Western Railroad Discussion > Strange visitor to Topeka, KS. yesterday.

Thanks to a heads up form a buddy I was able to catch this stranger just as it was leaving town WB on the Golden State Route. Anybody know where it's going? I was wondering where the fire happened and is it going for repairs. Lead unit was UP 8823 and there was a CN unit in the consist as well. I had to take the picture from the dark side of the tracks. My Nikon D610 did pretty well handling the light settings. The more I use this camera the better I like it.
Thanks for looking.
later...Wes

Wes Chiles
Topeka, KS

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Looks like the #2 engine had a bit of a problem.

Guys....The Y899 is a Roseville hump engine...Must have been severe engine damage to be sent back for repairs...

Barstool Wrote:
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> Guys....The Y899 is a Roseville hump engine...Must
> have been severe engine damage to be sent back for
> repairs...

Probably still under warranty.

Very cool. Great catch!

- Jeff

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UPY 899 is heading to Ft Worth. It got a little crispy a few weeks back in Roseville.

It's a great shot particularly when you notice the "Engines of Change" motto on the rear of the locomotive.

Like it might need an engine of change!

Or a change of engine!