Western Railroad Discussion > Mixed up in Phoenix

This mixed up consist was seen westbound on Grand Ave. about Beardsley this afternoon at around 4:00 p.m.

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Lead engine.

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Followed by a Canadian National.

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Not sure about this one??

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Another BNSF bringing up the rear.

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kysouthern Wrote:
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> Not sure about this one??


former Borg SD60 now a CRIX leaser

Judging by the sun isn't that train going southeast into town as oppose to west?

Nice to see though and thanks for posting we were along there in April 04. Good memories.

Its an interesting piece of track, almost always something going on - sort of like a 10 mile yard with switchers running around all the time.

Can anyone tell the diff. from the 50's v. 60's besides a look in the roster?

A 60 is missing the last two hood doors on the end under the radiators.

kysouthern Wrote:
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> Not sure about this one??


This engine is ex-CNW SD60 8002. Renumbered to 5971 Jul 1998, retierd Jan 2002. Reporting mark CRIX is Citicorp Railmark Incorporated.

Skeeter,

You are correct. The train is going southeast into Phoenix, but it is still a westbound train. It took us awhile to figure that one out too. We would listen to the scanner and get it backward everytime. We finally talked to an engineer who explained that the trains are coming from Chicago and other points east. They come west through Winslow, turn south at Ashfork, turn east at Mathie and come on into Phoenix, but are still considered a westbound train. Hope that helps and glad you enjoyed the shots. It's always a good day to watch trains in Phoenix.

And an SD50 must be missing 4 doors then as there are two doors less on a 50