With the weather so-so I still decided to make the jaunt to University taking the chance that a coal train would not be there blocking a railfan's chances of seeing anything moving about.
Pulling into the usual location I first noticed Aaron B. from Elk River and his dad sitting trackside. Next thing I notice is a red Ford Explorer. I then quickly spot my first train and got out of my truck to snag this shot:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11254161@N08/2041885808/
Shot of second unit:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11254161@N08/2041884334/
I quickly realize that the Ford Explorer I have spotted is MilwaukeeroadMatt and crew. MRM informed me that it had been a busy day so far, I was hoping the trend would continue and sure enough it did.
Next up, a familiar looking consist just different order:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11254161@N08/2041884604/
The first CP action of the day for me:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11254161@N08/2041885132/
A couple of Santa Fe Warbonnets approach elephant style in need of a repaint. This was a autorack train.
I was glad the sun worked in my favor for this next shot. TCWR 4302 works a string of cars.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11254161@N08/2041887348/
Next a couple SOO SD60s roll past. I did what I could to bag the TCWR unit in this shot as well.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11254161@N08/2041886642/
Next was a UP movement:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11254161@N08/2041090205/
In my next shot you can see first hand the huge difference in H2 painted power. Quite a contrast!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11254161@N08/2041884858/
My last train of the day was a coal train running with DPU.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11254161@N08/2041884740/
DPU:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11254161@N08/2041884974/
Overall wish we would have had more sun (and warmth) but for this time of year I can't complain too much. Good to see you trackside again, MRM. Thanks for reading/looking!
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