Western Railroad Discussion > Not your every day train chase!

I had asked for yesterday off, but had no idea that would be the day the ex-Reading 2100 would be on the move out of Pasco. But I doubt I will ever convince my co-workers that this was just coincidence. So after a few errands around town, I ventured down to Keystone and chased it back to Spokane. Here are some of the better photos from the day. For this train, I went to the extra effort to secure permission from a property owner to shoot the train passing Queen Lucas Lake from his awesome overlook.

Ted Curphey
Ontario, OR



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/18/15 07:34 by funnelfan.

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The RDG 2100 was on the H-PASNTW, but that train went into Yardley to be reworked. But the tenders followed on the H-PASKCK which went right on by Yardley. One of the few times the tender got ahead of their steam locomotive, but the other instances didn't turn out so well.

Ted Curphey
Ontario, OR

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A few more images.

Ted Curphey
Ontario, OR

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Great coverage!

Excellent photos, Ted. I'm glad you managed to get the day off and had the time to capture this event. That first photo has my vote for IOTD, great series.

Thanks for sharing,
~Ryan

So will the tenders and engine be united somewhere en route?

Traingeek087

Cleveland, OH

Wow! Any idea why the engine and tenders are going as separate movements?

- Jeff Carlson

Posted from iPhone

The PASNTW goes via the GN Hi Line through Whitefish.

The PASKCK goes via the MRL through Missoula.

It is BNSF's call.

Posted from Windows Phone OS 7

What are the plans for the engine?

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> Wow! Any idea why the engine and tenders are
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> - Jeff Carlson
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> Posted from iPhone

BNSF logistics at its best, don't forget it's the most efficient way to move freight.

Pic 1 is my fav. Good job. 



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NICE pictures Ted! The first one has my vote! Glad you were able to get the day off!

Larry

From comments a day or so ago, the engine is moving as a High Wide load .
RB

VERY NICE...!! Thanks for sharing.

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> What are the plans for the engine?

Heard they have an appt with a scrapper's torch...

Odd as if you read the other threads on steam railroading you will find what is going on with it.
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> Heard they have an appt with a scrapper's torch...

Terrific coverage & photos!

Congratultions on IOTD. A well deserved pick out of a fine selection of pictures.
John

Great catch & excellent photos!! Congratulations on IOTD. Well deserved.

Ronda Thomas

Great photos!  Thanks for sharing.

Jim Barton



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/19/15 07:52 by Jbarton.