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Date: 10/13/21 13:08
Heritage on the Strong City Sub (Last half)
Author: santafe199

Here’s the 2nd half of my first-ever chase of a BNSF “heritage” unit. It doesn’t get much better, especially for a first-time sighting of a chaseable locomotive...

16. 17. & 18. BNSF 6179, our decal adorned heritage unit on train G CCDEAP 9-08A is peeking over, topping & descending a little rise in Longford, KS.



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Date: 10/13/21 13:10
Re: Heritage on the Strong City Sub (Last half)
Author: santafe199

19. & 20. Now about to run through Manchester, KS. For a look at the former right-of-way of the old Santa Fe Middle Division Minneapolis District, click here: ( Heritage & History (good mix!) (trainorders.com) ).


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Date: 10/13/21 13:11
Re: Heritage on the Strong City Sub (Last half)
Author: santafe199

21. & 22. Coming down a long tangent and crossing Fair Rd/Main St in Talmage, KS.


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Date: 10/13/21 13:13
Re: Heritage on the Strong City Sub (Last half)
Author: santafe199

23. Passing the classic Santa Fe depot in Abilene, KS. And...

24. ...crossing Jeep Rd east of Abilene.

25. A pacing grab shot off of 2200 Avenue NW of Enterprise, KS.



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Date: 10/13/21 13:14
Re: Heritage on the Strong City Sub (Last half)
Author: santafe199

26. & 27. Splitting those iconic elevators at Navarre, KS.


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Date: 10/13/21 13:15
Re: Heritage on the Strong City Sub (Last half)
Author: santafe199

28. 29. & 30. Another peek-a-boo sequence. The 6179/unit grainer has crossed the UP’s ex-Rock Island GSR (at Jacobs, KS) and is approaching the 360th St/Ranung Rd crossing.



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Date: 10/13/21 13:16
Re: Heritage on the Strong City Sub (Last half)
Author: santafe199

31. A great chase comes to an end at Lost Springs, KS. A relief crew was called and is on the way while the original crew kicks back at the Berry St crossing.
(16 photos taken October 8, 2021)

Thanks for looking!
Lance Garrels
santafe199

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Date: 10/13/21 13:50
Re: Heritage on the Strong City Sub (Last half)
Author: Atomicpunk

Nice shots.  Felt like I was riding along with you on the chase. 

Mike

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Date: 10/13/21 14:07
Re: Heritage on the Strong City Sub (Last half)
Author: SantaFeRuss

Thanks for sharing. Nice shots!

SantaFeRuss

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Date: 10/13/21 14:30
Re: Heritage on the Strong City Sub (Last half)
Author: texchief1

Very nice series, Lance!  Wish I could get up there and shoot some with you.  Maybe one of these days.

RC Lundgren

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Date: 10/13/21 16:15
Re: Heritage on the Strong City Sub (Last half)
Author: Gonut1

Still shiny and purdy!
Thanks!
Go

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Date: 10/13/21 17:37
Re: Heritage on the Strong City Sub (Last half)
Author: feclark

A great sequence of beautiful shots, but I really liked #21 for the funky elements and composition. Instead of cursing the MOW equipment, you framed things nicely.
Fred

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Date: 10/14/21 05:44
Re: Heritage on the Strong City Sub (Last half)
Author: atsfer

Nice series of shots....brings back memories of my old stomping(?)grounds..ran many a train along those rails.   Was a great day to chase with good light looks like...best series of that unit I've seen.

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Date: 10/15/21 09:59
Re: Heritage on the Strong City Sub (Last half)
Author: Ritzville

Nice ending to a fun chase!

​Larry

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