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Title: |
Good score |
Description: |
Not on the soccer field. This 114 car H train has what has become a common event, a Belle leader. The score is the trailing unit, an SD 50. These units are often seen on work trains, but now only rarely on freight. This was quite a catch. |
Photo Date: |
10/20/2015 Upload Date: 10/24/2015 3:59:34 AM |
Location: |
Westville, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 4838(ES44AC) KCS 4608(AC44CW) KCS 7009(SD50) |
Views: |
207 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Nose on |
Description: |
A southbound grain train was waiting north of the siding at Stilwell for a northbound to meet. I grabbed this shot of the nose of gray 3973 as it sat. |
Photo Date: |
10/27/2015 Upload Date: 11/2/2015 4:48:28 AM |
Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Roster,Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 3973(SD70MAC) KCS 4860(ES44AC) |
Views: |
213 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Grain south and a wait |
Description: |
This grain train was waiting north of Stilwell, most likely for a meet. Why they were held up here is a mystery, since the siding there is quite long enough to hold a 100 car train without blocking any crossings. Made the shot easy for me though. |
Photo Date: |
10/27/2015 Upload Date: 11/2/2015 4:56:21 AM |
Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 3973(SD70MAC) KCS 4860(ES44AC) |
Views: |
197 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Passing the Holiday Express |
Description: |
A northbound empty coal train with BNSF power passes the Holiday Express on the siding at Stilwell. KCS kept the siding open to run freights during the Christmas trains visit, and several came through while we were there. |
Photo Date: |
12/7/2015 Upload Date: 12/18/2015 4:40:01 AM |
Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
BNSF 6095(ES44AC) BNSF 5732(ES44AC) KCS 1(FP9A) |
Views: |
211 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Gray DPU |
Description: |
Most of the time, empty trains dont get a DPU, but some do. This northbound TXUX train had one, seen going away at Westville. |
Photo Date: |
12/7/2015 Upload Date: 12/18/2015 4:44:40 AM |
Location: |
Westville, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 4604(AC44CW) |
Views: |
124 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Past the signal |
Description: |
A southbound oil train rolls past the new-well, its a couple of years old now-at MP 252 with a Canadian visitor leading 115 cars |
Photo Date: |
1/15/2016 Upload Date: 1/16/2016 1:29:46 AM |
Location: |
Baron, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Signal,Action |
Locomotives: |
CP 9663(AC44CW) KCS 4054(SD70ACe) KCS 4059(SD70ACe) |
Views: |
145 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
In your face |
Description: |
No question whose diesel this is. Southbound oil approaches a local road crossing south of Baron. The DPU's on this train were KCS 4144/4038 |
Photo Date: |
1/15/2016 Upload Date: 1/16/2016 1:31:07 AM |
Location: |
Baron, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
Locomotives: |
CP 9663(AC44CW) KCS 4054(SD70ACe) KCS 4059(SD70ACe) |
Views: |
178 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
By the feed store |
Description: |
The southbound oil train rolls by the feed co op in Stilwell behind a good looking set of power. |
Photo Date: |
1/15/2016 Upload Date: 1/16/2016 1:33:01 AM |
Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
CP 9663(AC44CW) KCS 4054(SD70ACe) KCS 4059(SD70ACe) |
Views: |
149 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Caught off guard |
Description: |
I had just quit on a chase of a southbound oil train, and was coming back through town when I heard a horn. Ten minutes behind the oil train was this stone train. I was able to get onto US 59 south and head for the overpass. I wasnt fast enough, so we have this grab shot of it having passed the south end of the siding, approaching the US 59 bridge. Ill have to try this shot again when I can set up for it. There are not many chances for an overhead view that are easy to reach, so this has potential. |
Photo Date: |
1/15/2016 Upload Date: 1/16/2016 1:35:23 AM |
Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 4190(SD70ACe) KCS 4121(SD70ACe) |
Views: |
158 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Big pushing |
Description: |
The DPU on the grain train has three units, more that up front. I occasionally wonder if this creates any issues when working a train over an up and down profile. The two SD70MAC's are ex TFM units, now repainted into the Belle scheme. |
Photo Date: |
1/22/2016 Upload Date: 1/25/2016 3:37:12 AM |
Location: |
Westville, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 3936(SD70MAC) KCS 3945(SD70MAC) KCS 4585(AC44CW) |
Views: |
289 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Over the creek |
Description: |
US 59 from Watts south to Westville is being upgraded to a four lane. As part of this improvement, there has been a lot of tree and brush cutting, resulting in some better photo opportunities. One of these is the bridge over Barren Creek, just south of Watts, where we see a southbond 111 car grain train. |
Photo Date: |
1/22/2016 Upload Date: 1/25/2016 3:27:19 AM |
Location: |
Watts, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 4802(ES44AC) KCS 4771(ES44AC) |
Views: |
155 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Goal post to goal post |
Description: |
The southbound grain train passes the soccer fields at Westville, sure to be a winner. |
Photo Date: |
1/22/2016 Upload Date: 1/25/2016 3:34:42 AM |
Location: |
Westville, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 4802(ES44AC) KCS 4771(ES44AC) |
Views: |
142 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Towering clouds |
Description: |
H SHKC starts out of Watts with a big sky backdrop. |
Photo Date: |
6/18/2016 Upload Date: 6/20/2016 3:16:39 AM |
Location: |
Watts, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 4781(ES44AC) KCS 4590(AC44CW) |
Views: |
133 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Flowery push |
Description: |
The DPU on H SHKC pushes hard as the train starts up the hill to Siloam Springs in a spray of wildflowers. |
Photo Date: |
6/18/2016 Upload Date: 6/20/2016 3:23:39 AM |
Location: |
Watts, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 4842(ES44AC) |
Views: |
115 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Into the curve |
Description: |
The H train is working through the 30 MPH curve, seen from adjacent US 59. |
Photo Date: |
8/4/2016 Upload Date: 8/7/2016 4:49:40 AM |
Location: |
Westville, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 4782(ES44AC) KCS 4865(ES44AC) KCS 2963(GP40-3) |
Views: |
266 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
New view |
Description: |
The US 59 widening project has meant some serious tree and brush clearing. One place that got it was the area around Chewey Rd, between MP 238 and 239. Prior to the project, it was treed in. Now its wide open, creating a shot I had wished existed for years. Here we have a southbound H train approaching the curve, and the following two shots as it makes its way through. This was taken right from the shoulder of US 59. |
Photo Date: |
8/4/2016 Upload Date: 8/7/2016 4:44:46 AM |
Location: |
Westville, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 4782(ES44AC) KCS 4865(ES44AC) KCS 2963(GP40-3) |
Views: |
329 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Out of the curve |
Description: |
Third in the sequence of the southbound H train at Chewey Rd. It will be better when the road project is complete and I have more places to work with. |
Photo Date: |
8/4/2016 Upload Date: 8/7/2016 4:52:34 AM |
Location: |
Westville, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 4782(ES44AC) KCS 4865(ES44AC) KCS 2963(GP40-3) |
Views: |
280 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Picking up |
Description: |
The H train makes his pick up from the Watts yard. |
Photo Date: |
8/4/2016 Upload Date: 8/7/2016 4:57:04 AM |
Location: |
Watts, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Signal,Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 4782(ES44AC) KCS 4865(ES44AC) KCS 2963(GP40-3) |
Views: |
330 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Under control |
Description: |
The head end of the H train sits at the signals for CP South Watts. It will shortly couple to its train and head south. |
Photo Date: |
8/4/2016 Upload Date: 8/7/2016 5:01:15 AM |
Location: |
Watts, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 4782(ES44AC) KCS 4865(ES44AC) |
Views: |
104 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
MP 237 |
Description: |
As the KCS goes south, it turns so that the tracks face southwest, then turn south through a sweeping curve at MP 237. Its adjacent to US 59, and an easy spot to work. The train starts south through the curve, making for a beautifully lit shot. |
Photo Date: |
8/4/2016 Upload Date: 8/7/2016 5:06:27 AM |
Location: |
Watts, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 4782(ES44AC) KCS 4865(ES44AC) KCS 2963(GP40-3) |
Views: |
211 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Throttling up |
Description: |
The H train pours on the juice as it gets 112 cars rolling out of Watts. |
Photo Date: |
8/4/2016 Upload Date: 8/7/2016 5:12:58 AM |
Location: |
Watts, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Signal,Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 4782(ES44AC) KCS 4865(ES44AC) KCS 2963(GP40-3) |
Views: |
226 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
DPU past the elevator |
Description: |
The DPU on the H train rolls past the old Hudson Foods feed mill. Now part of Tyson, the mill still gets grain via KCS. |
Photo Date: |
8/4/2016 Upload Date: 8/7/2016 5:18:10 AM |
Location: |
Westville, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 4816(ES44AC) |
Views: |
114 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Lone tree DPU |
Description: |
The DPU on the southbound H train sits next to the lone tree remaining between the road to Bakery Feeds(at far left) and the tracks. There was once a substantial stand of trees here. Now, almost nothing. Makes for good photography!! |
Photo Date: |
10/20/2016 Upload Date: 10/28/2016 4:45:34 AM |
Location: |
Watts, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 4780(ES44AC) |
Views: |
193 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
H KCSH in the sun |
Description: |
The H train is working at Watts, picking up and setting off. Hell get his 76 cars out of town in a little while. Meanwhile, the sun lights up the nose of the single Belle leading the train. |
Photo Date: |
10/20/2016 Upload Date: 10/28/2016 4:21:46 AM |
Location: |
Watts, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 4813(ES44AC) |
Views: |
94 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
DPUs by the station |
Description: |
The AEPX trains DPUs roll past the Stilwell station. |
Photo Date: |
10/20/2016 Upload Date: 10/28/2016 5:01:15 AM |
Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Station,Action |
Locomotives: |
UP 7179(AC44CW) KCS 3959(SD70MAC) KCS 4792(ES44AC) |
Views: |
287 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Cleared out |
Description: |
The area next to the tracks at Baron has been logged out. Not long ago, you could not see the signal there, or much train. Now a good portion of this southbound AEPX train is visible. |
Photo Date: |
10/20/2016 Upload Date: 10/28/2016 4:48:22 AM |
Location: |
Baron, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Signal,Action |
Locomotives: |
UP 7255(AC44CW) UP 5976(AC44CWCTE) |
Views: |
196 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
No orders |
Description: |
This southbound AEPX train rolls past the Stilwell station, now a museum. The old order boards are still in place, though all orders now are done by radio and on a computer. |
Photo Date: |
10/20/2016 Upload Date: 10/28/2016 4:56:06 AM |
Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Station,Action |
Locomotives: |
UP 7255(AC44CW) UP 5976(AC44CWCTE) |
Views: |
140 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Used to be an open shot |
Description: |
This spot is along US 59 a couple of miles north of Stilwell. A couple of years ago, this was a good place for a bucolic scene, especially if the cows were out. The shrubbery has grown up so much that youre hard pressed to see much of the power, never mind any train. |
Photo Date: |
10/20/2016 Upload Date: 10/28/2016 4:51:36 AM |
Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
Locomotives: |
UP 7255(AC44CW) UP 5976(AC44CWCTE) |
Views: |
138 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Pushing through the north end |
Description: |
A southbound EGSX trains DPU is pushing through the north end of the Stilwell siding following a crew change, as a group of bikers head north on US 59. Good power, all around. |
Photo Date: |
10/29/2016 Upload Date: 11/2/2016 3:15:39 AM |
Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Signal,Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 4040(SD70ACe) KCS 4190(SD70ACe) UP 5733(AC44CWCTE) |
Views: |
253 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
Wing and a prayer |
Description: |
A southbound EGSX coal train with a winged UP unit leading rolls past the church at Baron. |
Photo Date: |
10/29/2016 Upload Date: 11/2/2016 3:25:54 AM |
Location: |
Baron, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
Locomotives: |
UP 8331(SD70ACe) KCSM 4097(SD70ACe) |
Views: |
144 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
A little more open |
Description: |
The trees have been cut back from the tracks at Baron, exposing this view of the southbound automatic signal there, and a grade crossing. |
Photo Date: |
10/29/2016 Upload Date: 11/2/2016 3:29:06 AM |
Location: |
Baron, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Signal,Action |
Locomotives: |
UP 8331(SD70ACe) KCSM 4097(SD70ACe) |
Views: |
177 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
By the board |
Description: |
This southbound EGSX train rolls through the signals at the north end of Stilwell siding, seen from across US 59. |
Photo Date: |
10/29/2016 Upload Date: 11/2/2016 3:37:13 AM |
Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Signal,Action |
Locomotives: |
UP 8331(SD70ACe) KCSM 4097(SD70ACe) |
Views: |
177 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Hopefully wont need these guys |
Description: |
Southbound EGSX coal train passes the sign for a local body shop. Hopefully they completed their trip uneventfully, and wont need any body work. |
Photo Date: |
10/29/2016 Upload Date: 11/2/2016 3:42:51 AM |
Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
Locomotives: |
UP 8331(SD70ACe) KCSM 4097(SD70ACe) |
Views: |
197 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Flying past |
Description: |
Southbound EGSX train behind UP wings passes the station at Stilwell, slowing for a crew change. |
Photo Date: |
10/29/2016 Upload Date: 11/2/2016 3:46:43 AM |
Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Station,Action |
Locomotives: |
UP 8331(SD70ACe) KCSM 4097(SD70ACe) |
Views: |
157 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Past the barn |
Description: |
This southbound EGSX train rolls past a tractor repair barn at the US 62 crossing in Westville. |
Photo Date: |
10/29/2016 Upload Date: 11/2/2016 3:50:06 AM |
Location: |
Westville, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
UP 8331(SD70ACe) KCSM 4097(SD70ACe) |
Views: |
194 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Grain on the river |
Description: |
A northbound empty grain train rolls across the Illinois River behind a pair of Belles, one from each builder. |
Photo Date: |
1/24/2017 Upload Date: 1/26/2017 3:25:08 AM |
Location: |
Watts, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 4693(ES44AC) KCS 4198(SD70ACe) |
Views: |
194 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
DPUs glint in the sun |
Description: |
The sun angle is all wrong, but it does give me a glint shot as the DPUs on this southbound AEPX train roll away from me. |
Photo Date: |
1/24/2017 Upload Date: 1/26/2017 3:26:37 AM |
Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Signal,Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 4799(ES44AC) KCS 4593(AC44CW) UP 7885(AC45CCTE) |
Views: |
257 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Rolling past the new signal |
Description: |
New(a couple of years ago) signal 251-8 is red as a southbound AEPX train rolls past, approaching MP 252. |
Photo Date: |
1/24/2017 Upload Date: 1/26/2017 3:31:58 AM |
Location: |
Baron, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Signal,Action |
Locomotives: |
UP 5598(AC44CWCTE) UP 6851(AC44CW) |
Views: |
215 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Close up |
Description: |
A closer up view of the train rolling south at signal 251-8. |
Photo Date: |
1/24/2017 Upload Date: 1/26/2017 3:33:57 AM |
Location: |
Baron, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
Locomotives: |
UP 5598(AC44CWCTE) UP 6851(AC44CW) |
Views: |
204 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Flying by |
Description: |
A southbound 126 car AEPX train flies past the Stilwell station on wings of UP. |
Photo Date: |
1/24/2017 Upload Date: 1/26/2017 3:37:13 AM |
Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Station,Action |
Locomotives: |
UP 5598(AC44CWCTE) UP 6851(AC44CW) |
Views: |
152 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
DPUs |
Description: |
I didnt get a good set up for this shot, as I was standing on the base for the light pole next to the parking lot, and was about to jump when I realized the DPU was coming up on me. So were a little cockeyed here. The DPUs are still doing their job, though, regardless of my orientation. |
Photo Date: |
1/24/2017 Upload Date: 1/26/2017 3:47:57 AM |
Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Station,Action |
Locomotives: |
UP 7855(AC45CCTE) KCS 4593(AC44CW) KCS 4799(ES44AC) |
Views: |
236 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Through the through truss |
Description: |
L 102-the dodger-rolls through the truss bridge over the Illinois River on its way to Siloam and a date with Pipelife. |
Photo Date: |
2/16/2017 Upload Date: 2/24/2017 3:34:38 AM |
Location: |
Watts, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 2019(GP38-2) KCS 2827(GP40-3) KCS 2906(GP40-2LW) |
Views: |
541 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Gray DPU |
Description: |
The DPU on the H train is this still unrepainted SD70ACe from the first order. |
Photo Date: |
2/16/2017 Upload Date: 2/24/2017 3:46:01 AM |
Location: |
Watts, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 4026(SD70ACe) |
Views: |
139 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Hard curve |
Description: |
The H train has pulled down for headroom as it works the Watts yard, coming around the hard curve south of South Watts. A tele lens brings in the hillside behind the train, as if to drive home the point that Oklahoma aint all flat. Theres a reason there are DPUs on most trains here. |
Photo Date: |
2/16/2017 Upload Date: 2/24/2017 3:56:15 AM |
Location: |
Watts, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 4680(ES44AC) KCSM 4672(ES44AC) |
Views: |
136 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Head end off the bridge |
Description: |
The southbound H trains power has rolled across the Illinois River, poking its nose out of the truss bridge. It is bringing 115 cars into Watts, where the consist will change some. |
Photo Date: |
2/16/2017 Upload Date: 2/24/2017 4:05:15 AM |
Location: |
Watts, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 4680(ES44AC) KCSM 4672(ES44AC) |
Views: |
185 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Wide view |
Description: |
The wide view from the closed roadhouse on US 59 reveals this long shot of the H train off the Illinois River bridge, approaching CP North Watts. The KCS has cleared a lot of brush on the bridge approach, making this shot possible. Its a good one. |
Photo Date: |
2/16/2017 Upload Date: 2/24/2017 4:10:09 AM |
Location: |
Watts, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
KCS 4680(ES44AC) KCSM 4672(ES44AC) |
Views: |
119 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
At the milepost |
Description: |
The H train takes headroom for switching the yard, passing MP 237 in the process. |
Photo Date: |
2/16/2017 Upload Date: 2/24/2017 4:12:37 AM |
Location: |
Watts, OK |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Action |
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