Today, the Southern heritage unit came north up the CNO&TP on an empty grain train headed for Indiana. Thanks to Mr. Bell for the text, I was able to start my chase at my favorite spot in South Fork. I ended up chasing the Southern from South Fork all the way to Cincinnati.. I had 0 intention of going to Cincy, but the weather was begging me to continue my chase. It didn't hurt that there were a few signals I wanted to shoot while I had the chance.
Below are a few pictures from the chase, you can see the rest on my Flickr! >>https://www.flickr.com/photos/46459752@N08/
Southern 8099 passes under the searchlights at South Fork
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NS 57A and SOU 8099 climb the cut at the intermediate signals between High Bridge and Wilmore
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Southern 8099 passes under the Southern searchlights at Blanchett
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Southern 8099 and NS 57A fly past the Southern signals at Adams
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Very Nice.
Great pics . . . it looked like a "fun chase"!
And at least a few of the older signals are still standing.
Note - Per HeritageUnits.com, I think that train should be rolling past my house anytime now (on the way to Marion, IN).