Eastbound manifest behind all CSX power nears the end of two main tracks a mile east of Gavin Yard in Minot. The old GN yard, and a company material storage area is out of frame at right.
I saw a freight with these SOU gondolas go by while at the Sebring Model Railroad Club tonight but couldn't get my camera out fast enough. But it was already slowing and must have had a 5mph speed restriction because, by the time I left a short while later and drove back to Alliance (about 5 to 7 miles), the crossing gates started flashing and, lo and behold, there it was again. It was already dusk, and it was raining, but I got out of the truck so I could at least try to get the crossing gates out of the picture. Sent from my SM-A716U using Tapatalk
This is the correct answer. I still didn't get better pictures, but I mentioned it at the train club tonight and one of our members not only knew about it, he used to be a one-fifth owner of it. It was originally a New York Central, then PC, then Conrail. It's now used as a pusher on the siding where I took the previous photo. Sent from my SM-A716U using Tapatalk
It's like an engine on E Bay , it looks OK but when you put it on the track it makes your whole layout a little bit worse. The previous owners must have hated it. I certainly don't
Starting to see more of these lease units on BNSF locals. This is the “BN Rock” Job returning from working the former Alcoa plant in Bettendorf, IA using track rights over the CP Davenport Sub. Davenport, IA. May 4, 2022 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I wonder what kind of load this thing was carrying when it was wrecked. Some yellow blob at the ruptured end.
Maybe it means something from the carbuilder. We have a few dozen tank cars all with LPG and they are an assortment of colors, my favorites are the blue ones.