Its Thanksgiving Day 2023 and this junk train has departed Pittsburg Kansas after a crew change to continue the run down to Heavener and Shreveport.
Southbound local departing Pittsburg, KS.
A pair of SKOL SD40-2's prepare to cross over the CPKC in Pittsburg Kansas.
BNSF 5606 brings up the rear of a loaded southbound coal train just north of Pittsburg Kansas.
After swapping out units, KCS 4001 departs Pittsburg Kansas on its trek to KC with an empty grain train.
After arriving at Pittsburg Yard, 4001 cuts off its train to swap out a CSXT Gevo for a KCS SD70ACe locomotive before continuing its trip to KC.
A birds eye view of the ready tracks at Pittsburg Yard where various units are seen waiting for their next assignments. The foundation of the old Pittsburg shop can be seen in the distance.
An empty grain train rolls through Pittsburg Kansas with one of the first SD70ACe's delivered to the KCS leading the train.
PITTSBURG KS May 1977 — Kansas City Southern NW2 4205 appears to be being used for parts. My photo.
Ex BNSF #4460.
Ex BNSF #4429.
With a fresh crew, KCS 4802 highballs Pittsburg mid-morning.
KCS 4802 South awaits a new crew at the south end of the Pittsburg yard.
Ex BNSF Dash 9's at Pittsburg.
I traveled to Pittsburg, Kansas, to photograph some Kansas City Southern freight trains. I headed south to catch a southbound (possibly heading from Kansas City MO to Shreveport LA) that departed... (more)