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Title: |
Parked WAMX 9004 |
Description: |
Tied down for the night after a days work in Harvey county. I dont know if the engineer lives here, but it sure is a short commute! |
Photo Date: |
7/20/2011 Upload Date: 7/24/2011 8:49:55 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 9004(GP9) |
Views: |
521 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
WAMX 3820 |
Description: |
K&O lead engine WAMX 3820 moves slowly across the Sand Creek trestle. Speed limit is 5 mph. |
Photo Date: |
7/20/2011 Upload Date: 7/22/2011 8:17:42 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3820(GP38-2) WAMX 3808(GP38) |
Views: |
962 Comments: 8 |
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Title: |
WAMX 3808 |
Description: |
WAMX 3808 GP-38 follows the leader across Sand Creek. |
Photo Date: |
7/20/2011 Upload Date: 7/22/2011 8:22:32 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3808(GP38) |
Views: |
426 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Tank cars |
Description: |
As I watched the slow procession over this wooden trestle, its age started to show. Some of the bridge piers have settled. As the wheel sets cross over the bridge, the deck beams under the rails sag about 1 1/2" in 3 places. The resulting noise from the 5 mph train sounds like a chorus of bullfrogs . |
Photo Date: |
7/20/2011 Upload Date: 7/22/2011 8:29:24 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
291 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
K&O in filtered light |
Description: |
WAMX 3808 waiting for the morning engineer in filtered light. |
Photo Date: |
7/22/2011 Upload Date: 9/19/2011 8:56:01 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Yard |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3808(GP38) |
Views: |
407 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WAMX 3820 pulling |
Description: |
WAMX 3820 pulling 80 cars through Newton station. |
Photo Date: |
8/30/2011 Upload Date: 8/30/2011 7:39:52 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Yard,Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3820(GP38-2) |
Views: |
291 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WAMX 3815 |
Description: |
WAMX 3815 blowing blue smoke as it assists the K&O consist. |
Photo Date: |
8/30/2011 Upload Date: 8/30/2011 7:41:19 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Yard,Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3815(GP38) |
Views: |
294 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WAMX 3815 |
Description: |
WAMX 3815 leads the K&O across Sand Creek. I am standing in the dry creek bed to take this shot which would not have been possible without the extended drought here in Kansas. |
Photo Date: |
9/2/2011 Upload Date: 9/3/2011 10:18:03 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3815(GP38) WAMX 3808(GP38) |
Views: |
488 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
WAMX 3820 run |
Description: |
WAMX 3820 on the K&O RR trestle over Slate Creek. |
Photo Date: |
9/14/2011 Upload Date: 9/19/2011 8:48:33 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3820(GP38-2) |
Views: |
350 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
K&O WAMX 3808 |
Description: |
WAMX 3808 on the Slate Creek trestle |
Photo Date: |
9/14/2011 Upload Date: 9/19/2011 8:49:40 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3808(GP38) |
Views: |
375 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WAMX 3820 |
Description: |
WAMX 3820 passes through Moundridge, KS. |
Photo Date: |
10/6/2011 Upload Date: 10/6/2011 9:30:33 PM |
Location: |
Moundridge, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Station,Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3820(GP38-2) |
Views: |
430 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Loading dock |
Description: |
Unloading dock in Moundridge, KS |
Photo Date: |
10/6/2011 Upload Date: 10/6/2011 9:32:08 PM |
Location: |
Moundridge, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Yard,Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3808(GP38) |
Views: |
369 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WAMX 3805 |
Description: |
WAMX 3805 K&O leads 3 colored motor set over Sand Creek. |
Photo Date: |
12/8/2011 Upload Date: 12/9/2011 8:55:43 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Roster,Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3805(GP38) WAMX 3815(GP38) WAMX 3902(GP39V) |
Views: |
689 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
WAMX 3805 |
Description: |
Roster shot of WAMX 3805 in the Newton yard |
Photo Date: |
12/27/2011 Upload Date: 12/27/2011 8:38:28 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3805(GP38) |
Views: |
395 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Winter bridge |
Description: |
I was listening to my RR scanner around 4PM when I heard the call from the K&O crew requesting authority to enter main one for eastward movement. It meant I normally had 10 minutes to get in position for this shot, but the 3 mph train didnt show up until 4:45PM. By then, the setting sun was not very favorable. |
Photo Date: |
1/5/2012 Upload Date: 1/7/2012 11:17:25 AM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3902(GP39V) WAMX 3808(GP38) WAMX 3805(GP38) |
Views: |
518 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Three green machines |
Description: |
The K&O running the St. Patricks Day special. All green machines over Sand creek. |
Photo Date: |
3/13/2012 Upload Date: 3/15/2012 2:54:04 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3901(GP39V) WAMX 3907(GP39V) WAMX 3910(GP39V) |
Views: |
835 Comments: 4 |
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Title: |
Diamond pass |
Description: |
K&O WAMX 3906 waits for BNSF 4172 to clear the diamond to head south with I-beam flats loaded with lumber. |
Photo Date: |
3/23/2012 Upload Date: 3/26/2012 8:22:21 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Yard,Action |
Locomotives: |
BNSF 4172(C44-9W) |
Views: |
310 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Southbound |
Description: |
K&O WAMX 3906 gets the green light to head south past the Ross elevator to deliver lumber to Forest Products in Newton. |
Photo Date: |
3/23/2012 Upload Date: 3/26/2012 8:25:50 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Yard,Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3906(GP39V) |
Views: |
337 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WAMX 3902 |
Description: |
K&O leads a string of oil cans and hoppers north after a days work in Harvey county. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2012 Upload Date: 3/26/2012 8:29:20 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3902(GP39V) |
Views: |
424 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
K&O crossing |
Description: |
The Kansas & Oklahoma railroad crossing Sand Creek to enter the Newton rail yard. |
Photo Date: |
4/16/2012 Upload Date: 4/20/2012 9:55:57 AM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3906(GP39V) |
Views: |
481 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
WAMX 3910 |
Description: |
K&O crossing Sand Creek. |
Photo Date: |
8/21/2012 Upload Date: 9/3/2012 12:07:29 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3902(GP39V) WAMX 3910(GP39V) |
Views: |
484 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WAMX 3902 |
Description: |
K&O over Sand Creek trestle. The duck weed growing on what little water is left in the creek matches the color of the engines. |
Photo Date: |
8/31/2012 Upload Date: 9/3/2012 12:09:00 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3910(GP39V) WAMX 3902(GP39V) |
Views: |
462 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
K&O stop |
Description: |
I overheard the crew radio for a move out of the Newton yard to head north. I had about 15 minutes to get in position and take this shot. But a funny thing happened as they approached my location. They stopped in the shade of some trees. It seemed too early to quit, so I stood in my spot waiting for their move. After about 20 minutes, they uncoupled from the train and moved the motors into the sunlight where I took this photo, but my standing there apparently had made the crew nervous. One gentleman walked over and asked what I was doing, "Are you from the FRA? In this day you never know." I told him, "This is my hobby!" "Oh, you're a phoamer!" He seemed relieved and then told me their plans which was to quit and move some cars in Hesston tomorrow. I wish I had gotten his name. |
Photo Date: |
9/5/2012 Upload Date: 9/5/2012 6:14:38 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3905(GP39V) |
Views: |
504 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
WAMX 3910 |
Description: |
Heading south to the Newton rail yard. |
Photo Date: |
9/12/2012 Upload Date: 9/12/2012 6:14:55 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3910(GP39V) |
Views: |
334 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
K&O overtime |
Description: |
I spent 3 hours setting up this shot. It is unusual for the fact K&O seldom works on Sunday. The call came over the radio the crew wanted to enter the Newton rail yard, pick up a cut of cars, and head back to McPherson. I checked the time, checked the weather, and checked the water in the creek. When I got to the location 10 minutes ahead of time, I set up my camera and got in the best location to take advantage of the reflection off the water. The K&O train whistle sounded as it approached giving me notice to lock my view finder on the spot. Just as the engine emerged from the trees, a gust of wind came up and rippled the water, ruining my perfect shot. |
Photo Date: |
10/21/2012 Upload Date: 10/21/2012 6:30:15 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3906(GP39V) WAMX 3901(GP39V) WAMX 3914(GP39E) |
Views: |
699 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
K&O industrial park |
Description: |
Backing into the sidings at Forest Products at Newton Industrial Park. |
Photo Date: |
11/16/2012 Upload Date: 11/25/2012 9:40:12 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Yard,Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3907(GP39V) |
Views: |
358 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
K&O new paint |
Description: |
Sporting a new paint scheme of Black and gold. |
Photo Date: |
11/25/2012 Upload Date: 11/25/2012 9:37:57 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3907(GP39V) |
Views: |
410 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
K&O at Ross |
Description: |
WAMX 3905 leading the K&O tank car brigade. Waiting for a switch alignment at Ross elevator. |
Photo Date: |
12/13/2012 Upload Date: 7/15/2013 4:29:39 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WAMX 3905(GP39V) |
Views: |
385 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
K&O at Ross elevator |
Description: |
WAMX 3905 taking the K&O consist north bound and return to McPherson. |
Photo Date: |
12/13/2012 Upload Date: 1/27/2013 8:44:47 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Yard,Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3905(GP39V) WAMX 3902(GP39V) WAMX 3907(GP39V) |
Views: |
761 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
New Years Day |
Description: |
WAMX 3905 tied down and idling at North Newton on a snow covered New Years Day. |
Photo Date: |
1/1/2013 Upload Date: 1/16/2013 8:34:55 AM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Winter |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3905(GP39V) WAMX 3907(GP39V) WAMX 3902(GP39V) |
Views: |
428 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WAMX 3914 |
Description: |
K&O passing the N. Newton elevator. |
Photo Date: |
1/15/2013 Upload Date: 1/16/2013 8:42:14 AM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Winter,Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3914(GP39E) WAMX 3901(GP39V) WAMX 3910(GP39V) |
Views: |
575 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Conway |
Description: |
Conway propane loading terminal handling 16 cars at a time. |
Photo Date: |
2/2/2013 Upload Date: 2/16/2013 9:41:35 AM |
Location: |
Conway, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Yard,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
146 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Future Foam |
Description: |
Spotting tank cars at Future Foam industry in Newton. |
Photo Date: |
2/3/2013 Upload Date: 2/16/2013 9:44:33 AM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Yard,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
151 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Inventory |
Description: |
Setting out lumber and tank load for later spotting. |
Photo Date: |
2/3/2013 Upload Date: 2/16/2013 9:45:52 AM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Yard,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
167 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WAMX 3906 |
Description: |
WAMX 3906 headed to the industrial park in Newton. |
Photo Date: |
2/15/2013 Upload Date: 2/16/2013 9:49:29 AM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3906(GP39V) |
Views: |
339 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Tank set |
Description: |
Backing loaded tank car onto siding at Future Foam in Newton. |
Photo Date: |
2/15/2013 Upload Date: 2/16/2013 9:53:38 AM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Yard,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
113 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Lumber cars |
Description: |
Setting out lumber cars at Forest Products in Newton. |
Photo Date: |
2/15/2013 Upload Date: 2/16/2013 9:50:32 AM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Yard,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
178 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Squeeze move |
Description: |
Spotting 2 lumber racks at Forest Products around an empty to return. |
Photo Date: |
2/15/2013 Upload Date: 2/16/2013 9:51:50 AM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Yard,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
157 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Return shot |
Description: |
Return to train in reverse with empty lumber rack in the lead. The crew will couple up with their main train about 4 miles away, then enter the Newton switch yard and drop a string of loaded propane cars. Then return to McPherson and position the empty tanks back at the loading station in Conway. |
Photo Date: |
2/15/2013 Upload Date: 2/16/2013 9:56:53 AM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Yard,Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3906(GP39V) |
Views: |
296 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WAMX 3905 |
Description: |
K&O WAMX 3905 crossing Sand Creek. |
Photo Date: |
7/2/2013 Upload Date: 7/9/2013 2:19:04 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3905(GP39V) |
Views: |
281 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Brakeman riding |
Description: |
Brakeman riding the rear car. Dont look down! |
Photo Date: |
7/2/2013 Upload Date: 7/9/2013 2:20:21 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
247 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Fuel stop |
Description: |
Sorry boss, I forgot to fill up! |
Photo Date: |
10/25/2013 Upload Date: 10/25/2013 5:01:17 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3907(GP39V) WAMX 3901(GP39V) |
Views: |
464 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Fuel embarassment |
Description: |
McAlister to the rescue! When you run out of fuel in the intersection, call McAlister! |
Photo Date: |
10/25/2013 Upload Date: 10/25/2013 5:06:51 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
99 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Out of gas |
Description: |
Got gas? Call McAlister, we deliver! |
Photo Date: |
10/25/2013 Upload Date: 10/25/2013 5:08:35 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
127 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Track obstruction |
Description: |
WAMX 3907 approaches an obstacle on the bridge. |
Photo Date: |
11/1/2013 Upload Date: 11/3/2013 5:54:05 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3907(GP39V) |
Views: |
334 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
WAMX 3907 |
Description: |
WAMX 3907 crossing Sand Creek headed for the Newton yard. |
Photo Date: |
11/1/2013 Upload Date: 11/3/2013 5:57:16 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3907(GP39V) |
Views: |
284 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
LPG tanker |
Description: |
The LPG tanker needed a few repairs to pass its last hydrostat test. |
Photo Date: |
11/1/2013 Upload Date: 11/3/2013 5:58:50 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
RollingStock |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
99 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WAMX 3902 leading |
Description: |
WAMX 3902 leads the way north across the Sand Creek trestle on a beautiful autumn day. |
Photo Date: |
11/1/2013 Upload Date: 11/3/2013 6:00:47 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3902(GP39V) |
Views: |
351 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
GATX |
Description: |
New empty GATX tankers headed for a refill at Conway. |
Photo Date: |
11/1/2013 Upload Date: 11/3/2013 6:02:12 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Bridge |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
126 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WAMX 3907 |
Description: |
WAMX 3907 leading the way to the Newton classification yard on a Saturday. |
Photo Date: |
1/11/2014 Upload Date: 1/11/2014 7:42:04 PM |
Location: |
Newton, KS |
Author: |
Greg Elder |
Categories: |
Bridge,Winter,Action |
Locomotives: |
WAMX 3907(GP39V) WAMX 3905(GP39V) |
Views: |
367 Comments: 1 |
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