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The late afternoon sun shines on the DPU unit (BNSF 5686) of loaded coal C JRMMHS0 32A as it crosses under the signal bridge at the CN crossing of Broadway.
Heading east into Memphis at Kentucly Street, BNSF 5116 and NS 8990 head towards a meet with a westbound BNSF empty coal train on Broadway. The MMEEWX 29 train of the UP can also be seen in the distance.
The City of New Orleans, led by engine number 66, leaves Memphis Central Station 3 hours behind schedule only to be stopped at the Broadway crossing by a westbound UP train.
CN Memphis Sub
Memphis,TN 07MAR04
CSX 7554 returns from UP's Marion, Arkansas ramp with a train bound for CSX's Leewood Yard.
Thanks to Kenny Young for the use of the 400mm on this one. Too bad the sun went away at the same time.
UP Memphis Sub - Broadway
Memphis,TN 29FEB04
Eastbound into Memphis UP 4409 slows for the CN crossing on Broadway. The Harahan, Frisco & I-55 bridges can be seen in the background.
Memphis,TN 16FEB04
UP 8253 stops to allow the UPRR Police to inspect the train. Memphis City Police and UPRR K-9 unit are also on hand as an aircraft streaks overhead. No problems were noted. Memphis, TN 07NOV03