A pair of KCS 4-axle GP's lead CPKC's Saltillo Turn back south to Artesia as they pass through Tupelo, MS.

A pair of KCS 4-axle GP's lead CPKC's Saltillo Turn back south to Artesia as they cross over the swampy marsh land in Tupelo, MS.

KCS #2905 is seen resting in Tupelo, MS. waiting for its next move.

Empty BNSF coal set CWTNPAM-29 rolls through Tupelo, MS behind a pair of BNSF GE's as golden hour aluminates the countryside.

Saltillo turn southbound taken with my iPad mini 6

BNSF 7430 brings up the rear of the Birmingham to Kansas City train across the BNSF/KCS Diamond. This Has been a crossover point for over 133 years since the Memphis, Birmingham, and Atlantic rail... (more)

BNSF 9005 Leads a empty coal train from the coal fired Alabama power plant in Quinton Al back out west for another load of coal.

One stop from the end of the line. KCS 2851 sits among the old industrial tracks by the KCS office here in Tupelo, Mississippi. While not a booming town, there are enough industries left here for ... (more)

BNSF 4624 leads a northbound freight through an intersection in Tupelo, MS. This intersection is fairly controversial in the city with many residents calling on the tracks to be relocated. Also ch... (more)

KCS GP38-2 #2029 is seen here resting for the weekend in Tupelo, MS.

Kansas City Southern's Tupelo-based local receives track authority to head onto BNSF's Birmingham Subdivision to pick up a cut of cars bound for Artesia, Mississippi and points west.

A KCS GP40-3 in the classic "Southern Belle" paint scheme rests under the hot Mississippi sun at KCS's Tupelo Office. This photo was taken with permission.

What a great lash up that would soon be overshadowed by my aunts passing on this Ground Hogs Day. Trailing is an ex BN SD40-2.

Veterans Blvd Crossing.