Out and About in Nebraska July 31, 2016

[CGW101c]

I went the way less traveled today. Along the old Missouri Pacific from Union Ne to Lincoln Ne. There were some GATX locos at Union along with the caboose on display. At Nehawka was this MP horse car. I have a picture of one in MP blue that I took back in the 70's. I'll post it again. After Weeping Water it is all a bike trail. Then over to road always traveled at Ashland NE. Caught 2 trains there, one from the Sioux City line and one going onto the Sioux City line. That is unusual.

GMTX at Union


Display Caboose at Union


Horse Car at Nehawka


BNSF 254 at Ashland

 

[CGW101c]

At the north end of Ashland is a large dirt/gravel area that is used by truckers and railfans. Along the fence by the tracks is a nice jungle of native and non-native plants. If you didn't know the second shot was DPU's, it would look like a train turning on to the eastbound main. Now that would be unusual.

 

[brad_in_omaha]

Sounds like a good trip Tom! Its always fun seeing what you find!