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| Title: |
Anticipation |
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I was working in the yard when I heard a northbound approaching. A quick pit stop and grab a soda later, and I was on my way. There was a 181 going north as I got into town, but far enough ahead of me, and moving well enough to beat me to Gentry. I got ahead of him at Y City Rd south of Decatur, and pulled up for the shot, to see an approach as I crossed the tracks. Hell have an approach medium at 216-8 in Decatur, and will take the siding at Dorsey. |
| Photo Date: |
3/3/2024 Upload Date: 3/9/2024 5:33:09 AM |
| Location: |
Decatur, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
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23 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
The quarry |
| Description: |
The 181 I chased was not far behind, and I shot it here crossing Y City Rd, passing the old paddock. Hes slowing for the signal, and will take the siding in another five minutes or so. |
| Photo Date: |
3/3/2024 Upload Date: 3/9/2024 5:41:44 AM |
| Location: |
Decatur, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4714(ES44AC) KCSM 4658(ES44AC) |
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29 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Stop and proceed |
| Description: |
The 181 has passed, 39 stack platforms and 28 autoracks, leaving the block occupied. The signal is still lit, an indication there is more going on. |
| Photo Date: |
3/3/2024 Upload Date: 3/9/2024 5:49:21 AM |
| Location: |
Decatur, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
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25 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Why the 181 is in the siding |
| Description: |
I went to the crossing on Mt Olive Rd, north of Dorsey siding, to wait for the meet. I wasnt to be disappointed; the southbound showed in five minutes, a grain train behind a UP/KCS power set. Hes passing MP 213 with 93 cars. |
| Photo Date: |
3/3/2024 Upload Date: 3/9/2024 5:56:51 AM |
| Location: |
Gravette, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 7731(AC45CCTE) KCSM 4509(AC44CW) |
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21 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Pushing them along |
| Description: |
The DPU, a now common mixing of KCS and CP power, pushes the 93 hoppers south along Wolf Creek |
| Photo Date: |
3/3/2024 Upload Date: 3/9/2024 6:01:27 AM |
| Location: |
Gravette, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4693(ES44AC) CP 8125(AC4400CWM) |
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18 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Heading north |
| Description: |
The grain train having passed, the 181 was cleared out of the siding, and approached my position next to Wolf Creek. |
| Photo Date: |
3/3/2024 Upload Date: 3/9/2024 6:04:21 AM |
| Location: |
Gravette, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4714(ES44AC) KCSM 4658(ES44AC) |
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21 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Wider view |
| Description: |
A wider look at the northbound and the creek, the light just enough to keep the train out of shadow. |
| Photo Date: |
3/3/2024 Upload Date: 3/9/2024 6:08:42 AM |
| Location: |
Gravette, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4714(ES44AC) KCSM 4658(ES44AC) |
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18 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Railfan chase vehicle |
| Description: |
In a recent set in the "The Chase Is On" album, I have a shot of my Toyota RAV4, a 2013 that I recently gave up to my wifes son, who was needing a newer car. This is what replaced it, a 2024 Subaru Outback Touring XT. I plan on doing a lot of touring and chasing in it. Its next to the lead unit on the 181 train at Wolf Creek |
| Photo Date: |
3/3/2024 Upload Date: 3/9/2024 6:13:20 AM |
| Location: |
Gravette, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4714(ES44AC) KCSM 4658(ES44AC) |
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27 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Took a bit |
| Description: |
Theres a short, but stiff grade coming up into Decatur that usually slows a heavy unit train, such as this one. He must have been inspired, as I usually catch them by Y City Rd, that we saw earlier. It was not to be. I went all the way down to Floyd Moore Rd before I caught him. The grain train rounds a curve along Ark 59 approaching Gentry |
| Photo Date: |
3/3/2024 Upload Date: 3/9/2024 6:17:22 AM |
| Location: |
Gentry, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 7731(AC45CCTE) KCSM 4509(AC44CW) |
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17 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Approach Medium |
| Description: |
The yellow is lit as the signal flashes-see next frame-for the grain train to take a restricting at North Siloam Springs. |
| Photo Date: |
3/3/2024 Upload Date: 3/9/2024 6:21:33 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
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19 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Dark phase |
| Description: |
The yellow is fading out, to return shortly. The train will arrive momentarily. |
| Photo Date: |
3/3/2024 Upload Date: 3/9/2024 6:24:09 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
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15 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Climbing up |
| Description: |
The grain train makes its way uphill into Davidson Rd, passing the large trackside tree, and an oblivious horse in the adjacent pasture. |
| Photo Date: |
3/3/2024 Upload Date: 3/9/2024 6:26:39 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 7731(AC45CCTE) KCSM 4509(AC44CW) |
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21 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Past the Cobb mill |
| Description: |
A quick turn and burn, and I beat the train, slowing for the switch at North Siloam, and I was able to get the train passing the Cobb feed mill in fading light, just catching the last sun. |
| Photo Date: |
3/3/2024 Upload Date: 3/9/2024 6:30:39 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 7731(AC45CCTE) KCSM 4509(AC44CW) |
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24 Comments: 0 |
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