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| Title: |
Wide open |
| Description: |
Now away from the interstate, the line crosses the high plains, and, aside from the road(and the marker for buried cable), is about the only sign of mankind in this remote country |
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10/20/2024 Upload Date: 12/24/2024 6:38:54 AM |
| Location: |
Winona, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
Blowin in the wind |
| Description: |
One of the main features of the high plains is the wind, which was strong, and you feel it constantly, especially in an RV. Its blowing the 4014s smoke as the train passes the signal and a lone cottonwood at McAllaster. Note the lineside pole at far left, with four stripes. UP marks its poles, where they still exist, with up to four stripes, each marking a quarter mile. This one is at a milepost, having four. |
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10/20/2024 Upload Date: 12/24/2024 6:42:07 AM |
| Location: |
McAllaster, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
Two trees |
| Description: |
The high plains is noted for its lack of trees, though there are oftne many near creeks, where water is more plentiful. A pair of cottonwoods frame the 4014 as it makes its way through the rolling country near Wallace |
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10/20/2024 Upload Date: 12/25/2024 6:18:49 AM |
| Location: |
Wallace, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
Through a sag |
| Description: |
Despite its reputation as being pool table flat, western Kansas is more rolling, however gently. The 4014 rolls through a sag near Wallace. US 40 is adjacent, and much less crowded than its farther east counterparts, largely due to the remoteness of the region. Traffic really thinned out west of Oakley as chasers cut off the effort. It would be a lot less stressful all the way to Kit Carson. |
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10/20/2024 Upload Date: 12/25/2024 6:21:53 AM |
| Location: |
Wallace, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 9625(C44-9W) UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
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| Title: |
Bearing down |
| Description: |
A tele shot of the train seems to have it charging ahead purposefully as it approaches Wallace, the fireman, ever vigilant, looking forward. |
| Photo Date: |
10/20/2024 Upload Date: 12/25/2024 6:23:59 AM |
| Location: |
Wallace, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
Big sky |
| Description: |
One of the things I love about the plains is how the sky seems so expansive. Now that the rain has passed east of us, the sky is becoming that puffy cloud filled blue that is emblematic of the wide open spaces. The 4014 makes its way under the scenic blue dome. |
| Photo Date: |
10/20/2024 Upload Date: 12/25/2024 6:28:54 AM |
| Location: |
Wallace, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
Opened up |
| Description: |
A wider view now really opens the sky as the 4014 rolls on, seeming to wade through the grass. |
| Photo Date: |
10/20/2024 Upload Date: 12/25/2024 6:33:04 AM |
| Location: |
Wallace, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 9625(C44-9W) UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
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| Title: |
Over the rise |
| Description: |
The train has now passed my position, and is about to top a rise just to the west. Ill catch up to it in a few miles. |
| Photo Date: |
10/20/2024 Upload Date: 12/25/2024 6:36:57 AM |
| Location: |
Wallace, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
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| Title: |
The chase is on |
| Description: |
The 4014 and train have passed my position, and now its back to the chase on parallel US 40, as you can see by the line of vehicles. Normally, there is nobody out here. You can go 15 minutes without seeing another vehicle. Today, more traffic than Ive ever seen here, and Ive been running this route on and off for 30 years. |
| Photo Date: |
10/20/2024 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 6:04:36 AM |
| Location: |
Wallace, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
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| Title: |
Through the gate |
| Description: |
The 4014 rolls past an access gate to the right of way, toward Sharon Springs, which is a mile or so to the west. |
| Photo Date: |
10/20/2024 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 6:08:51 AM |
| Location: |
Sharon Springs, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
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| Title: |
Coming on |
| Description: |
I wasnt able to get to a road that crossed the tracks-not familiar with the territory-but was able to get ahead enough for this dark side shot as the train slowed for Sharon Springs. |
| Photo Date: |
10/20/2024 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 6:18:34 AM |
| Location: |
Sharon Springs, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
Always a crowd |
| Description: |
As with every stop along the way, there was a sizeable crowd to greet the trains arrival. Here in Sharon Springs, that was true as well-the population of the town is only 657, almost half of Wallace Countys 1400 or so residents. |
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10/20/2024 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 6:26:28 AM |
| Location: |
Sharon Springs, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
Wouldnt be Kansas without one |
| Description: |
The 4014 poses under the United Plains Ag elevator at Sharon Springs as the crowd checks out the train. |
| Photo Date: |
10/20/2024 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 6:28:51 AM |
| Location: |
Sharon Springs, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
Tied up |
| Description: |
The crew has gone through the procedures to tie the train up here, and it now poses in front of the elevator, ready for tomorrows leg to Denver. |
| Photo Date: |
10/20/2024 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 6:32:15 AM |
| Location: |
Sharon Springs, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
On the river |
| Description: |
The 4014 crosses the Ellis River, whose water was once used to supply steam power when this was a division point. It had made a public viewing stop here. |
| Photo Date: |
10/20/2024 Upload Date: 12/20/2024 6:25:21 AM |
| Location: |
Ellis, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
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| Title: |
Close up |
| Description: |
The 4014 and passenger equipment now at rest at Sharon Springs yard. It will get underway west around 0900 tomorrow, making a spirited run across the Colorado high plains. |
| Photo Date: |
10/20/2024 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 6:34:50 AM |
| Location: |
Sharon Springs, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
Wider view |
| Description: |
A wider angle shows the steam engine and the back up diesel crossing the Ellis River |
| Photo Date: |
10/20/2024 Upload Date: 12/20/2024 6:33:31 AM |
| Location: |
Ellis, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
Canteens |
| Description: |
Some roads called them cisterns. In todays world with its lack of watering facilities, steam trains need to carry a lot of water, which UP does by adding these two cars to the train, seen here on the Big Creek bridge at Ellis. |
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10/20/2024 Upload Date: 12/20/2024 6:35:49 AM |
| Location: |
Ellis, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 9625(C44-9W) UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
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| Title: |
Ready |
| Description: |
The 4014 is ready to start its westbound journey, seen in the glint of early morning sun at Sharon Springs, a bit of sheen from last nights rain making the engine shine. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/27/2024 6:52:16 AM |
| Location: |
Sharon Springs, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Yard,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
Through town |
| Description: |
Arapahoe is a very small town. The grain elevators are the most prominent feature, as the town itself is only a couple blocks long. The 4014 approaches the reason for the towns existence as it rolls west. |
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10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/27/2024 6:41:58 AM |
| Location: |
Arapahoe, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 9625(C44-9W) UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
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| Title: |
Past the elevator |
| Description: |
Like just about every town out here, Cheyenne Wells has an elevator, about the only thing here of any consequence. The 4014 rolls past. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 4:53:00 AM |
| Location: |
Cheyenne Wells, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
More sky |
| Description: |
The clouds are getting tall behind the train as it rolls along US 40 near Cheyenne Wells. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 4:54:15 AM |
| Location: |
Cheyenne Wells, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
Rolling to a signal |
| Description: |
There is a siding to the east of Kit Carson, with the typical "traffic light" signal used by the western roads, on each track. This one is guarding the siding as the 4014 approaches. It will make an unannounced stop here. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 4:58:02 AM |
| Location: |
Kit Carson, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
Splitting the boards |
| Description: |
The 4014 splits the home signals at the west end of the siding east of Kit Carson. Note the Colorado flag on the pilot. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 5:01:07 AM |
| Location: |
Kit Carson, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
Heading to a stop |
| Description: |
The 4014 and train are clearing the siding switch westbound home signal at Kit Carson, and heading under the US 40/287 overpass, about to stop for a public viewing in town. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 5:13:02 AM |
| Location: |
Kit Carson, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
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| Title: |
Flying the flags |
| Description: |
The Colorado and American flags adorn the 4014s pilot. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 5:15:40 AM |
| Location: |
Kit Carson, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
| Views: |
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| Title: |
Under a cloud |
| Description: |
The 4014 gets underway after its public stop in Kit Carson as the clouds move in. The shadows will be temporary, as the sun will be back in charge at the next stop in Hugo, 45 miles on. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 5:22:01 AM |
| Location: |
Kit Carson, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
Smoke and mirrors |
| Description: |
Well, lots of smoke, but no mirrors. The 4014 arrives at Hugo, where the train will make a 30 minute public stop. Dont know the reason for the smoke screen. There would be a similar display upon the trains departure. |
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10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 5:27:55 AM |
| Location: |
Hugo, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
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| Title: |
Panoramic scene |
| Description: |
The 4014 rolls west under the US 40 overpass about five miles west of Sharon Springs, one of the few places allowing such a view. Sharon Springs is in the distance. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/27/2024 6:09:27 AM |
| Location: |
Sharon Springs, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
On display |
| Description: |
The locals arrive to see the train, coming from all around. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 5:29:36 AM |
| Location: |
Hugo, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
The crowd gathers |
| Description: |
Seems like just about everyone in town came out for the 4014, in a town that shows 742 population. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 5:43:56 AM |
| Location: |
Hugo, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
Blowing off |
| Description: |
The steam pressure has raised the pops as the 4014 is ready to move. It will blow this town shortly. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 5:46:17 AM |
| Location: |
Hugo, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
Smokin it one more time |
| Description: |
The 4014 lays down a pall as it gets ready to go |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 5:51:55 AM |
| Location: |
Hugo, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
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| Title: |
Colorful |
| Description: |
There arent many trees out here in the high plains, but there were a few here at Hugo, and in color yet. I was able to get the engine passing a couple of bright trees as it departed. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 5:58:03 AM |
| Location: |
Hugo, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
Laying it down |
| Description: |
The 4014 lays down a plume of smoke as it picks up speed. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 6:03:12 AM |
| Location: |
Hugo, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
4-8... |
| Description: |
The lead engine of the 4014 crosses in front of me as it gets out of town. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 6:04:31 AM |
| Location: |
Hugo, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
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| Title: |
A little more color |
| Description: |
Theres just a hint of color in the cottonwoods as the 4014 rolls away toward Limon |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 6:07:09 AM |
| Location: |
Hugo, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 9625(C44-9W) UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
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| Title: |
Out of the trees |
| Description: |
I bypassed downtown Limon-its kind of a pest to get in and out of, and the tracks are on the back side of town, away from the highway-this is where US 40 rejoins I 70 to head into Denver, along with US 287 up from Amarillo-and I knew Id lose time against the train there, where there was no public stop. A few miles west, I found a side road with some trees, and caught the train rolling out from behind the ubiquitous cottonwood |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 6:13:28 AM |
| Location: |
Limon, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
The whole shebang |
| Description: |
The entire train is seen at this spot a few miles west of my last photo, still only a few miles west of Limon, its four passenger cars, 11 freight and a caboose in tow. At this point, the line has gained over 2000 feet in elevation since leaving Sharon Springs. |
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10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 6:17:31 AM |
| Location: |
Limon, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
Caboose west |
| Description: |
A quick run to the other side of the road yielded this shot of the trains caboose going away, framed by the chain link fence atop the concrete guard rail. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/27/2024 6:12:01 AM |
| Location: |
Sharon Springs, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
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| Title: |
Hay in the field |
| Description: |
They dont grow much out here, and what they do grow is mostly irrigated. This part of Colorado is on the western edge of the Oglalla Aquifer, which waters most of the area from north to south, between the Missouri River and the Rockies. Hay, however, is grass, which grows here naturally, a good fit for the semi arid climate-about 14" of rain annually-and is seen where there isnt grazing. A small section of hay bales greets the train near Agate. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 6:23:55 AM |
| Location: |
Agate, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
More train, less hay |
| Description: |
A wider view of the 4014 and train at Agate. As always in this part of the country, an elevator is in the distance. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 6:27:11 AM |
| Location: |
Agate, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 9625(C44-9W) UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
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| Title: |
Colorful cottonwood |
| Description: |
The cottonwood is a common tree here. It usually grows where there is underground water, a creek or pond. The leaves turn yellow in the fall, making for a good photo prop. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 6:31:10 AM |
| Location: |
Deer Trail, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
More colot |
| Description: |
The 4014 passes two cottonwoods, displaying their fall color |
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10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/29/2024 5:17:02 AM |
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Deer Trail, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
Just the engine |
| Description: |
A close up of the 4014 as it passes through Deer Trail |
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10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/29/2024 5:23:26 AM |
| Location: |
Deer Trail, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
More color |
| Description: |
The 4014 rolls past a few more cottonwoods, and a silo. The town here is on the other side of the tracks. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/29/2024 5:26:43 AM |
| Location: |
Deer Trail, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
The big stop of the day |
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The stop that was posted on the UP Steam Programs website was here at Strasburg, where it seemed everyone for 50 miles around turned out. The 4014 arrives, seen from the Wagner St overpass, just west of the station site, and where there is a now isolated yard full of relics. |
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10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/29/2024 5:29:27 AM |
| Location: |
Strasburg, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 9625(C44-9W) PFE 1048(NW2) UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
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| Title: |
Tight view |
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A closer in look shows the crowd, as well as the lift truck, and some of the odds and ends that are now land locked here: a box car, a stock car, a former PFE NW 2, and tucked in behind the silos, a pair of DRGW reefers, one of which can be seen to the left of the silo. It seems all of Strasburgs 1402 residents are in attendance. |
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10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/29/2024 5:40:56 AM |
| Location: |
Strasburg, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
PFE 1048(NW2) UP 9625(C44-9W) UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
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| Title: |
On display |
| Description: |
The assembled crowd looks over the 4014 and train. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/29/2024 5:44:42 AM |
| Location: |
Strasburg, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 9625(C44-9W) PFE 1048(NW2) UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
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Pacing |
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Actually, gaining on him. The cadre of chasers was rather thin on this part of the journey, as were 150 plus miles from Denver, the nearest large city, to the west. To the east, a lot of....grassland. Were over 400 miles from Kansas City here, and 140 from yesterdays starting point of Hays. Wallace County Kan has a population of 1400 or so; Cheyenne County Co, 1745. It will be an easy chase day, even in a Winnebago. |
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10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/27/2024 6:19:25 AM |
| Location: |
Sharon Springs, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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19 Comments: 0 |
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