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| Title: |
Minor Mystery |
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1745 was in dead tow at Etowah. A check of the then-roster showed no such number- was it being traded off? |
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2/4/1996 Upload Date: 5/3/2004 5:01:05 PM |
| Location: |
Etowah, TN |
| Author: |
Ed Hopson |
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WC 1745(SD45) |
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1752 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
In Tow |
| Description: |
This big EMD was born to pull and deserves a chance to prove it again. Hope she found a new home. |
| Photo Date: |
2/4/1996 Upload Date: 5/3/2004 5:01:05 PM |
| Location: |
Etowah, TN |
| Author: |
Ed Hopson |
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WC 1745(SD45) |
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752 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Silent Passage On A Cold Day |
| Description: |
Detail of the sunny end of a dead giant. I was warm inside my coat- but this engine was cold thru & thru. |
| Photo Date: |
2/4/1996 Upload Date: 5/3/2004 5:01:05 PM |
| Location: |
Etowah, TN |
| Author: |
Ed Hopson |
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| Locomotives: |
WC 1745(SD45) |
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711 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Postage Stamp Railroad |
| Description: |
If No. 5 is on the house track, who's in the shop? Overview of CTRN property in Nashville shows a locomotive-sized door. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1996 Upload Date: 5/2/2004 2:45:24 PM |
| Location: |
Nashville, TN |
| Author: |
Ed Hopson |
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CTRN 5(SW900) |
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1123 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Corporate HQ Too? |
| Description: |
The Five-Spot works out of here- when there is any work... Interesting... |
| Photo Date: |
6/2/1996 Upload Date: 5/1/2004 10:36:03 PM |
| Location: |
Nashville, TN |
| Author: |
Ed Hopson |
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268 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Central Of Tennessee Five-Spot |
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This roadworthy little SW sat outside a tumble-down shack proclaiming itself a 'Freight Depot'. It's up a short spur off the CSX on the near north side of town. Not in my references, so I'm unsure of the unit's classification. |
| Photo Date: |
6/2/1996 Upload Date: 5/1/2004 10:36:03 PM |
| Location: |
Nashville, TN |
| Author: |
Ed Hopson |
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| Locomotives: |
CTRN 5(SW900) |
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1085 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Open Box Special |
| Description: |
Unknown EMD 6 axle product loaded aboard 2 flat cars awaits transportation to Mexico. |
| Photo Date: |
8/30/1997 Upload Date: 5/3/2004 5:01:05 PM |
| Location: |
Houston, TX |
| Author: |
Ed Hopson |
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FCP 2352(SD39-2M) |
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3764 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Export Trucks |
| Description: |
This pair of lightweight SD- style trucks accompany 2352 on an adjacent flat car. |
| Photo Date: |
8/30/1997 Upload Date: 5/3/2004 5:01:05 PM |
| Location: |
Houston, TX |
| Author: |
Ed Hopson |
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| Locomotives: |
FCP 2352(SD39-2M) |
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2044 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Its Another World |
| Description: |
Found this one at the former BN yard in Houston, where power from all over gathers. The one that got away: a super-clean D&RGW GP30 drifted past just as security escorted me to the gate. |
| Photo Date: |
8/30/1997 Upload Date: 5/3/2004 5:01:05 PM |
| Location: |
Houston, TX |
| Author: |
Ed Hopson |
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MRL 315(SD45-2) |
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1216 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
From The Big Sky Country |
| Description: |
I like SD45s- and MRL equipment is really rare in my neck of the woods, so I was doubly glad to come across this blue unit. |
| Photo Date: |
8/30/1997 Upload Date: 5/3/2004 5:01:05 PM |
| Location: |
Houston, TX |
| Author: |
Ed Hopson |
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| Locomotives: |
MRL 315(SD45-2) |
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908 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Pristine Restoration |
| Description: |
This B&W beauty was restored by a gulf coast chapter of one of the national historical associations. It was introduced to the public with a small celebration and was said to be operational. |
| Photo Date: |
9/13/1997 Upload Date: 5/3/2004 5:01:05 PM |
| Location: |
Mobile, AL |
| Author: |
Ed Hopson |
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GMO 631(GP35) |
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1755 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Pristine Restoration II |
| Description: |
You have to forgive the kids if they don't listen; the excitement runs away with them. [His mother told him to go back inside- twice]. |
| Photo Date: |
9/13/1997 Upload Date: 5/3/2004 5:01:05 PM |
| Location: |
Mobile, AL |
| Author: |
Ed Hopson |
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| Locomotives: |
GMO 631(GP35) |
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1036 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Pristine Restoration III |
| Description: |
The Alco trucks were delivered with the unit when new- Alco FA's & FB's were traded in to EMD on this order. |
| Photo Date: |
9/17/1997 Upload Date: 5/3/2004 5:01:05 PM |
| Location: |
Mobile, AL |
| Author: |
Ed Hopson |
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| Locomotives: |
GMO 631(GP35) |
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1017 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Tuscan Red Gem |
| Description: |
The OAR [Old Augusta RR] run a few miles north from New Augusta, MS to a paper mill; interchange is made with the IC [nowCN] at New Augusta. |
| Photo Date: |
11/14/1997 Upload Date: 5/1/2004 10:36:03 PM |
| Location: |
New Augusta, MS |
| Author: |
Ed Hopson |
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| Locomotives: |
OAR 200(MP15DC) |
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906 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Gloster Southern Green Hornet |
| Description: |
1502 was on loan to Old Augusta RR and did most of the work. OAR 200 didn't put in an appearance until late in the day, and 100 never showed her face. |
| Photo Date: |
11/17/1997 Upload Date: 5/1/2004 10:36:03 PM |
| Location: |
New Augusta, MS |
| Author: |
Ed Hopson |
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GLSR 1502(CF7) |
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669 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Cleburne Kitbash |
| Description: |
Hard to believe there's a F-unit under there somewhere. |
| Photo Date: |
11/17/1997 Upload Date: 5/1/2004 10:36:03 PM |
| Location: |
New Augusta, MS |
| Author: |
Ed Hopson |
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| Locomotives: |
GLSR 1502(CF7) |
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534 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Workaholic Visitor |
| Description: |
Maybe she was seeking more permanent employment. 1502 got several cut of loads down to the IC, bobbing and weaving over the OAR's light iron. |
| Photo Date: |
11/17/1997 Upload Date: 5/1/2004 10:36:03 PM |
| Location: |
New Augusta, MS |
| Author: |
Ed Hopson |
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| Locomotives: |
GLSR 1502(CF7) |
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581 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Old Augusta Enginehouse |
| Description: |
Berths for two SW sized Locomotives are found inside the steel building also housing offices and dispatcher. |
| Photo Date: |
11/17/1997 Upload Date: 5/1/2004 10:36:03 PM |
| Location: |
New Augusta, MS |
| Author: |
Ed Hopson |
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| Locomotives: |
OAR 100(NW2) OAR 200(MP15DC) |
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795 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Redheads! |
| Description: |
Just painted! Really- you could still smell it! But whose or what manner of rebuilds these are, I don't know. |
| Photo Date: |
8/1/1998 Upload Date: 5/1/2004 10:36:03 PM |
| Location: |
Dallas, TX |
| Author: |
Ed Hopson |
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CBNS 3800(GP38) CBNS 3801(GP38) |
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1080 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Local Texas Color |
| Description: |
The caternary is for the DART line, of course; the spur behind 3800 is the shop lead for the LRV"s. I know a trolley isn't called a trolley any more, but what about a carbarn? |
| Photo Date: |
8/1/1998 Upload Date: 5/1/2004 10:36:03 PM |
| Location: |
Dallas, TX |
| Author: |
Ed Hopson |
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DART 120(LRV) CBNS 3800(GP38) |
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739 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
The Other Sister |
| Description: |
Extra gloss coats on these babies- look-it 'm shine! |
| Photo Date: |
8/1/1998 Upload Date: 5/1/2004 10:36:03 PM |
| Location: |
Dallas, TX |
| Author: |
Ed Hopson |
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| Locomotives: |
CBNS 3800(GP38) CBNS 3801(GP38) |
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754 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Party Dress On |
| Description: |
Show me somethin'! |
| Photo Date: |
8/1/1998 Upload Date: 5/1/2004 10:36:03 PM |
| Location: |
Dallas, TX |
| Author: |
Ed Hopson |
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| Locomotives: |
CBNS 3801(GP38) CBNS 3800(GP38) |
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922 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
New Is Always Nice... |
| Description: |
...even if it's only RE-new. |
| Photo Date: |
8/1/1998 Upload Date: 5/1/2004 10:36:03 PM |
| Location: |
Dallas, TX |
| Author: |
Ed Hopson |
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| Locomotives: |
CBNS 3800(GP38) CBNS 3801(GP38) |
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654 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Recent Arrival |
| Description: |
Showing KCS parentage, this loco now operates on the isolated KCS line from H-burg to Gulfport, Ms. |
| Photo Date: |
2/9/2004 Upload Date: 5/1/2004 10:36:03 PM |
| Location: |
Hattiesburg, MS |
| Author: |
Ed Hopson |
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| Locomotives: |
GWWR 4098(GP38-3) |
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611 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Grey About The Gills |
| Description: |
Yes, that fuel tank really is crimped. What befell this aging machine? |
| Photo Date: |
2/9/2004 Upload Date: 5/1/2004 10:36:03 PM |
| Location: |
Hattiesburg, MS |
| Author: |
Ed Hopson |
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| Locomotives: |
GWWR 4098(GP38-3) |
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496 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Replacement For Mid-South's Old Paducah Geeps |
| Description: |
Parked facing south in the small IC[CN] yard. Tomorrow- another run to the coast. |
| Photo Date: |
2/9/2004 Upload Date: 5/1/2004 10:36:03 PM |
| Location: |
Hattiesburg, MS |
| Author: |
Ed Hopson |
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| Locomotives: |
GWWR 4098(GP38-3) |
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684 Comments: 0 |
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