Are you a rail photographer??
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captainkman
You are reading this.
I'm more of a railway videographer, myself. 
Here's a video of a QR BB18 1/4 locomotive moving out of Grandchester station to let A10 No.6 out.
Kieran.
Here's a video of a QR BB18 1/4 locomotive moving out of Grandchester station to let A10 No.6 out.
Kieran.
captainkman
You are reading this.
And here is A10 No.6, the oldest operating steam locomotive in Australia (she's 150 this year!) entering Grandchester station:
Kieran.
Kieran.
Spamshot Alert! Part 1: Attala, Alabama 07-03-2015
Back on the 3rd of July, me, my Mom and Dad visited a wildlife sanctuary just outside Attala, Alabama. Attala is one of destination of one of the two mainline excursions out of Chattanooga to kickoff a new 'Mainline Excursion Season' by the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. Anyway, after finishing up at the sanctuary, we head to the local Sonic drive-in fast food restaurant because it was 'Happy Hour', with 1/2 price off their slushes (actually, it runs between 2PM and 4PM, so it's more like 'Happy Hours'). So while having an vanilla ice cream come, I decided to take a few pictures of the Norfolk Southern Chattanooga-Birmingham mainline, which perfectly passes by the Sonic:
GP59 #4613 passes by heading north with a short freight train.
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Here is the yard #4613 just left from. As you can see, there's another train there working.
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Now here's the weird part; #4613 turned it's train around on the wye located north of the Sonic and now is heading south.
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And finally a close-up view of #4613.
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Next up: Railfanning around Dalton!
Back on the 3rd of July, me, my Mom and Dad visited a wildlife sanctuary just outside Attala, Alabama. Attala is one of destination of one of the two mainline excursions out of Chattanooga to kickoff a new 'Mainline Excursion Season' by the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. Anyway, after finishing up at the sanctuary, we head to the local Sonic drive-in fast food restaurant because it was 'Happy Hour', with 1/2 price off their slushes (actually, it runs between 2PM and 4PM, so it's more like 'Happy Hours'). So while having an vanilla ice cream come, I decided to take a few pictures of the Norfolk Southern Chattanooga-Birmingham mainline, which perfectly passes by the Sonic:
GP59 #4613 passes by heading north with a short freight train.
Here is the yard #4613 just left from. As you can see, there's another train there working.
Now here's the weird part; #4613 turned it's train around on the wye located north of the Sonic and now is heading south.
And finally a close-up view of #4613.
Next up: Railfanning around Dalton!
Spamshot Alert! Part 2: Dalton, Georgia 07-12-2015
So nine days later, July 12th, I went and did some railfanning down at the old Southern freight depot in downtown Dalton. There wasn't much activity that day, which resulted in only one train, a run-through BNSF coal train. And here's the pictures:
The leads locomotive, BNSF ES44AC #6327 leads the way.
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Behind #6327 was a Norfolk Southern ES44AC and a BNSF SD70MAC still in the Executive Paint scheme.
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And on the rear is two Distributed Power Units: An BNSF ES44AC and, my first catch, a CitiRail ES44AC.
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And a 'farewell picture' of the train.
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Next up: More railfanning in Dalton!
So nine days later, July 12th, I went and did some railfanning down at the old Southern freight depot in downtown Dalton. There wasn't much activity that day, which resulted in only one train, a run-through BNSF coal train. And here's the pictures:
The leads locomotive, BNSF ES44AC #6327 leads the way.
Behind #6327 was a Norfolk Southern ES44AC and a BNSF SD70MAC still in the Executive Paint scheme.
And on the rear is two Distributed Power Units: An BNSF ES44AC and, my first catch, a CitiRail ES44AC.
And a 'farewell picture' of the train.
Next up: More railfanning in Dalton!
Spamshot Alert! Part 3: Daton, Georgia 8-2-2015
So six days ago, August 2nd, I was down next to the tracks, this time under a double-deck parking lot. Since the parking lot is right next to the tracks, you can get some 'up close and personal' photos.
First up, AC4400CW #437, or as CSX calls it, CW44AC #437, leads a southbound coal train.
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And another picture of #437, only closer.
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#437 has passed, and here's a picture of the second locomotive. I'm thinking it's a Dash 9-40CW, or as CSX calls it, a CW40-9.
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The third locomotive was actually an AC6000CW, or as CSX calls it, a CW60AC.
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The last train that day before I had to leave was a northbound NS train led by SD40-2 #3318.
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Now that the train is closer, we can see that the second locomotive is SD40-2 #3564, ex-HLCX #8149, ex-ex-BN #8149.
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After the locomotives pass, we see #3318 begins to belch smoke out it's exhaust as it begins to speed up out of downtown Dalton.
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And to finish it off: Today's visit to the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum.
So six days ago, August 2nd, I was down next to the tracks, this time under a double-deck parking lot. Since the parking lot is right next to the tracks, you can get some 'up close and personal' photos.
First up, AC4400CW #437, or as CSX calls it, CW44AC #437, leads a southbound coal train.
And another picture of #437, only closer.
#437 has passed, and here's a picture of the second locomotive. I'm thinking it's a Dash 9-40CW, or as CSX calls it, a CW40-9.
The third locomotive was actually an AC6000CW, or as CSX calls it, a CW60AC.
The last train that day before I had to leave was a northbound NS train led by SD40-2 #3318.
Now that the train is closer, we can see that the second locomotive is SD40-2 #3564, ex-HLCX #8149, ex-ex-BN #8149.
After the locomotives pass, we see #3318 begins to belch smoke out it's exhaust as it begins to speed up out of downtown Dalton.
And to finish it off: Today's visit to the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum.
Spamshot Alert! Part 4: Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum 8-8-2015 Part 1
I've got a lot of pictures today, so I'll split the pictures into several posts so that they won't be clumped together into one large post.
Anyway, My Dad and I went to the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum to ride the Missionary Ridge Local and was surprised to find, not the Missionary Ridge Local, but instead the Chickamauga Turn at Grand Junction.
Power for the Chickamauga Turn is ex-Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis #710.
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The most surprising aspect of this train was how the train was made up. The first car was their top-of-the-line observation car Eden Isle.
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The second car was their sleeper car Clover Colony.
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Then the third car is their dining car Traveler's Fare, followed by two coaches.
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And then at the rear is the TVRM's other observation car.
As the train departs, I get the locomotive perfectly framed by the trees surrounding Grand Junction.
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Next: A look around Grand Junction.
EDIT: I'm going to call it a night and hold off on posting more pictures later.
I've got a lot of pictures today, so I'll split the pictures into several posts so that they won't be clumped together into one large post.
Anyway, My Dad and I went to the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum to ride the Missionary Ridge Local and was surprised to find, not the Missionary Ridge Local, but instead the Chickamauga Turn at Grand Junction.
Power for the Chickamauga Turn is ex-Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis #710.
The most surprising aspect of this train was how the train was made up. The first car was their top-of-the-line observation car Eden Isle.
The second car was their sleeper car Clover Colony.
Then the third car is their dining car Traveler's Fare, followed by two coaches.
And then at the rear is the TVRM's other observation car.
As the train departs, I get the locomotive perfectly framed by the trees surrounding Grand Junction.
Next: A look around Grand Junction.
EDIT: I'm going to call it a night and hold off on posting more pictures later.
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Tried that, submitted my verification image, and now, under the "Contribute" page, I've been getting something along the lines of this message on that page for months now:
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...if by frequently, they mean almost never.
MeowRailroad
CKRail
What's with the heritage logos on the bottom one? That's interesting, I want to know more.
It's called the Burlington Northern "Pacific Pride" Locomotive. It has emblems on either side that show all of the railroads that merged into the Burlington Northern Railway.
I guess you can say it's a BN Heritage Unit!
It's called the Burlington Northern "Pacific Pride" Locomotive. It has emblems on either side that show all of the railroads that merged into the Burlington Northern Railway.
I guess you can say it's a BN Heritage Unit!
I would see it in Tacoma when the paint was still shiny, that was a few years ago.
Regards,
Spamshot Alert! Part 5: Grand Junction
After the Chickamauga Turn has left Grand Junction, my dad and I hang around Grand Junction and take a few shots.
Here we see a Southern coach. This was picked up in Knoxville, Tennessee by Southern 4501 on her trip up to Bristol for her inaugural mainline excursions. It's owned by the Southern Appalachia Railway Museum. They operate Secret City Scenic, which takes passengers thru the science facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee that help developed the atomic bomb.
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And here's Southern GP30 #2594. I have several other pictures of her but I chose this one because all preserved Southern diesels like 2594 should be set up to run 'Southern Style', in other words, with this end first.
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Now we move on to Central of Georgia 4-4-0 #349. I was told by a museum volunteer that she has just enough power to pull the 3-car Missionary Ridge Local. She also the right size to be loaded onto a couple flat-bed tractor trailers and travel to tourist railways in the south that can't normally afford to operate a steam locomotive. These two reasons are why she should be restored.
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And finally, as we were taking pictures, a Norfolk Southern freight train passes by.
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And later . . . Southern 4501's arrival at Grand Junction.
After the Chickamauga Turn has left Grand Junction, my dad and I hang around Grand Junction and take a few shots.
Here we see a Southern coach. This was picked up in Knoxville, Tennessee by Southern 4501 on her trip up to Bristol for her inaugural mainline excursions. It's owned by the Southern Appalachia Railway Museum. They operate Secret City Scenic, which takes passengers thru the science facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee that help developed the atomic bomb.
And here's Southern GP30 #2594. I have several other pictures of her but I chose this one because all preserved Southern diesels like 2594 should be set up to run 'Southern Style', in other words, with this end first.
Now we move on to Central of Georgia 4-4-0 #349. I was told by a museum volunteer that she has just enough power to pull the 3-car Missionary Ridge Local. She also the right size to be loaded onto a couple flat-bed tractor trailers and travel to tourist railways in the south that can't normally afford to operate a steam locomotive. These two reasons are why she should be restored.
And finally, as we were taking pictures, a Norfolk Southern freight train passes by.
And later . . . Southern 4501's arrival at Grand Junction.
MeowRailroad
CKRail
I think some SOU diesels ran short hood forwards, like the GP35's.
amrail2000
GONE AND FORGOTTEN
I am the High and Wide Master
CSX W999-06 at Cayce South Carolina
CSX W999-06 at Cayce South Carolina
Spamshot Alert! Part 6: 4501's Arrival at Grand Junction
The Queen of Steam turns around on the wye before pulling into the station at Grand Junction. Here she passes in front of the station at Grand Junction.
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4501 begins to back around the wye. Because she's much longer than 630, she backs up slower than 630 going around the wye.
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A better broadside view of 4501 backing around the wye.
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4501 has backed up past the switch and prepares to pull into the station.
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4501 pulls into Grand Junction. At the last moment, this guy got in the way of my shot.
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4501 has come to a stop at Grand Junction, with people boarding the train for a trip into history.
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Next up: the trip to East Chattanooga.
The Queen of Steam turns around on the wye before pulling into the station at Grand Junction. Here she passes in front of the station at Grand Junction.
4501 begins to back around the wye. Because she's much longer than 630, she backs up slower than 630 going around the wye.
A better broadside view of 4501 backing around the wye.
4501 has backed up past the switch and prepares to pull into the station.
4501 pulls into Grand Junction. At the last moment, this guy got in the way of my shot.
4501 has come to a stop at Grand Junction, with people boarding the train for a trip into history.
Next up: the trip to East Chattanooga.
Spamshot Alert! Part 7: The Trip to East Chattanooga - Part 1
I've decided to split this section in two parts, since I've got so many.
We have boarded the Missionary Ridge Local, waiting for the all clear to depart Grand Junction.
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We have just started moving and are heading to East Chattanooga.
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We are about to exit the yard limits of Grand Junction and head towards the tall bridge over Chickamauga Creek.
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We are exiting the yard limits and get closer to the bridge over Chickamauga Creek.
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We have passed over the bridges over Chickamauga Creek and CSX's Western & Atlantic Sub and are passing by the TVRM's most interesting acquisition: a low-nose geep, complete with blomberg trucks. Unlike this geeps, the TVRM's other two geeps are all high-nose and have AAR switcher trucks.
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We are taking a left-hand turn and are nearing the bridge over Tunnel Boulevard.
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We begin to take Hunzinker Curve.
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The sign for Hunzinker Curve comes into view.
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Up next: Part 2 - from Missionary Ridge tunnel to East Chattanooga.
I've decided to split this section in two parts, since I've got so many.
We have boarded the Missionary Ridge Local, waiting for the all clear to depart Grand Junction.
We have just started moving and are heading to East Chattanooga.
We are about to exit the yard limits of Grand Junction and head towards the tall bridge over Chickamauga Creek.
We are exiting the yard limits and get closer to the bridge over Chickamauga Creek.
We have passed over the bridges over Chickamauga Creek and CSX's Western & Atlantic Sub and are passing by the TVRM's most interesting acquisition: a low-nose geep, complete with blomberg trucks. Unlike this geeps, the TVRM's other two geeps are all high-nose and have AAR switcher trucks.
We are taking a left-hand turn and are nearing the bridge over Tunnel Boulevard.
We begin to take Hunzinker Curve.
The sign for Hunzinker Curve comes into view.
Up next: Part 2 - from Missionary Ridge tunnel to East Chattanooga.