Western Railroad Discussion > UP Action in Nebraska . . .

oklachaser and I made a quick Nebraska turn this week to get shots of the UP 4014 east move (shots of that maybe tomorrow)
Here is a few from along the way.

1.     First time I have ever caught the KYLE on the move---CORP 4074-Utah RY 5002-SP 9330 east leaving Beloit KS on the former UP Solomon Branch zipping along at 6 minutes per mile
2.     Utah 5002 & SP9330 tunnel motor in the consist
3.     With so many SD70Ms I've seen on trains lately, I was surprised to see all of these units in storage at Hastings NE

severa more to follow

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Nice catch of the KYLE.
JB

4.    Locals that I saw were down to 1 unit being the normal as UP 508 at Wood River NE.  In the past this local has had 2 or 3 units.
5.     There were lots of trains like UP 7188 with a bunch of power and mix of tanks, grain, box cars, and usually a block of auto racks tacked on the tail end, Wood River NE
6.     Still several coal loads out on the road such as UP 9062 also at Wood River

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7.     and UP 2712 at Elm Creek NE
8.     Several eastbound container trains were just using 1 unit as in this shot of UP 7842 at O'Fallons NE
9.     UP 8076 with another good mixed junk manifest heads west approaching Ogallala NE
photos July 7 & 8 2019  Thanks for looking
Brian Stevens

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I really like #4 and your comments about it.

It's a 14 car train that can easily be handled by that one locomotive.  The stated fact that the UP formerly put 2-3 locomotives on such a train shows just how wasteful they were being in the past.

I once worked a contract job in Plymouth, MN.  I'd go out for a smoke break and see the UP switching a customer with three locomotives spotting a car.  Why?

I know, the locomotive might break down.  But how often does that happen?  What's the frequency/severity index?  Managing risks is just part of the job at any organization.  And you can't just throw resources and money at the problem.

Very NICE series Brian. Lots of interesting action. Good looking KYLE train. Looked like a fun trip!

Larry

Thanks, nice series. Whetting my appetite for my visit there next month.

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You had a good day!  Nice photos.  Hope you have good luck today!

Nice series, Great catch on the Kyle!

Great Series and Catches.

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