...Bookout that is! With the first "warm" day of spring occuring on Saturday, April 6; Thomas Bookout and I got out in Central Kentucky to capture some truly "unique" shots that aren't often seen. Our first stop was Eagle Creek Bridge in Sadieville, followed by a quick trek down to Akers to capture the signals before they're gone. I came out pleased with the results even though we were forced to shoot a few northbounds that were backlit.
The pride of the fleet, 229 storms across Eagle Creek in the early morning sun.
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Running the normal position, two blocks behind 229, 295 makes good time over Eagle Creek...
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After waiting for the two intermodals at the Gap, a northbound intermodal heads through Sadieville...
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At Akers, hot 215 heads south with the new signals casting a tall shadow on the old GRS signals...
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A long manifest hauling two freshly-painted EMDs heads north from single to number 2 at Akers...
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A short T91 heads north to work Delaplain yard behind some great power...
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Finally, the "new replacement" sits in the weeds while the "old" shines bright for a few more days.
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