That was both ends of a coal train. I saw the 3 locos up front and took a quick pic out the window of my truck, and about a mile down the road I could barely see the one bringing up the rear.
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Cool photos Ike.
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As always nice Photos Ike.
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I am in Janesville this weekend and went down to the Wisconsin Southern railyards to see what I could see.
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Some old SD action. 
Do they also use the WAMX livery?
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Yes, they do. I should have gotten some better pics but I was there late in the day and security was eyeballin' me. I took a few pics from the window of my vehicle and moved on. I didnt have much time for railfanning after the Badger show, and taking my wife to shop and eat. First things first.1967redrider wrote: βMon Apr 06, 2026 4:52 pm Some old SD action.Do they also use the WAMX livery?
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Waukonda wrote: βMon Apr 06, 2026 6:12 pmYes, they do. I should have gotten some better pics but I was there late in the day and security was eyeballin' me. I took a few pics from the window of my vehicle and moved on. I didnt have much time for railfanning after the Badger show, and taking my wife to shop and eat. First things first.1967redrider wrote: βMon Apr 06, 2026 4:52 pm Some old SD action.Do they also use the WAMX livery?
Nice! How was the Badger show?
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Good, very well attended.1967redrider wrote: βMon Apr 06, 2026 6:22 pmWaukonda wrote: βMon Apr 06, 2026 6:12 pmYes, they do. I should have gotten some better pics but I was there late in the day and security was eyeballin' me. I took a few pics from the window of my vehicle and moved on. I didnt have much time for railfanning after the Badger show, and taking my wife to shop and eat. First things first.1967redrider wrote: βMon Apr 06, 2026 4:52 pm Some old SD action.Do they also use the WAMX livery?
Nice! How was the Badger show?
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A good run-by of the U.P. Big Boy full excursion consist including the Abraham Lincoln -
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Thanks for posting Redrider that is wonderfully cool.
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Good one, John. You now have me rethinking where I may want to go and view that beast. The last 2 times it has been in my area I have seen it in hilly/wooded and city surroundings. That wide open long range view looks good.
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good run-by of the U.P. Big Boy full excursion including the Abraham Lincoln
Thank you RR thatβs a very good post.
I watched the video last night you could hear the train for some time before you could see it. Then you actually had viewing time. Like Ike said I can hear see it and it is gone.
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Thank you RR thatβs a very good post.
I watched the video last night you could hear the train for some time before you could see it. Then you actually had viewing time. Like Ike said I can hear see it and it is gone.
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Checked out a little action along the Mississippi today, 5 locos headin' up this loooong train of mostly tankers with a DPU
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You got it all going on today, Ike.
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I saw this today on X. Yes, that's my comment to the wife at the bottom, but I doubt she's game. 


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Nice picture Ike
I would call it Orange Crush. Not sure if I heard that somewhere before or not.
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I would call it Orange Crush. Not sure if I heard that somewhere before or not.
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I have arrived!



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Thanks a lot John
Throwing it in my face again. Letβs see some pictures and may you have a GREAT TIME. I am not a TCA member anymore. Iβm going to have to meet you sometime and it is going to have to be there. Looks like a gorgeous day for a great time.
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Throwing it in my face again. Letβs see some pictures and may you have a GREAT TIME. I am not a TCA member anymore. Iβm going to have to meet you sometime and it is going to have to be there. Looks like a gorgeous day for a great time.
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What's in the box, pocketknives to trade for some vintage Lionel pieces?
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No way, JosΓ©!
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Sounds like a plan, Steve. I hope to do some videos today, since I found the parts I needed, and then some.LKSKNIVES wrote: βThu Apr 23, 2026 4:20 pm Thanks a lot John
Throwing it in my face again. Letβs see some pictures and may you have a GREAT TIME. I am not a TCA member anymore. Iβm going to have to meet you sometime and it is going to have to be there. Looks like a gorgeous day for a great time.
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I think I remember
If you canβt find what youβre looking for at York
It must be pretty hard to find. That was some good times. My main train friend passed 12/25. I was a younger member in the day. Enjoy the rest of your time.
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If you canβt find what youβre looking for at York
It must be pretty hard to find. That was some good times. My main train friend passed 12/25. I was a younger member in the day. Enjoy the rest of your time.
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RR, thanks for posting that video. What a beautiful locomotive!