A great day to drive through Grand Island, NE

[Railfan40]

On Friday August 23rd, I had to drive through GI on my way back to college. I happened to stumble across some headlights in the distance as I crossed the Nebraska Central on Capital Ave. So I ran to Abbott Rd. and found the Ord job waiting for clearance into Grand Island from UP or waiting to do some switching at what looks like a fuel terminal or something that is near the airport. Next as I crossed over the UP on Shady Bend Rd. I saw a train lead by SD40N 1643, GP38-2 519, and SD40N 1577. I think this was the Columbus turn but I'm not for sure. Just when I thought I had seen it all when I crossed the BNSF on Shady Bend Rd. I happened to catch a glimpse of a pair of geeps sitting near Swift. I wasn't able to get real close and didn't want to take any chances since I had already been starred at like I was a terrorist twice by railroad employees.

 

[Railfan40]

Here's the other two pictures.

 

[njurgensen]

Excellent shots! My folks live in Columbus now so maybe I'll catch the job on its trip up to and back from Norfolk. Best of luck to you in school!

 

[papio]

Good catch, those NEC units look sharp.

 

[Abilene Ks Railfan]

Nice shots!!!

Guess ya gotta be careful around the Big Nazi Security Farce

 

[Trainfanne54]

Nice shots!

 

[brad_in_omaha]

Nice catch on those UP SD40N locomotives. The only two I have ever seen have been out that way. I always like seeing the NEC too!

 

[Railfan40]

Thank you everybody! I haven't been as active since I've been back at school so it may take me a while to reply but I appreciate the comments.