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CSX/KCS "extra" train on the Alabama Southern RR |
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Here is a westbound CSX/KCS detour train running on the old GM&O tracks through Gordo, Ala. heading to Artesia, Miss. This train is carrying freight that was normally taken across the Meridian & Bigbee, until the recent trestle collapse. The route of this train was CSX/Birmingham-CSX/Brookwood-ABS/Tuscaloosa-KCS/Artesia. |
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3/8/2007 Upload Date: 5/9/2007 12:33:57 PM |
| Location: |
Gordo, AL |
| Author: |
Rick D |
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CSX 7707(C40-8W) CSX 4749(SD70MAC) |
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CSX/KCS "extra" train on Alabama Southern RR |
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Eastbound CSX/KCS thru-train crosses the Black Warrior River to pick up KCS AC4400 in the ABS yard before a trip to Birmingham. |
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3/9/2007 Upload Date: 5/9/2007 11:06:08 PM |
| Location: |
Tuscaloosa, AL |
| Author: |
Rick D |
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CSX 4749(SD70MAC) CSX 7707(C40-8W) |
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675 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CSX/KCS "extra" train on Alabama Southern RR |
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The Birmingham bound "extra" train picked up the KCS AC4400 on the way through the ABS yard, and is seen here on the old GM&O Warrior Branch heading east. |
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3/9/2007 Upload Date: 5/9/2007 11:14:44 PM |
| Location: |
Tuscaloosa, AL |
| Author: |
Rick D |
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KCS 4602(AC44CW) CSX 4749(SD70MAC) CSX 7707(C40-8W) |
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905 Comments: 0 |
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CSX/KCS "extra" train on the Alabama Southern RR |
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Date: May 2007. Three big six-axle motors lead this detoured freight east through Buhl, Ala. on the old GM&O, heading toward Tuscaloosa and finally the CSX/Birmingham. |
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5/15/2007 Upload Date: 5/15/2007 6:53:43 PM |
| Location: |
Buhl, AL |
| Author: |
Rick D |
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| Locomotives: |
CSX 7707(C40-8W) |
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418 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CSX/KCS "extra" train on the Alabama Southern RR |
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Date: May, 2007. LArge six-axle power creeping eastbound through Coker, Alabama on the old GM&O. This line has never seen this large power before. Very rare! |
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5/15/2007 Upload Date: 5/15/2007 7:11:51 PM |
| Location: |
Coker, AL |
| Author: |
Rick D |
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CSX 7707(C40-8W) CSX 4749(SD70MAC) KCS 4602(AC44CW) |
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663 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CSX/KCS "extra" train on the Alabama Southern RR |
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DAte: May, 2007. Big CSX power leading the detoured M&B freight through dowtown Gordo, Ala. on the old GM&O. |
| Photo Date: |
5/15/2007 Upload Date: 5/15/2007 7:14:00 PM |
| Location: |
Gordo, AL |
| Author: |
Rick D |
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CSX 7707(C40-8W) CSX 4749(SD70MAC) |
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409 Comments: 0 |
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CSX/KCS "extra" train on the Alabama Southern RR |
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Date: May, 2007. An eastbound "extra" train with detoured M&B freight passes a parked ABS train in the siding at Reform, Ala. The track to the left is what is left of the old AT&N Railroad connection to the GM&O. |
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5/15/2007 Upload Date: 5/15/2007 7:29:33 PM |
| Location: |
Reform, AL |
| Author: |
Rick D |
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CSX 7707(C40-8W) WAMX 4117(SD40-2) |
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603 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CSX/KCS "extra" train on the Alabama Southern RR |
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Date: May, 2007. An eastbound "extra" train approaches the old KCS control point sign. This train is heading to ABS/Tuscaloosa for a crew change, then on to Brookwood and CSX/Birmingham. |
| Photo Date: |
5/15/2007 Upload Date: 5/15/2007 7:33:06 PM |
| Location: |
Reform, AL |
| Author: |
Rick D |
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CSX 7707(C40-8W) |
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| Title: |
CSX/KCS "Extra" train on the Alabama Southern RR |
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Date: May, 2007. An eastbound "extra" train creeps up the grade between Reform and Gordo on the old GM&O |
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5/23/2007 Upload Date: 5/25/2007 9:26:39 PM |
| Location: |
Gordo, AL |
| Author: |
Rick D |
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CSX 7707(C40-8W) |
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377 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CSX/KCS "extra" train on the Alabama Southern RR |
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Date: May 2007. The westbound CSX/KCS train passes through town of Elrod on the old GM&O at mp 59. Final destination is the KCS at Artesia, Miss. The old Elrod Post Office sits crumbling in the background. |
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5/27/2007 Upload Date: 5/27/2007 6:56:49 PM |
| Location: |
Elrod, AL |
| Author: |
Rick D |
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| Locomotives: |
CSX 7707(C40-8W) |
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297 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CSX/KCS "extra" train on the Alabama Southern RR |
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Date: May 2007. The westbound "extra" train moves slowly through Reform, Ala. past the ABS office/depot on the right. These big trains have been running on the ABS since the collapse of Meridian & Bigbee's trestle east of Naheola. |
| Photo Date: |
5/27/2007 Upload Date: 5/27/2007 6:59:38 PM |
| Location: |
Reform, AL |
| Author: |
Rick D |
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| Locomotives: |
CSX 7707(C40-8W) |
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