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| Title: |
Approaching approach |
| Description: |
The northbound grain move approaches signal 238-0, showing approach, as it will take the siding there, to meet the southbound holding the main. Interestingly, the defect detector here an MP 238 still announces "KCS detector." The detector at Davidson Road, north of Siloam, MP 226.7, has announced CPKC for a couple of months. |
| Photo Date: |
9/23/2023 Upload Date: 10/1/2023 5:55:15 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4098(SD70ACe) BNSF 6299(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
120 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Rolling into town |
| Description: |
The northbound grainer rolls into the sweeping curve at MP 237, just south of Watts, ready to take the siding for the waiting southbound. |
| Photo Date: |
9/23/2023 Upload Date: 10/1/2023 6:23:22 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6299(ES44AC) KCSM 4098(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
94 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Giving it a good look |
| Description: |
The crew of the southbound is on the ground to do a roll by of the 56 car empty grain train. It will hold here, I will go after the southbound down to Westville, getting a couple of shots before the clouds move in. |
| Photo Date: |
9/23/2023 Upload Date: 10/1/2023 6:33:14 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4066(SD70ACe) BNSF 6299(ES44AC) KCSM 4098(SD70ACe) KCS 4708(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
123 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Wider view |
| Description: |
The crew of the southbound watches as the northbound passes, some of the southbound M 262 visible in this wider angle shot. |
| Photo Date: |
9/23/2023 Upload Date: 10/1/2023 6:41:57 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4066(SD70ACe) KCS 4708(ES44AC) KCSM 4098(SD70ACe) BNSF 6299(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
126 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Anticipation |
| Description: |
The southbound M train rolls into the tangent as it approaches signal 238-1, and the detector there, which still announces "KCS detector." |
| Photo Date: |
9/23/2023 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 5:46:09 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4708(ES44AC) KCSM 4066(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
87 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Hitting the detector |
| Description: |
The M train rolls past signal 238-1 and the detector as it approaches |
| Photo Date: |
9/23/2023 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 5:56:33 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4066(SD70ACe) KCS 4708(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
88 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Round the curve |
| Description: |
The northbound grain train finally reached Watts, and the M 262 was on its way, seen here alongside US 59 near Chewie Rd, coming around the S curve on its way south |
| Photo Date: |
9/23/2023 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 5:33:50 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4708(ES44AC) KCSM 4066(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
108 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
As far as we get today |
| Description: |
The southbound rolls past farm fields as it makes its way south into gathering gloom. Sometimes, even though the "chase is on," it doesn't get very far. I caught two at Siloam, and another meeting this train at Watts. I'd have stayed with this one longer, but the clouds were moving in for late afternoon/evening thunderstorms. |
| Photo Date: |
9/23/2023 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 6:08:21 AM |
| Location: |
Westville, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4066(SD70ACe) KCS 4708(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
84 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Quick turn around |
| Description: |
My wife does Bible study with a group of ladies on Thursday afternoons, so I take the opportunity to go after anything that shows up while shes out. Not five minutes after she left the house, I heard a horn, which sounded like a northbound. I got out, taking her Dodge Stratus R/T, and headed into town. As I reached Lake Frances Rd, I saw a southbound coal train rolling toward Watts. I made a quick U turn, and headed for Westville, working back toward Watts. I made it about two miles up, when I saw the train headed south. A quick turn around later, I shot him from the shoulder of US 59, and took off. |
| Photo Date: |
9/28/2023 Upload Date: 10/4/2023 6:10:32 AM |
| Location: |
Westville, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 9163(SD70ACe) BNSF 9926(SD70MAC) |
| Views: |
134 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
A little hustle |
| Description: |
After getting the shot up at the cow pasture, I hustled down to Buffington Rd, hoping Id beat the train there. I sorta did, getting this shot out the car window as it approached the crossing. |
| Photo Date: |
9/28/2023 Upload Date: 10/4/2023 6:18:26 AM |
| Location: |
Westville, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 9926(SD70MAC) BNSF 9163(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
95 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Framed |
| Description: |
After a quick ride down to Baron, eight miles away, I was able to get ahead far enough to set up for him coming through what passes for town there. The power is framed by, first, the crossbucks for a private crossing, then the lift plow sign, and MP 250. |
| Photo Date: |
9/28/2023 Upload Date: 10/4/2023 6:22:20 AM |
| Location: |
Baron, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 9926(SD70MAC) BNSF 9163(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
105 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Closer |
| Description: |
Now having passed the crossing, the power is framed by the milepost and lift plow sign, a slightly different perspective. |
| Photo Date: |
9/28/2023 Upload Date: 10/4/2023 6:24:59 AM |
| Location: |
Baron, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 9926(SD70MAC) BNSF 9163(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
103 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Automatic |
| Description: |
The TXUX train rolls past the automatic at the crossing in Baron. |
| Photo Date: |
9/28/2023 Upload Date: 10/4/2023 6:28:02 AM |
| Location: |
Baron, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 9163(SD70ACe) BNSF 9926(SD70MAC) |
| Views: |
90 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
On the creek |
| Description: |
The DPU crosses Baron Creek, in another shot taken from the car window. I love driving the Dodge, but getting in and out of the low slung car quickly is now a challenge for my six foot, 240 pound body with bad ankles and stiff joints. Sometimes I yield to the effects of advancing decrepitude. Its now late enough in the year that the sun does not come around to the west side of the bridge til very late in the day, and then the shadows of twilight are taking over. |
| Photo Date: |
9/28/2023 Upload Date: 10/4/2023 6:32:13 AM |
| Location: |
Baron, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Bridge,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 9158(SD70ACe) BNSF 5873(ES44AC) BNSF 9129(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
69 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
DPUs, finally |
| Description: |
I had been trying to get some good shots of the head end, and knew if I waited for the DPU at Westville, the shot at Baron was in question. After the signal shot, the only shot to do on the creek, and here at CR E 754 was the DPU. It was getting toward 1400, and I wanted to get heading back, since we had to go to Coweta OK for my grandsons football game. Notable, is the three unit set of DPU's, all BNSF. Usually there are a couple of KCS units added at Pittsburg. |
| Photo Date: |
9/28/2023 Upload Date: 10/4/2023 6:36:51 AM |
| Location: |
Baron, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 9158(SD70ACe) BNSF 5873(ES44AC) BNSF 9129(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
79 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
DPU going away |
| Description: |
We bid the TXUX train farewell as it rolls on south to Texas, passing the automatic at MP 252. |
| Photo Date: |
9/28/2023 Upload Date: 10/4/2023 6:38:53 AM |
| Location: |
Baron, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 9158(SD70ACe) BNSF 9129(SD70ACe) BNSF 5873(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
79 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Elk River |
| Description: |
A little more hustle out of Noel, and I was able to get ahead of the I 181 far enough to beat it to this shot on the Elk river bridge, and get turned around before the train showed. |
| Photo Date: |
10/8/2023 Upload Date: 10/12/2023 5:56:07 AM |
| Location: |
Ginger Blue, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Bridge,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4791(ES44AC) CP 8863(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
196 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Out of the shadows |
| Description: |
The I 181 rolls north along MO 59 approaching Anderson, catching the last spot of sun along the route as it rolls out of the shadow of a ridge west of the line. This was a spirited chase. Two units had 37 stack platforms, 20 autos, and 6 articulated racks, and made good time. I didn't beat him here by much; note the railfan chase vehicle hastily parked on the shoulder!! |
| Photo Date: |
4/14/2023 Upload Date: 10/12/2023 6:02:03 AM |
| Location: |
Anderson, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
KCS 4791(ES44AC) CP 8863(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
134 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
This is not the 4877 you are looking for |
| Description: |
It was inevitable that, sooner or later, I would come across the 4877. Unfortunately, not the celebrated Tuscan red GG 1-though I did see and ride behind it over 40 years ago-but the KCS ES 44 that is just another GE in the fleet. I was returning from the I 181 chase, and happened upon this northbound M 261 just as I rolled into downtown Gravette. Hes got 57 cars in tow as he rolls into the gathering gloom. In an odd twist,second unit CP 8769 is the second CP 8769 I've seen; the other was an RS 18 at Mechanicville on the D&H in 1984. |
| Photo Date: |
10/8/2023 Upload Date: 10/12/2023 6:12:40 AM |
| Location: |
Gravette, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4877(ES44AC) CP 8769(ES44AC) CP 9725(AC44CW) KCS 5010(ET44AC) |
| Views: |
130 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Finally some sun |
| Description: |
And a little warmth, too. The weekend had been dismal, 50s washout rain, then cold. By Wednesday, it had warmed up a bit, into the 50s with screaming sun. I heard a southbound horn, and beat a path out of the house and headed for Westville. Finding nothing there, and a dark signal, I worked up to Watts. Upon arrival, I heard CP 8930 south calling the dispatcher. Cool, got him, now leading a southbound grain train off the Illinois River bridge at Watts. |
| Photo Date: |
11/1/2023 Upload Date: 11/3/2023 4:25:56 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Bridge,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
51 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Out of the shadows |
| Description: |
Its now the time of year where the sun is low, and the shadows reach places they would not other times of year. One must adjust accordingly. The southbound grain train splits the signals at CP North Watts as it blasts south, catching a patch of sun as it rolls past. |
| Photo Date: |
11/1/2023 Upload Date: 11/3/2023 4:33:11 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8930(ES44AC) KCS 4129(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
73 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Through the trees |
| Description: |
The train was moving right along, and by the time I got caught up, I was able to get this shot of the DPU through the trees along US 59 just north of Chewie Rd |
| Photo Date: |
11/1/2023 Upload Date: 11/3/2023 4:50:35 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8059(AC4400CWM) CP 8792(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
90 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
From the high ground |
| Description: |
I was able to get ahead of him, due to a slow order south of Chewie Rd, and grabbed this shot from the old US 59 alignment. |
| Photo Date: |
11/1/2023 Upload Date: 11/3/2023 5:02:55 AM |
| Location: |
Westville, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8930(ES44AC) KCS 4129(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
134 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
DPUs too |
| Description: |
I waited out the DPU on the grain train, a pair of CP GEs trailing the 102 cars of corn headed for Mexico. |
| Photo Date: |
11/1/2023 Upload Date: 11/3/2023 5:06:43 AM |
| Location: |
Westville, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8059(AC4400CWM) CP 8792(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
108 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Close in |
| Description: |
I got sandbagged by slowpokes coming down from Westville, and missed the shot at the crossing in Baron, but was able to catch up before he got to the crossing near MP 252. I was hoping for a little more color, but its a bit early yet for this far south. I got the train in the trees, even if they are mostly green. |
| Photo Date: |
11/1/2023 Upload Date: 11/3/2023 5:18:08 AM |
| Location: |
Baron, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4129(SD70ACe) CP 8930(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
69 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Wider view |
| Description: |
A wider view from the same spot. Hopefully in a week or two, I can do this shot with some foliage, which is notoriously lackluster in these parts. |
| Photo Date: |
11/1/2023 Upload Date: 11/3/2023 5:24:18 AM |
| Location: |
Baron, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8930(ES44AC) KCS 4129(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
81 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Blowing past the station |
| Description: |
I had enough time to get set up on the light pole base and frame the shot. Good thing, I wasnt as far ahead as I thought. CP power rolling past the KCS station |
| Photo Date: |
11/1/2023 Upload Date: 11/3/2023 5:30:19 AM |
| Location: |
Stilwell, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Station,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4129(SD70ACe) CP 8930(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
76 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Home signal |
| Description: |
The grain train blows past the northbound home signal at Cave Springs |
| Photo Date: |
11/1/2023 Upload Date: 11/3/2023 5:43:01 AM |
| Location: |
Cave Springs, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8930(ES44AC) KCS 4129(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
72 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Anticipation |
| Description: |
Carly Simon notwithstanding, the approach of a train always raises ones awareness. The wait wont be long, though. Two minutes later, hell be on me |
| Photo Date: |
11/1/2023 Upload Date: 11/3/2023 5:34:16 AM |
| Location: |
Cave Springs, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4129(SD70ACe) CP 8930(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
76 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
On the main |
| Description: |
With no meet here, the grain train rolls right down the main track past the signals at South Cave Springs. |
| Photo Date: |
11/1/2023 Upload Date: 11/3/2023 5:38:55 AM |
| Location: |
Cave Springs, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4129(SD70ACe) CP 8930(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
107 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Over the creek |
| Description: |
About three miles south of Cave Springs, just below Bunch, is a short bridge over a creek. Ive wanted to try the shot for a while, and today was my chance. It works well with two units, and probably three. More will be too many. But its a good spot. |
| Photo Date: |
11/1/2023 Upload Date: 11/3/2023 5:46:08 AM |
| Location: |
Bunch, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Bridge,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8930(ES44AC) KCS 4129(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
77 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Bringing up the rear |
| Description: |
The DPU rolls past on the short bridge. |
| Photo Date: |
11/1/2023 Upload Date: 11/3/2023 5:49:19 AM |
| Location: |
Bunch, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Bridge,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8059(AC4400CWM) CP 8792(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
100 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Remains of the day |
| Description: |
As I drove through Westville on the way home, I caught this southbound Texas Utilities train rolling past the fields north of town behind a set of BNSF power. |
| Photo Date: |
11/1/2023 Upload Date: 11/3/2023 5:53:01 AM |
| Location: |
Westville, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 8438(SD70ACe) BNSF 9318(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
83 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
All BNSF |
| Description: |
The coal trains typically come out of Wyoming in a 2x1 set up, two units up front, one behind. KCS will add a pair of diesels at KC or Pittsburg for the trip south. Most of the time, theyre a pair of KCS units. Lately, though, its more often been a 2x3 set of BNSF power, as we see here. |
| Photo Date: |
11/1/2023 Upload Date: 11/3/2023 5:56:25 AM |
| Location: |
Westville, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 5644(AC44CW) BNSF 9235(SD70ACe) BNSF 9372(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
66 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
It started with a horn to the south. |
| Description: |
I was out working in the yard and heard a horn, which I determined was a northbound from the grind of the power coming up the hill from Watts. As I got into town, I could see a southbound in the siding. Ah, now, choices. I shot the northbound behind a pair of CP units, a relatively short train of 236 axles according to the detector at Davidson Rd. I quickly weighed my options, then heard KCS 4824 call the signal at South Siloam Springs. Belle in the lead, southbound. Easy choice!! |
| Photo Date: |
10/31/2023 Upload Date: 11/5/2023 3:59:17 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CP 8122(AC4400CWM) CP 8953(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
68 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Surprise |
| Description: |
I took off south, to find the 262 train had arrived at Watts, and was holding the main. As I drove into town, I heard the detector at MP 238 go off. Crap, hell probably be here before I can catch him in good light. I was right, The head end was already coming up the siding, it was the 261 train, coming in with 80 cars, blocked by its southbound counterpart. Not that it mattered; the angle I had was the "dark" side for both trains. My only hope was the northbound would pull up past the end of the southbound, and I could get him north of the yard office. I lucked out on that one, getting the power just as it peeked out behind the 262, but its ridiculously backlit. Oh well....five minutes faster, Id have had a nicely lit shot near MP 237, south of the yard. |
| Photo Date: |
11/4/2023 Upload Date: 11/5/2023 4:09:05 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4858(ES44AC) KCSM 4711(ES44AC) KCSM 4563(AC44CW) KCS 2828(GP40-3) |
| Views: |
146 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Late day sun |
| Description: |
Now that were into November, the shadows come early. In July, this is an easy, well lit shot. Now I have to play with the light. The southbound rolls on, near MP 239, along US 59. |
| Photo Date: |
11/4/2023 Upload Date: 11/5/2023 4:13:10 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 5024(ET44AC) KCS 4824(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
131 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Favorite spot |
| Description: |
One of several spots I like to shoot is just south of the intersection of US 59 and Chewie Rd, where theres a nice S curve on both the road and railroad. This shot was opened up when US 59 was widened to four lanes a few years back-like about 7 now. Its a good shot of the train coming around the curve, but as youll see in the next few shots, its starting to get overgrown. |
| Photo Date: |
11/4/2023 Upload Date: 11/5/2023 4:18:47 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 5024(ET44AC) KCS 4824(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
126 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
A little farther |
| Description: |
The 262 train rolls a little farther into the curve. |
| Photo Date: |
11/4/2023 Upload Date: 11/5/2023 4:23:11 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4824(ES44AC) KCS 5024(ET44AC) |
| Views: |
113 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Shrubbery |
| Description: |
As I mentioned, the bushes are starting to grow up next to the track. Maybe I need to come out with a saw....How long til the train is totally obscured once more here?? |
| Photo Date: |
11/4/2023 Upload Date: 11/5/2023 4:25:34 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
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KCS 4824(ES44AC) KCS 5024(ET44AC) |
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118 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Nose on |
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I try not to do the standard 3/4 wedge at the crossing shot; its not all that imaginitive. It does, with good lighting, work quite well, though. The speed restriction coming out of MP 239 is a godsend for a chaser-as is the 65 MPH speed limit on the highway-and this was an easy shot to get. |
| Photo Date: |
11/4/2023 Upload Date: 11/5/2023 4:31:42 AM |
| Location: |
Westville, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 5024(ET44AC) KCS 4824(ES44AC) |
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123 Comments: 4 |
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| Title: |
Past the mill |
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This used to be a Hudson Foods facility, where feed was processed. Hudson years ago went into Tyson, but the mill is still active. It makes a good photo prop for a train coming past, as we see here with the 262. |
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11/4/2023 Upload Date: 11/5/2023 4:36:30 AM |
| Location: |
Westville, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 5024(ET44AC) KCS 4824(ES44AC) |
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103 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Downtown |
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I dont usually do this shot; there are much more scenic views north of town. But its occasionally good to get a shot of the local scene. In this case, its the Langley feed mill, whose silos are just to the right of the train and its 75 cars. |
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11/4/2023 Upload Date: 11/5/2023 4:44:00 AM |
| Location: |
Westville, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4824(ES44AC) KCS 5024(ET44AC) |
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135 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Not quite |
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I caught the head end of the 261 train, now a little less backlit, since the sun had come around some since I left to follow the 262 south. He has the ditch lights on, but was backing up when I left. Wish Id given him five more minutes; he left shortly after this, and would have made for a nice shot on the Illinois River a mile to the north. |
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11/4/2023 Upload Date: 11/5/2023 4:55:52 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4711(ES44AC) KCSM 4563(AC44CW) KCS 2828(GP40-3) KCS 4858(ES44AC) |
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136 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Meanwhile |
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Back at Watts, the 261 train was getting ready to go, but I thought it would be a little while, so grabbed this shot of the power as I came though town. |
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11/4/2023 Upload Date: 11/5/2023 4:48:42 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 4858(ES44AC) KCSM 4563(AC44CW) KCS 2828(GP40-3) KCSM 4711(ES44AC) |
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145 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Hitting the detector |
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The 262 train now getting a roll on, hits the detector at MP 238,right at the automatic there. He has 264 axles, two units, 63 cars. |
| Photo Date: |
1/4/2024 Upload Date: 1/7/2024 4:12:26 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4561(AC44CW) CP 8811(ES44AC) |
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85 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Leaning to the curve |
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The 262 rolls into the lef hand curve south of MP 238, offering a different angle than the head on shot at the signal. |
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1/4/2024 Upload Date: 1/7/2024 4:37:40 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4561(AC44CW) CP 8811(ES44AC) |
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75 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Down the valley |
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The 262 train approaches MP 239 and a grade crossing. I need to get down closer to the tracks here to get the train stretched out as it approaches. |
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1/4/2024 Upload Date: 1/7/2024 4:46:56 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4561(AC44CW) CP 8811(ES44AC) |
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73 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Chewie Rd |
| Description: |
The 262 starts into the S curve at Chewie Rd, framed by the crossbucks on either side of the tracks. |
| Photo Date: |
1/4/2024 Upload Date: 1/7/2024 4:52:21 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4561(AC44CW) CP 8811(ES44AC) |
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83 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Swinging through |
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The southbound rolls through the S curve, straightening out as it rolls south. The shrubbery is starting to get tall here, Next summer may be a problem with this angle. |
| Photo Date: |
1/4/2024 Upload Date: 1/7/2024 5:06:37 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCSM 4561(AC44CW) CP 8811(ES44AC) |
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90 Comments: 1 |
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