Prairie Rail 2004 was held in Kansas City in February.
The St. Louis Subdivision participated in this event, conducting an operating
session during the weekend. We had great time and the layout ran
well. Here are a few photos (click on image to
enlarge):
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East aisle and the 103 on the move |
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Bill P. dispatching the MKT St. Louis Subdivision |
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Working the Columbia Local |
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Looks like we need to kick some local trains out of Franklin Yard! |
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Taking on fuel at Franklin Yard |
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GP-40s wait at Franklin Yard |
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Passing the West Entrance to Franklin Yard |
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Intermodal train waits at Mokane |
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Sweet intermodal meet at Mokane |
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Working the St. Charles Local |
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Still working the St. Charles Local |
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Waitng for the Local near Mokane |
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Working the UP job at Boonville |
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Another billboard welcome the Prairie Rail attendees |
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Katy box car spotted at Mid-Missouri Equipment in Rhineland |
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Covered Hoppers get some silica sand at Tavern Rock Sand and Gravel near St. Charles |
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Billboard near New Franklin welcomes the 2004 Prairie Rail operators |
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