Loaded frac sand is tied down in the siding at Plano.
New KCS engines are working for the UP heading to Granite City, Illinois.
Other than the rumble of 8600 horses running, this lonely crossbuck is the only other warning to on-coming motorist to stand clear of the stamped.
UP autotrain with all KCS power. KCS 4700 trailing motor.
We are somewhere near milepost 195 as two new KCS engines lead a UP autotrain northbound.