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Date: 09/02/25 15:16
P&LE Heritage Unit Visits The Meridian Speedway
Author: Vicksburg_Route

CSX 7243 and CSX 1875, the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Heritage Unit, visited Meridian Speedway on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 in charge of an eastbound Military Train.  

Image 1 - CSX 7243 approaching the Mississippi River in extreme eastern Louisiana

Image 2 - Crossing the Mississippi River at Vicksburg, Mississippi

Image 3 - Climbing the steep grades and navigating the severe curves east of Vicksburg, Mississippi

VR Out








Date: 09/02/25 15:34
Re: P&LE Heritage Unit Visits The Meridian Speedway
Author: stevelv

Number 2 is it !  Nice photos.



Date: 09/02/25 17:55
Re: P&LE Heritage Unit Visits The Meridian Speedway
Author: 3rdswitch

Nice catch.
JB



Date: 09/03/25 02:31
Re: P&LE Heritage Unit Visits The Meridian Speedway
Author: bobk

Bridge shot is fantastic!!



Date: 09/03/25 15:24
Re: P&LE Heritage Unit Visits The Meridian Speedway
Author: SP8595

Neat series but that second shot is "over the top":}



Date: 09/04/25 05:40
Re: P&LE Heritage Unit Visits The Meridian Speedway
Author: cjvrr

That second photos is amazing!



Date: 09/04/25 10:29
Re: P&LE Heritage Unit Visits The Meridian Speedway
Author: Hoggers-Son

Yes, I agree the photos are amazing.  However, the community responsible for the cannon desplay has dropped the ball. They are all rusty. Their repair would be a great project for a Boyscout troup.  
Tom



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