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Chased Some Trains This Weekend

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Posted by Mark Watson on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 5:17 PM

Thanks guys.  That photo of 844 was taken East of Schuyler, NE  

And the following was taken West of Crete, NE:

Amtrak's California Zephyr and the Center of Our Galaxy

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Monday, June 11, 2012 1:50 PM

Sure glad your camera saw that UP Steamer, where were you at the time? Smile, Wink & Grin

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Posted by Espins1 on Monday, June 11, 2012 12:47 PM

That's awesome Mark! I can't wait until it comes through my neck of the woods in September! Cool

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Posted by Mark Watson on Sunday, June 10, 2012 2:16 PM

Look at what my camera saw yesterday! 

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Posted by Mark Watson on Friday, June 8, 2012 2:29 AM

Also caught a Kansas City Southern trying to blend in...

(Is it just me or do these two schemes totally go together!)

 

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Posted by Mark Watson on Thursday, June 7, 2012 9:05 PM

Thanks everyone.  :)

Today I found an Intermodal train. 

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 9:52 PM

WOW - Nice Shots!!!!!!!  Bow Bow Bow Bow Bow Bow Bow

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Posted by Espins1 on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 8:26 PM

Great Pictures Mark! Yes

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Posted by CShaveRR on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 8:11 PM

Goes to show that you don't need spectacular scenery to create photogenic images.  Nice job!

Carl

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Posted by Firelock76 on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 7:40 PM

Great shots!   Glad you caught 'em when you chased them!

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Chased Some Trains This Weekend
Posted by Mark Watson on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 1:23 PM

Here are some of the resulting photos.  

Corn Field BNSF


Country Crossing BNSF


Sunset KCS


Starry Crossing Gate

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