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May 22, 2007 23:05 |  #1

Plenty of action this weekend on BNSF's Scenic Sub in Washington State.

1. First up is a westbound stack train at one of my favorite locations.

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2. An eastbound stack train approaches East Baring.

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3. A double-headed steam train winds along Puget Sound.

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4. The famous former Southern Pacific 4449 leads the way to Picnic Point.

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May 23, 2007 00:07 |  #2

Great shots. I love the location in #1.

I'm happy to see 4449 in the authentic Daylight livery.


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May 23, 2007 07:35 |  #3

I love the location in #1.

Me, too!


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May 23, 2007 10:47 |  #4

Can't beat the locale of that first shot...perfect place to catch trains.


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May 23, 2007 11:06 |  #5

Ross, I'll echo the sentiments of "Nice location" for the first image. ;)
I also really like the last two image's of Southern Pacific 4449. Classic. :D
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May 23, 2007 16:51 |  #6

It must be said: the last shot looks like a minature, possibly because the railroad is so clean, and here in Ireland, the tracks are full of sh.. well, never mind..

Nice pix..


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May 28, 2007 10:28 |  #7

Nice shots! They are all great. Keep them coming!

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Jun 01, 2007 09:16 |  #8

I'm just repeating whatt has alreday bee said, Great shots.


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Jun 06, 2007 09:05 |  #10

Wonderful shots! I really like the waterfall shot especially.


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Jun 06, 2007 11:30 |  #11

Great shots, I like 1 and 2 especially.




  
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