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Western Railroad Discussion > Doubleheader on #22 with Amtrak Heritage 156 trailingDate: 10/08/15 13:00 Doubleheader on #22 with Amtrak Heritage 156 trailing Author: PALuvR I was hoping to catch AMTK 156 on NB #22 this morning since it was on #21 SB into San Antonio last night. Headed over to my old standby N. Bergstrom to try for a shot. Y'all might be wondering why I go there most times. The Austin Sub goes through almost solid tree tunnels in South Austin. Bergstrom at least offers a bit of an open area.
#22 came through running about 30 minutes late. 1-2. Would have been really nice to have the 156 leading, wouldn't it? Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/08/15 13:01 by PALuvR. Date: 10/08/15 13:10 Re: Doubleheader on #22 with Amtrak Heritage 156 trailing Author: PALuvR Shortly after I had arrived, a NB had taken the Bergstrom Siding to wait for Amtrak to come around before continuing north. It had hung back from the crossing I suppose to enjoy the shade. It was too far back to see when I shot the 156. After #22 had passed, another NB'er had come up and was holding the main.
3. Manifest in the siding starting to move 4. Sharp looking C45ACCTE in the lead Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/08/15 13:25 by PALuvR. Date: 10/08/15 13:14 Re: Doubleheader on #22 with Amtrak Heritage 156 trailing Author: ATSF2921 Date: 10/08/15 13:19 Re: Doubleheader on #22 with Amtrak Heritage 156 trailing Author: PALuvR 25 minutes later, the autorack train on the main gets a flashing yellow and starts easing down Bergstrom Hill into Austin.
5. C44/60AC UP 7314 leads a pair of CSXT units 6. SD60M (ex-CR) 7. C40-8 Still like that paint scheme even if it's pretty beat up Date: 10/08/15 13:23 Re: Doubleheader on #22 with Amtrak Heritage 156 trailing Author: PALuvR And last up are some of the eye-catching autoracks.
I appreciate y'all taking a look. Mike 8. String of 9 new Ferromex autoracks 9. Trio of those bright orange BNSF cars Date: 10/08/15 16:02 Re: Doubleheader on #22 with Amtrak Heritage 156 trailing Author: SP8595 UP 5524: MSANP-08
UP 7314: AEGAS-07 Nice catch on the new Autoracks before they get all covered with graffiti! Are these cars built down in Mexico? |