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| Title: |
On the way with the new partner |
| Description: |
The trailing unit of the lite power move rolls between the signals, a merger partner CP unit taking the rear position. Of these diesels, this is the second visit(at least) of NS 8068, which I caught on an empty AEPX train earlier in the week. |
| Photo Date: |
11/3/2022 Upload Date: 11/4/2022 4:39:52 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
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157 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Holding for this |
| Description: |
The lite power move was held here at Siloam for this move, the southbound L 102 dodger, which rolled through with the typical three units, and 66 cars. |
| Photo Date: |
11/10/2022 Upload Date: 11/6/2022 5:02:10 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 2830(GP40-3) KCS 2950(GP40-3) KCS 2831(GP40-3) |
| Views: |
146 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Another breakfast trip |
| Description: |
I had sent down to a local place for bagels, and was on my way to pick them up. As I passed Lake Frances Rd, I saw this train on the crossing. A little hustle, and making the one traffic light on the way, and I was able to catch him at the team track just south of Lincoln Av. Hess approaching some MOW equipment on the spur there as he heads north with 100 empty sand hoppers. |
| Photo Date: |
11/12/2022 Upload Date: 11/20/2022 5:32:46 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 7644(AC45CCTE) KCS 4805(ES44AC) KCS 4778(ES44AC) CP 9820(AC44CW) |
| Views: |
103 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Passing the team track |
| Description: |
The head end has now reached me with an eclectic consist, and is passing the MOW equipment, which partly blocks the shot, but its also an important part of the operation. |
| Photo Date: |
11/12/2022 Upload Date: 11/20/2022 5:39:23 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 7644(AC45CCTE) KCS 4805(ES44AC) KCS 4778(ES44AC) CP 9820(AC44CW) |
| Views: |
99 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Subway run |
| Description: |
I went out to Subway to pick up a couple samswiches for us. As I came past Lake Frances Dr, I saw the DPU of a northbound hanging over the crossing. Must be a meet imminent. That train was not in a good position for a shot, but as I came up over the US 412 overpass, I saw a southbound coal train on the Lincoln Av crossing.I swung around onto US 412 west, and stopped on the bridge. We see the AEPX coal train passing the northbound Q train, which has held the main. |
| Photo Date: |
11/25/2022 Upload Date: 11/28/2022 4:59:41 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 6419(AC44CW) UP 5596(AC44CWCTE) |
| Views: |
87 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Later that day |
| Description: |
After a Subway meatball marinara, I heard a horn, announcing a northbound. I went up into town, getting ahead of the train as it approached Lincoln Av on the siding. Must be a meet. Well, there was to be one, but the southbound particiipant wasnt making good progress, so the meet was moved to Gentry. Here we see the northbound waiting in the siding while the dispatcher decides what to do. |
| Photo Date: |
11/25/2022 Upload Date: 11/28/2022 5:05:24 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4199(SD70ACe) KCSM 4667(ES44AC) KCS 4814(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
108 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Here we go |
| Description: |
The decision has been made to have the meet at Gentry, and the northbound empty TXUX train now starts up the siding, and will take the main at the north end switch just beyone Tahlequah St, the sun glinting off the sides of the aluminum gons. |
| Photo Date: |
11/25/2022 Upload Date: 11/28/2022 5:28:21 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4199(SD70ACe) KCSM 4667(ES44AC) KCS 4814(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
105 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Taking the signal |
| Description: |
The northbound 133 car TXUX train accepts the signal to come off the siding and head north. |
| Photo Date: |
11/25/2022 Upload Date: 11/28/2022 5:31:20 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4199(SD70ACe) KCSM 4667(ES44AC) KCS 4814(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
115 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
DPUs |
| Description: |
Well, not exactly. These were the leaders on the loaded trip to Texas, now just along for the long empty ride back to Wyoming. |
| Photo Date: |
11/25/2022 Upload Date: 11/28/2022 5:37:40 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 8998(SD70ACe) BNSF 9398(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
80 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
By the signals |
| Description: |
The trailing units roll through the north end and will be on the main shortly. |
| Photo Date: |
11/25/2022 Upload Date: 11/28/2022 5:40:06 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 8998(SD70ACe) BNSF 9398(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
81 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Lucky catch |
| Description: |
We were coming back from yet another trip to Wal Mart-theres a Neighborhood Market on the west end of town-and I saw a train under the US 412 overpass, which looked like a northbound coal train in the siding. As I was taking note of that, I saw a UP unit slowly heading south. OK, a meet, probably easing up to the signal while the northbound clears the plant. I swung down to Lake Frances Rd, hoping to beat the southbound to the crossing. The railfan gods smiled on me, and I got to the crossing just as the gates came down. |
| Photo Date: |
11/29/2022 Upload Date: 12/7/2022 5:50:08 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
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| Views: |
60 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Close up |
| Description: |
The afternoon view at Lake Frances Rd is not the most photogenic. Theres some clutter, which restricts the angles, thus limiting the possibilities. The morning shot from the other side is more amenable. But, you have to work with what you have. This wider view is more appealing, but Id still like it better if there was more train. |
| Photo Date: |
11/29/2022 Upload Date: 12/7/2022 6:12:28 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
70 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
DPUs |
| Description: |
The DPUs on the southbound AEPX coal train, trailing 129 cars headed for Texas. The signal above the power is the northbound home signal for CP South Siloam Springs. |
| Photo Date: |
11/29/2022 Upload Date: 12/7/2022 6:15:03 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
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116 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Going downhill |
| Description: |
The going away shot of the coal train DPU as it rolls away from Lake Frances Rd. This is a difficult angle, as it looks into the sin almost all the time. Its actually a good cloudy day shot. You work with what you have. |
| Photo Date: |
11/29/2022 Upload Date: 12/7/2022 6:20:01 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
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| Views: |
106 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Going to breakfast |
| Description: |
We were on our way out to breakfast this morning, and saw a train sitting south of Lake Frances Rd. There would be a meet shortly-they hold northbounds here til its imminent, so they dont block crossings-but Id be elbows deep in a sausage omelet by then. |
| Photo Date: |
4/22/2023 Upload Date: 5/5/2023 6:05:36 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4158(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
89 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Another day, another breakfast |
| Description: |
Today we went to breakfast again, but came up Lincoln Av over US 412. In the distance, I could see a train on the crossing. Perfect timing. I pulled up on the US 412 overpass in time to catch this southbound oil train with a mixed set of power. This was the first of four trains today. |
| Photo Date: |
5/2/2023 Upload Date: 5/5/2023 6:11:59 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8904(ES44AC) NS 9775(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
117 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Smorgasbord |
| Description: |
Not breakfast, but the power on this train. CP, NS, CSX, KCS, KCSM-a real variety. The DPU on the oil train passes under US 412. Real breakfast wont be this good. |
| Photo Date: |
5/2/2023 Upload Date: 5/5/2023 6:17:32 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 3309(ET44AH) OCS 4600(AC44CW) KCSM 4535(AC44CW) |
| Views: |
87 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Subway |
| Description: |
The sandwich shop, not rapid transit. I was on my way to pick up a Subwy Club for my wife, and saw this guy sitting just south of the Lake Frances Rd crossing, waiting on a meet. I grabbed this shot as I crossed the tracks. When they hold out here, its so they dont block crossings in town, so the southbound he was meeting was a ways off yet. Still there when I was headed home, so I let it go, which my wife appreciated!! |
| Photo Date: |
5/27/2023 Upload Date: 5/30/2023 6:33:50 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4857(ES44AC) KCS 4158(SD70ACe) CP 9784(AC44CW) |
| Views: |
122 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
On the way home |
| Description: |
We had gone to lunch with our son for his birthday, and were returning home when we saw a slow progression of tanks taking the siding. Thinking there would be a meet, we ran up toward the Lincoln Av crossing, only to miss beating the train by seconds. We turned and got to Jefferson St, by the feed mill, in time to see the southbound, 43 cars of grain led by a now common mix of power. |
| Photo Date: |
5/28/2023 Upload Date: 5/30/2023 6:38:42 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8641(AC44CW) KCS 4127(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
59 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Running north |
| Description: |
As the southbound ran through town, the northbound started to move. We hustled up to Davidson Rd, beating him there, but not by much. Hes passing the defect detector at MP 226.7, framed by the crossing relay case and the ladder for the automatic. |
| Photo Date: |
5/28/2023 Upload Date: 5/30/2023 6:43:36 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8776(ES44AC) CP 8867(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
45 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Close up |
| Description: |
The power passes the automatic at 226.5, its 119 cars stretched out behind |
| Photo Date: |
5/28/2023 Upload Date: 5/30/2023 6:45:43 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8776(ES44AC) CP 8867(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
42 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Going away |
| Description: |
The red power stands out from the cars as the train rolls away from us, and down toward Sleepy Hollow and Gentry |
| Photo Date: |
5/28/2023 Upload Date: 5/30/2023 6:46:56 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8776(ES44AC) CP 8867(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
37 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Mexican DPU |
| Description: |
The true international nature of the merger is in evidence with this KCSM unit trailing, and CP power up front. Consists like this are increasingly common. |
| Photo Date: |
5/28/2023 Upload Date: 5/30/2023 6:48:19 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4875(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
72 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Right moment |
| Description: |
Were headed to Georgia in a few days for a wedding, so it was time to prep the RV for the trip. One of the things to be done is sanitize the water system, which involves a bleach mixture that is run through the system, then flushed. I take the RV out for a 30 minute or so ride around town to get the bleach in all the nooks and crannies. While I was out, this northbound H train showed up with 114 cars. I caught him at Davidson Rd under some towering clouds. |
| Photo Date: |
6/4/2023 Upload Date: 6/6/2023 6:25:32 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8126(AC4400CWM) KCSM 4552(AC44CW) KCSM 4513(AC44CW) |
| Views: |
94 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Sneaking up |
| Description: |
As the soutbound road train receded, the dodger was creeping up the siding next to Carl Holley Plumbing with the typcal three geeps |
| Photo Date: |
8/18/2023 Upload Date: 9/2/2023 4:48:11 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 2817(GP40-3) KCS 2950(GP40-3) |
| Views: |
108 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Just a little off |
| Description: |
I was in town picking up bagels, and heard a horn as I was getting back in the car. "Crap," I thought. "No way I get the head end." That was a correct assessment, but I was able to get to Jefferson St in time to catch the DPU on the southbound 261. |
| Photo Date: |
8/18/2023 Upload Date: 9/2/2023 4:35:33 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
62 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Happened again |
| Description: |
A few days before this, I caught the DPU on a southbound while coming back from getting bagels. This day, we were coming back from Wal Mart, and saw this southbound coal train moving as we took the ramp to Ar k 59. I missed the head end, but was able to get the DPU as it passed the south end of the siding, and crossed Lake Frances Rd. Oh, well... |
| Photo Date: |
9/3/2023 Upload Date: 9/11/2023 4:32:43 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6281(ES44AC) KCS 4042(SD70ACe) KCSM 4561(AC44CW) |
| Views: |
92 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Down the hill |
| Description: |
The DPU on the TXUX train rolls away from me, and down the hill toward Watts. |
| Photo Date: |
9/3/2023 Upload Date: 9/11/2023 4:44:08 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4561(AC44CW) KCS 4042(SD70ACe) BNSF 6281(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
93 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
A little hustle |
| Description: |
I grabbed the signal shots and took off, hustling down Country Club Rd to the crossing by the Cobb mill, beating the train for the shot. |
| Photo Date: |
1/24/2024 Upload Date: 2/1/2024 6:21:07 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
26 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
DPU coming |
| Description: |
The DPU on the southbound rolls by me at Country Club Rd |
| Photo Date: |
1/24/2024 Upload Date: 2/1/2024 6:27:17 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4141(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
48 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
DPU going |
| Description: |
The clutter shows why this isnt a good shot for a northbound as the trailing SD 70ACe rolls away from me. |
| Photo Date: |
1/24/2024 Upload Date: 2/1/2024 6:31:05 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4141(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
48 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Another day, another recylcing trip |
| Description: |
I had taken recycling up to the transfer station, and is my custon, went up to Davidson Rd to check the signal. Green it is!! This southbound 262 was the quarry. |
| Photo Date: |
1/24/2024 Upload Date: 2/1/2024 5:59:02 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4713(ES44AC) KCS 4108(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
84 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Clear board |
| Description: |
The 262 faces a green signal at 226-5 |
| Photo Date: |
1/24/2024 Upload Date: 2/1/2024 6:06:07 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4713(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
47 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Still up |
| Description: |
I have long found it interesting how long it takes for a signal to drop once the head end has passed. I get that it depends where the insulated joint is, but sometimes it takes a few cars to get there. When I lived in the Southern Tier of NY, the Conrail line there still had semaphores. That was fun to watch. |
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1/24/2024 Upload Date: 2/1/2024 6:14:03 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4713(ES44AC) KCS 4108(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
56 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Finally |
| Description: |
The third car is about to pass the signal when it drops red. |
| Photo Date: |
1/24/2024 Upload Date: 2/1/2024 6:16:42 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4108(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
32 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
They also serve... |
| Description: |
We were coming back from bingo(I turned 65 in May, its mandatory) and saw a coal train sitting on the Main St overpass, so came around to Lincoln St to see if there was a shot. There was, even in the last fading light, of an emtpy TXUX train waiting on a southbound. We kicked around for about 20 minutes, hoping to see the meet, but decided to go on home, as the light was going fast. Still got this shot of five units, nicely arranged with two BNSF, two KCS, one red CP on 125 cars |
| Photo Date: |
6/17/2024 Upload Date: 6/20/2024 5:22:15 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Night,Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
19 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Waiting |
| Description: |
We were coming back from Springdale, and as I took the ramp to Ark 59 south, I saw a coal train pulling slowly into the siding. Must be a meet imminent. I dropped my wife and our stuff at home, and came back out. The meet wasnt quite imminent, and it was about 15 minutes before I heard some chatter on the radio, and then a horn to the south. The empty TXUX train was now approaching Lincoln Av, where we see him stretched out into the distance with 126 cars. |
| Photo Date: |
9/8/2023 Upload Date: 9/11/2023 5:52:50 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8789(ES44AC) BNSF 5883(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
46 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Under the water tower |
| Description: |
The empty northbound rolls beneath the iconic symbol of small town America, the water tower, as it makes its way up the siding for the meet. |
| Photo Date: |
9/8/2023 Upload Date: 9/11/2023 6:02:45 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8789(ES44AC) BNSF 5883(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
54 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
The southbound |
| Description: |
The southhound train taking part in the meet was this AEPX coal train, seen splitting the signals at CP North Siloam Springs behind a pair of UP units. |
| Photo Date: |
9/8/2023 Upload Date: 9/11/2023 6:07:40 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 8854(SD70AH) UP 2759(ES44AC-H) |
| Views: |
76 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Turn around |
| Description: |
I spun around to get the meet, but wasnt fast enough pulling the lens back for a wider angle, and got a good shot of the empty train, but only a blur of the southbound. Still, kind of interesting. |
| Photo Date: |
9/8/2023 Upload Date: 9/11/2023 6:11:42 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8789(ES44AC) BNSF 5883(ES44AC) UP 8854(SD70AH) |
| Views: |
73 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
DPU at the signals |
| Description: |
The DPU on the AEPX southbound passes the signals at CP North Siloam Springs with a now common mix of CP and KCS power. |
| Photo Date: |
9/8/2023 Upload Date: 9/11/2023 6:16:57 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8077(AC4400CWM) KCS 4842(ES44AC) KCS 4030(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
104 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
DPU going away |
| Description: |
The DPU on the southbound rolls away, and we get the rear view of that power set. |
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9/8/2023 Upload Date: 9/11/2023 6:21:30 AM |
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Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
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Scenic,Action |
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KCS 4030(SD70ACe) KCS 4842(ES44AC) CP 8077(AC4400CWM) |
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77 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Starting north |
| Description: |
The meet now concluded, the empty train starts up the siding now that the signal has cleared for his departure. |
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9/8/2023 Upload Date: 9/12/2023 5:28:16 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8789(ES44AC) BNSF 5883(ES44AC) |
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52 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Coal train DPU |
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Actually the power that led on the way to Texas. The road power generally stays on in the position it was in when loaded, though sometimes the empty trains will have the power moved up front northbound. The original road power looks good splicing the signals at CP North Siloam Springs as it leaves the siding. |
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9/8/2023 Upload Date: 9/12/2023 5:04:39 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6381(ES44AC) BNSF 8995(SD70ACe) |
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116 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Stretched out |
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The 126 cars of the empty train stretch out through a sag as it heads north, compressed by the 250mm lens. Thats Cheri Whitlock Blvd-Ark 43-overpass in the distance. |
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9/8/2023 Upload Date: 9/12/2023 5:11:52 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6381(ES44AC) |
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42 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Meet by chance |
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I was home, and heard a horn, along with the sound of working engines. Northbound, I thought, and took off. When I got to town, I didnt see the northbound-not uncommon, they sometimes take a few minutes to get up the hill from Watts. I was going up to Tahlequah St, as I was thinking there might be a meet, since I heard a horn to the north as well. I dont normally beat the southbounds to town, they get there too fast for me to get ahead of them. So it was with some surprise I saw the headlight of this train up beyond Country Club Rd. A southbound grain move rolls through the signals at Tahlequah St behind a now common mix of power. |
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12/20/2023 Upload Date: 12/28/2023 5:10:53 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 7048(SD70ACU) KCS 4044(SD70ACe) |
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71 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
DPU |
| Description: |
The grain trains DPU, a CP GE, rolls past the signals. |
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12/20/2023 Upload Date: 12/28/2023 5:12:15 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
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CP 9757(AC44CW) |
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30 Comments: 0 |
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Dirty rodent |
| Description: |
Going away shot of the DPU, which appears to need a trip through the wash bay; that beaver is getting pretty ratty. |
| Photo Date: |
12/20/2023 Upload Date: 12/28/2023 5:15:28 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 9757(AC44CW) |
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45 Comments: 1 |
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