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Well, the Suits have arrived in Dachshundville on their very own 'special' train. The train stopped on highway 26 to let the MadCow Honchos off to visit with the towns' customers. I took some time to walk around and shoot the visit.
The train has just arrived and is stopped to offload the suits. Although these F7's have appeared on the system before, I believe this is the first time they have been lashed back to back. View attachment 3214
I almost forgot to include the only shot of the trailing unit I could get. After they backed up to clear the crossing I went back by the Little Tiddle River to get this shot of the 427. View attachment 3218
I couldn't wait for them to leave to get any shots of the consist, such as life.
Ouch, Johnny! It's painful to sit here with my jaw dropped open like this!!!!! Your work AND your images are just plain super. Yes. Contest material, without a doubt.
The material I use is called "Beadstring" no-stretch nylon. I believe Beadsmith is the trademark name. I get it at Hobby Lobby and it is size six(6). And the color is black. It is onlty $2.00 for an 18yd card of it. Look in bead supplies at craft stores if you don't have a Hobby Lobby. Hope this helps.
Ouch, Johnny! It's painful to sit here with my jaw dropped open like this!!!!! Your work AND your images are just plain super. Yes. Contest material, without a doubt.
Holy cow!!! I heard scanner chatter and thought I heard the Dispatcher call the "Cash Cow One", which is what the shippers special is branded by management. So I raced down track side to my favorite spot at the elevator just in time to catch the rarest yet!! Evidently the freight business is keeping the MadCow power tied up, so I was treated to some rarely seen power!!
Here is the CNW SD-40T-2 #8960 with dynamics in full scream as she slows to about 50mph through Dachshundville!! (Passenger speeds are 10mph more) I could barely believe my eyes! View attachment 3219
And as if THAT wasn't enough, Look what was trailing. The CNW FP-45B #8!!
This train was moving and it was all I could do to get this shot. Those dynamics sounded AWESOME ! View attachment 3220
What a catch! I wish I could've got a better shot of these units but I guess they were tryin' to impress customers with the good rail on this line. And besides, what goes up(St. Paul/Minneapolis).must come down(Chicago).and they have to pass through here to get there!!
