Carl
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CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM)
QUOTE: Originally posted by joeyalone Those pictures were lousy. Couldn't see anything but the number. It's good they're keeping those together, whether it's for technical reasons or just for sentimentality. ANybody here used to work for CNW? If so, you probably don't have very high opinoins for UP. In any case, is there a way to find out where these units are now?
Originally posted by CopCarSS Originally posted by joeyalone [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply CopCarSS Member sinceAugust 2002 From: Turner Junction 3,076 posts Posted by CopCarSS on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 8:03 AM QUOTE: Originally posted by joeyalone Those pictures were lousy. Couldn't see anything but the number. It's good they're keeping those together, whether it's for technical reasons or just for sentimentality. ANybody here used to work for CNW? If so, you probably don't have very high opinoins for UP. In any case, is there a way to find out where these units are now? I don't think the pictures are as lousy as your tact in addressing them. We're all just a bunch of railfans sharing info. Calm down, relax, and enjoy the hobby we all share! [;)][8D] By the way, I agree that former CNW crews probably don't like the UP too much. I remember talking to an engineer at Clinton, IA once shortly after the takeover. There was not much love to be had for the Yellow Borg there. Chris Denver, CO -ChrisWest Chicago, ILChristopher May Fine Art Photography"In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration." ~Ansel Adams Reply UPTRAIN Member sinceJune 2002 From: Independence, MO 1,570 posts Posted by UPTRAIN on Monday, April 11, 2005 8:22 PM I know they aren't that good...I just wanted to prove that they were here and I saw them. The number and the lack of UP yellow patch over it is the only thing that counts....that's the reason there is more than one railfan...so another one may be more fortunate to catch it at a better time of day...I could have trespassed and gotten photos of it up close in the daylight...but it stayed north of the crew change point until it was almost dark...I have a reputation for being a fan that plays by the rules here and I'm not about to risk it for some photos that are "above lousy" status. Pump Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 11, 2005 7:55 PM Those pictures were lousy. Couldn't see anything but the number. It's good they're keeping those together, whether it's for technical reasons or just for sentimentality. ANybody here used to work for CNW? If so, you probably don't have very high opinoins for UP. In any case, is there a way to find out where these units are now? Reply Edit UPTRAIN Member sinceJune 2002 From: Independence, MO 1,570 posts Posted by UPTRAIN on Monday, April 11, 2005 7:25 PM I saw 8681 here in December http://uptrain.rrpicturearchives.net/locoPicture.aspx?id=2555 ...THAT CONSIST WAS STAGED!!! WHEN ARE THEY GONNA COME SOUTH THROUGH DEXTER, MO!!! LET ME KNOW IF THEY ROLL SOUTH FROM DUPO OR COME NORTH FROM NORTH LITTLE ROCK!!! Pump Reply CopCarSS Member sinceAugust 2002 From: Turner Junction 3,076 posts Posted by CopCarSS on Monday, April 11, 2005 6:52 PM [sigh] I miss the CNW. That was a GREAT railroad. If I ever requisition a Time Travel Machine, I'm spending a LOT of time on the CNW, and the CB&Q. Why can't we have railroads like them anymore? Chris Denver, CO -ChrisWest Chicago, ILChristopher May Fine Art Photography"In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration." ~Ansel Adams Reply Glen Ellyn Member sinceJuly 2004 From: Chicago Subarbs 638 posts Posted by Glen Ellyn on Monday, April 11, 2005 5:37 PM What is really weird is all the cool engines on the UP line. That same day, April 9, UP 3300 comes through a 1/2 hour after I leave. Andrew Barchifowski, Glen Ellyn</font id="red">, LJ, #3300, Scott, FLODO. Reply CShaveRR Member sinceJune 2001 From: Lombard (west of Chicago), Illinois 13,681 posts Posted by CShaveRR on Sunday, April 10, 2005 1:18 PM Well, considering that they went through Rochelle on April 9, 2005 (the date on the Webcam photograph), and Andrew's post was dated April 9, I'd say that these were taken that day, this year. Those shots were taken at West Chicago, Illinois (where Andrew, in a previous post, reported seeing them in person), at or near the Wood Street grade crossing, not too far east of the EJ&E diamond. Carl Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!) CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM) Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Sunday, April 10, 2005 8:25 AM Where & what year was this? [:p][:)][:)] Originally posted by Glen Ellyn [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Glen Ellyn Member sinceJuly 2004 From: Chicago Subarbs 638 posts Posted by Glen Ellyn on Saturday, April 9, 2005 9:22 PM Sorry, it was 8646. Andrew Barchifowski, Glen Ellyn</font id="red">, LJ, #3300, Scott, FLODO. Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 9, 2005 6:46 PM It was some where in the early morning some where's before 9am. BNSFrailfan. Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 9, 2005 6:43 PM You know I hate to say it But. I forgot already..........OPS! BNSFrailfan. Reply Edit CShaveRR Member sinceJune 2001 From: Lombard (west of Chicago), Illinois 13,681 posts Posted by CShaveRR on Saturday, April 9, 2005 4:53 PM For the record, those two units were CNW 8646 and 8681. Carl Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!) CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM) Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 9, 2005 3:52 PM Glen Ellyn, are sure about that #8064. C&NW never had a locomotive numbered 8064. The nearest was 8055 and that was an SD60. All of the GE's were numbered in the 8500's for the Dash 8s, the 8600's and 8700's for the Dash 9s and the 8800's for the C44AC's. Both of the units in your original post are Dash 9's. Reply Edit Glen Ellyn Member sinceJuly 2004 From: Chicago Subarbs 638 posts Posted by Glen Ellyn on Saturday, April 9, 2005 1:38 PM I saw them in person in West Chicago Illinois, at around 11:10 AM, with a camera! One of them was #8064, the otherone I forgot. BNSF railfan, when did you see them come through Blair? Andrew Barchifowski, Glen Ellyn</font id="red">, LJ, #3300, Scott, FLODO. Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 9, 2005 11:29 AM Ya I flipped out when I saw them too when they came through my town. Eastbound of all things. BNSFrailfan. Reply Edit Glen Ellyn Member sinceJuly 2004 From: Chicago Subarbs 638 posts Posted by Glen Ellyn on Saturday, April 9, 2005 9:57 AM It's odd, recently I have been seeing them all over. Last weekend, #8575, Thursday, the last remaining GP38-2, now this. Makes you wonder? Andrew Barchifowski, Glen Ellyn</font id="red">, LJ, #3300, Scott, FLODO. Reply JoeKoh Member sinceApril 2003 From: Defiance Ohio 13,310 posts Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, April 9, 2005 9:47 AM hmmm the might have snuck through here last night.oh well they'll be back stay safe Joe Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener"). Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 9, 2005 9:19 AM If only I had been there. It's ggod to see some of them again. So few left :( Reply Edit Glen Ellyn Member sinceJuly 2004 From: Chicago Subarbs 638 posts The C&NW lives again! Posted by Glen Ellyn on Saturday, April 9, 2005 9:14 AM Now, if only something like this could happen a little more often instead of never, that would be nice. Andrew Barchifowski, Glen Ellyn</font id="red">, LJ, #3300, Scott, FLODO. Reply Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login » Register » Search the Community Newsletter Sign-Up By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
Originally posted by joeyalone [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply CopCarSS Member sinceAugust 2002 From: Turner Junction 3,076 posts Posted by CopCarSS on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 8:03 AM QUOTE: Originally posted by joeyalone Those pictures were lousy. Couldn't see anything but the number. It's good they're keeping those together, whether it's for technical reasons or just for sentimentality. ANybody here used to work for CNW? If so, you probably don't have very high opinoins for UP. In any case, is there a way to find out where these units are now? I don't think the pictures are as lousy as your tact in addressing them. We're all just a bunch of railfans sharing info. Calm down, relax, and enjoy the hobby we all share! [;)][8D] By the way, I agree that former CNW crews probably don't like the UP too much. I remember talking to an engineer at Clinton, IA once shortly after the takeover. There was not much love to be had for the Yellow Borg there. Chris Denver, CO -ChrisWest Chicago, ILChristopher May Fine Art Photography"In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration." ~Ansel Adams Reply UPTRAIN Member sinceJune 2002 From: Independence, MO 1,570 posts Posted by UPTRAIN on Monday, April 11, 2005 8:22 PM I know they aren't that good...I just wanted to prove that they were here and I saw them. The number and the lack of UP yellow patch over it is the only thing that counts....that's the reason there is more than one railfan...so another one may be more fortunate to catch it at a better time of day...I could have trespassed and gotten photos of it up close in the daylight...but it stayed north of the crew change point until it was almost dark...I have a reputation for being a fan that plays by the rules here and I'm not about to risk it for some photos that are "above lousy" status. Pump Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 11, 2005 7:55 PM Those pictures were lousy. Couldn't see anything but the number. It's good they're keeping those together, whether it's for technical reasons or just for sentimentality. ANybody here used to work for CNW? If so, you probably don't have very high opinoins for UP. In any case, is there a way to find out where these units are now? Reply Edit UPTRAIN Member sinceJune 2002 From: Independence, MO 1,570 posts Posted by UPTRAIN on Monday, April 11, 2005 7:25 PM I saw 8681 here in December http://uptrain.rrpicturearchives.net/locoPicture.aspx?id=2555 ...THAT CONSIST WAS STAGED!!! WHEN ARE THEY GONNA COME SOUTH THROUGH DEXTER, MO!!! LET ME KNOW IF THEY ROLL SOUTH FROM DUPO OR COME NORTH FROM NORTH LITTLE ROCK!!! Pump Reply CopCarSS Member sinceAugust 2002 From: Turner Junction 3,076 posts Posted by CopCarSS on Monday, April 11, 2005 6:52 PM [sigh] I miss the CNW. That was a GREAT railroad. If I ever requisition a Time Travel Machine, I'm spending a LOT of time on the CNW, and the CB&Q. Why can't we have railroads like them anymore? Chris Denver, CO -ChrisWest Chicago, ILChristopher May Fine Art Photography"In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration." ~Ansel Adams Reply Glen Ellyn Member sinceJuly 2004 From: Chicago Subarbs 638 posts Posted by Glen Ellyn on Monday, April 11, 2005 5:37 PM What is really weird is all the cool engines on the UP line. That same day, April 9, UP 3300 comes through a 1/2 hour after I leave. Andrew Barchifowski, Glen Ellyn</font id="red">, LJ, #3300, Scott, FLODO. Reply CShaveRR Member sinceJune 2001 From: Lombard (west of Chicago), Illinois 13,681 posts Posted by CShaveRR on Sunday, April 10, 2005 1:18 PM Well, considering that they went through Rochelle on April 9, 2005 (the date on the Webcam photograph), and Andrew's post was dated April 9, I'd say that these were taken that day, this year. Those shots were taken at West Chicago, Illinois (where Andrew, in a previous post, reported seeing them in person), at or near the Wood Street grade crossing, not too far east of the EJ&E diamond. Carl Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!) CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM) Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Sunday, April 10, 2005 8:25 AM Where & what year was this? [:p][:)][:)] Originally posted by Glen Ellyn [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Glen Ellyn Member sinceJuly 2004 From: Chicago Subarbs 638 posts Posted by Glen Ellyn on Saturday, April 9, 2005 9:22 PM Sorry, it was 8646. Andrew Barchifowski, Glen Ellyn</font id="red">, LJ, #3300, Scott, FLODO. Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 9, 2005 6:46 PM It was some where in the early morning some where's before 9am. BNSFrailfan. Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 9, 2005 6:43 PM You know I hate to say it But. I forgot already..........OPS! BNSFrailfan. Reply Edit CShaveRR Member sinceJune 2001 From: Lombard (west of Chicago), Illinois 13,681 posts Posted by CShaveRR on Saturday, April 9, 2005 4:53 PM For the record, those two units were CNW 8646 and 8681. Carl Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!) CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM) Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 9, 2005 3:52 PM Glen Ellyn, are sure about that #8064. C&NW never had a locomotive numbered 8064. The nearest was 8055 and that was an SD60. All of the GE's were numbered in the 8500's for the Dash 8s, the 8600's and 8700's for the Dash 9s and the 8800's for the C44AC's. Both of the units in your original post are Dash 9's. Reply Edit Glen Ellyn Member sinceJuly 2004 From: Chicago Subarbs 638 posts Posted by Glen Ellyn on Saturday, April 9, 2005 1:38 PM I saw them in person in West Chicago Illinois, at around 11:10 AM, with a camera! One of them was #8064, the otherone I forgot. BNSF railfan, when did you see them come through Blair? Andrew Barchifowski, Glen Ellyn</font id="red">, LJ, #3300, Scott, FLODO. Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 9, 2005 11:29 AM Ya I flipped out when I saw them too when they came through my town. Eastbound of all things. BNSFrailfan. Reply Edit Glen Ellyn Member sinceJuly 2004 From: Chicago Subarbs 638 posts Posted by Glen Ellyn on Saturday, April 9, 2005 9:57 AM It's odd, recently I have been seeing them all over. Last weekend, #8575, Thursday, the last remaining GP38-2, now this. Makes you wonder? Andrew Barchifowski, Glen Ellyn</font id="red">, LJ, #3300, Scott, FLODO. Reply JoeKoh Member sinceApril 2003 From: Defiance Ohio 13,310 posts Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, April 9, 2005 9:47 AM hmmm the might have snuck through here last night.oh well they'll be back stay safe Joe Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener"). Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 9, 2005 9:19 AM If only I had been there. It's ggod to see some of them again. So few left :( Reply Edit Glen Ellyn Member sinceJuly 2004 From: Chicago Subarbs 638 posts The C&NW lives again! Posted by Glen Ellyn on Saturday, April 9, 2005 9:14 AM Now, if only something like this could happen a little more often instead of never, that would be nice. Andrew Barchifowski, Glen Ellyn</font id="red">, LJ, #3300, Scott, FLODO. Reply Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login » Register » Search the Community Newsletter Sign-Up By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
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Originally posted by Glen Ellyn [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Glen Ellyn Member sinceJuly 2004 From: Chicago Subarbs 638 posts Posted by Glen Ellyn on Saturday, April 9, 2005 9:22 PM Sorry, it was 8646. Andrew Barchifowski, Glen Ellyn</font id="red">, LJ, #3300, Scott, FLODO. Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 9, 2005 6:46 PM It was some where in the early morning some where's before 9am. BNSFrailfan. Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 9, 2005 6:43 PM You know I hate to say it But. I forgot already..........OPS! BNSFrailfan. Reply Edit CShaveRR Member sinceJune 2001 From: Lombard (west of Chicago), Illinois 13,681 posts Posted by CShaveRR on Saturday, April 9, 2005 4:53 PM For the record, those two units were CNW 8646 and 8681. Carl Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!) CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM) Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 9, 2005 3:52 PM Glen Ellyn, are sure about that #8064. C&NW never had a locomotive numbered 8064. The nearest was 8055 and that was an SD60. All of the GE's were numbered in the 8500's for the Dash 8s, the 8600's and 8700's for the Dash 9s and the 8800's for the C44AC's. Both of the units in your original post are Dash 9's. Reply Edit Glen Ellyn Member sinceJuly 2004 From: Chicago Subarbs 638 posts Posted by Glen Ellyn on Saturday, April 9, 2005 1:38 PM I saw them in person in West Chicago Illinois, at around 11:10 AM, with a camera! One of them was #8064, the otherone I forgot. BNSF railfan, when did you see them come through Blair? Andrew Barchifowski, Glen Ellyn</font id="red">, LJ, #3300, Scott, FLODO. Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 9, 2005 11:29 AM Ya I flipped out when I saw them too when they came through my town. Eastbound of all things. BNSFrailfan. Reply Edit Glen Ellyn Member sinceJuly 2004 From: Chicago Subarbs 638 posts Posted by Glen Ellyn on Saturday, April 9, 2005 9:57 AM It's odd, recently I have been seeing them all over. Last weekend, #8575, Thursday, the last remaining GP38-2, now this. Makes you wonder? Andrew Barchifowski, Glen Ellyn</font id="red">, LJ, #3300, Scott, FLODO. Reply JoeKoh Member sinceApril 2003 From: Defiance Ohio 13,310 posts Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, April 9, 2005 9:47 AM hmmm the might have snuck through here last night.oh well they'll be back stay safe Joe Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener"). Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 9, 2005 9:19 AM If only I had been there. It's ggod to see some of them again. So few left :( Reply Edit Glen Ellyn Member sinceJuly 2004 From: Chicago Subarbs 638 posts The C&NW lives again! Posted by Glen Ellyn on Saturday, April 9, 2005 9:14 AM Now, if only something like this could happen a little more often instead of never, that would be nice. Andrew Barchifowski, Glen Ellyn</font id="red">, LJ, #3300, Scott, FLODO. Reply Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login » Register » Search the Community Newsletter Sign-Up By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").
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