Alternate title: The JREB.org Crew Engages in Terrorist Activities
Well, everyone thinks that railroad photography is a terrorist activity... Anyway, this past Saturday (10/21/06), EB, Shack, and myself piled up in Shack's hoopty/pimpmobile/hot rod/whatever for the second of two fall color expeditions on the CNO&TP. We were out for around 16 hours, and the colors were just absolutely brilliant this time around. I was actually amazed at how quickly they had turned since the last outing.
If you feel so inclined, you can read the full, unabridged report by clicking here. (http://www.cmherndon.com/blog/2006/10/fall-on-cnotppart-deux.html) As usual, I cannot be held responsible for any material that is deemed offensive.
And now for the photos...
First up was a fast-moving 216 at Gradison, where Junior also met one of the Pulaski County Streetwalkers.
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While at Gradison, I also took a picture of the beautiful, foggy sunsrise. It was my favorite shot of the day.
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After that, it was on to Parkers Lake, where we caught 282 and 132. Here's 132 going by Joe Neal Rd.
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The vibrant colors also made for a beautiful photo, even without a train.
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Also while at Parkers Lake, Junior demonstrates a rule of photophoamography.
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Heading south of the border, we catch 177 at Robbins...
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And then 124 at New River.
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Followed by 167 at Sunbright...
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We then head on down to Harriman, and park near CP Strange and watch three trains go by...
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After watching a few more trains pass, my last train shot of the day was of 890 crossing the Emory River at Harriman.
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My final shots of the day were at Camp Austin, and were of the foliage.
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BONUS: F-Units on the Louisville District
Yesterday, Emmett called to inform me that there was a 956 at Talmage with a set of F-Units bound for Altoona. Everybody knows the story on them by now. I didn't think I would be able to get shots of them, until I called back about 20 minutes later to find out which way they would be going. Luckily, the train was stuck behind 23G and I was able to make it down to Talmage to get a few shots there, and then again in Harrodsburg.
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Until next time, I hope y'all enjoy and thanks for looking!
Nice job on the photos!
I impressed by the timely manner you got these out for public viewing. It must be due to the restful trip you had Saturday.
Junior
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Quote from: Junior on October 23, 2006, 09:53:38 PM
Nice job on the photos!
I impressed by the timely manner you got these out for public viewing. It must be due to the restful trip you had Saturday.
Junior
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Awwwwww. . . . . .he must be countin' Catfish.
Such a peaceful look..no doubt deep in a warm fuzzy GE dream...."GE...ah..GE, they bring good things to my life"
oh yea, as required...NICE SHOTS.....
I see you donned the required red sweatshirt that EMB loves so much as well!
Quote from: jbcagle7073I see you donned the required red sweatshirt that EMB loves so much as well!
But of course. We wouldn't have it any other way.
Quote from: E.M. Bellwarm fuzzy GE dream...NICE SHOTS.
Quite funny that you should mention a GE dream being "warm", considering the GE locomotive's penchant for spontaneous combustion. Also, you forgot the at least four obligatory smiley faces when saying "nice shots". :D
QuotePulaski County Streetwalkers.
Well they look better than St. Louis Streetwalkers. ;D Detroit Deadwing sweater? That's one strike against you. :( Tiger fan too? :-\
Oh well j/k.
Go Cardinals! Go Blues! and Go Rams!
Quote from: WarrnTiger fan too?
Well, I like the Tigers and the Cardinals (Reds are my favorite though), but want STL to win the World Series. Gotta pull for NL in the postseason. ;D
I thought he was counting EMD's in his sleep. :D And maybe a Guiness or two as well :D
Quote from: nscnotp1 on October 26, 2006, 11:27:30 PM
I thought he was counting EMD's in his sleep. :D And maybe a Guiness or two as well :D
He is actaully a Foaming GE fanatic when no one is looking. As for the Guiness he is really wanting some A&W Rootbeer. ;D
Jr.