Western Railroad Discussion > First Icy Snow of the Season

It was a cold foggy icy snow type day in Ritzville, WA on the BNSF Lakeside Sub with a high-low of 32-29 and 3/4 inch of snow and ice. Very slippery and dangerous walking conditions. I've aquired a severe pinched nerve last Friday affecting my left shoulder and arm leaving me with hardly any dexterity in my left hand. Being left handed, it was quite scary. It was the worst pain I've ever felt along with not being able write with a pen. I had my first Chiropractic session and am now able to write like a second grader, lol. I hope this pain subsides and my dexterity returns to my left hand. Until this happens, will be on light duty for pictures. Here's a look before the snow and after the snowfall.

12/8/2018

1. WB 256pm intermodal train with BNSF 6962-6133-9468 on the point with a friendly toot-toot from the hogger.
2. Another shot of newly painted BNSF 9468 on same train.

12/9/2018

3. WB 136pm intermodal train with BNSF 6990, Warbonnet 697 and BNSF 9462-7433 on the pull. Thanks Ted!



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/10/18 18:07 by Ritzville.

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4. Another shot of Warbonnet 697 on same intermodal train.

12/10/2018

5. Woke up to this Winter scene after ice pelt fall last night.
6. My buddy the hawk looking at the snow in dismay.

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7. WB 842am oil train with BNSF 6927 and Ferromex 4636 on the pull with DPU and a friendly toot-toot from the hogger.
8. WB 914am intermodal train with BNSF 6152-4238 on the point.
9. WB 939am manifest train with BNSF 3790-8147 on the pull with DPU and a friendly toot-toot from the hogger.

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10. DPU BNSF 5051 on same manifest train.
11. WB 1121am manifest train with BNSF 7070-4374, FURX 4225-4221 and EMDX 2001-1009 on the pull. Lots of interesting power on this train.
12. Another shot of FURX 4225-4221 on same train.
 

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Nice roster photo of the freshly painted MAC. The snow should make it easier for the hawk to see his next meal. Be careful in the backyard Larry.  

BB

Ouch-Hope your pinched nerve issue heals soon.  Surprised you posted so many images considering your painful condition.  Wishing you the best and rapid recovery.

13. EMDX 2001-1009 on same train. Are not these units from Australia?

That's it for today. Hope everyone has a great evening and tomorrow. Thank you so much for looking!

Larry
Ritzville, WA

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Cool stuff  Larry.The old Aussie BHP locos  would have not seen to much snow at their previous home.
Regards,DK
 

There's the Antartica that we know and love! Living close beats going out and chasing in weather like that,
you have some interesting days up there, the Aussie stuff was aa nice change.

Out

Nice Series Larry! Sorry to hear about your pinched nerve and we are praying for you to have a full and quick recovery.   Stay safe and warm out there.

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Probably strange weather for the FXE unit as well.  Careful with your fooring, but the snow does make for a nice bunch of shots.
Brian Stevens

Thanks everyone!!

Larry

I got a heads up as they arrived into Pasco about 3:15. I ran down and found them buried in the yard, no opporutunities for photos due to location and the impending darkness.
They went to the 'barn' about 9pm. I hoped for a chance again this morning, but the pea-soup fog thwarted that thought.

Those FURX units are going to Kettle Falls, WA for the new operator of the Kettle Falls International Railway, whose new name will be the St. Paul and Pacific Northwest Railroad.

FURX 4221 and 4225 went to Kettle Falls, WA for the Progressive Rail takeover of the Omnitrax Kettle Falls International Railway.  EDIT: that's what I get for sitting on a reply for three hours!

EMDX 1009 and 2001 went to the Progress Rail shop in Tacoma, WA.



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 12/15/18 20:37 by MP555.

Nice photos of an interesting array of exotic locomotives.  Glad to see your hawk buddy still is hanging around.
Sorry to hear about the pinched nerve--ouch! Hope it heals soon.