Wow! I did not realize we lost the panhandle to Kansas! Guymon is in Oklahoma.
Not too many people in that part of the USA. Mostly Beef Cattle and related.
Hey, I just noticed my post count is# 3985but this post will change that.
Sorry about that. But I did give it back to you when I noticed my error. I try to update the title of the thread to reflect its current location or leg of the trip. So I did correct it in the title when I saw the error of my way. [B)] [8] [;)]
I would not want Kansas and Oklahoma to fued over it. Or has that already been done? [?]
No problem on the Guymon typo. Thanks for all of the updates, I keep getting busy at work and miss tracking the moves on the UP website.
I am surprised that the Photo Of The Day has not included a photo of the 844. [:0]
If you snap a photo and it is a good one send it to Bergie. The 3985 received lots of attention and photos during its last trips so the 844 deserves some attention too.
SENT THEM PHOTOS TO BERGIE. [:)]
I watched the official UP website and was fascinated by their GPS tracking of the 3985 when it traveled across Wyoming. One morning I was quite amused, as I clicked on the GPS map, and the indicator that showed where the loco was sitting was no where to be seen. I clicked around to see if I could find it, and a message popped up on the screen that stated ‘The Union Pacific Railroad Co. has no idea where engine 3985 is currently standing. Please stand by for updates.’
Uh, ok, so how do you lose something that big? [:D]
Regards! Michaelson
I talked to a BNSF engineer about a month ago. He told me he had to convince the management at BNSF that they actually had a train in Little Rock that he and his conductor could take north. The train had been parked two days before that and was just setting. They lost the whole freight train for 2 days. [:0] [B)] [8]
Hmm and had a freight that sat for 5 days on the MP Line without power.
Dont worry about the imagery, I will capture the best films from the video and send them in. Maybe as it gets back towards this area it will run into more people who have the ability to record and upload photos and videos.
Explain, please.
Down along out of El Paso into San Antonio along I-10 has a series of mountain ranges to the south towards the Rio Grande.
I see it as several hundred miles of Cattle, Mountains and Wilderness. And potential problems with immigrants but not really expected. The biggest problem was for fuel as the company I ran for did not permit fueling between El Paso to San Antonio Which meant either Lordsburg traveling east for fuel or San Antonio going west it was a challenge for me. The freightliner FLD 120 with the 470 detroit provides consistent 800 miles non stop and you already ate 600 of that to cover these two points. That does not leave much room for margin in bad weather.
Opps![:0] That is never good for Custmor Service Relations then again I’m sure UP does that alot.
Bite your tongue. [:p]
There’s more there than meets the eye!
LOL, Im sure there is.
Wanted to thank Jim the creator of this thread for his hard work updating every day.
Yes, me too! Thanks!
Anyone got any current pics of 844?
Yes, anyone have any imagery of 844 to date?
Ive caught the steam bug pretty bad next week. Plotting how to get out of work to capture the darn thing. =) Ive decided that I will get you all a video and will do the best I can to make that happen.
The 844 is on display and having maintenance done until May 19th.
If you are in southwest Texas here is your BIG chance. [8D]
I certainly wish I was there. WOW, a whole week to snap photos of it. [:0]
Thanks guys.
I am trying to keep it updated for our forum members so they can see it when it is in their neck of the woods.