |
5/30/2022 Upload Date: 6/10/2022 4:22:56 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4722(ES44AC) UP 5206(SD70M) UP 5977(AC44CWCTE) CN 3005(ET44AC) |
| Views: |
590 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Rolling out |
| Description: |
The meet now completed, the empty train has the signal at the north end of the siding, and starts to move its 125 empties, again making progress toward Kansas City and the BNSF. |
| Photo Date: |
5/30/2022 Upload Date: 6/10/2022 4:26:16 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4722(ES44AC) UP 5206(SD70M) UP 5977(AC44CWCTE) CN 3005(ET44AC) |
| Views: |
568 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
All done |
| Description: |
Lane and his conductor are on the ground, having just giben the southbound coal train a roll by. |
| Photo Date: |
5/30/2022 Upload Date: 6/10/2022 4:34:52 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4722(ES44AC) UP 5206(SD70M) KCS 4619(AC44CW) |
| Views: |
459 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Pulling up |
| Description: |
The northbound empty grain train pulls up the main with its 126 cars as the southbound M 262 rolls slowly through the siding. |
| Photo Date: |
9/23/2023 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 6:26:18 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4163(SD70ACe) KCS 4708(ES44AC) KCSM 4722(ES44AC) KCSM 4066(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
599 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
A closer look |
| Description: |
A closer view of the northbound grain train as it slowly rolls up the main to a stop at the northbound home signal. |
| Photo Date: |
9/23/2023 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 6:30:08 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4163(SD70ACe) KCSM 4722(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
489 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
It starts when I hear a horn |
| Description: |
I was outside working in the yard when I heard a horn, this one coming from a train working up the grade from Watts. I took off, hoping to get a few shots in the fading light. There was enough left to get to Gravette, and it started here at Tahlequah St in Siloam, an ET 44 leading the 54 stack platforms, 10 articulated auto racks, and 7 standard racks of the 181. I was glad to see the ET 44, the second time in a week, since they don't seem to show up here often. |
| Photo Date: |
10/6/2024 Upload Date: 10/8/2024 6:39:27 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 5021(ET44AC) KCSM 4722(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
377 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Follow the flag |
| Description: |
Not the Wabash-though Id love to see that NS heritage unit here-but the American flags that line Gentrys main drag, a nice touch to the passing of the 181 train. |
| Photo Date: |
10/6/2024 Upload Date: 10/8/2024 6:46:43 AM |
| Location: |
Gentry, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 5021(ET44AC) KCSM 4722(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
383 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Y City Rd |
| Description: |
When the day gets late, there are not many places to get good light, and some are already in shadow. I was just beating the sun here at Y City Rd south of Decatur, but had enough to get the power. |
| Photo Date: |
10/6/2024 Upload Date: 10/8/2024 6:49:25 AM |
| Location: |
Decatur, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 5021(ET44AC) KCSM 4722(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
352 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Sometimes its a short chase |
| Description: |
I went on to Gravette, hoping there would be enough light to get him at Dallas St, but that was already getting into shadow, so I was able to get him a little closer to downtown, just barely. Time to head home. Id see the 261 near Decatur, but the light was far enough gone by then that there wasnt s good shot. |
| Photo Date: |
10/6/2024 Upload Date: 10/8/2024 6:56:45 AM |
| Location: |
Gravette, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 5021(ET44AC) KCSM 4722(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
359 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Mid train help |
| Description: |
The trend lately has been for mid train DPUs, where up til recently, almost all had been on the rear. These two KCS units are 49 cars deep in a 98 car train. |
| Photo Date: |
3/21/2025 Upload Date: 3/22/2025 5:46:58 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4723(ES44AC) KCS 4197(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
432 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Finally, here he comes |
| Description: |
I had gone up to dump recycling, but saw nothing, and finally decided to do a quick grocery trip. As I was on my way back to the house, the gates were down at Kenwood St. Figures, and I have ice cream in the car. I did a quick drop at home, and took off after the train. He was in Gentry when I caught him, so I ran up to Decatur to get the shot at the station and signal. He had a stop and proceed at 219-1, which meant a slow roll into town here. Finally, he rolls around the curve toward the station. |
| Photo Date: |
3/31/2023 Upload Date: 4/1/2023 6:19:25 AM |
| Location: |
Decatur, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4724(ES44AC) KCS 4126(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
426 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
At the switch |
| Description: |
The northbound Q train rolls past the siding switch, a hand throw with a tall switch stand. |
| Photo Date: |
3/31/2023 Upload Date: 4/1/2023 6:24:30 AM |
| Location: |
Decatur, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4724(ES44AC) KCS 4126(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
411 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
The southbound |
| Description: |
Ten minutes later, I heard a horn to the north, followed shortly by the three headlights of a train swinging onto the Illinois River bridge, then into the patch of sun immediately to the south, about to roll past MP 234 and the southbound home signal at CP North Watts. |
| Photo Date: |
9/29/2024 Upload Date: 10/9/2024 6:43:16 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4724(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
383 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Finally here |
| Description: |
The 262 rolls through the signals at the north end of Watts, about to meet the 261, which has spent a lot of time here in Watts. It will have to wait for a long 262, consisting of 102 freight, 37 auto racks, and one articulated auto rack. |
| Photo Date: |
9/29/2024 Upload Date: 10/10/2024 5:32:04 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4724(ES44AC) KCS 4684(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
362 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Another day, another horn |
| Description: |
I heard a northbound coming up the hill from Watts, and took off, this time going to Davidson Rd, getting a better angle for the late afternoon. An empty TXUX train approaches the crossing behind a trio of BNSF units and a KCSM GE, 113 cars trailing. |
| Photo Date: |
11/9/2024 Upload Date: 11/18/2024 6:40:38 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 9285(SD70ACe) KCSM 4724(ES44AC) BNSF 6372(ES44AC) BNSF 5716(AC44CW) |
| Views: |
474 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Into the woods |
| Description: |
The head end crosses Davidson Rd and heads down the grade into Sleepy Hollow, a few vestiges of fall color still visible as it makes its way into the trees. |
| Photo Date: |
11/9/2024 Upload Date: 11/18/2024 6:46:11 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4724(ES44AC) BNSF 9285(SD70ACe) BNSF 5716(AC44CW) BNSF 6372(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
486 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Second train |
| Description: |
The second southbound grain move Id see today approaches the Ark 12 overpass in Gentry. He's just met a northbound empty train seen receding in the distance, and will hold here for the 181, which will be along shortly |
| Photo Date: |
11/15/2024 Upload Date: 1/11/2025 6:17:49 AM |
| Location: |
Gentry, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4725(ES44AC) KCS 4007(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
493 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
By a nose |
| Description: |
The grain train eases out from under the bridge, toward the home signal, as the 181 passes. |
| Photo Date: |
11/15/2024 Upload Date: 1/11/2025 6:19:00 AM |
| Location: |
Gentry, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4725(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
475 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Taking the siding |
| Description: |
We were leaving an appointment in Siloam when we heard a horn in the distance. It turned out to be a northbound empty grain train, which we took off after. We got to Gentry just as he reached the south siding switch. Here is taking the siding while the southbound dodger, returning to Watts, waits on the main. |
| Photo Date: |
10/20/2022 Upload Date: 10/28/2022 4:27:45 AM |
| Location: |
Gentry, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 2950(GP40-3) KCS 4867(ES44AC) KCSM 4728(ES44AC) KCS 2831(GP40-3) KCS 2830(GP40-3) |
| Views: |
835 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Down on Main Street |
| Description: |
Looking down Main Street in Gentry, we see the head end of a northbound empty coal train with a KCSM leader, about to pass the Curran Feed Store, and flanked by American flags. |
| Photo Date: |
4/19/2020 Upload Date: 4/22/2020 4:23:40 AM |
| Location: |
Gentry, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4729(ES44AC) BNSF 6337(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
740 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
South end |
| Description: |
The obvious place to see trains in Gravette is downtown, where the tracks come up next to Ark 59. A few blocks south, where Dallas St crosses, there were a couple of sidings. A northbound empty coal train rolls 126 cars past one of the two switch stands still in place here, where rail customers are long gone. |
| Photo Date: |
4/19/2020 Upload Date: 4/22/2020 4:37:40 AM |
| Location: |
Gravette, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4729(ES44AC) BNSF 6337(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
694 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Bringing up the rear |
| Description: |
Up at 7th St, the DPU holds on while the train waits. |
| Photo Date: |
4/4/2024 Upload Date: 4/22/2024 6:26:44 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4729(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
401 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Head end |
| Description: |
After dropping my wife home, I went back to see if I could find the head end. It was pulled up short of the Lincoln St crossing, seen here from the road, KCSM and CP units in charge |
| Photo Date: |
8/12/2024 Upload Date: 8/23/2024 5:40:57 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4729(ES44AC) CP 8177(AC4400CWM) |
| Views: |
484 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Team track |
| Description: |
The sun had gone in behind a cloud bank, which didnt help the lighting, but it did even it out. I took the opportunity to get a shot from the team yard on the Lincoln St side of the tracks, getting a better angle on the power. |
| Photo Date: |
8/12/2024 Upload Date: 8/23/2024 5:44:18 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4729(ES44AC) CP 8177(AC4400CWM) |
| Views: |
536 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Y City Rd |
| Description: |
I didnt beat the train to Gentry, but I knew I could get ahead of him before he got to Decatur, and a spot with OK sun angle, since it was the middle of the day. I set up at Y City Road, just north of the new Simmons plant, which gave me enough room to get all six units. |
| Photo Date: |
6/24/2021 Upload Date: 7/2/2021 4:35:01 AM |
| Location: |
Decatur, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4827(ES44AC) BNSF 9244(SD70ACe) KCS 4617(AC44CW) KCS 5020(ET44AC) KCS 4761(ES44AC) KCSM 4730(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
877 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Wider look |
| Description: |
A bit wider angle shows the full power consist and some of the train. When I crossed the tracks to set up this shot, I saw the signal just to the north flashing yellow, approach medium for the next signal in downtown Decatur, which would be displaying approach. That meant a meet at Dorsey, between Decatur and Gravette. I rolled the coal train by, and waited for the southbound. |
| Photo Date: |
6/24/2021 Upload Date: 7/2/2021 4:48:44 AM |
| Location: |
Decatur, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4827(ES44AC) BNSF 9244(SD70ACe) KCS 4617(AC44CW) KCS 5020(ET44AC) KCS 4761(ES44AC) KCSM 4730(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
859 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Rolling into the sunset |
| Description: |
Literally and figuratively. The trains DPU is rolling southwest by compass into the setting sun, and will be in the dark by the time he reaches Westville. The Toyota at right has been the "railfan chase vehicle" for the last decade. I bought it new-24 miles on it-in April 2014, and have put 155,500 miles on it since then, chasing all over America for all kinds of things, and a lot of trains, too. This is its last such outing. We just acquired at Subaru Outback Touring XT, which has 105 miles on it, and will replace the Toyota. Its staying in the family, my wifes son is getting it, but were moving up to a newer ride. The Toyota served us well for ten years. But now weve been dog tested, dog approved, and moving onward. |
| Photo Date: |
2/22/2024 Upload Date: 2/24/2024 5:26:46 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4553(AC44CW) CP 7044(SD70ACU) KCSM 4730(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
563 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Blue Skies |
| Description: |
Caught this southbound waiting at McElhany while on our way to Joplin. The framing catches the blue skies and white clouds that make for a Kodachrome(Kodachrome?? Whats that??) day. |
| Photo Date: |
5/6/2021 Upload Date: 5/9/2021 5:38:15 AM |
| Location: |
McElhany, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4162(SD70ACe) KCSM 4731(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
664 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Same sky, different angle |
| Description: |
Funny how changing the orientation will make such a difference. More train, more sky, still a good photo in a classic pose. |
| Photo Date: |
5/6/2021 Upload Date: 5/9/2021 5:39:56 AM |
| Location: |
McElhany, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4162(SD70ACe) KCSM 4731(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
595 Comments: 2 |
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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: |
585 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: |
682 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) |
| Views: |
581 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) |
| Views: |
581 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) |
| Views: |
575 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) |
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563 Comments: 4 |
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| Title: |
Same spot, different angle |
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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. |
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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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602 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) |
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565 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Better than I expected |
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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. |
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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) |
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517 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Meet at the yard |
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A pulled back shot gets the whole steam train ensemble in the photo, as well as the 7013, while the grain train get his DPU. |
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6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/1/2024 6:55:09 AM |
| Location: |
Pittsburg, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 7013(SD70ACU) CP 8716(ES44AC) KCSM 4732(ES44AC) |
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331 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Grain too |
| Description: |
At Pittsburg Kan, the 2816 met this southbound grain move as it was making its crew change. This is a tighter view of the train meeting the 2816. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2024 Upload Date: 7/3/2024 5:32:32 AM |
| Location: |
Pittsburg, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8716(ES44AC) KCSM 4732(ES44AC) |
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446 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
What were waiting for |
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The northbound empty coal train, three of its seven units visible here, rolls past the waiting grain train that I heard from home a little while earlier. This is not my second train of the day. |
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3/28/2023 Upload Date: 4/5/2023 6:20:12 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4047(SD70ACe) UP 6266(AC44CW) KCS 4822(ES44AC) UP 5477(AC45CCTE) KCSM 4733(ES44AC) |
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706 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Caught him |
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The head end of the empty coal train rolls around the curve to the signal at CP Sosth Watts, where it will meet the southbound grain train I heard from the house. Had to really run for this one. Sometimes an inspired engineer and a light(relatively speaking) t{ain can be a challenge for the chaser!! |
| Photo Date: |
3/28/2023 Upload Date: 4/8/2023 5:34:57 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4822(ES44AC) UP 5477(AC45CCTE) KCSM 4733(ES44AC) KCS 4778(ES44AC) |
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686 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Rolling him by |
| Description: |
The crew of the coal train is on the ground to give the 181 a roll by as it meets them at CP South Watts. |
| Photo Date: |
5/11/2024 Upload Date: 5/20/2024 6:04:31 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4733(ES44AC) CP 8019(AC4400CWM) NS 4689(AC44C6M) KCS 4839(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
533 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Rolling along |
| Description: |
The coal train, now able to proceed, rolls south along the sweeping curve near MP 239, its cars stretched through the curve. |
| Photo Date: |
5/11/2024 Upload Date: 5/20/2024 6:19:27 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 4689(AC44C6M) KCSM 4733(ES44AC) |
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435 Comments: 2 |
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