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| Title: |
NS 4221 |
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Today I decided to take a day trip down to the Whitewater Valley Railroad to shoot the Polar Express and Metamora Christmas trains for the first time. I havent shot any Whitewater Valley trains besides Thomas and the Caboose Train before, so I am looking forward to getting to explore the entire line! Since both excursions dont start until 5 PM, Ive decided to do some railfanning in Muncie to waste away the afternoon. Shortly after I left the house however I noticed NS 200 was cleared through, so I got down to Bluffton before attaching the flash and getting some shots of it racing north out of town. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 8:59:40 PM |
| Location: |
Bluffton, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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NS 4221(AC44C6M) |
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| Title: |
UP 7652 |
| Description: |
UP 7652 trails 2nd on NS 200. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 9:02:02 PM |
| Location: |
Bluffton, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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UP 7652(AC45CCTE) |
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92 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CSX 3434 |
| Description: |
After NS 200 not much was happening on the New Castle so I was able to make a jump straight for Muncie. Really, not a lot was happening in Muncie either, but CSX did have an eastbound lined. After some waiting, CSX Q008 rolled east, here seen coming by the Big 4 freight depot. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 9:08:56 PM |
| Location: |
Muncie, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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CSX 3434(ET44AH) |
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| Title: |
NS 4076 |
| Description: |
NS got the light to bring one north next. NS 282 takes the bend at Liberty St. and continues north. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 9:13:04 PM |
| Location: |
Muncie, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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NS 4076(AC44C6M) |
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109 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 8706 |
| Description: |
UP 8706 leads CSX Q131 west across Elliot St. after some more waiting. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 9:15:37 PM |
| Location: |
Muncie, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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UP 8706(SD70ACe) |
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101 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CSX 700 |
| Description: |
CSX Q217 rolls west across Liberty St. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 10:15:33 PM |
| Location: |
Muncie, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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CSX 700(ES44AC-H) |
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87 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CSX 3208 |
| Description: |
CSX 3208 brings up the middle of a very long CSX Q217. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 10:18:43 PM |
| Location: |
Muncie, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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CSX 3208(ES44AC-H) |
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91 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CSX 3210 |
| Description: |
After a long couple hours of silence from both railways, CSX Q216 breaks the waiting time and crosses over the Meridian St. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 10:21:20 PM |
| Location: |
Muncie, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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CSX 3210(ES44AC-H) |
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109 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CSX 3370 |
| Description: |
CSX 3370 serves as mid train DPU on Q216. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 10:23:02 PM |
| Location: |
Muncie, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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CSX 3370(ET44AH) |
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100 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 9555 |
| Description: |
NS 123 takes the hard turn south at Council St. coming off the Frankfort District and onto the New Castle District. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 10:25:51 PM |
| Location: |
Muncie, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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NS 9555(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
EMDX 3013, EMDX 3007, EMDX 3010, and EMDX 3008 |
| Description: |
After NS 123 things once again got very slow so I decided to check out to see what Progress Rail had to offer. Of course as soon as I went down there, NS decided to line two trains, so I didnt have much time to get stuff. I decided to see if I could photograph the stuff visible from the inside of the plant then take photos of the stuff sitting out front right before I left for Connersville. First off a 4 set of SD70ACe-T4s sit awaiting to be delivered to the UP; three tarped and one marked for PRLX but in UP paint. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 10:30:41 PM |
| Location: |
Muncie, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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EMDX 3013(SD70AH-T4) EMDX 3007(SD70AH-T4) EMDX 3010(SD70AH-T4) EMDX 3008(SD70AH-T4) |
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| Title: |
EMDX 0001, EMDX 0002, and UP 3085 |
| Description: |
Two SD70ACe Demos and a UP SD70ACe-T4 sit a little further to the south. At this point I had to leave or I would not catch either NS train. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 10:34:49 PM |
| Location: |
Muncie, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
EMDX 1(SD70ACe) EMDX 2(SD70ACe) UP 3085(SD70AH-T4) |
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| Title: |
NS 1809 |
| Description: |
Instead of running back into Muncie I figured I might as well stay near the NS tracks and shoot the trains at Noel. When I arrived NS 142 was already there, awaiting the arrival of NS 177 which soo popped up with a SD70ACC rebuild leading the way. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 10:37:39 PM |
| Location: |
Muncie, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 1809(SD70ACC) |
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145 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 1809 and NS 4006 |
| Description: |
NS 177 meets NS 142. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 10:39:33 PM |
| Location: |
Muncie, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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NS 1809(SD70ACC) NS 4006(AC44C6M) |
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195 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 1127 and NS 9148 |
| Description: |
Two DPUs work hard in the middle of NS 177. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 10:43:16 PM |
| Location: |
Muncie, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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NS 1127(SD70ACe) NS 9148(C44-9W) |
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114 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 4006 |
| Description: |
The only place to stop and park to watch a train at Noel is to park on the west side of the street. Little did I know NS 177 was too large to fit between CR 400S and Oakville, so the train stopped. I was trapped from getting to my vehicle, so I knew the only way I was going to be able to get back was to walk around the remainder of NS 177s train, which was about 15 car lengths from the crossing to get back to it. After NS 177 cleared the switch, NS 142s light popped up and they took off north. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 10:48:39 PM |
| Location: |
Muncie, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 4006(AC44C6M) |
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| Title: |
NS 7677 and NS 9517 |
| Description: |
Two GEs work hard in the middle of NS 142. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 10:51:44 PM |
| Location: |
Muncie, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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NS 7677(ES44DC) NS 9517(C44-9W) |
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122 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
EMDX 7202, EMDX 7201, and EMDX 7230 |
| Description: |
After walking around the rest of 177, I made it back to my vehicle. Despite having barely any time now before the Metamora Christmas Train would take off, I decided to go back to Progress Rail and photograph the engines sitting up front. A couple bananas, some UP painted Demos, and a NS SD70ACC were all up front awaiting to either be shipped out or to be worked on. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 11:00:01 PM |
| Location: |
Muncie, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
EMDX 7202(SD70AH-T4) EMDX 7201(SD70AH-T4) EMDX 7230(SD70AH-T4) |
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369 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
EMDX 7201 |
| Description: |
EMDX 7201 roster shot. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 11:11:32 PM |
| Location: |
Muncie, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
EMDX 7201(SD70AH-T4) |
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151 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
EMDX 7230 |
| Description: |
EMDX 7230 roster shot |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 11:14:26 PM |
| Location: |
Muncie, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
EMDX 7230(SD70AH-T4) |
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159 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
EMDX 7228, EMDX 7229, EMDX 7231, and NS 1827 |
| Description: |
Two UP Demos, a Banana Demo, and a NS SD70ACC sit awaiting to be shipped out of the plant. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 11:17:57 PM |
| Location: |
Muncie, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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EMDX 7228(SD70AH-T4) EMDX 7229(SD70AH-T4) EMDX 7231(SD70AH-T4) NS 1827(SD70ACC) |
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| Title: |
WVRR 25 and WVRR 1 |
| Description: |
At this point I was running extremely late so I made a mad dash for Connersville. When I arrived the Metamora Train had already left the station and the Polar Express was getting ready to load up for its next trip. With that being said I began to race south on State Road 121 to find the Metamora Train. As I passed the WWVR Yard I noticed that the Lima Diesel was up and running. I have been told that they utilize a chase engine for the Polar Express. When the train takes off, another engine will follow about 1-2 miles behind it. When it catches up with the main train they will take the train back as far as the yard before decoupling and pushing the train the rest of the way to the depot. I m not sure they they dont run the train as a push/pull operation, Maybe just more fun for the volunteers! |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 11:23:43 PM |
| Location: |
Connersville, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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WVRR 25(LS-750) WVRR 1(65Tonner ) |
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187 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
WVRR 532 |
| Description: |
I eventually found the Metamora Train rolling south of Nulltown and set up shop at the grade crossing with St. Road 121. The Metamora consisted of the MILW SD10, 2 passenger cars, and about every caboose that the WWVR owns. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 11:27:40 PM |
| Location: |
Nulltown, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
WVRR 532(SD10) |
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137 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WVRR 532 |
| Description: |
The train swoops around the big curve north of Alpine where it crosses State Road 121 a second time. |
| Photo Date: |
12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 11:30:49 PM |
| Location: |
Alpine, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
WVRR 532(SD10) |
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151 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WVRR 532 |
| Description: |
North of Laurel I found a nice open clearing to shoot the train again. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 11:35:41 PM |
| Location: |
Laurel, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
WVRR 532(SD10) |
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| Title: |
WVRR 532 |
| Description: |
Southeast of Laurel the train takes a sharp S Curve and crosses the Whitewater River. One of my favorites if not my favorite shot of the day. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 11:39:25 PM |
| Location: |
Laurel, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
WVRR 532(SD10) |
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| Title: |
WVRR 532 |
| Description: |
The train slowly creeps by the Feeder Dam along Dam Road a couple miles south of Laurel. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 11:43:16 PM |
| Location: |
Laurel, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
WVRR 532(SD10) |
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| Title: |
WVRR 532 |
| Description: |
The train crosses Dam Road 3 times all right in a row before dead ending at the Laurel Conservation Club, which is actually closer to Metamora. At this point it would be impossible to get back ahead of the train so I decided to work my way north to find the Polar Express. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/20/2021 11:48:49 PM |
| Location: |
Metamora, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
WVRR 532(SD10) |
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254 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WVRR 9339 |
| Description: |
I began way trek north to find the Polar Express, and saw a distant headlight on State Road 121 north of Nulltown. At this point I had to use a flash for everything, so I set up shop at the bridge over the Williams Creek. To my delight, the NYC S2 was being used. Ive always loved that engine, and Ive never gotten to see it run before. Everyone loves the Lima, and I do too, but I think this one might have it beat out for me. The shot wasnt the greatest, but it did turn out better than I had expected it to. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/21/2021 8:50:15 AM |
| Location: |
Nulltown, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
WVRR 9339(S1) |
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115 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WVRR 9339 |
| Description: |
The train rolls through Nulltown. |
| Photo Date: |
12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/21/2021 9:00:43 AM |
| Location: |
Nulltown, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
WVRR 9339(S1) |
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105 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WVRR 9339 |
| Description: |
South of Nulltown, I pulled off to the side of the road and set up shop on a small hill. Another shot I am quite fond of. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/21/2021 9:03:24 AM |
| Location: |
Nulltown, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
WVRR 9339(S1) |
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122 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WVRR 532 |
| Description: |
I wasnt aware that the Polar Express was only going as far as Alpine. So, after waiting in Laurel for ages, I decided to go back to Metamora to look at the Christmas Light Displays and all the Christmas Themed Activities. First time visiting Metamora and it was very nice overall. Before leaving I snapped one last shot of WWVR 532 now on the other end of the train getting ready to head back north. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/21/2021 9:33:30 AM |
| Location: |
Metamora, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
WVRR 532(SD10) |
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144 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WVRR 9339 |
| Description: |
A straight shot up to Connersville followed after looking at the light displays. The Polar Express was already back and loading another set of passengers into the cars before taking south again for the last run of the evening. I talked with some of the volunteers and got some photos before they took off once again. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/21/2021 9:37:21 AM |
| Location: |
Connersville, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
WVRR 9339(S1) |
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120 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WVRR 9339 |
| Description: |
The train departs the station a little after 8 PM and crosses 6th Street in Connersville which hosts this unique flasher which dates back to the actual NYC days. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/21/2021 9:47:40 AM |
| Location: |
Connersville, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
WVRR 9339(S1) |
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116 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WVRR 9339 |
| Description: |
The Polar Express pulls past the Dearborn Tower and I decided to call it a night here as it was beginning to ice and snow at this point. Glad I came down here to get all of this! It was a nice way to learn how to use a flash in full. Still have a lot of progress to work on, but it was very fun nonetheless. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/21/2021 9:50:58 AM |
| Location: |
Connersville, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
WVRR 9339(S1) |
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109 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WVRR 8 |
| Description: |
The Muncie and Western ALCO has been moved out by the tower and has been put on permanent display out by the intersection of State Road 121 and Veterans Memorial Drive. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/21/2021 10:09:35 AM |
| Location: |
Connersville, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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WVRR 8(70Tonner) |
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109 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CSX 8881 |
| Description: |
Made a quick stop at the CSX Yard where I saw the J779 power tied down for the evening. Thankfully the SD40-2 that was in the consist was facing west. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/21/2021 10:12:12 AM |
| Location: |
Connersville, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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CSX 8881(SD40-2) |
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93 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
GMTX 718 |
| Description: |
Of course no visit to Connersville is complete without a visit to the CNUR Yard. Both GMTX switchers are still in long term storage along with other engines. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/21/2021 10:19:18 AM |
| Location: |
Connersville, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
GMTX 718(UNKNOWN) |
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116 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
GMTX 718 |
| Description: |
Roster shot of GMTX 718 |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/21/2021 10:21:59 AM |
| Location: |
Connersville, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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GMTX 718(UNKNOWN) |
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109 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
GMTX 701 |
| Description: |
GMTX 701 roster shot. Still sitting under that ugly gray tarp. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/21/2021 10:23:51 AM |
| Location: |
Connersville, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
GMTX 701(SW7) |
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138 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
MAW 16 |
| Description: |
A roster shot of MAW 16. Shouldve went more at an angle instead of straight on. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/21/2021 10:26:10 AM |
| Location: |
Connersville, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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MAW 16(GP10) |
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118 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WBCR 6 |
| Description: |
WBCR 6 roster shot. Also shoudlve went more at an angle. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/21/2021 10:29:18 AM |
| Location: |
Connersville, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
WBCR 6(GP10) |
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115 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
MAW 4 |
| Description: |
MAW 4 sits at the end of the line of engines. Next time I wont shoot head on to reflection tape when Im using my flash. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/21/2021 10:32:36 AM |
| Location: |
Connersville, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
MAW 4(GP7u) |
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126 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CNUR 20 and GMTX 728 |
| Description: |
Sparty and the Green SW8 that has been here for a while now sit side by side right at the engine shop. From here I took off north for home. |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/21/2021 10:38:14 AM |
| Location: |
Connersville, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
CNUR 20(GP38) GMTX 728(SW8) |
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144 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 9623 |
| Description: |
I thought I had ended my day after leaving Connersville, but that changed when I saw a headlight down the tracks in Redkey. Sure enough, NS L80 was preparing to come off the Dunkirk Branch and back onto the Redkey Secondary. I brought the flash out once again and shot the train sitting as the slow flew all around me. Had a great time and I hope to be able to do this again next year! |
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12/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/21/2021 10:42:08 AM |
| Location: |
Redkey, IN |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 9623(C44-9W) |
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126 Comments: 0 |
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