Western Railroad Discussion > The one that almost got away

This was the 29th & final train of my “banner day” down on the Emporia Sub. I had planned to shoot my last shots from Theater Hill down at Matfield. This time of the year the late evening sunlight is gorgeous for eastbound trains. I was set up for this one, but at the last minute it was sent over the normal “directional running” path through Wichita & Newton. The only reason I caught it was because I was making my way toward Strong City and KS hwy 177 for the northward trek home. This was just one more little piece of the fantastic karma I was experiencing all day long... :^)

1. BNSF 7435 leads eastbound train Q LACNWH 4/25L on the La Junta Sub just east of Strong City, KS. It’s 7:33 PM on May 26, 2023. When I saw the gates activate, I stopped in the middle of Uw Rd and left my headlights shining on bright...

Caught ya didn’t I, ya little varmint! (heh heh heh)
Lance Garrels
santafe199

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Nice shot, Lance!  Hope to see more from your day on the Emporia Sub!

texchief1

Good shootin', Lance.  Is 177 now reopened?

Bob Willer

Perfect last catch!

Larry

Nah… it’s torn up between Alta Vista and I 70…

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Added: I found a great substitute running parallel to 177: “old hwy 13” can be accessed a little ways south of I-70 via Moritz Rd/Old hwy 18. Old 13 runs straight south and puts me on KS 4. A short jog east then I’m back on 177 all the way down to Strong City…



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 05/30/23 17:25 by santafe199.