WOW!!! Where the heck are all those BNSF "fallen flag" cars?! That's awesome and they look very well kept. That C,B,&Q #710 tea-kettle is nice too!:teeth: Next time you go somewhere, I'm goin' with!!
"Look, officer, the sign said that it I wanted to watch moving trains, I should do so ON THE TRACKS, from inside the safety of my giant hamster ball."
They are all on display at the Lincoln Depot in Lincoln, Nebraska. You are welcome to join me on my next trip but it will be a bit until I get this one paid off. :tb-wink: That was good! Now if I can just find a hamster ball my size...... Ben
Omaha, NE What does one do when they pass through Omaha? Well they visit Kenefick Park of course. RR Wheel Art Our first glimpse of UP 4023. Ben
Omaha, NE Here are some closer detail shots for anyone that might be interested. Cab Cab Controls Builder Plate Drivers Ben
Council Bluffs, Iowa Our next stop was in Council Bluffs, Iowa. On our way to the depot we had to wait for and Iowa Interstate RR train that was switching cars. To make the wait more enjoyable for my wife I handed her the camera for a few train shots. Ben
Council Bluffs, Iowa I couldn't help but notice that BNSF was doing some MOW work on the other side of the depot as we pulled in. Here is the Council Bluffs - Rock Island Depot that is now home to the Rails West Railroad Museum. Ben
Council Bluffs, Iowa Here is the original clock from the depot. A small collection of RR spittoons. Notice the Johnny Cash albums? The depot was saved by Johnny Cash who worked hard to keep the depot from becoming a restaurant. Thanks Johnny! Ben
Council Bluffs, Iowa CB&Q "Omaha Club" car. Most of the interior of this car is original. I was shocked to see it in such good shape. Ben
Council Bluffs, Iowa CB&Q "Omaha Club" car continued. Next up was this wooden caboose. I didn't find out what heritage it was. Anyone happen to know? Ben
