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By:D Carlisle
Dates:10/5/2008 - 10/5/2048
Album Info:The KCS across the U.S Interior Highlands is mainly focused on KCS activity between MP 128 South Pittsburg,KS and MP 335 North Heavener,OK With the changing grade profile coming from the suttle rolling grades of KS to the hills and steep grades of MO,AR and OK. It is always a adventure watching and photographing the action on the KCS Heavener Sub . To find more on the U.S Interior Highlands please visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Interior_Highlands and also visit this region if you can.
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Cresting the 1.5% grade @ M.P 220
Title:  Cresting the 1.5% grade @ M.P 220
Description:  Here we see 4127 leading it SB Retro Belle grain train as it crest the 1.5% grade between Decatur, AR and Gentry,AR.
Photo Date:  10/5/2008  Upload Date: 2/11/2009 3:39:36 PM
Location:  Decatur, AR
Author:  D Carlisle
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4127(SD70ACe)
Views:  591   Comments: 3
Coasting downgrade
Title:  Coasting downgrade
Description:  Here we catch back up with 4127 as it coast down the .8% grade. In the background is the Curran Feed store
Photo Date:  10/5/2008  Upload Date: 2/11/2009 3:39:09 PM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  D Carlisle
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4127(SD70ACe)
Views:  561   Comments: 4
Passing the Powell Feed and Milling company.
Title:  Passing the Powell Feed and Milling company.
Description:  After obtaining a overhead shot passing the Feed store in Gentry,AR. We looked for a Elevator of any kind. We would find one not far south of Gentry,AR in Siloam Springs,AR.
Photo Date:  10/5/2008  Upload Date: 2/11/2009 3:40:07 PM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  D Carlisle
Categories:  Scenic,Track,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4127(SD70ACe)
Views:  657   Comments: 3
A colorful cloudy day.
Title:  A colorful cloudy day.
Description:  On a cloudy dreary Saturday. We would watch 4611 lead a SB Belle hop train past Morse Park on approach to MP 174. A Belle on the point would have been nice, But in due time that will be the standard.
Photo Date:  1/31/2009  Upload Date: 2/11/2009 3:41:18 PM
Location:  Neosho, MO
Author:  D Carlisle
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4611(AC44CW)
Views:  414   Comments: 0
On approach KCS/BNSF interlocker.
Title:  On approach KCS/BNSF interlocker.
Description:  4580 prepares to cross over the KCS/BNSF interlocker @ 172.5. Here we can see a good view of the large sweeping cuvre, as this SB manifest rounds the curves while passing over on of the several bridges.
Photo Date:  2/1/2009  Upload Date: 2/11/2009 3:42:01 PM
Location:  Neosho, MO
Author:  D Carlisle
Categories:  Bridge,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4580(AC44CW)
Views:  683   Comments: 2
Crew called and rolling
Title:  Crew called and rolling
Description:  The Engineer of 4577 tighten the slack up as they prepare to head south with a ribbon rail for the old SP Macaroni ,now KCS Rosneburg Line.
Photo Date:  2/6/2009  Upload Date: 2/11/2009 3:40:54 PM
Location:  Pittsburg, KS
Author:  D Carlisle
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4577(AC44CW)
Views:  484   Comments: 3
On approach to McElhany siding
Title:  On approach to McElhany siding
Description:  4682 is working today as DPU on a NB empty TXU train. Here we see 4682 passing the signal at 187.2 just south of Goodman,MO. We will later catch up with 4682.
Photo Date:  2/10/2009  Upload Date: 2/11/2009 3:42:42 PM
Location:  Goodman, MO
Author:  D Carlisle
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4682(ES44AC)
Views:  315   Comments: 0
Climbing the 1.5% grade to McElhaney siding
Title:  Climbing the 1.5% grade to McElhaney siding
Description:  Here we see UP 8001 leading the climb up the 1.5% grade passing under the Hwy 59/71 overpass. The sound of run 8 is just a wonderful sound !
Photo Date:  2/10/2009  Upload Date: 2/11/2009 3:43:21 PM
Location:  Neosho, MO
Author:  D Carlisle
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8001(SD9043MAC)
Views:  428   Comments: 1
Pulling hard
Title:  Pulling hard
Description:  Here we see another angle of UP 8001 and KCS 4589 pulling the SB C-drag up the 1.5% grade
Photo Date:  2/10/2009  Upload Date: 2/11/2009 3:44:06 PM
Location:  Neosho, MO
Author:  D Carlisle
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 8001(SD9043MAC)
Views:  477   Comments: 1
Helping make the grade
Title:  Helping make the grade
Description:  Here we see KCS 4115 and KCS 4697 working as Mid train helpers to assist in getting the SB C-drag over many of the the grades to come.
Photo Date:  2/10/2009  Upload Date: 2/11/2009 3:44:52 PM
Location:  Neosho, MO
Author:  D Carlisle
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4115(SD70ACe) KCS 4697(ES44AC)
Views:  567   Comments: 0
Holy Espee Batman
Title:  Holy Espee Batman
Description:  Now we have seen a UP, a grey KCS and 2 Belle KCS units on this SB C-drag. Now we see the unptched SP 319 pushing on the rear. WOW what a train !
Photo Date:  2/10/2009  Upload Date: 2/11/2009 3:45:39 PM
Location:  Neosho, MO
Author:  D Carlisle
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SP 319(AC44CW)
Views:  449   Comments: 2
4603 passing on the main
Title:  4603 passing on the main
Description:  Here we see 4603 leading a Belle Hop train SB on the main passing the intermidate signal at 180.6.
Photo Date:  2/10/2009  Upload Date: 2/11/2009 3:46:16 PM
Location:  McElhany, MO
Author:  D Carlisle
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4603(AC44CW)
Views:  384   Comments: 3
Catching back up with 4682
Title:  Catching back up with 4682
Description:  Here we would catch 4682 again. Having had to wait At McElhaney siding for a SB C-drag and a SB Belle Hop. We would opt for a beautiful sunny shot at the south end of Control point Dalby located at MP 170.8
Photo Date:  2/10/2009  Upload Date: 2/11/2009 3:46:58 PM
Location:  Neosho, MO
Author:  D Carlisle
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4682(ES44AC)
Views:  419   Comments: 2
Crossing the Elk River
Title:  Crossing the Elk River
Description:  Here we witness from a tree BNSF 9964 leading a SB across the Elk River.
Photo Date:  2/17/2009  Upload Date: 6/14/2009 7:47:35 PM
Location:  Ginger Blue, MO
Author:  D Carlisle
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9964(SD70MAC)
Views:  365   Comments: 3
4692 passing Goodman Spur.
Title:  4692 passing Goodman Spur.
Description:  Here we witness KCS 4692 working as DPU on this mornings H-KCSH. The approaching storm system from the west mixed with the morning sun seem to just excite the camera and the photographer also. Photo location is M.P 184.6
Photo Date:  9/10/2009  Upload Date: 1/6/2010 3:41:29 PM
Location:  Goodman, MO
Author:  D Carlisle
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4692(ES44AC)
Views:  292   Comments: 0
4110 South
Title:  4110 South
Description:  Here we witness KCS 4110 leading the Saturday G-KCMX north of Carl Junction,MO. 4110 as we witness is climbing out of one of the many hogbacks in this region of Southwest,MO. Photo location is @ M.P 145 KCS Heavener Sub.
Photo Date:  9/12/2009  Upload Date: 1/6/2010 3:25:16 PM
Location:  Carl Junction, MO
Author:  D Carlisle
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4110(SD70ACe)
Views:  448   Comments: 1
4706 leads the syrup cans South.
Title:  4706 leads the syrup cans South.
Description:  Here we witness 4706 in command of a 80 syrup cans as they begin the down grade portion of McElhaney.
Photo Date:  1/1/2010  Upload Date: 1/6/2010 4:35:19 PM
Location:  Goodman, MO
Author:  D Carlisle
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4706(ES44AC)
Views:  261   Comments: 2
4014 South
Title:  4014 South
Description:  Here we witness 4014 South. Soon after passing our location the dynamic brakes will join the signature KCS K5LLA horn in piercing the frigid air as they begin the 1.5% descend into Anderson,MO.
Photo Date:  1/9/2010  Upload Date: 1/9/2010 7:12:00 PM
Location:  Goodman, MO
Author:  D Carlisle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  KCS 4014(SD70ACe)
Views:  268   Comments: 0
Grabbing another notch
Title:  Grabbing another notch
Description:  Here we witness BNSF 5804 as the Engineers grabs another notch departing South.
Photo Date:  1/24/2010  Upload Date: 1/24/2010 9:10:44 PM
Location:  Pittsburg, KS
Author:  D Carlisle
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5804(ES44AC)
Views:  574   Comments: 3
Sunday morning shave and a haircut.
Title:  Sunday morning shave and a haircut.
Description:  Not everyday is sunny and 70. Sometimes it is 16 with ice fog. Though a shave and a haircut is needed once a week to keep the heart and soul happy. 4054 would gladly cut the freezing air with a mighty fine tune while piercing the fog.
Photo Date:  1/31/2010  Upload Date: 1/31/2010 1:35:03 PM
Location:  Ginger Blue, MO
Author:  D Carlisle
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4054(SD70ACe)
Views:  567   Comments: 5


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