CPKC OCS train westbound at Gibsland.
Ex Conrail loco looking rough around the edges
Returning from a notable railfan trip to San Antonio we caught this unit, originally CR, then NS, sitting in the sunshine awaiting its next call. Classy scheme.
When in rains in northern LA it really RAINS. I got to California too late for the great SP F-units. Thank goodness a few got a second life a this little country shortline. Rain is streaming do... (more)
The daily train from McNeil, AR s arriving back in town in the rain. Looks like some salesman got to them just like IC, with that wild light. The didn't last long.
The westbound Artesia to Shreveport freight rolls pass the siding at Gibsland. The train is 34 miles to the beginning of the Shreveport Terminal. Gibsland is a 9,466 foot siding at MP 127.2 on the... (more)
L&NW 46 & friends are crossing the ICG diamond in Gibsland, LA as they head to the yard office. The swing gate protecting the diamond is quite unusual. The F7A was originally an SP unit.
The northbound NLG road train arrives at Gibsland, LA.
The LNW caboose brings ups the rear of the power swap at the Gibsland engine house.
The LNW road train brings a second set of road power out of the Gibsland engine house.
The LNW road train power crosses the ICG diamond.
The LNW road train switches the interchange track while a westbound ICG local waits for the track to clear.
The ICG yard job works the east end of the yard while the LNW backs boxcars onto the interchange track.
