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| Title: |
Off into the range |
| Description: |
An eastbound stack train rolls away from the camera as it moves out into the range country of the Texas panhandle. |
| Photo Date: |
3/15/2009 Upload Date: 8/25/2016 3:54:09 AM |
| Location: |
Canadian, TX |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 7207(AC44CW) CN 2562(C44-9W) NS 2502(SD70) NS 7523(ES44DC) |
| Views: |
724 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Rolling to the meet |
| Description: |
After about 30 minutes of waiting, the oil train makes its way toward CP North Stilwell. It will hold the main here, the M train in the siding. |
| Photo Date: |
1/6/2023 Upload Date: 1/14/2023 5:05:39 AM |
| Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8773(ES44AC) NS 7541(ES44DC) |
| Views: |
228 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Reflections |
| Description: |
The new camera came with an 18-55mm zoom, so now I have one where the auto focus works, which is a nice change from the two I had. The southbound oil train nears the signals at North Stilwell, the headlights reflecting in the lens in the dim light. |
| Photo Date: |
1/6/2023 Upload Date: 1/14/2023 5:12:40 AM |
| Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8773(ES44AC) NS 7541(ES44DC) |
| Views: |
214 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Face to face |
| Description: |
The oil train rolls toward the M train, which will be moving up to the signal momentarily. |
| Photo Date: |
1/6/2023 Upload Date: 1/14/2023 5:15:36 AM |
| Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8773(ES44AC) NS 7541(ES44DC) KCS 4698(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
218 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Caught up, southbound version |
| Description: |
I took off after the oil train, getting even with the head end at Westville, but not able to get far enough ahead for a shot there. I beat him to Baron, where I got him passing the old church. |
| Photo Date: |
1/6/2023 Upload Date: 1/12/2023 5:45:14 AM |
| Location: |
Baron, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8773(ES44AC) NS 7541(ES44DC) |
| Views: |
187 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Passing the signal |
| Description: |
KCS relocated the automatics from about a half mile north to a position right at the crossing here, making for a good "hardware" shot. The 120 car oil train passes behind CP and NS units. |
| Photo Date: |
1/6/2023 Upload Date: 1/12/2023 5:48:54 AM |
| Location: |
Baron, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8773(ES44AC) NS 7541(ES44DC) |
| Views: |
198 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Waiting |
| Description: |
The oil train has pulled up by the Adair County barn, holding out of the siding at Stilwell, waiting on a meet with a northbould. Stopping here will keep the train from blocking several busy crossings on the siding, as well as setting the traffic lights on adjacent US 59 to flashing red. Hell be here, as it always seems to work out, til the light goes. |
| Photo Date: |
1/6/2023 Upload Date: 1/12/2023 6:22:26 AM |
| Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8773(ES44AC) NS 7541(ES44DC) |
| Views: |
199 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Side view |
| Description: |
A slightly wider angle to the oil train, showing the diverse power that it came south with. |
| Photo Date: |
1/6/2023 Upload Date: 1/12/2023 6:25:43 AM |
| Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8773(ES44AC) NS 7541(ES44DC) |
| Views: |
202 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Unit tanks |
| Description: |
Unit trains make for a great long lens shot, and this one is no exception, stretched out in ` long row behind CP power, approaching the US 59 overpass. |
| Photo Date: |
2/11/2023 Upload Date: 2/19/2023 5:52:08 AM |
| Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Station,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 9375(ES44AC) NS 7546(ES44DC) |
| Views: |
328 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Staying with it |
| Description: |
A quick run to Cave Springs was in order, hoping for a meet khere. It was not to be, and it was a close race, but I stopped at Caseys for a quick break. The oil train rolls down the main, passing the home signals at the south end of the siding.' |
| Photo Date: |
2/11/2023 Upload Date: 2/19/2023 5:58:02 AM |
| Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 9375(ES44AC) NS 7546(ES44DC) |
| Views: |
307 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Big curve |
| Description: |
The line south of Cave Springs rolls along next to the road for about two miles down to the small community of Bunch, a grade crossing, a few houses and a couple of churches. About 1/2 mile before reaching the crossing at MP 271, the line rolls around a sweeping curve. The oil train comes around the curve, passing me in sweet light. |
| Photo Date: |
2/11/2023 Upload Date: 2/19/2023 6:05:28 AM |
| Location: |
Bunch, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 9375(ES44AC) NS 7546(ES44DC) |
| Views: |
303 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Close up |
| Description: |
A close up shot of the lead power on the oil train. This is the second one Ive caught with NS power trailing. |
| Photo Date: |
2/11/2023 Upload Date: 2/19/2023 6:11:09 AM |
| Location: |
Bunch, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 9375(ES44AC) NS 7546(ES44DC) |
| Views: |
339 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Going away |
| Description: |
The head end of the oil train approaches the crossing at Bunch. |
| Photo Date: |
2/11/2023 Upload Date: 2/19/2023 6:20:23 AM |
| Location: |
Bunch, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 9375(ES44AC) NS 7546(ES44DC) |
| Views: |
303 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Dangerous game |
| Description: |
This guy just walked across the tracks in front of the 120 car train without |o much as a glance toward it, and did not seem in a hurry to get across the tracks. Another Darwin candidate. |
| Photo Date: |
2/11/2023 Upload Date: 2/19/2023 5:45:41 AM |
| Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Station,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 9375(ES44AC) NS 7546(ES44DC) |
| Views: |
292 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Exotic power |
| Description: |
This northbound NS train has a western visitor in the form of a BNSF GE leading an old warrior, along with another GE on a stack train. The consist is varied, 18 autos, 10 stack platforms, and 46 freight. |
| Photo Date: |
11/24/2024 Upload Date: 1/9/2025 5:47:42 AM |
| Location: |
Dalton, GA |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 4312(C44-9W) NS 3469(SD40-2) NS 7646(ES44DC) |
| Views: |
211 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Crankin |
| Description: |
The last train Id see on this gloomy day was a southbound intermodal, which was pouring it on as he approached the south end of Dayton with 87 platforms. |
| Photo Date: |
11/25/2024 Upload Date: 1/4/2025 5:30:03 AM |
| Location: |
Dayton, TN |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 7681(ES44DC) NS 1824(SD70ACC) NS 4000(PR43C) |
| Views: |
212 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Smokin |
| Description: |
The train was throwing considerable exhaust as it blasted through. |
| Photo Date: |
11/25/2024 Upload Date: 1/4/2025 5:31:15 AM |
| Location: |
Dayton, TN |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 7681(ES44DC) NS 1824(SD70ACC) NS 4000(PR43C) |
| Views: |
221 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Under the board |
| Description: |
The stack train takes the high green and blows past. I was going to try to chase him to Sale Creek, but it proved fruitless. So I went to Krystal, picked up a bag of belly bombers-theyre like a southern White Castle-and headed back for the family homestead in Jasper GA. Except for the crappy weather, a good day. |
| Photo Date: |
11/25/2024 Upload Date: 1/4/2025 5:33:17 AM |
| Location: |
Dayton, TN |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 7681(ES44DC) NS 1824(SD70ACC) NS 4000(PR43C) |
| Views: |
217 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
A little color before I go |
| Description: |
The stack train rolls into the copse of trees as it heads south, a little color still on the leaves. Off to Krystal!! |
| Photo Date: |
11/25/2024 Upload Date: 1/4/2025 5:37:27 AM |
| Location: |
Dayton, TN |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 7681(ES44DC) NS 1824(SD70ACC) NS 4000(PR43C) |
| Views: |
210 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
A long way from home, then a short trip |
| Description: |
Sometimes you think youre going to get a lot of railroad, but things dont quite work out that way. I was visiting family in Georgia, and had a couple of days while my wife and some of the gals went to Pigeon Forge, so I thought Id get up on the e Southern Rathole to check out the action. I got to Dayton Tenn, and saw that getting through town was going to be a challenge. And there was a southbound waiting to move after getting a signal. I chased to the next town, Bakewell, and to him passing the signal there with 78 freight, and 12 autoracks behind its two units. Id spend the day between here and Dayton. Saw 7 trains. The skies were gray all day, which sucked-I HATE when I go somewhere I never get to go, and the weather sucks, especially after the prediction was for 70 and sun. But, a bad day train watching..... |
| Photo Date: |
11/25/2024 Upload Date: 1/3/2025 5:38:29 AM |
| Location: |
Bakewell, TN |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 4285(AC44C6M) NS 7691(ES44DC) |
| Views: |
176 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Finally moving |
| Description: |
The rack train rolls out past the home signals. |
| Photo Date: |
11/25/2024 Upload Date: 1/4/2025 5:25:48 AM |
| Location: |
Sale Creek, TN |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 7710(ES44DC) |
| Views: |
146 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Southbound autos |
| Description: |
Next up was a train of autoracks, 44 cars with a single unit, framed by the signal gantry |
| Photo Date: |
11/25/2024 Upload Date: 1/3/2025 6:05:07 AM |
| Location: |
Dayton, TN |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 7710(ES44DC) |
| Views: |
155 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Closer |
| Description: |
The trains moved here, 50 MPH or so, and it was a bit of a challenge to get a couple of shots off. I was abke to get a closer look at the rack train as it passed the northbound home signal. |
| Photo Date: |
11/25/2024 Upload Date: 1/3/2025 6:10:00 AM |
| Location: |
Dayton, TN |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 7710(ES44DC) |
| Views: |
159 Comments: 0 |
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