Got back from the Friends of the #261 Fall Color Excursions pulled by the Southern Pacific #4449 Daylight. The weather was a bit unexpected. About 1/2" of snow fell early Saturday morning in the Twin Cities and the temp was about 25 degrees in the morning. The cold weather might have been bit tough for those riding and chasing but it sure made the #4449 show off some steam while running between Minneapolis and La Crescent, MN Saturday and Sunday.
To see more shots from the Fall Excursions check them out on my Flickr Photo Page at Keith’s Flickr Railroad Pics
Southbound at Hastings, MN Saturday Oct 10, 2009
Northbound at Dakota, MN Saturday Oct 11, 2009
After dark at Harrison Street Shops in Minneapolis, MN
Southbound at Homer, MN on Sunday Oct 11, 2009
It was a GREAT TRIP !! Big thanks to all involved especially the Friends of the #261 and all those connected with the SP #4449. Here’s hoping that the trip westbound to Portland goes as well as the inbound trip.
We just try and get to our spots early, sometimes it seems a bit too early and then hope that everyone else understands the theory of the photo line. Which doesn’t always work, but usually does.
I have put up some video’s from the Fall Excursions onto YouTube. Check them out if you wish.
…Beautiful shots…! Including that awesome night one. And the steam on the last shot is outstanding. Deep rich colors in all shots.
And the videos are great too…Awesome sound reproduced from that engine…! Just to see those “drivers” flailing around brought one back to what power used to look like.
