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Western Railroad Discussion > FXE on point of UP ballast trainDate: 03/02/15 21:54 FXE on point of UP ballast train Author: oyw I received a tip early this morning from a friend that Ferromex 4677 would be leading a UP ballast train down Cajon, then out the Sunset Route. The full consist was FXE 4677, 4695, UP 4794 and CSXT 7670, nice but the problem being that the weather here in SoCal has been absolutely horrible and today was no exception. But having the day off work and the potential for storm light, I figured a good old-fashioned cloud fight was in order. Your basic San Timoteo Canyon chase, here are a few shots where the sun managed to cooperate.
1) West of El Casco, the 4677 ran at restricted speed thanks to a train ahead. The loaded ballast train was made up of all green UP work hoppers. 2) A head-on shot just east of the San Timoteo Road crossing near Hinda. 3) The entire train as seen from the Centennial Bridge in Beaumont. This was the last of the sun and minutes later, I found myself driving home in a downpour. As always, thanks for looking. OYW Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 03/02/15 22:00 by oyw.    Date: 03/02/15 22:04 Re: FXE on point of UP ballast train Author: GRNDMND Damn nice trio Bob! You sure always manage to find those "sucker holes" of light when you're fighting the clouds. Well done sir!
KC Date: 03/03/15 02:42 Re: FXE on point of UP ballast train Author: lilwes The clouds really added to your photo's. Very well done sir.
later...Wes Wes Chiles Topeka, KS Date: 03/03/15 02:54 Re: FXE on point of UP ballast train Author: cozephyr Awesome catch with the clouds. Be thankful for the rain - California has been in a drought too long.
Date: 03/03/15 03:52 Re: FXE on point of UP ballast train Author: oklachaser Excellent photos.
Ronda Thomas Date: 03/03/15 04:11 Re: FXE on point of UP ballast train Author: bobk Great shots!
Date: 03/03/15 04:21 Re: FXE on point of UP ballast train Author: CNW8531 Nice effect with the sun breaking through the clouds. Good shots!
Date: 03/03/15 04:58 Re: FXE on point of UP ballast train Author: 3rdswitch Awesome catches.
JB Date: 03/03/15 06:34 Re: FXE on point of UP ballast train Author: Cajon92 Excellent shots, Bob. As if that consist wasn't good enough you were able to catch it in some beautiful storm light, very well done.
~Ryan Date: 03/03/15 07:53 Re: FXE on point of UP ballast train Author: SCKP187 Terrific catches and a great looking train in the Kenefick Green cars.
Brian Stevens Date: 03/03/15 07:57 Re: FXE on point of UP ballast train Author: PasadenaSub Epic consist in epic lighting, Bob. I'd say the trip was worth your time!
Rich Date: 03/03/15 08:37 Re: FXE on point of UP ballast train Author: cchan006 Congrats on winning the cloud fight with some great shots of the train!
Date: 03/03/15 12:03 Re: FXE on point of UP ballast train Author: ns1000 VERY NICE...!!! I REALLY like Pic 3!!
Date: 03/03/15 13:10 Re: FXE on point of UP ballast train Author: TheNavigator Very nicely done, Bob. Thanks for posting the results.
Gary Date: 03/03/15 17:35 Re: FXE on point of UP ballast train Author: SP8595 What a Great catch with some truly Outstanding backdrops! Well worth the effort indeed.
Date: 03/03/15 20:58 Re: FXE on point of UP ballast train Author: oyw Thanks to everyone for the positive comments.
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