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Viewing Album:  Freight cars and MOW equipment
 
By:Tom Beckett
Dates:1/1/1976 - 5/13/2015
Album Info:A variety of non locomotive rolling stock, mostly freight cars, but also trailers and containers, other highway vehicles, snow plows, flangers, spreaders, components and the like. A big tip of the hat to Paul O'Shell, a retired CN man who served in a variety of work equipment supervisory positions over a 48 year career. Paul has provided valuble information on a wide variety of CN and CP MOW equipment, as well as dispositions when known. Thank you sir!!
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Old coach
Title:  Old coach
Description:  This old coach looks like it had a second life in MOW service, judging by the color.
Photo Date:  7/1/1990  Upload Date: 1/17/2016 3:35:21 AM
Location:  Thendara, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Passenger
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Views:  208   Comments: 1
P 70 in the last place youd expect it
Title:  P 70 in the last place youd expect it
Description:  Deep in NYC country-and you cant get much deeper than the central Adirondacks. These P 70s were part of the Adirondack Railway fleet, though it looks doubtful if they will ever see the road again.
Photo Date:  7/1/1990  Upload Date: 1/17/2016 3:37:36 AM
Location:  Thendara, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Passenger
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Views:  293   Comments: 1
Scale test car
Title:  Scale test car
Description:  This scale test car was in train on OIBU.
Photo Date:  7/26/1990  Upload Date: 1/14/2016 4:26:59 AM
Location:  Owego, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
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Views:  111   Comments: 1
Headed to a new home
Title:  Headed to a new home
Description:  As the Long Island re equipped in the 90s, trading its GP 38s for newer power, it also acquired new cars, rendering the old warriors surplus. Many of these P 72s were still in decent enough shape that they found their way to new homes on tourist roads, everywhere from the NYSW to the Arkansas & Missouri. These three are at Conklin on the D&H.
Photo Date:  9/26/1991  Upload Date: 2/21/2015 4:09:43 AM
Location:  Conklin, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Passenger
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Views:  180   Comments: 1
Back yard steamers
Title:  Back yard steamers
Description:  This was not a live steamer, but it was part of a garden railroad. A friend of ours near Maine NY had a layout in his yard, and would run the trains when the weather was good. This day he had a NYC steam engine out.
Photo Date:  9/29/1991  Upload Date: 2/20/2015 1:47:10 AM
Location:  Maine, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Model,Action
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Views:  94   Comments: 1
Garden trains
Title:  Garden trains
Description:  A garden railroad train on a layout a friend had in his back yard. Nice set up, lots of fun.
Photo Date:  9/29/1991  Upload Date: 2/23/2015 3:32:32 AM
Location:  Maine, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Model,Action
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Views:  60   Comments: 1
Watching the small trains
Title:  Watching the small trains
Description:  My son Michael, about to turn two in this photo, watches as a garden railway train rolls past him.
Photo Date:  9/29/1991  Upload Date: 2/25/2015 2:10:02 AM
Location:  Maine, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Model,Action
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Views:  56   Comments: 1
Lots of power
Title:  Lots of power
Description:  The man here had a variety of equipment to run on his layout, including a camelback. When hed have a meet, there were all kinds of trains.
Photo Date:  9/29/1991  Upload Date: 2/25/2015 2:12:21 AM
Location:  Maine, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Model,Action
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Views:  87   Comments: 1
Work train
Title:  Work train
Description:  This short train looks like its working on the railroad.
Photo Date:  9/29/1991  Upload Date: 2/25/2015 2:16:28 AM
Location:  Maine, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Model,Action
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Views:  42   Comments: 1
Fun for everyone
Title:  Fun for everyone
Description:  There were several others at the party that day. All had a good time with the garden layout.
Photo Date:  9/29/1991  Upload Date: 2/25/2015 2:17:33 AM
Location:  Maine, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Model,Action
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Views:  57   Comments: 1
Whats a garden without flowers??
Title:  Whats a garden without flowers??
Description:  This garden RR was well landscaped, even with some colorful flowers to adorn the layout.
Photo Date:  9/29/1991  Upload Date: 2/23/2015 3:36:31 AM
Location:  Maine, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Model,Action
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Views:  87   Comments: 1
NYC FA
Title:  NYC FA
Description:  One of the diesels on this layout was an NYC FA. Always good to see and Alco, even a model.
Photo Date:  9/29/1991  Upload Date: 2/23/2015 3:46:26 AM
Location:  Maine, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Model,Action
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Views:  101   Comments: 1
Coming at you
Title:  Coming at you
Description:  The train with the Alco rolls toward the camera as it makes its way around the loop. At the time, there was in production an EL SD 45 in that gauge. That would have been cool to see.
Photo Date:  9/29/1991  Upload Date: 2/23/2015 3:49:36 AM
Location:  Maine, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Model,Action
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Views:  65   Comments: 1
Rail grinder at work
Title:  Rail grinder at work
Description:  Pandrol Jackson rail grinder at work in the snow near Memphis NY on Conrails Chicago Line
Photo Date:  12/14/1995  Upload Date: 1/29/2012 1:22:23 AM
Location:  Memphis, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Winter,Action
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Views:  187   Comments: 1
Heave ho!!
Title:  Heave ho!!
Description:  During the summer of 1999, the cars and E unit that had been part of the Susquehanna Valley NRHS were moved out(by truck, how undignified!!) and this set of trucks was left behind for a future trip. My son Michael attempts to give them a push to their new home. He was 9 then, and a fun kid. I miss that little boy who was a constant train watching companion as a small boy, going everyplace with us no matter where we chased. Michael passed away in January 2014 at 24. RIP Mikey.
Photo Date:  5/19/1999  Upload Date: 3/4/2014 1:27:33 AM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Station
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Views:  180   Comments: 4
Broadside
Title:  Broadside
Description:  The ex C&O carferry Spartan sits in the harbor at Ludington Mich
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/27/2014 3:03:29 AM
Location:  Ludington, MI
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster
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Views:  166   Comments: 1
Not exactly rolling stock
Title:  Not exactly rolling stock
Description:  But there were two boats owned by CSX predecessor C&O, the Badger and the Spartan. Here we see the Spartan in dock at Ludington Mich, from the Badger, which is still in service, albeit as a vehicular vessel.
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/27/2014 3:01:39 AM
Location:  Ludington, MI
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster
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Views:  108   Comments: 1
Water car
Title:  Water car
Description:  This UP water car was sitting on a siding at Tehachapi Loop. Must be looking pretty good about now, as California is dry and burning.
Photo Date:  4/2/2015  Upload Date: 9/19/2015 3:12:51 AM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
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Views:  132   Comments: 0
Hi rail crane
Title:  Hi rail crane
Description:  Railroads have all manner of equipment that can run on rails, and some that can run on rails and the road. This Pettibone crane, seen parked off the track at Baron, is one such.
Photo Date:  10/17/2017  Upload Date: 10/21/2017 4:56:34 AM
Location:  Baron, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
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Views:  175   Comments: 0
Scrap
Title:  Scrap
Description:  There are several recycling facilities on the A&M, one across the road from where this was taken, and another in Rogers, among others. This gon full of scrap is loaded right to the top. Its in a local at Springdale.
Photo Date:  12/21/2017  Upload Date: 12/26/2017 6:21:44 AM
Location:  Springdale, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
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Views:  95   Comments: 0
MOW
Title:  MOW
Description:  This maintenance of way car was in consist on a NS eastbound.
Photo Date:  9/15/2018  Upload Date: 12/27/2018 5:35:31 AM
Location:  Bremen, GA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
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Views:  83   Comments: 1
Panel track
Title:  Panel track
Description:  This NS car was on an eastbound. Judging by the configuration, it looks like it is used for carrying panel track to work sites.
Photo Date:  9/15/2018  Upload Date: 12/27/2018 5:40:42 AM
Location:  Bremen, GA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
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Views:  98   Comments: 2
Put that in your pipe
Title:  Put that in your pipe
Description:  A TTX flat loaded with pipe rolls east on NS.
Photo Date:  9/15/2018  Upload Date: 12/28/2018 4:54:07 AM
Location:  Bremen, GA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
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Views:  57   Comments: 0
So thats whats in there!!
Title:  So thats whats in there!!
Description:  An overhead view of this DJ Joseph gon shows its full of scrap metal. Looks like some of it is from a highway overpass.
Photo Date:  9/16/2018  Upload Date: 12/28/2018 4:31:58 AM
Location:  Manchester, GA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
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Views:  103   Comments: 0
Big sticks
Title:  Big sticks
Description:  Down in the south, pulpwood is still commonly shipped by rail, as we see on this pulpwood rack on CSX.
Photo Date:  9/16/2018  Upload Date: 12/28/2018 4:39:31 AM
Location:  Manchester, GA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
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Views:  173   Comments: 0
Pipes north
Title:  Pipes north
Description:  This flat of pipe was northbound on CSX.
Photo Date:  9/16/2018  Upload Date: 12/28/2018 5:07:45 AM
Location:  Manchester, GA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
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Views:  51   Comments: 0
More pipe north
Title:  More pipe north
Description:  The second of two cars headed north on this CSX train.
Photo Date:  9/16/2018  Upload Date: 12/28/2018 5:11:31 AM
Location:  Manchester, GA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
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Views:  56   Comments: 0
Junkyard dog
Title:  Junkyard dog
Description:  This ZVBX car belongs to Ferrous Processing and Trading, essentially scrap iron. The initials have the distinction of being the last entry in the list of reporting marks. Seen southbound off the Lineville Sub.
Photo Date:  9/16/2018  Upload Date: 12/28/2018 5:20:05 AM
Location:  Manchester, GA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
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Views:  111   Comments: 0
MOW car
Title:  MOW car
Description:  This maintenance of way car was on a CSX southbound.
Photo Date:  9/17/2018  Upload Date: 12/27/2018 5:27:35 AM
Location:  Dalton, GA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
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Views:  135   Comments: 1
Trashed
Title:  Trashed
Description:  This former wood chip car is now in trash/construction debris service, seen southbound on CSX. MWCX is Midwest Railcar Corp.
Photo Date:  9/17/2018  Upload Date: 12/28/2018 4:48:17 AM
Location:  Dalton, GA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
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Views:  162   Comments: 0
Waiting for winter
Title:  Waiting for winter
Description:  An Iowa Traction flanger sits at the end of track, looking forlorn, as it waits for winter and a new season of action on this unique short line.
Photo Date:  9/30/2018  Upload Date: 12/12/2018 5:36:01 AM
Location:  Mason City, IA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
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Views:  139   Comments: 1
Big flanger
Title:  Big flanger
Description:  Another flanger, larger than the first, sits in Mason City.
Photo Date:  9/30/2018  Upload Date: 12/12/2018 5:39:58 AM
Location:  Mason City, IA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
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Views:  167   Comments: 2
Getting serious
Title:  Getting serious
Description:  This wedge plow is the back up, when the flangers are not enough to handle the accumulated drifts, not something to underestimate in a place where a cut can drift in to impassible in a short time.
Photo Date:  9/30/2018  Upload Date: 12/12/2018 5:43:00 AM
Location:  Mason City, IA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
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Views:  152   Comments: 3
Dont see many of these
Title:  Dont see many of these
Description:  One of the roads that ultimately wound up, partly, since some of it, the ex GM&O main in Illinois, went to UP, was Gateway Western, which was a successor to Chicago, Missouri & Western, which had taken over the ex GM&O after ICG spun it off in the 1980s. Some of the rolling stock is still kicking around, though there isnt much left at this time. This ex GWWR gon was spotted on the team track in Siloam Springs, in MOW service.
Photo Date:  4/12/2019  Upload Date: 4/16/2019 5:25:45 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
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Views:  69   Comments: 1
Ballast car
Title:  Ballast car
Description:  A new Herzog ballast car was headed west on the ex Mopac at Ozark. The new scheme is much more attractive than the box car red theyve had, and more visible as well. Seen from the Ozark Lock and Dam campground across the Arkansas River.
Photo Date:  11/15/2019  Upload Date: 11/27/2019 5:58:45 AM
Location:  Ozark, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Action
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Views:  102   Comments: 0
Setting off
Title:  Setting off
Description:  I had chased a set of lite power up from Siloam, to find him holding south of the siding at Gentry. A moment later the reason why became apparent when this hi rail truck appeared. I expected him to get out and bar up the rail wheels, but before I could even get a good set up, hed already raised them. Aint modern technology great?? Pushbutton from the cab. Bet the MOW guys like that!!
Photo Date:  6/19/2021  Upload Date: 7/23/2021 5:22:49 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  KCSR 124(UNKNOWN)
Views:  72   Comments: 1
Rear is off
Title:  Rear is off
Description:  The rear wheels of the hi rail truck are now up, and hell be driving away momentarily, clearing the way for the lite power move.
Photo Date:  6/19/2021  Upload Date: 7/23/2021 5:27:10 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  KCSR 124(UNKNOWN)
Views:  68   Comments: 1
Track geometry car
Title:  Track geometry car
Description:  One of the more interesting pieces of non revenue equipment is this track geometry car I saw on a northbound M train recently. Where in the past, there might be a special train run that has cars fitted out with sensors that will detect and record various track conditions, now that is all done with the same equipment in a box car. Presumably, its connected to the internet, and is transmitting the information to the appropriate people, without having to run a special train.
Photo Date:  1/27/2023  Upload Date: 2/1/2023 5:47:23 AM
Location:  Decatur, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  81   Comments: 3
Haz Mat training car
Title:  Haz Mat training car
Description:  KCS has a tank they use for haz mat training, presumably in cooperation with first responders along the line. Its been sitting on a siding here in Siloam for several weeks.
Photo Date:  8/17/2023  Upload Date: 9/2/2023 4:19:04 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
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Views:  44   Comments: 2
Track equipment on the move
Title:  Track equipment on the move
Description:  This flat with what looks like a ballast cleaner was on the 262 train.
Photo Date:  1/4/2024  Upload Date: 1/7/2024 5:36:20 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
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Views:  55   Comments: 2

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