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Viewing Album:  CPKC The Chase Is On
 
By:Tom Beckett
Dates:4/14/2023 - 10/31/2023
Album Info:A post CP-KCS merger continuation of the original The Chase Is On album, after the April 14 2023 merger date. Mostly the Heavener Sub, but elsewhere too
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International intemodal
Title:  International intemodal
Description:  There were 54 platforms of containers on this train, this one was the only one that had overseas boxes.
Photo Date:  10/6/2024  Upload Date: 10/8/2024 6:52:42 AM
Location:  Decatur, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  31   Comments: 1
Sometimes its a short chase
Title:  Sometimes its a short chase
Description:  I went on to Gravette, hoping there would be enough light to get him at Dallas St, but that was already getting into shadow, so I was able to get him a little closer to downtown, just barely. Time to head home. Id see the 261 near Decatur, but the light was far enough gone by then that there wasnt s good shot.
Photo Date:  10/6/2024  Upload Date: 10/8/2024 6:56:45 AM
Location:  Gravette, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  33   Comments: 1
Coal on the water
Title:  Coal on the water
Description:  We had come down from Gentry, crossing the tracks at Davidson Rd. The signal there showed approach, indicating a southbound on the way. I dropped my wife off at home, and beat it for Watts, getting there just as the dodger was arriving at the north end of the yard. I went to the south end, hoping to catch him working there, where the light would come around for a lit shot. As I reached the south end, here comes this northbound empty AEPX train around the curve. I flipped a U turn and gavew chase, getting ahead of him for this shot on the Illinois River.
Photo Date:  1/22/2025  Upload Date: 1/24/2025 6:28:41 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Winter,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  1   Comments: 0
Almost
Title:  Almost
Description:  The 181 and its 25 stack platforms has passed the last spot of sun along MO 59 south of Anderson, just a little too late to get some light on the power. Oh well...longer days are coming.
Photo Date:  1/22/2025  Upload Date: 1/24/2025 7:02:51 AM
Location:  Anderson, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  1   Comments: 0
In the hollow
Title:  In the hollow
Description:  The next chance I got was up at Wolf Creek, just north of Dorsey siding, where the tracks run alongside Wolf Creek.
Photo Date:  1/22/2025  Upload Date: 1/24/2025 6:32:13 AM
Location:  Gravette, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  0   Comments: 0
DPU too
Title:  DPU too
Description:  This CP unit was bringing up the rear of the empty train, rounding out its count of 536 axles-125 cars and six diesels.
Photo Date:  1/22/2025  Upload Date: 1/24/2025 6:37:17 AM
Location:  Gravette, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  3   Comments: 0
Along the rocks
Title:  Along the rocks
Description:  The empty train rolls toward the Kings Highway crossing south of Noel, passing under Butlers Bluff, though its a better shot southbound.
Photo Date:  1/22/2025  Upload Date: 1/24/2025 6:40:03 AM
Location:  Noel, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  0   Comments: 0
Stretched along the creek
Title:  Stretched along the creek
Description:  The train is stretched out, its 125 cars rolling along Butler Creek, which can be seen at far right flowing under the low water crossing.
Photo Date:  1/22/2025  Upload Date: 1/24/2025 6:44:36 AM
Location:  Noel, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  0   Comments: 0
Rear view
Title:  Rear view
Description:  The DPU crosses Kings Highway as it rolls toward Noel
Photo Date:  1/22/2025  Upload Date: 1/24/2025 6:48:12 AM
Location:  Noel, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  0   Comments: 0
Just a little too late
Title:  Just a little too late
Description:  I had started to head back for home, when I spied the 181 through the trees. I was out of position to get him at Noel, so chased to Ginger Blue for a shot on the bridge. Its not sun side this time of year, and I was only able to get a shadow side shot.
Photo Date:  1/22/2025  Upload Date: 1/24/2025 6:52:52 AM
Location:  Ginger Blue, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  1   Comments: 0
Last sun
Title:  Last sun
Description:  I beat the 181 to Lanagan, where the last sun was peeking over the hill. The train rolls past the automatic at MP 195, and a stack of cast off concrete ties.
Photo Date:  1/22/2025  Upload Date: 1/24/2025 6:56:19 AM
Location:  Lanagan, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  0   Comments: 0
Better lit
Title:  Better lit
Description:  The lighting was better for the going away shot, and we see the power in a better light as it moves away from me,
Photo Date:  1/22/2025  Upload Date: 1/24/2025 6:58:49 AM
Location:  Lanagan, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  1   Comments: 0
Chewie Road
Title:  Chewie Road
Description:  The M train rolls through the S curve at Chewie Rd south of Watts.
Photo Date:  4/24/2023  Upload Date: 5/1/2023 6:21:01 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4868(ES44AC) KCSM 4752(ES44AC)
Views:  130   Comments: 1
By the barn
Title:  By the barn
Description:  The M train rolls past the barn and now somewhat depleted group of hay bales just north of Westville, seen from US 59.
Photo Date:  4/24/2023  Upload Date: 5/1/2023 6:23:58 AM
Location:  Westville, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4868(ES44AC) KCSM 4752(ES44AC)
Views:  154   Comments: 1
Livestock audience
Title:  Livestock audience
Description:  The M train passes the steer that are grazing in the pasture, witnessing the passage.
Photo Date:  4/24/2023  Upload Date: 5/1/2023 6:27:10 AM
Location:  Westville, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4868(ES44AC) KCSM 4752(ES44AC)
Views:  162   Comments: 2
Long view
Title:  Long view
Description:  The M train is approaching Baron, nicely framed by the lineside trees, seen in a telephoto view from the road crossing.
Photo Date:  4/24/2023  Upload Date: 5/1/2023 6:35:26 AM
Location:  Baron, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4868(ES44AC) KCSM 4752(ES44AC)
Views:  163   Comments: 2
Gone to church
Title:  Gone to church
Description:  The church is not currently serving as a place of worship, but does make a nice photo prop.
Photo Date:  4/24/2023  Upload Date: 5/1/2023 6:36:38 AM
Location:  Baron, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4868(ES44AC) KCSM 4752(ES44AC)
Views:  165   Comments: 1
Passing the automatic
Title:  Passing the automatic
Description:  The M train blows past signal 250-0 at Baron
Photo Date:  4/24/2023  Upload Date: 5/1/2023 6:37:52 AM
Location:  Baron, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4868(ES44AC) KCSM 4752(ES44AC)
Views:  151   Comments: 1
It's a short chase, but, oh, goody!!
Title:  It's a short chase, but, oh, goody!!
Description:  We had gone out to Wal Mart late on Saturday afternoon. When we got up to Lake Frances Rd, I looked over to see a northbound coal train on the crossing, just cresting the hill from Watts. I could not see the power, but when we got up on the US 412 overpass, I could see it had not reached the crossing farther down on Lincoln. Maybe I can beat him. In a marvel of good timing, as we crossed the tracks, to the north was this soutbbound approaching. Oh, goody, I thought-a meet. This is the 262 approaching Lincoln Av crossing. The northbound was still sneaking up on us. That would be the real surprise.
Photo Date:  8/12/2023  Upload Date: 8/13/2023 6:13:46 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CP 8902(ES44AC) KCSM 4755(ES44AC)
Views:  206   Comments: 1
The meet
Title:  The meet
Description:  The southbound 262 is on the crossing, just as the empty coal train reaches it on the siding, led by a CP heritage unit. Perfect timing and placement. If only there had been more sun!!
Photo Date:  8/12/2023  Upload Date: 8/13/2023 6:16:18 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CP 8902(ES44AC) CP 7012(SD70ACU) BNSF 9122(SD70ACe)
Views:  200   Comments: 4
What I wanted last week
Title:  What I wanted last week
Description:  a few Sundays back, I chased a lite power move with CP 7012 leading. I thought at the time, it would have been better if it had been pulling a train. Today I got my wish, as it leads an empty TXUX coal train up the siding at Siloam Springs.
Photo Date:  8/12/2023  Upload Date: 8/13/2023 6:04:38 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CP 7012(SD70ACU) BNSF 9122(SD70ACe)
Views:  121   Comments: 1
Northbound start
Title:  Northbound start
Description:  Sometimes what I expect will be a chase in one direction, turns out to be the opposite. I was coming back from picking up pool chemicals, and heard a horn. I gave chase, beating this empty crude oil train to Gentry. When I got there, I noticed the switch lined for the siding. Looks like a meet is imminent. The oil train, five units up front, has pulled partly into the siding as it waits for what will be a southbound oil train.
Photo Date:  9/3/2023  Upload Date: 9/9/2023 5:07:16 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7190(ES44C4) BNSF 5458(C44-9W) BNSF 5453(C44-9W) KCS 4785(ES44AC) KCSM 4076(SD70ACe)
Views:  202   Comments: 1
Moving up
Title:  Moving up
Description:  The empty oil train has heard the southbound calling, and is moving up the siding to clear the south switch.
Photo Date:  9/3/2023  Upload Date: 9/9/2023 5:16:13 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7190(ES44C4) BNSF 5458(C44-9W) BNSF 5453(C44-9W) KCSM 4076(SD70ACe) KCS 4785(ES44AC)
Views:  163   Comments: 1
Buffered
Title:  Buffered
Description:  Most of the oil train Ive seen recently have not had buffer cars; for some reason, this one did. Its an old BNSF covered hopper. Note its stenciled for this service. On the northbound empty train.
Photo Date:  9/3/2023  Upload Date: 9/9/2023 5:23:39 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  KCSM 4076(SD70ACe)
Views:  152   Comments: 1
Oil meets oil
Title:  Oil meets oil
Description:  The northbound has now pulled completely into the siding, and the southbound rolls past the rear of the northbound. Sometimes you go out expecting to chase something, and wind up doing something you had not planned on. This was one of those days.
Photo Date:  9/3/2023  Upload Date: 9/10/2023 5:47:51 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4132(SD70ACe) CP 8822(ES44AC)
Views:  159   Comments: 4
Closer
Title:  Closer
Description:  Unit trains such as this beg for a telephoto shot. The loaded oil train draws nearer, and I got it with the long lens, bring in the long string of tanks.
Photo Date:  9/3/2023  Upload Date: 9/10/2023 5:50:49 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CP 8822(ES44AC) KCS 4132(SD70ACe)
Views:  107   Comments: 1
Long train, long lens
Title:  Long train, long lens
Description:  A final shot of the southbound oil train from the Ark 12 overpass with a 250mm lens.
Photo Date:  9/3/2023  Upload Date: 9/10/2023 6:05:06 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CP 8822(ES44AC) KCS 4132(SD70ACe)
Views:  124   Comments: 1
Climbing up
Title:  Climbing up
Description:  The oil train climbs up the grade to Davidson Rd, making fairly good time with two units up front, and three behind.
Photo Date:  9/3/2023  Upload Date: 9/10/2023 5:43:53 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CP 8822(ES44AC) KCS 4132(SD70ACe)
Views:  157   Comments: 1
Going away by the signal
Title:  Going away by the signal
Description:  The head end of the southbound oil train passes signal 226-5 at Davidson Rd, and we get a look at the KCS-CP power mix .
Photo Date:  9/3/2023  Upload Date: 9/10/2023 5:26:28 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives:  CP 8822(ES44AC) KCS 4132(SD70ACe)
Views:  128   Comments: 1
Crossing the Illinois
Title:  Crossing the Illinois
Description:  I was unable to beat the oil train through Siloam Springs-not uncommon, the traffic there will kill any chase-but was able to get to the river bridge in time to catch the DPU there.
Photo Date:  9/3/2023  Upload Date: 9/9/2023 6:19:08 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4596(AC44CW) CP 8531(AC44CW) KCSM 4078(SD70ACe)
Views:  162   Comments: 5
Long string
Title:  Long string
Description:  The DPU on this oil train punctuates a long string of tanks, stretched out south from MP 238 south of Watts
Photo Date:  9/3/2023  Upload Date: 9/9/2023 5:33:10 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCSM 4078(SD70ACe) CP 8531(AC44CW) KCS 4596(AC44CW)
Views:  119   Comments: 2
Big tree
Title:  Big tree
Description:  Southbound oil train DPU passes a big tree south of Watts
Photo Date:  9/3/2023  Upload Date: 9/9/2023 5:34:39 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCSM 4078(SD70ACe) KCS 4596(AC44CW) CP 8531(AC44CW)
Views:  121   Comments: 0
Oil south, out in the field
Title:  Oil south, out in the field
Description:  The oil train rolls south in the cow pastures of eastern Oklahoma, seen from the shoulder of US 59
Photo Date:  9/3/2023  Upload Date: 9/9/2023 6:11:49 AM
Location:  Westville, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CP 8822(ES44AC) KCS 4132(SD70ACe)
Views:  125   Comments: 1
Long distance DPU
Title:  Long distance DPU
Description:  After shooting the head end from my usual spot alongside US 59, I went up on old 59 to get the going away shot of the DPU from a higher more dramatic angle.
Photo Date:  9/3/2023  Upload Date: 9/9/2023 5:38:08 AM
Location:  Westville, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCSM 4078(SD70ACe) CP 8531(AC44CW) KCS 4596(AC44CW)
Views:  133   Comments: 2
Across the creek
Title:  Across the creek
Description:  The DPU on the southbound oil train rolls across Baron Creek as it makes its way south. Theres just enough sun angle to get it well lit. Another couple weeks, the bridge will be in enough shadow to put this shot in shadow.
Photo Date:  9/3/2023  Upload Date: 9/9/2023 5:26:20 AM
Location:  Baron, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4596(AC44CW) KCSM 4078(SD70ACe) CP 8531(AC44CW)
Views:  130   Comments: 2
Between the boards
Title:  Between the boards
Description:  The oil train rolls between the two northbound home signals at North Stilwell. The train is stretched out into the distance.
Photo Date:  9/3/2023  Upload Date: 9/9/2023 5:39:40 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4132(SD70ACe) CP 8822(ES44AC)
Views:  120   Comments: 2
Close up
Title:  Close up
Description:  A close up view of the train pulls in the long string of tanks. Unit trains like this always make for a good tele shot. I need to remember to take the 500mm lens with me for moments like this.
Photo Date:  9/3/2023  Upload Date: 9/9/2023 5:44:01 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4132(SD70ACe) CP 8822(ES44AC)
Views:  125   Comments: 1
Head end by the station
Title:  Head end by the station
Description:  The head end of the oil train rolls past the Stilwell station.
Photo Date:  9/3/2023  Upload Date: 9/9/2023 5:52:06 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  CP 8822(ES44AC) KCS 4132(SD70ACe)
Views:  121   Comments: 3
Pushing at the station
Title:  Pushing at the station
Description:  My last shot of the chase was at the station in Stilwell, finishing up with this shot of the DPU passing the station.
Photo Date:  9/3/2023  Upload Date: 9/9/2023 5:31:14 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Action
Locomotives:  KCSM 4078(SD70ACe) KCS 4596(AC44CW) CP 8531(AC44CW)
Views:  116   Comments: 3
Taking the siding
Title:  Taking the siding
Description:  When I was heading back to the house before coming out on this chase, there was a northbound heading past Lake Frances Rd. I expected it would take the siding, but was surprised to find it was holding the main, and the southbound would take the siding here, a 15 MPH move. Its doing that now, and the northbound will roll up shortly.
Photo Date:  9/23/2023  Upload Date: 10/2/2023 6:12:43 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  KCSM 4066(SD70ACe) KCS 4708(ES44AC)
Views:  162   Comments: 2
Pulling up
Title:  Pulling up
Description:  The northbound empty grain train pulls up the main with its 126 cars as the southbound M 262 rolls slowly through the siding.
Photo Date:  9/23/2023  Upload Date: 10/2/2023 6:26:18 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4163(SD70ACe) KCS 4708(ES44AC) KCSM 4722(ES44AC) KCSM 4066(SD70ACe)
Views:  149   Comments: 2
A closer look
Title:  A closer look
Description:  A closer view of the northbound grain train as it slowly rolls up the main to a stop at the northbound home signal.
Photo Date:  9/23/2023  Upload Date: 10/2/2023 6:30:08 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4163(SD70ACe) KCSM 4722(ES44AC)
Views:  108   Comments: 1
Passing the south end
Title:  Passing the south end
Description:  The M train passes the northbound home signal at CP South Siloam Springs, now gaining speed coming off the meet. The signal will light up momentarily as the train enters the block.
Photo Date:  9/23/2023  Upload Date: 10/2/2023 6:22:00 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4708(ES44AC) KCSM 4066(SD70ACe)
Views:  96   Comments: 1
Headed out of town
Title:  Headed out of town
Description:  Having now met the northbound empty grainer, the M train is now headed down the hill to Watts, and yet another meet as it crosses Lake Frances Rd.
Photo Date:  9/23/2023  Upload Date: 10/2/2023 6:18:29 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4708(ES44AC) KCSM 4066(SD70ACe)
Views:  94   Comments: 1
Off the bridge
Title:  Off the bridge
Description:  The southbound M train rolls off the Illinois River bridge just north of Watts, seen from the shoulder of US 59 south.
Photo Date:  9/23/2023  Upload Date: 10/2/2023 6:04:35 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  KCSM 4066(SD70ACe) KCS 4708(ES44AC)
Views:  117   Comments: 1
Stopping for a meet
Title:  Stopping for a meet
Description:  The M train rolls to a stop at the yard office in Watts. It will hold here for a northbound that is still en route from Stilwell, and will be a good half hour til it arrives.
Photo Date:  9/23/2023  Upload Date: 10/2/2023 6:06:41 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  KCSM 4066(SD70ACe) KCS 4708(ES44AC)
Views:  93   Comments: 1
Local power
Title:  Local power
Description:  When I got to Watts, the power for the dodger was in the yard, waiting on its next assignment, in this backlit shot..
Photo Date:  9/23/2023  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 6:46:31 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 2950(GP40-3) KCS 2805(GP40-3) KCS 2809(GP40-3)
Views:  176   Comments: 2
Caught him
Title:  Caught him
Description:  I had started out with a southbound that met an empty grain train at Siloam; now there was another meet in the mix, the same southbound meeting this empty grain train. I had heard them talking about the meet on the radio, and went south to see if I could intercept the northbound. I was able to get him just as he reached the crossing north of Westville,
Photo Date:  9/23/2023  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 6:26:02 AM
Location:  Westville, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCSM 4098(SD70ACe) BNSF 6299(ES44AC)
Views:  89   Comments: 1
Hudson mill
Title:  Hudson mill
Description:  The northbound grain train passes the Hudson Foods mill between Westville and Watts. Its now a Tyson facility
Photo Date:  9/23/2023  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 5:42:17 AM
Location:  Westville, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6299(ES44AC) KCSM 4098(SD70ACe)
Views:  95   Comments: 1
Big trees
Title:  Big trees
Description:  The northbound passes a large tree as it makes its way along US 59 en route to the meet at Watts.
Photo Date:  9/23/2023  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 6:17:11 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6299(ES44AC) KCSM 4098(SD70ACe)
Views:  96   Comments: 1

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