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    Sunday with the 1943 and a couple other surprises

    Great shots, Brad! Stuck at work until noon today. Hoping she hasn't left North Platte by then but won't hold my breath.
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    Friday With UP1943

    https://www.up.com/aboutup/special_trains/commemorative/1943-spirit/index.htm "A Boeing B-17 was christened the Spirit of the Union Pacific in 1943, recognizing employees who funded it through war bond contributions. The Spirit of the Union Pacific was assigned to the 571st Bomber Squadron and...
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    Just South Of Council Bluffs IA

    Always a catch to see something north of PJ. Great catch, Ed!
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    UP 844 in Omaha, NE

    Excellent shots Brad!
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    UP 844 Jun 14 2017

    Nice steam display you caught! Wish she steamed like that while on the Trek to Tennessee trip when I saw her. Great shots, Ed!
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    Out and about in KCMO area

    The delay coming up the Coffeyville Sub on Thursday wrecked havoc on my plans, so the day turned into a "see what you can find along the way." On The Road Again by Nathan Jurgensen Then the day it spent on display at Union Station. I waited for the crowds to die down Friday evening before...
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    Out and about in KCMO area

    Thanks Ed! Had never seen running steam before. Can say I'm definitely hooked now. UP 844 by Nathan Jurgensen Hoping for more broad-side shots next time she comes around.
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    Out and about in KCMO area

    Late reply, thanks Brad! Just one today. Chased the 844 as it departed town this morning. Got a few different shots from a few locations but left editing the other sites for later. For now, here she is as she exits Independence, MO. UP 844 by Nathan Jurgensen I'm already planning out...
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    Can anyone recommend a book with really good railroad maps?

    http://www.openrailwaymap.org/ I've found this to be a good resource. I usually get lost tracing abandoned lines on it and before I know it an hour has gone by....
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    Out and about in KCMO area

    Happy National Train Day [Weekend} Thanks Bill! It's a frequent in the area and you can usually find it somewhere in town. ============================================================= Happy (belated) National Train Day, everyone. Hope you all were able to get out and see something moving...
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    Out and about in KCMO area

    Monthly Update: My April schedule is a bit crazy right now with 3/6 fellow meteorologists at my place of employment away from work for the next week or two, leaving only three of us to cover a 24-hour operation. Needless to say, I won't make it out too often through the end of the month. Just...
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    Lincoln, NE area shots

    Some excitement in Lincoln's Hobson yard this morning. http://www.1011now.com/content/news/LFR-battles-early-morning-train-engine-fire-374361371.html My friend Curtis (works for a crew shuttle) shared a few shots with me (and gave me permission to share here). Typical GEVO toaster!
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    Out and about in KCMO area

    Not fenced! I like that idea. Just a bit overgrown with vegetation, but I can handle it! I've gone back to posting all** of my photos on Flickr. *Deemed worthy Nathan Jurgensen It gives me a reason to get out with my camera. I love this hobby, particularly train and weather shots!
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    KCS Headed for Home Rails Feb 21, 2016

    Having lived in KC for roughly 5-6 months, I have yet to see a KCS train... Nice shots! Always wanted to check Firth out while I still lived in Lincoln.




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