Western Railroad Discussion > On The Road Again and A Chance meeting With Bambi

This morning it rained in Ritzville, WA on the BNSF Lakeside Sub with .13 of rain since May. It was't much but was sure nice to see. The rest of the day was blustery with a high-low of 71-54. Had to hit the road for Cheney, WA to do errands. Managed to see a few trains and have a chance meeting with Bambi in Sprague, WA . Here are some of the trains I came across today on the road and in the Ritzville, WA. Need more rain!

1. EB 939am manifest train with BNSF 7958-8184-7135 and NS 9617 on the point. 
2. Another shot of NS 9617 on same train.
3. A meet with Bambi while trying to catch a grain train in Sprague, WA. Bambi suddenly jumped in front of my camera.

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4. Bambi then scampered down closer to the grain train.
5. DPU 7110 pushing WB 12noon train thru Sprague, WA. Wasn't able to catch fron of train and unfortunately cut most of Bambi out of the picture. I sure messed up on that shot!
6. WB 1226pm coal train with BNSF 6211 on the very point at Mullinix Rd., Cheney, WA

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7. DPU BNSF 6129 fading away towards CP Babb on same coal train.
8. UP siding extension and signal replacement looking North from Mullinix Rd., Cheney, WA. Old US&S hooded signals down the track not long for the world.
9. New flashers for Mullinix Rd. for PTC integration on the UP. I'm not sure if pole line will survive switch over to PTC.

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10. Another replacement of Old US&S signal 3034 at Cheney-Plaza Rd. on the UP.
11. EB 320pm Orange grain train rolling across the prairie near CP W. Keystone.
12. EB 407pm stack/autorack train with BNSF 4956 on the very point with DPU at Bauman Rd. and a friendly wave from the crew.



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13. The End of same train fading away from Bauman Rd. towards CP W. Tokio on a Red over Green in the distance.
14. WB 412pm manifest train with BNSF 5507-4130 and green and cream 9506 on the pull near the old US10 overpass with friendly toot-toots from the hogger.
15. Same power crossing over old US10 overpass in Ritzville, WA.

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16. Green and cream 9506 on same manifest train.
17. EB 457pm stack train with BNSF 5923-6120-8490 on the pull with DPU.
18. WB 511pm grain train with BNSF 5435-4444 on the point with DPU and a friendly toot-toot and wave from the hogger. Haven't seen BNSF 4444 for awhile.

That's it for today! Hope everyone had a great weekend and thanks so much for looking!

Larry

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Interesting to see a 3x1 eastbound stack train past your house, most you document here are 2x0.

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Nice shots---4444 is pretty cool. #6 is a great photo, the lone pine beside the power really adds va;ue.
Brian Stevens

Very nice series, new camera working good !!

Nice photos. Good thing Bambi jumped in front of your camera & not in front of the car.

Ronda Thomas



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Larry,

Fine photos and some nice variety! I agree with Rhonda and am glad Bambi did not become a hood ornament on your car! Hope the rain this week helps put out the fires and blow away the smoke...

ShastaDaylight

Can't be Bambi.  Bambi was a boy and that's a girl!  LOL

Nice stuff, Larry.

Nick Tharalson,
Marion, IA

 "CATLIN DOE"



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