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oddity on the UP - jim currie - 02-20-2009
here's a shot of a train going by wellton a few days back note of the three engines none are UP.
Jim
Re: oddity on the UP - Russ Bellinis - 02-21-2009
I'm not big on modern railroading, but I have to admit that with the advent of pool power plus the plethora of rebuilt leasing company power, modern consists sure can be colorful.
Re: oddity on the UP - Brakie - 02-22-2009
Jim,That's so common on the NS here in Bucyrus it makes one think of a model railroad club.
Re: oddity on the UP - jim currie - 02-22-2009
Brakie Wrote:Jim,That's so common on the NS here in Bucyrus it makes one think of a model railroad club.
the lead loco being a CN is odd because were 25 miles from the Mexican border. its a long way from home.
Re: oddity on the UP - Russ Bellinis - 02-22-2009
I just noticed that the Santa Fe war bonnet in the pic is still not changed to BNSF although I suspect that there may be a patch on the cab.
Re: oddity on the UP - ezdays - 02-22-2009
Yeah, we see those Warbonnets frequently here along the BNSF that runs a few miles from our house. I've also seen a CN, usually in the winter. I have a feeling they kind of send them to Arizona to soak up a few rays and to thaw out before bringing them back up to snow country.
Maybe they're older engines that have earned some working vacation time, who knows... 
Re: oddity on the UP - Fluesheet - 02-22-2009
Brakie Wrote:Jim,That's so common on the NS here in Bucyrus it makes one think of a model railroad club.
Matt
Re: oddity on the UP - jim currie - 02-22-2009
ezdays Wrote:Yeah, we see those Warbonnets frequently here along the BNSF that runs a few miles from our house. I've also seen a CN, usually in the winter. I have a feeling they kind of send them to Arizona to soak up a few rays and to thaw out before bringing them back up to snow country.
snowbird loco's
Re: oddity on the UP - ezdays - 02-22-2009
jim currie Wrote:Yeah, at least they don't cut you off in traffic or drive slow in the fast lane like the other snowbirds do.ezdays Wrote:Yeah, we see those Warbonnets frequently here along the BNSF that runs a few miles from our house. I've also seen a CN, usually in the winter. I have a feeling they kind of send them to Arizona to soak up a few rays and to thaw out before bringing them back up to snow country.
snowbird loco's
Re: oddity on the UP - BR60103 - 02-22-2009
ezdays Wrote:Yeah, at least they don't cut you off in traffic or drive slow in the fast lane like the other snowbirds do.
Right! Next winter we come down and park the house right at the end of your driveway!
Re: oddity on the UP - ezdays - 02-23-2009
BR60103 Wrote:Yeah, you'll have to get in line, there's a big backup from the RV park about a half-mile from here.ezdays Wrote:Yeah, at least they don't cut you off in traffic or drive slow in the fast lane like the other snowbirds do.
Right! Next winter we come down and park the house right at the end of your driveway!
Besides that, we have one mean HOA and they'll have you towed away in a flash. 