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Viewing Album:  High Iron Special on the AGR - Day 3
 
By:Jim Larduskey
Dates:5/29/2010 - 5/29/2010
Album Info:Rare mileage special from Pensacola FL to Linden AL
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Observation car Caritas Waits at the bottom of the AGR Yard while other cars are watered
Title:  Observation car Caritas Waits at the bottom of the AGR Yard while other cars are watered
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Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:08:42 PM
Location:  Pensacola, FL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
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Views:  302   Comments: 0
Ex Frisco Pullman Cimarron River takes on water while operations personnel confer
Title:  Ex Frisco Pullman Cimarron River takes on water while operations personnel confer
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:08:44 PM
Location:  Pensacola, FL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
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Views:  288   Comments: 0
Ex Rio Grande Dome Car Nenana is part of the consist
Title:  Ex Rio Grande Dome Car Nenana is part of the consist
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Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:08:44 PM
Location:  Pensacola, FL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
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Views:  609   Comments: 1
NYC Swift Stream is now third out on the special
Title:  NYC Swift Stream is now third out on the special
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Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:08:46 PM
Location:  Pensacola, FL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
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Views:  324   Comments: 0
The Caritas now brings up the rear of the special
Title:  The Caritas now brings up the rear of the special
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:08:47 PM
Location:  Pensacola, FL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
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Views:  483   Comments: 0
Overall view of the south end of the AGR yard
Title:  Overall view of the south end of the AGR yard
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Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:08:47 PM
Location:  Pensacola, FL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
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Views:  265   Comments: 0
A nice stiff grade up the hill to W Street lets the engines put on a show
Title:  A nice stiff grade up the hill to W Street lets the engines put on a show
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:08:48 PM
Location:  Pensacola, FL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) FEC 443(GP40-2)
Views:  492   Comments: 0
FEC 444 crests the grade across W St
Title:  FEC 444 crests the grade across W St
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:08:49 PM
Location:  Pensacola, FL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) FEC 443(GP40-2)
Views:  479   Comments: 1
Even though its near the Gulf Coast, it ain't exactly Level Ground
Title:  Even though its near the Gulf Coast, it ain't exactly Level Ground
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:08:50 PM
Location:  Perdido Heights, FL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  345   Comments: 0
FEC 444 hauls the special across County Road 196
Title:  FEC 444 hauls the special across County Road 196
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:08:50 PM
Location:  Perdido Heights, FL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) FEC 443(GP40-2)
Views:  448   Comments: 1
FEC 444 approaches County Rd 99
Title:  FEC 444 approaches County Rd 99
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:08:51 PM
Location:  Perdido Heights, FL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
The special crosses County Rd 99 for the second time in less than a mile
Title:  The special crosses County Rd 99 for the second time in less than a mile
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:03 PM
Location:  Perdido Heights, FL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  188   Comments: 1
FEC 444 approaches the Corley Rd crossing at the south end
Title:  FEC 444 approaches the Corley Rd crossing at the south end
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:04 PM
Location:  Walnut Hill, FL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) FEC 443(GP40-2)
Views:  215   Comments: 1
The Caritas brings up the rear as the special heads into the cotton fields
Title:  The Caritas brings up the rear as the special heads into the cotton fields
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:05 PM
Location:  Walnut Hill, FL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
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Views:  212   Comments: 0
CSX 515 leads coal mtys under the AGR overpass
Title:  CSX 515 leads coal mtys under the AGR overpass
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:06 PM
Location:  Atmore, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 515(AC44CW) CSX 529(AC44CW)
Views:  259   Comments: 0
CSX 515 heads over the AGR connector track. The old style L&N signals protect the connector while the new Darth Vaders protect the main line
Title:  CSX 515 heads over the AGR connector track. The old style L&N signals protect the connector while the new Darth Vaders protect the main line
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:07 PM
Location:  Atmore, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 515(AC44CW)
Views:  224   Comments: 0
Just too late for the double, the special creeps over the bridge
Title:  Just too late for the double, the special creeps over the bridge
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:21 PM
Location:  Atmore, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) FEC 443(GP40-2)
Views:  267   Comments: 0
FEC 444 leads the train down the fill from the CSXT overpass. The track in the foreground is the CSXT connector
Title:  FEC 444 leads the train down the fill from the CSXT overpass. The track in the foreground is the CSXT connector
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:34 PM
Location:  Atmore, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) FEC 443(GP40-2)
Views:  383   Comments: 0
The AGR has off-lease engines stashed everywhere. Here the special passes ex GT 6407 in the bottom of the siding
Title:  The AGR has off-lease engines stashed everywhere. Here the special passes ex GT 6407 in the bottom of the siding
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:35 PM
Location:  Huxford, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) RMPX 6407(GP40-2)
Views:  474   Comments: 0
FEC 444 rolls the train into the south end
Title:  FEC 444 rolls the train into the south end
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:36 PM
Location:  Frisco City, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) FEC 443(GP40-2)
Views:  220   Comments: 0
Drifting down hill into the yard
Title:  Drifting down hill into the yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:37 PM
Location:  Fountain, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  156   Comments: 0
FEC 444 rattles over the frog at the south end of the yard
Title:  FEC 444 rattles over the frog at the south end of the yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:41 PM
Location:  Fountain, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  181   Comments: 0
The passengers seem suprised to find my Jeep up the hill at the south yard entrance
Title:  The passengers seem suprised to find my Jeep up the hill at the south yard entrance
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:42 PM
Location:  Fountain, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
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Views:  127   Comments: 0
A short layover and exchange of track warrants and the special is ready to head north again
Title:  A short layover and exchange of track warrants and the special is ready to head north again
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:43 PM
Location:  Fountain, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) FEC 443(GP40-2)
Views:  199   Comments: 0
FEC 444 brings the special over the Rte 41 bridge
Title:  FEC 444 brings the special over the Rte 41 bridge
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:43 PM
Location:  Fountain, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) FEC 443(GP40-2)
Views:  210   Comments: 0
Its beginning to rain
Title:  Its beginning to rain
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:44 PM
Location:  Hybart, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  173   Comments: 0
Most of the train is across the grade crossing and accelerating again
Title:  Most of the train is across the grade crossing and accelerating again
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:45 PM
Location:  Hybart, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  174   Comments: 0
The special eases under the Rte 41 bridge
Title:  The special eases under the Rte 41 bridge
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:46 PM
Location:  MacMillan, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  173   Comments: 0
FEC 444 approaches the NS diamond
Title:  FEC 444 approaches the NS diamond
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:46 PM
Location:  Kimbrough, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  222   Comments: 0
FEC 444 slows for the NS diamond
Title:  FEC 444 slows for the NS diamond
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:47 PM
Location:  Kimbrough, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) FEC 443(GP40-2)
Views:  318   Comments: 0
The special stops at the Depot for ice and water
Title:  The special stops at the Depot for ice and water
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:48 PM
Location:  Magnolia, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) FEC 443(GP40-2) FEC 719(SD40-2)
Views:  428   Comments: 0
The special stops on the main to survey the situation
Title:  The special stops on the main to survey the situation
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:49 PM
Location:  Linden, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) FEC 443(GP40-2)
Views:  231   Comments: 1
Under the careful eye of the conductor, the special backs into the lumber spur
Title:  Under the careful eye of the conductor, the special backs into the lumber spur
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:50 PM
Location:  Linden, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  194   Comments: 0
With the cars tied down in the Lumber siding, the engines head out to the main
Title:  With the cars tied down in the Lumber siding, the engines head out to the main
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:51 PM
Location:  Linden, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 443(GP40-2)
Views:  168   Comments: 0
The special will spend the night here and will be picked up by the M&B in the morning
Title:  The special will spend the night here and will be picked up by the M&B in the morning
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:51 PM
Location:  Linden, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  249   Comments: 0
A last conference between the AGR's conductor and the Train Boss before the AGR leaves the special
Title:  A last conference between the AGR's conductor and the Train Boss before the AGR leaves the special
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:52 PM
Location:  Linden, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  249   Comments: 0
The power backs into the pass track at the stockyards to tie up
Title:  The power backs into the pass track at the stockyards to tie up
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:53 PM
Location:  Linden, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 443(GP40-2) FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  217   Comments: 0
With the power tied down in the pass by the stockyards, the crew just has to lock the switch and set the derail to end a long day
Title:  With the power tied down in the pass by the stockyards, the crew just has to lock the switch and set the derail to end a long day
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:54 PM
Location:  Linden, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) FEC 443(GP40-2)
Views:  225   Comments: 0

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