Yesterday I decided to go to a location that I'd only been to once before, mp 183. Wasn't sure what the location would bring, but the sun was out and thanks to the EMB-EWS, I knew a few sporadic SBs were running. As I was passing Grove, I noticed 197 stopped at the signal. Then I picked up from the scanner that they were picking up the engine from the work train on the Cooper siding. That gave me a chance to hit the bridge and catch it coming across the lake. Then I ran ahead and caught it again at Cumberland Falls.
Oh yeah, still trying to learn the new camera and have found something that annoys me. Turning it off/on, if I'm not careful I end up changing modes with has screwed up several shots so far. Anyway, back to MP 183-184. The get there, go to the jeep trail that goes over the abandoned Tunnel 12. A 10 minute hike will put you track side at the intermediate signal just above MP 184. I had a couple of NBs come through, but if you know the area, you know those are just opportunities to wave to the crews. I did get three more southbounds before it was time to head to the barn. First up was 123 just south of MP 183. Then back at MP 184, I ended up waiting through an hour long green signal before 117 finally showed up. Some where along the way a bluebird stopped to rest on the MP. Finally, I caught 175 just above the cut. I worked my way up the side of the hill to try to get a different angle-ended up with a lot of shadows-probably hurts the shot, but I tried it anyway.
Quote from: butch on January 03, 2011, 10:22:22 PM
Yesterday I decided to go to a location that I'd only been to once before, mp 183. Wasn't sure what the location would bring, but the sun was out and thanks to the EMB-EWS, I knew a few sporadic SBs were running. As I was passing Grove, I noticed 197 stopped at the signal. Then I picked up from the scanner that they were picking up the engine from the work train on the Cooper siding. That gave me a chance to hit the bridge and catch it coming across the lake. Then I ran ahead and caught it again at Cumberland Falls.
Nice catch on the leased GMTX unit in your first photo. One of my fellow railfans spotted a similar GMTX engine on the Corning Secondary (in upstate NY) last week: http://www.railroad.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=128&t=75134&start=120
The leased units are a nice splash of color, especially with the former CR locomotives getting repainted.
Butch, the shot of the bird, MP, and signals in the background is outstanding...RR shots dont always have to have a train in them, and that one is sure enough proof...well done!
Thanks Emmett, you know I like stuff that's off the beaten path so to speak.
Matt, below is another pic of GMTX 9040 crossing the lake and a close-up from that view.
NS O Scaler, the road has been graded since the last time I was there, but still too muddy without 4wd. Not a place I'd go regularly, but it does have a couple of interesting angles.
Does 123 have a UP or is it one of those leased units with the red line through the UP?
Quote from: butch on January 04, 2011, 10:50:49 PM
Matt, below is another pic of GMTX 9040 crossing the lake and a close-up from that view.
Thanx! Standard cab and a little bit color just made my day! I hope I can catch one of them on my next NS chase.
Ed, here is the same pic cropped just for UP 9158, sorry I didn't get a better shot. It's hard to see, but I didn't notice any unusal markings.
Looks like an older UP still owned by UP to me. Kind of rare around here. I'll take it. Always a fan of a yellow engine mixed in with the black and white.
UP 9158 is a Dash 8-40C, one of 34 currently on lease to NS. The white rectangle below the cab on the side is a magnetic sign indicating it is leased to NS.
Chris