Whiskey, Texas

Back to the tracks

I haven't been getting out to shoot trains a whole lot lately -- just once or twice a month. Here are some highlights from the past few months.

BNSF empty coal at Herman, TX - BNSF Wichita Falls Sub

Gensets on the 110 job - Saginaw, TX - July 2009

Brookville Genset in Roanoke, TX - July 2009

UP westbound at Judd (between Weatherford and Ranger, one of my favorite spots on the UP Baird Sub.) August 2009.

Sunset meet - Judd, TX. August 2009.

The "Pig Dance": KCS and BNSF trains exchange UPS trailers. Metro, TX. August 2009.

Out after dark: Ferromex 4662 at 17th Street in Fort Worth.

Behind the power... still flickin' freights. SP auto parts boxcar in Fort Worth.

Benching the storage tracks in Roanoke... M flicks a Whistle Blower.

That's all for now... stay tuned for photos from Anime Fest in Dallas.

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np: Baboon - "You and I"

Labels: BNSF Wichita Falls Subdivision, Fort Worth Texas, Genset locomotives, railroad logos, Roanoke Texas, Saginaw Texas, train photos, UP Baird Subdivision

No time for the blog... 8

... just the photos. Thanks to everyone who emailed, asking when the next update was going to be. This "lightning round" edition should get things caught up, just in time for me to start with another trip report series. Here's what's been happening in Whiskey, Texas.

Mayfest was cancelled due to the Swine Flu scare.

M finally got the hang of riding his 2-wheeler. We have enjoyed several rides together, including a beautiful Sunday afternoon along the Trinity River.

Riding to school. The school year was almost over when I snapped this pic.

Self portrait - high sun along the tracks in Roanoke.

Six Flags visit - L takes a spin on the teacups.

My cousin Marc has a new critter: Luke, age 0. Congrats, cuz!

Mom got a dog. Meet Sprocket.

A-Kon 2009. M cosplayed as Near from "Deathnote" (seen in 4 of the 8 photos above). I'll plead the fifth as to whether or not I cosplayed...

lunch with Miss C.

M and I just returned from a week-long visit to the midwest; stay tuned and I'll have some trip reports posted soon.

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np: Grateful Dead - "China Cat Sunflower"

Labels: A-Kon, bicycling, cosplay, Fort Worth Texas, Roanoke Texas, Six Flags

last taste of winter

It snowed last Thursday and melted on Friday. With the pear trees blooming and some greenery appearing on the front lawn, that was (hopefully?) our last taste of winter for the year. I had the camera ready...

Horses and trains at Haslet on Friday morning

Enough cover to make the ground white in Roanoke

Switchman's footprints - Friday morning in Roanoke

Pear blossoms and snow made for a monochromatic sight on Thursday at work.

M had a chance to play for a few minutes before school on Friday...

the usual traffic problems...

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np: Rosie Flores - "Heartbreak Train"

Labels: Haslet Texas, Roanoke Texas, train photos

Freight car art & logos - Roanoke

Some days there's nothing much to see on the railroad up in Roanoke. On others, I could spend an hour shooting and not get it all. Last Thursday was one of those "other" times. Eventually I had to just call it a day so I could head home and get ready for work. Enjoy...

A familiar face or two...