Even when these were built solid bearings were out of date. And everyone was probably happy to see the ridiculously tiny road numbers replaced. My theory is that by using them they could keep th... (more)

The inbound and outbound crews exchange information as this Southbound is about to leave the crew change at Heavener.

KCS 4016 leads a Southbound manifest out of Heavener as it builds speed for the climb to Rich Mountain.

Welcome to Heavener Oklahoma! (1000th Photo)

An empty grain train departs Heavener Oklahoma for Kansas City on a beautiful late summer day in southeastern Oklahoma.

A massive fire is burning in the hills makes a nice back drop for the photo.

Looks like its getting ready to be repainted soon into belle colors with the KCS red decals removed.

Recently repainted and classified as a BABY BELLE.

Fort Smith dodger with a recent repainted GP40 just north of the fuel pads.

Draped over the hill is this northbound freight back when you could still see that classic unit on this railroad. The trees have really grown out on the mountain in the background since this shot... (more)

This thing sat there all day long looking so good, with the stupid door open. We would circle back from time to time and on the last go around, as the sun was setting, somebody had shut the door.... (more)