I had to go to the office this morning for awhile to take care of a few things, and while I was there got a text from Jreb member "CoalDiddy" about a pair of good, EMD leaders coming my way. They were already a good ways out of Louisville, and I didnt figure I would catch them, but luck was on my side once again.
Thanks to the (as usual) severe constipation on the Louisville District, I was able to get home and grab the camera and get trackside for a few shots (that seems to be a recurring theme this week). After a short wait, 712 (Coal Loads) got to me at Nevin Station (KY) for the first shot of the day. I tried to get back ahead of them but they beat me to Talmage (Those DP trains really move!!) and I settled for a shot of the DP units instead. Running right behind the coal train was 167 with a nice SD70 leader, and I DID manage a couple of shots of that One!
The days results can be found at this link, and here are a few samples >>>>> http://www.pbase.com/kd4jsl/ns_ls_2014_eb (http://www.pbase.com/kd4jsl/ns_ls_2014_eb)
09/27/14
NS 1027 (The Kalmbach Ace??) leads Eastbound loaded coal train 712 by the House track at Nevins Station, Ky early this afternoon .
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The DPU's are shoving hard on the bottom of 712 as the train passes the West End of Talmage
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Eastbound 167 works up the hill towards the West end of Talmage, following close behind the 712.
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NS SD70 #2560 leads Eastbound train 167 through the dip at Convoy, Ky on this Louisville District this afternoon. I can recall the first time I ever shot the 2560 with the "whiteface" paint job, leading the Derby train at Waddy back before the F units had that duty...she still looks pretty good!
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Recently cut tobacco fields, a hint of color in the tree's along the Salt River and a cool breeze on a perfect September day....Fall is coming on fast here in Gods Country.
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