CSX 419 is on M-404 at Ridgefield Park, NJ 12/2/2023.
I have no idea why they did this but most likely was either I169 was short on time or it was because I157 had to set off cars in Buffalo
Colorful lashups on UP are uncommon; glad this was an exception.
UP coke train bound for CSX's Barr Yard in Riverdale, IL.
Q391 WB at Greenwich-Milan Road
The southbound coal train rolls past the head end of the northbound as the conductor does a roll by. The oil train isn't done waiting yet.
When we got back to Gentry, we figured this train was waiting on a meet, which appeared to be imminent when we heard a horn off to the north. Not quite. This pair of units came down and coupled to the head end. I wasnt there to see what had gone on before we got there, but if I had to guess, they had a problem with the lead unit, and took the DPU and moved it to the head end. The plan was to chase this guy north, but KCS had other plans. Things don't often work out as you thought.
SB CSX
Q311
CSX AC44CW 419 comes in on the run-a-round track and we see Q542 finally leaving heading up the Manchester sub for Atlanta in the background.
heading north on this Saturday morning bnsf 6215 is bringing up rear of power today
heading north on this Saturday morning
Southbound coal.
Looking sharp for an older unit.
Q501 approaches Cottage Grove with engines as far as the eye can see.
kicking up some fresh snow
after a 3 hr wait ,due to broken rail at mp 89