SP leads solid block NS hoppers (now with pics)

[kenw]

SP paint Up 6226 leads a solid string of brand new fresh from paint (in Mexico?) 2 and 3 bay CF hoppers west thru RosenbergTX ~11.30 aug 16.

the above was from the iPhone, below are pics (not from iPhone!)

 

[SDJeff]

Cool Ken. I wonder where they are going?

 

[kenw]

Cool Ken. I wonder where they are going?

probably to NS home tracks.

 

[laredosub]

Great catch Ken. That look like BNSF job out EG "Eagle Pass, Tx" I been seeing more NS and CSX new trinity hopper heading east.

 

[ciron28]

Cool Ken. I wonder where they are going?

The train got on the NS at New Orleans and went to Des Moines, Iowa for grain loading.

Travis

 

[ciron28]

I stand corrected. The head half of the train is going to Hobbs, In and the rear half is going to Streator, Il for sand loading.

Travis

 

[Abilene Ks Railfan]

Nice pics!
Nothing nicer than seeing shiny new cars,or locos