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Viewing Album:  2018 BSMRM Trip to Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:6/5/2018 - 6/9/2018
Album Info:Every year a bunch of guys from the Bay State Model Railroad Museum (bsmrm.org) take a week long railfanning trip somewhere in the USA. This year we started by taking the Southwest Chief from Chicago to Kansas City. From there we headed south towards Carthage, MO, west to Tulsa, OK, north to Wichita, KS and then back to Kansas City. We saw trains on the KCS, BNSF, UP and various shortlines.
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An eastbound stack train screams upgrade
Title:  An eastbound stack train screams upgrade
Description:  A relatively rare sight on what is predominantly a line for westbound trains.
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:07:56 AM
Location:  El Dorado, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4181(C44-9W)
Views:  43   Comments: 1
BNSF 4181 and 3 other GE's power an intermodal east
Title:  BNSF 4181 and 3 other GE's power an intermodal east
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:08:01 AM
Location:  El Dorado, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4181(C44-9W) BNSF 5796(ES44AC)
Views:  82   Comments: 1
Clear signal!
Title:  Clear signal!
Description:  An eastbound BNSF intermodal has a clear signal as it powers upgrade by El Dorado Lake.
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:08:08 AM
Location:  El Dorado, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  19   Comments: 0
Trailers stream under Myers Road
Title:  Trailers stream under Myers Road
Description:  This location is next to El Dorado Lake.
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:08:16 AM
Location:  El Dorado, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  26   Comments: 0
In the distance, a westbound appears
Title:  In the distance, a westbound appears
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:08:24 AM
Location:  El Dorado, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  19   Comments: 0
A westbound intermodal approaches
Title:  A westbound intermodal approaches
Description:  Heading west beside El Dorado Lake.
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:46:41 AM
Location:  El Dorado, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  21   Comments: 0
BNSF 8346 leads a stack train west
Title:  BNSF 8346 leads a stack train west
Description:  Seen heading downgrade by El Dorado Lake.
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:46:47 AM
Location:  El Dorado, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8346(ES44C4)
Views:  60   Comments: 1
A quartet of GE's hustle a stack train west
Title:  A quartet of GE's hustle a stack train west
Description:  The train is about to duck under Myers road beside El Dorado Lake.
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:46:53 AM
Location:  El Dorado, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8346(ES44C4) BNSF 5490(C44-9W) BNSF 6008(ES44AC)
Views:  56   Comments: 1
In the distance, a westbound autorack approaches
Title:  In the distance, a westbound autorack approaches
Description:  We are standing on the Route 177 bridge on the north side of El Dorado Lake.
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:47:00 AM
Location:  El Dorado, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  26   Comments: 0
BNSF 9224 leads a silver snake west
Title:  BNSF 9224 leads a silver snake west
Description:  We are standing on the Route 177 bridge on the north side of El Dorado Lake.
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:47:05 AM
Location:  El Dorado, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9224(SD70ACe)
Views:  65   Comments: 1
BNSF 9224 powers an autorack train west
Title:  BNSF 9224 powers an autorack train west
Description:  We are standing on the Route 177 bridge on the north side of El Dorado Lake.
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:47:11 AM
Location:  El Dorado, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9224(SD70ACe)
Views:  64   Comments: 1
A westbound autorack leans into the bend
Title:  A westbound autorack leans into the bend
Description:  We are standing on the Route 177 bridge on the north side of El Dorado Lake.
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:47:16 AM
Location:  El Dorado, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9224(SD70ACe)
Views:  54   Comments: 1
A westbound intermodal rounds the bend
Title:  A westbound intermodal rounds the bend
Description:  We are standing on the Route 177 bridge on the north side of El Dorado Lake.
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:47:22 AM
Location:  El Dorado, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9224(SD70ACe) BNSF 7277(ES44DC)
Views:  74   Comments: 1
A westbound intermodal enters the tiny town of Cassoday, KS
Title:  A westbound intermodal enters the tiny town of Cassoday, KS
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:47:27 AM
Location:  Cassoday, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  24   Comments: 0
BNSF 3922 leads an intermodal west
Title:  BNSF 3922 leads an intermodal west
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:47:32 AM
Location:  Cassoday, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3922(ET44C4)
Views:  48   Comments: 1
A westbound intermodal hustles through the small town of Cassoday, KS
Title:  A westbound intermodal hustles through the small town of Cassoday, KS
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:47:37 AM
Location:  Cassoday, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3922(ET44C4)
Views:  66   Comments: 2
A westbound cruises over Route-177
Title:  A westbound cruises over Route-177
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:47:41 AM
Location:  Cassoday, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  36   Comments: 1
A BNSF and UP lash-up move a train west
Title:  A BNSF and UP lash-up move a train west
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:47:46 AM
Location:  Cassoday, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7203(ES44DC) UP 4232(SD70M) BNSF 4468(C44-9W)
Views:  63   Comments: 0
A train in a field
Title:  A train in a field
Description:  A common sight in Kansas!
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:47:51 AM
Location:  Matfield Green, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6904(ES44C4)
Views:  309   Comments: 0
An ethanol train goes west
Title:  An ethanol train goes west
Description:  The engines on the left are DPU's.
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:47:55 AM
Location:  Matfield Green, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7676(ES44DC) BNSF 6973(ES44C4)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
Two DPU's shove an ethanol train west
Title:  Two DPU's shove an ethanol train west
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:48:01 AM
Location:  Matfield Green, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7676(ES44DC) BNSF 6973(ES44C4)
Views:  58   Comments: 0
The DPU's of a westbound ethanol train cross a small farm road
Title:  The DPU's of a westbound ethanol train cross a small farm road
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:48:07 AM
Location:  Matfield Green, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7676(ES44DC) BNSF 6973(ES44C4)
Views:  82   Comments: 1
A westbound manifest approaches
Title:  A westbound manifest approaches
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:48:13 AM
Location:  Matfield Green, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  28   Comments: 1
BNSF 8163 leads a manifest west
Title:  BNSF 8163 leads a manifest west
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:48:19 AM
Location:  Matfield Green, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8163(ES44C4)
Views:  46   Comments: 1
In your face
Title:  In your face
Description:  BNSF 8163 is in charge of a westbound manifest.
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:48:27 AM
Location:  Matfield Green, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  26   Comments: 1
A westbound manifest leans into the curve
Title:  A westbound manifest leans into the curve
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:48:33 AM
Location:  Matfield Green, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8163(ES44C4)
Views:  45   Comments: 1
Three GE's lead a stack train west
Title:  Three GE's lead a stack train west
Description:  I think this was only the second manifest we saw that day a line dominated by intermodal.
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:48:39 AM
Location:  Matfield Green, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8163(ES44C4) BNSF 7281(ES44DC)
Views:  81   Comments: 1
BNSF 8235 is the DPU on a westbound manifest
Title:  BNSF 8235 is the DPU on a westbound manifest
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:48:44 AM
Location:  Matfield Green, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8235(ES44C4)
Views:  62   Comments: 0
BNSF 8235 shoves a manifest west
Title:  BNSF 8235 shoves a manifest west
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:48:50 AM
Location:  Matfield Green, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8235(ES44C4)
Views:  63   Comments: 1
BNSF 7466 leads a train of empty military flats west
Title:  BNSF 7466 leads a train of empty military flats west
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:46:06 AM
Location:  Cottonwood Falls, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7466(ES44DC)
Views:  37   Comments: 2
Two GE's lead an empty military train west
Title:  Two GE's lead an empty military train west
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:46:13 AM
Location:  Cottonwood Falls, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7466(ES44DC)
Views:  36   Comments: 2
DODX 41041 heads west for a refill
Title:  DODX 41041 heads west for a refill
Description:  Seen in a solid train of empty military flats
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:46:18 AM
Location:  Cottonwood Falls, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  33   Comments: 0
DODX 40049 heads west for refill
Title:  DODX 40049 heads west for refill
Description:  Seen in a solid train of empty military flats
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:46:23 AM
Location:  Cottonwood Falls, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  57   Comments: 0
A westbound autorack ducks under the signal bridge at Lebo
Title:  A westbound autorack ducks under the signal bridge at Lebo
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:46:29 AM
Location:  Lebo, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3815(ET44C4) CSX 3053(ES44AC-H)
Views:  84   Comments: 1
CSX and BNSF team up to move autoracks west
Title:  CSX and BNSF team up to move autoracks west
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:46:35 AM
Location:  Lebo, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3815(ET44C4) CSX 3053(ES44AC-H)
Views:  100   Comments: 1
A westbound autorack train passes a rail grinder resting in the siding
Title:  A westbound autorack train passes a rail grinder resting in the siding
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 11:21:16 AM
Location:  Lebo, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3815(ET44C4)
Views:  119   Comments: 0
Rail Grinder at Rest
Title:  Rail Grinder at Rest
Description:  My first time seeing one of these.
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 11:21:23 AM
Location:  Lebo, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
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Views:  32   Comments: 0
Close up of one of the grinding cars
Title:  Close up of one of the grinding cars
Description:  Waiting for the cover of darkness to head out.
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 11:21:28 AM
Location:  Lebo, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  14   Comments: 0
Rail Grinder locomotive
Title:  Rail Grinder locomotive
Description:  Waiting for the cover of darkness to head out.
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 11:21:33 AM
Location:  Lebo, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  28   Comments: 0
Rail Grinder tank car
Title:  Rail Grinder tank car
Description:  Seen waiting on a siding in Lebo, KS.
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 11:21:44 AM
Location:  Lebo, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
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Views:  27   Comments: 0
Rail Grinder and MOW equipment
Title:  Rail Grinder and MOW equipment
Description:  Both were sitting on sidings.
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 11:21:50 AM
Location:  Lebo, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
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Views:  25   Comments: 0
Rail Grinder and signal
Title:  Rail Grinder and signal
Description:  The grinder was waiting for night to head out.
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 11:21:56 AM
Location:  Lebo, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
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Views:  27   Comments: 0
Front view of the Rail Grinder locomotive
Title:  Front view of the Rail Grinder locomotive
Description:  The grinder was waiting for night to head out.
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 11:22:02 AM
Location:  Lebo, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
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Views:  32   Comments: 0
Rail Grinder caboose
Title:  Rail Grinder caboose
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 11:22:08 AM
Location:  Lebo, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
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Views:  28   Comments: 0
Close-up of the end of the Rail Grinder caboose
Title:  Close-up of the end of the Rail Grinder caboose
Description:  Note the spray nozzles for knocking out sparks.
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 11:22:14 AM
Location:  Lebo, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  16   Comments: 0

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