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Viewing Album:  KCS Holiday Express 2017 Siloam
 
By:Tom Beckett
Dates:12/10/2017 - 12/10/2017
Album Info:The Holiday Express called at Siloam Springs this year, on Dec 10. It was warm for December, almost 70. I took two of the grandkids down for the fun. The day prior it had been in Stilwell, and the next day would be in Anderson MO. Unfortunately, I had other commitments and was not able to chase.
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Kids and F units
Title:  Kids and F units
Description:  I took two of my grandkids to see the Holiday Express, which they enjoyed immensely. Here they are with the KCS F units, which always lead the train on its annual tour.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/5/2018 5:53:16 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  217   Comments: 2
Visiting Rudolph
Title:  Visiting Rudolph
Description:  After a visit and photo with Santa, we stop to say hi to Rudolph.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/5/2018 5:59:14 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  136   Comments: 0
The main man
Title:  The main man
Description:  Even more important than the trainmaster. April and Emmett share a moment with Santa.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/5/2018 6:05:03 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
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Views:  114   Comments: 0
Little boys dream
Title:  Little boys dream
Description:  My grandson Emmett watches one of the models in a display car, his full attention on the train circling the track.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/5/2018 6:23:31 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Views:  112   Comments: 0
Santa riding protecting the shove
Title:  Santa riding protecting the shove
Description:  Santa is high on the caboose, looking like hes protecting a reverse move. Hes really just welcoming kids of all ages to the Holiday Express.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/6/2018 4:20:44 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard
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Views:  134   Comments: 0
Spotted
Title:  Spotted
Description:  The display cars have been spotted on the siding, and the passenger train holds the main. Visitors are now heading down to the train for the fun.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/6/2018 4:25:21 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  172   Comments: 0
Coming to town
Title:  Coming to town
Description:  The Holiday Express approaches Kenwood St in Siloam. It will pull up to Jefferson, then back into the siding on the west side of the main to set up the display cars.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/5/2018 5:47:55 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  222   Comments: 3
Its only a model
Title:  Its only a model
Description:  But a good one!! An HO scale model of the executive Fs pulls a passenger train in a snowy scene on board the Holiday Express.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/6/2018 4:36:33 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Model,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  124   Comments: 1
Waiting for the signal
Title:  Waiting for the signal
Description:  The leader of the Holiday Express power sits on the Main St bridge as it waits for the trainmen to line the switch so it can back down past Jefferson to clear the crossing.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/6/2018 4:41:48 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A)
Views:  161   Comments: 2
Backed down
Title:  Backed down
Description:  The passenger train has backed down to clear Jefferson St. The sun had not yet moved to the opposite side of the train, but the angle still wasnt the best. I took the shot anyway.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/6/2018 4:53:59 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  180   Comments: 2
Looking away
Title:  Looking away
Description:  The leader of the Holiday Express, looking toward the front of the train as it sits on the main.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/6/2018 4:59:49 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A)
Views:  153   Comments: 1
Full set
Title:  Full set
Description:  All three Fs are seen in this going away view of the Holiday Express.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/6/2018 5:03:12 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  KCS 2(FP9A) KCS 3(F9B) KCS 1(FP9A)
Views:  192   Comments: 1
Trailing unit
Title:  Trailing unit
Description:  KCS 2 sits on the Main St overpass as the train makes switching moves to spot the display cars.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/6/2018 5:05:31 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  156   Comments: 0
Looking merry
Title:  Looking merry
Description:  The caboose and display cars are lit for the holiday.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/6/2018 5:13:20 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  141   Comments: 0
Still a line
Title:  Still a line
Description:  The crowd was big at Siloam-over 2500 people came to see the train-and even though it was opened at 4 PM, at 6:30 there was still quite a crowd waiting, though the line had gotten a lot shorter by then. Fortunately, it was warm-in the 60s when the event started.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/6/2018 5:23:14 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Views:  120   Comments: 0
Lighting up
Title:  Lighting up
Description:  The train seen from across the open lot next to the tracks, all lit. Its quite a sight to see all the cars so festively lit.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/6/2018 5:26:50 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  128   Comments: 0
Backing down
Title:  Backing down
Description:  The Holiday Express backs across Jefferson St as it spotted on the siding. Santa is protecting the move, you can see he's keying the mic on his radio with his right hand.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/6/2018 5:38:19 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  150   Comments: 1
Pulling by
Title:  Pulling by
Description:  The train has pulled past Kenwood St, and is slowing for the old station area near Jefferson, where it will be spotted on the siding at left.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/6/2018 5:42:24 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  131   Comments: 0
Protecting the shove
Title:  Protecting the shove
Description:  Santa has a good view of the action as he helps the crew push the train into the siding for the visiting crowd.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/6/2018 5:53:50 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
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Views:  191   Comments: 0
Meeting the money maker
Title:  Meeting the money maker
Description:  As much as possible, KCS tries not to disrupt the regular trains while the Holiday Express is on display. Here we see a 93 car southbound H train rolling down the siding at 10 MPH, passing the Fs, which are holding the main. This was one of two trains that passed while the Holiday train was in town.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/7/2018 3:12:16 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A) KCS 4837(ES44AC) KCS 4855(ES44AC)
Views:  285   Comments: 2
Got reindeer??
Title:  Got reindeer??
Description:  This box is painted as a reindeer stable. Theyre out on the flat car, ready to take off with Santa.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/7/2018 3:22:57 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
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Views:  104   Comments: 1
Second caboose
Title:  Second caboose
Description:  The Holiday Express has not only a caboose on the rear, but this one mid train as well.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/7/2018 3:25:48 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
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Views:  112   Comments: 2
Port Arthur
Title:  Port Arthur
Description:  The KCS obs brings up the rear of the passenger train section, as it always does.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/7/2018 3:31:42 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  120   Comments: 2
Ready to fly
Title:  Ready to fly
Description:  The reindeer are assembled and ready to deliver toys to all the good girls and boys.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/7/2018 3:33:01 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  94   Comments: 1
Rudy after dark
Title:  Rudy after dark
Description:  I got a night shot of Rudy while heading back to the car. Hes nicely lit, though a bit more external light would surely help.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/7/2018 3:40:51 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  111   Comments: 0
Making toys
Title:  Making toys
Description:  One of the box cars is painted as Santas workshop, showing the train is a fully integrated operation!!
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/7/2018 3:51:56 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  121   Comments: 2

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