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| Title: |
Shoving thdm in |
| Description: |
The dodger spends quite a bit of time spotting loaded cars of plastic pellets, and pulling empties at Pipelife. Here it is pushing loads into the siding. |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/2018 Upload Date: 11/8/2018 3:47:32 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 2028(GP38-2) KCS 1909(GP38-2) KCS 2851(GP40-3) |
| Views: |
361 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Out from under |
| Description: |
The dodger, L 102, pulls out from under the US 412 bridge as it works Pipelife. |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/2018 Upload Date: 11/8/2018 3:43:59 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 2028(GP38-2) KCS 1909(GP38-2) KCS 2851(GP40-3) |
| Views: |
370 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Belle cab |
| Description: |
Most of the power I see these days on the locals has been repainted-often its a solid set of Belles, occasionally two out of three units. This is the close up of the cab of one of them while it was working at Pipelife. |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/2018 Upload Date: 11/8/2018 3:52:58 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 2851(GP40-3) |
| Views: |
157 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Boy, thats!loud!! |
| Description: |
Kids on the other side of the crossing cover their ears as the brakes on the dodger squeal while working Pipelife. |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/2018 Upload Date: 11/8/2018 4:00:16 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
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91 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Nothing today |
| Description: |
The dodger rolls past the Cobb feed mill at speed, no work here today. |
| Photo Date: |
2/13/2019 Upload Date: 2/20/2019 5:31:13 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 2018(GP38-2) KCS 2917(GP40-2LW) KCS 2017(GP38-2) |
| Views: |
363 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Done at Petersons |
| Description: |
The dodger has completed its work at Peterson Farms, now a Simmons plant, and rolls toward downtown Decatur. |
| Photo Date: |
2/13/2019 Upload Date: 2/20/2019 5:35:15 AM |
| Location: |
Decatur, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 2018(GP38-2) KCS 2917(GP40-2LW) KCS 2017(GP38-2) |
| Views: |
434 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Graveyard shift |
| Description: |
The dodger rolls past the cemetery at CP Flint Creek with 13 cars. |
| Photo Date: |
2/13/2019 Upload Date: 2/20/2019 5:40:56 AM |
| Location: |
Gentry, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 2018(GP38-2) KCS 2917(GP40-2LW) KCS 2017(GP38-2) |
| Views: |
362 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Cars on the main |
| Description: |
The lead unit of the dodger sits next to the rest of his train, left on the main track while they switch Little Debbie. |
| Photo Date: |
2/13/2019 Upload Date: 2/20/2019 5:46:45 AM |
| Location: |
Gentry, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 2018(GP38-2) KCS 2917(GP40-2LW) |
| Views: |
325 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Picking up a stray |
| Description: |
The car back on the house track had been set off for some reason, probably a defect that needed repair. The dodger was to pick it up, but whatever reason it was there apparently kept it there, as they didnt take it in the end. View is from the Ark 12 overpass. |
| Photo Date: |
2/13/2019 Upload Date: 2/20/2019 5:50:42 AM |
| Location: |
Gentry, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 2017(GP38-2) KCS 2018(GP38-2) KCS 2917(GP40-2LW) |
| Views: |
452 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
McKee Foods |
| Description: |
Youve probably heard of them, except not likely by this name. They make those Little Debbie cakes and cookies that you find just about everywhere. One of their plants is here in Gentry, and a KCS customer for inbound freight, which consists of vegetable oil and flour. The dodger switches the plant, a full set of Belles doing the honors. |
| Photo Date: |
2/13/2019 Upload Date: 2/20/2019 5:54:21 AM |
| Location: |
Gentry, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 2018(GP38-2) KCS 2917(GP40-2LW) KCS 2017(GP38-2) |
| Views: |
370 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Peeking out |
| Description: |
The lead unit of the dodger peeks out from behind the sign. |
| Photo Date: |
2/13/2019 Upload Date: 2/20/2019 5:55:18 AM |
| Location: |
Gentry, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 2018(GP38-2) KCS 2917(GP40-2LW) KCS 2017(GP38-2) |
| Views: |
438 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Waiting at the office |
| Description: |
The dodger has its crew on, and is entering the Watts yard. The ex CN widecan GP 40's look good in the Belle scheme. |
| Photo Date: |
7/6/2020 Upload Date: 7/11/2020 5:47:55 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Station,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 2913(GP40-3) KCS 2969(GP40-3) KCS 2029(GP38-2) |
| Views: |
221 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
At the office |
| Description: |
The power and short train of L 102 sit at the Watts yard office waiting for the new crew to get on. Theyll work what train they have, and go south with any cars for customers on the line south of Watts. |
| Photo Date: |
7/6/2020 Upload Date: 7/11/2020 5:55:40 AM |
| Location: |
Watts, OK |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 2913(GP40-3) KCS 2969(GP40-3) KCS 2029(GP38-2) |
| Views: |
232 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Dragging the hill |
| Description: |
The profile on the Heavener Sub has a lot of up and down, though most of it is unremarked-Rich Mountain farther south gets all the attention, but there are some good pulls here, too. Such is the case here at Davidson Rd north of Siloam, where the tracks are coming out of long dip. The pull is taxing the three four motor units as they lug 66 cars south to Watts. |
| Photo Date: |
7/7/2020 Upload Date: 7/11/2020 5:24:47 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 2913(GP40-3) KCS 2969(GP40-3) KCS 2029(GP38-2) |
| Views: |
308 Comments: 4 |
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| Title: |
Rolling now |
| Description: |
The L 102 train has crested the grade, and is now rolling its 66 cars closer to track speed as it passes the Cobb feed mill. |
| Photo Date: |
7/7/2020 Upload Date: 7/11/2020 5:39:39 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 2913(GP40-3) KCS 2969(GP40-3) KCS 2029(GP38-2) |
| Views: |
213 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Pulling up |
| Description: |
L 102, the Watts based dodger, has pulled up to clear the switch just north of Jefferson St as it pulls hoppers off the siding east of the main track. Seen across the team track yard from Lincoln Av |
| Photo Date: |
10/20/2022 Upload Date: 10/27/2022 6:38:27 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
189 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Pulled past the crossing |
| Description: |
The Watts based dodger, L 102, was pulling past Jefferson St as I pulled up to the crossing with a trio of GP 40s. |
| Photo Date: |
10/20/2022 Upload Date: 10/27/2022 6:39:45 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
174 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Pulled up just in time |
| Description: |
Actually, Id have liked to have been there 30 seconds sooner, to get a good oncoming shot, but you cant have everything, I suppose. Dodger L 102 rolls past Jefferson St just as I pulled up to the crossing. |
| Photo Date: |
10/31/2022 Upload Date: 11/28/2022 5:55:56 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 2830(GP40-3) KCS 2950(GP40-3) KCS 2831(GP40-3) |
| Views: |
175 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Unusual visitor |
| Description: |
I was over at OReillys in Gentry getting a headlight, when I saw the dodger power roll through town, then go back up to McKee Foods-thats Little Debbie-to switch the plant. I got done at OReilly, and went up to see what was going on, and discovered this unit, one whose rebuild into a GP 22ECO was financed by Louisiana for service there. This is only the second of these I have seen here, the other on a lite power move last year. So it was quite a surprise. Im sure the crew is appreciating the flared long hood going forward!! |
| Photo Date: |
1/24/2024 Upload Date: 1/30/2024 5:51:48 AM |
| Location: |
Gentry, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
65 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Wide ride |
| Description: |
This rear end view shows the flare of the radiator on the 2038 |
| Photo Date: |
1/24/2024 Upload Date: 1/30/2024 6:00:06 AM |
| Location: |
Gentry, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
55 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Slightly wider view |
| Description: |
We see the flared radiator and the crossbuck outside the McKee plant. |
| Photo Date: |
1/24/2024 Upload Date: 1/30/2024 6:26:08 AM |
| Location: |
Gentry, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
39 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Power set |
| Description: |
The power on the dodger, the Louisiana visitor, and two more typical GP 40 rebuilds, working the plant. |
| Photo Date: |
1/24/2024 Upload Date: 1/30/2024 6:32:49 AM |
| Location: |
Gentry, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
88 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Working the plant |
| Description: |
The trio of diesels has pulled a cut of cars from the plant, and is now shoving in some loads. |
| Photo Date: |
1/24/2024 Upload Date: 1/30/2024 6:36:55 AM |
| Location: |
Gentry, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
78 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Peek-a-boo |
| Description: |
We stopped in Gentry to get my wife an iced tea, and looked over to see the nose of the dodgers leader peeking out from under the Ark 12 bridge. |
| Photo Date: |
2/21/2024 Upload Date: 2/22/2024 4:00:44 AM |
| Location: |
Gentry, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 2817(GP40-3) |
| Views: |
46 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Now the whole train |
| Description: |
The dodger is seen in its entirety, its 13 cars stretched out along the siding. The crew is in McDonalds grabbing lunch, and will be on their way shortly. |
| Photo Date: |
2/21/2024 Upload Date: 2/22/2024 4:07:11 AM |
| Location: |
Gentry, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 2817(GP40-3) KCS 2955(GP40-2) KCS 2857(GP40-3) |
| Views: |
104 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Working Pipelife |
| Description: |
I came upon the Watts based dodger that works north catching it at Kenwood St as it worked the Pipelife Jetstream plant in Siloam, the power having just backed down past the crossing as it shoved plastic pellets into the plant. |
| Photo Date: |
3/27/2024 Upload Date: 4/18/2024 5:31:50 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
84 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Pushing back, and a former customer |
| Description: |
The dodger power pushes covered hoppers full of plastic pellets into the Pipelife plant, past the now cut off siding for Allens Canning, the one time packers of Popeye spinach, which was once canned here, along with a variety of other vegetables. The brand survives, though Allens is no longer a going concern. The warehouse here is now owned by Pro Pak, and truck served. |
| Photo Date: |
3/27/2024 Upload Date: 4/18/2024 5:36:13 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
162 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Half.... |
| Description: |
The power is a half car from a hitch, and will make the joint momentarily. |
| Photo Date: |
5/21/2024 Upload Date: 6/1/2024 6:45:36 AM |
| Location: |
McElhany, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 2829(GP40-3) KCS 2833(GP40-3) |
| Views: |
68 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Back on, waiting on the signal |
| Description: |
The power is back on the train, and they have called the dispatcher for a signal, telling him the work they had yet to do in Neosho, and about how long it would take, since they needed to clear up for the 2816. |
| Photo Date: |
5/21/2024 Upload Date: 6/1/2024 6:53:12 AM |
| Location: |
McElhany, MO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 2829(GP40-3) KCS 2833(GP40-3) |
| Views: |
74 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Serving the customer |
| Description: |
The power from the dodger-train L 102, based in Watts-is inside the gate during its switching at McKee Foods. Thats Little Debbie to the rest of us. |
| Photo Date: |
7/10/2024 Upload Date: 7/16/2024 6:22:48 AM |
| Location: |
Gentry, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
67 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
In the plant |
| Description: |
Wes just shot an empty coal train, and the dodger had cleared up in the Little Debbie plant. This is a close up of the power inside the gate. Dont see any cars. The crew must have finished, and are now going for some Oatmeal Creme Pies... |
| Photo Date: |
7/10/2024 Upload Date: 7/16/2024 6:26:31 AM |
| Location: |
Gentry, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
65 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
New arrival |
| Description: |
For the almost year and a half since the CP-KCS merger, the dodger power has been unchanged, using the same pool of GPs in has for the last several years. That changed recently when a CP GP 20ECO showed up, here leading as the Watts based dodger works at Pipelife in Sioam Springs. |
| Photo Date: |
10/30/2024 Upload Date: 11/18/2024 5:53:29 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
15 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Shoving back |
| Description: |
The dodger pushes covered hoppers of plastic pellets into the plant. |
| Photo Date: |
10/30/2024 Upload Date: 11/18/2024 5:54:34 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
8 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Pulled up |
| Description: |
The dodger is pulled up to Kenwood St, now under a cloud. He'll shortly go north with a dozen cars. |
| Photo Date: |
10/30/2024 Upload Date: 11/18/2024 6:01:17 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
14 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
By the team track |
| Description: |
The dodger arrived at Siloam and dropped its covered hoppers while it did some other work. It is seen here by the team track while waiting for the maintainers to get done working on the switch at CP North Siloam. |
| Photo Date: |
4/7/2016 Upload Date: 4/9/2016 3:53:13 AM |
| Location: |
Siloam Springs, AR |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
KCS 2829(GP40-3) KCS 2963(GP40-3) KCS 2912(GP40-3) |
| Views: |
519 Comments: 0 |
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