Western Railroad Discussion > KCS' New Veterans Unit's 1st Run

This afternoon, I was able to track down the KCS 4006 on the point of the QSHKC13, and thought that I'd share some photos with you all. 

This unit was just recently released from KCS' Shreveport, LA shops, and this was its first trip north after its repainting.

More info on the unit can be found here: http://www.kcsouthern.com/media/news/news-releases/kcs-veterans-day-salute-unveils-patriotic-locomotive-events-for-u-s-military-active-duty-and-veteran-employees 

Photo 1: Here it is pulling north through the siding at Jaudon, MO, some 30 or so miles south of Kansas City.  

Photo 2: A few miles north of there, I found the train pulling into the south end of Grandview's IFG yard, where they would stop to do some work.  This is taken from the comfortably-wide shoulder of the 171st St. Overpass.

Photo 3: My final view of it before having to head back home is while the power was backing onto its pickup at IFG in Grandview.  In addition to the 4006, it was nice to see quite the colorful consist in tow, in the form of the KCS 3925 and the PRLX 627.

Thanks a lot for looking,
- Jeff Carlson

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Outstanding images.  A-1 effort at recording some KCS/Pittsburg Sub. history and this new locomotive's first big run. .

There's an Image of the Day in there somewhere. The Webmasters will have to decide. 

Awesome Series!

SouthWest RailCams
CA, NM, CO, TX, AZ
https://SouthWestRailCams.com

 Thanks for sharing this newsworthy item! That's pretty cool!

Wonderful catch on the KCS 4006's first trip.  Where will it head next-?

Nice catch and documentation! Thanks for sharing.

PQM

I'll echo what the others have alrady said. Nice catch and thanks for sharing your photos!

James Nelson
Thornton, CO
www.flickr.com/mojaveflyer

Some people think this engine is ugly. I don't, it's unique in its own way and breaks the monotony of the railroads this day and age. Bravo KCS! 
Drew

Thanks Jeff for the coverage and a big thank you to KCS for dedicating a unit to honor our veterans.

Bob Krieger
Cheyenne, WY

Finally, here's some video of the unit while switching in Grandview.

Thanks again for looking,
- Jeff Carlson

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Great catch & photos.

Ronda Thomas

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It's safe tp say tht Jeff went the extra mile to get this video. 

It is like someone at KCS showed a designer a photo of UP1943 and said,
"Just make sure we don't get caught cheating, and here's a 1/4 of their budget"

Guess they can drive it home....with one head light.

I didn't particularly like UP 1943 at first. But then I saw it in person. And I saw it more often on TO and have done a complete one-eighty on it. But my verdict is still out with this er... um... paint job. I don't particularly dislike it. But I'm having a bit of weird perception with the red/white striped mid section. I'm sure it's a classic optical illusion effect, but that section looks like it's about 10 feet l-o-n-g-e-r than it should be...

BTW: Good work on the catch!

Lance/199

I'm also iffy on the midsection.  Red Zebra?

Cliff Rutherford
Grain Valley, MO

Nice work Jeff - really looks sharp in the sun.

BB

It's a diesel locomotive guys. Who gives a damn what it looks like . If it preforms as well as it should ,that's all that's needed.  If it doesn't , it's an expensive mistake.

Great catch Jeff! And nice variety making for a very colorful consist.

Jim Baker
Riverside, CA