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bravogjt Jun 28, 2009

  1. bravogjt

    bravogjt TrainBoard Member

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    Barstow, CA

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    And the last railfan image from our trip is of the BNSF train in the Barstow yard.

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  2. BoxcabE50

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    What's the story on that little yellow switcher? Interesting to see white paint on the sideframes. I wonder why?
     
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    Since the museum was closed I was unable to get any history on any of the units. After some internet research it appears that the yellow 44 ton switcher is serial number / builder number 13098. It was built July of 1941 and went into service for the Iowa Ordinance Plant in Dayman, IA. It was then used by the US Army as number 7310, then the US Air Force under the same number. Prior to coming to the museum the switcher was operated by the US Marine Corp as number 248236.

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    Well we just headed up to North Platte, NE for the 2012 Rail Fest. Here are a few photos to get things started.

    A BNSF coal train along I-76.

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    A BNSF grain train along I-76. These are hard to photograph from the car!

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    One of the U.P. trucks outside of our hotel.

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    A CNW hopper in North Platte.

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    A few photos of the many displays at the park.

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    Up next will be the 844 and all 6 of the U.P. Heritage Units!

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  6. BoxcabE50

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    What specific use does UP assign to this type of vehicle?
     
  7. HemiAdda2d

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    Ken, my guess is pulling a 5th wheel trailer of some sort. I'm guessing there's a 5th wheel hitch hidden ouf of view in the tail of that truck.
     
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    It hauls this train around.

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    Here is a photo from 2009 that shows both the truck and trailer.

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  9. HemiAdda2d

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    Sweet trailer!!! The mini train is stored in Cheyenne last I knew--in converted baggage cars mounted on permanent concrete foundations.
     
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    Stay tuned because this trip lands me in Cheyenne as well!

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  11. BoxcabE50

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    Ah. I knew it had to be something unique.
     
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    Having toured the yard twice previously we decided to skip the tour this year and just drive over to the diesel shop.

    UP 2010 & 7400

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    The front of the heritage line up.

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    UP 844

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    UP 1996

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    UP 1995

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    UP 1989

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    UP 1988

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    UP 1983

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    UP 1982

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    A look into the diesel shop.

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    A few locos in the yard.

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    UP Cushman

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    Prepping an engine for new reflective tape.

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    UPY 1221

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    UPY 1344

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    Engines sitting outside of the diesel shop.

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    More images from this trip to follow soon!

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  20. HemiAdda2d

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    very nice so far. No number on the SP AC4400? Thanks for sharing!
     

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