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4/24/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Christopher Parma
Dates:7/8/2013 - 7/12/2013
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The Station Sign
Title:  The Station Sign
Description:  The Station Sign at the Houston Amtrak Station with Sunset Limited #1 behind it.
Photo Date:  7/8/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:25:59 PM
Location:  Houston, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories: 
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Views:  82   Comments: 0
The Specs on AMTK 821
Title:  The Specs on AMTK 821
Description:  The specs for AMTK 821, a P40DC built in 8/93, on the side of the locomotive.
Photo Date:  7/8/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:26:00 PM
Location:  Houston, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 821(P40DC)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
AMTK 821
Title:  AMTK 821
Description:  AMTK 821 is second on Amtrak's Sunset Limited #1 as it sits at Houston's Amtrak Station.
Photo Date:  7/8/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:26:01 PM
Location:  Houston, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 821(P40DC)
Views:  117   Comments: 0
The Specs for AMTK 142
Title:  The Specs for AMTK 142
Description:  The specs for AMTK 142, a P42DC built in 1/01, on the side of the locomotive.
Photo Date:  7/8/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:26:05 PM
Location:  Houston, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 142(P42DC)
Views:  112   Comments: 0
Amtrak Sunset Limited #1 at Houston
Title:  Amtrak Sunset Limited #1 at Houston
Description:  Amtrak train #1 sits at Houston's Amtrak Station and waits for its on-time departure of 6:55 PM.
Photo Date:  7/8/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:26:09 PM
Location:  Houston, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 142(P42DC)
Views:  1284   Comments: 2
Depot Jct (CP LF963)
Title:  Depot Jct (CP LF963)
Description:  The westbound signals at Depot Jct, CP LF963, show a stop indication while Amtrak Train #1 sits in the Station.
Photo Date:  7/8/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:26:10 PM
Location:  Houston, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Signal,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  77   Comments: 0
Jump Frog
Title:  Jump Frog
Description:  The 'Jump Frog' sign next to the switch that used to lead to the PV car storage next to Houston's Amtrak Station.
Photo Date:  7/8/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:26:15 PM
Location:  Houston, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Track
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Views:  95   Comments: 0
Amtrak Train #1 at the Station
Title:  Amtrak Train #1 at the Station
Description:  AMTK 142 sits at Houston's Amtrak Station under the new trainshed, while the engineer and conductor talk in the shade.
Photo Date:  7/8/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:26:19 PM
Location:  Houston, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Track
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Views:  89   Comments: 0
Looking Down the Tracks
Title:  Looking Down the Tracks
Description:  Looking down the tracks from the rear of Amtrak Train #1, the University of Houston- Downtown Campus can be seen, along with the eastern end of Houston's Amtrak Station.
Photo Date:  7/8/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:31:03 PM
Location:  Houston, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Station,Track
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Views:  86   Comments: 0
The Houston Amtrak Station as Seen by Train
Title:  The Houston Amtrak Station as Seen by Train
Description:  The Houston Amtrak Station can be seen from the rear of Amtrak Train #1 as it leaves the station On-Time. Downtown Houston is just out of view to the right.
Photo Date:  7/8/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:31:05 PM
Location:  Houston, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Track,Action
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Views:  85   Comments: 0
Looking Down the Main 1 Connector
Title:  Looking Down the Main 1 Connector
Description:  From the rear of Amtrak Train #1, the Main 1 Connector of UP's Terminal Subdivision, along with Main 2, can be seen. The Main 1 Connector is essentially a crossover between Mains 1 and 2 about 1.2 miles long.
Photo Date:  7/8/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:31:06 PM
Location:  Houston, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Track,Action
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Views:  85   Comments: 0
Coming onto Main 1 at Chaney Jct
Title:  Coming onto Main 1 at Chaney Jct
Description:  Amtrak Train #1 gets off of the Main 1 Connector and onto Main 1 of UP's Terminal Subdivision just west of Houston's Amtrak Station on the trip to San Antonio. SP searchlights still stand here at Chaney Jct (CP LF368), where Main 1 leaves on a different alignment to the left, and Main 2 along with the Main 1 connector continue straight ahead.
Photo Date:  7/8/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:31:07 PM
Location:  Houston, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  95   Comments: 0
The Odd Signals at Chaney Jct (CP LF368)
Title:  The Odd Signals at Chaney Jct (CP LF368)
Description:  Looking back from the rear of Amtrak Train #1, the signals at Chaney Jct, CP LF368, show stop, including the mish-mash of an SP searchlight with a newer Vader-style D-type color light signal.
Photo Date:  7/8/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:31:08 PM
Location:  Houston, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  93   Comments: 0
Passing the Loop
Title:  Passing the Loop
Description:  Amtrak Train #1 passes IH 610 on UP's Terminal Subdivision as it heads west out of Houston.
Photo Date:  7/8/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:33:14 PM
Location:  Houston, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Track,Action
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Views:  80   Comments: 0
Looking North on the Houston Subdivision
Title:  Looking North on the Houston Subdivision
Description:  Looking north up UP's Terminal Subdivision (now known as the Houston Subdivision) from Amtrak Train #1, the intermediates at MP 374 can be seen, and IH 610 can be seen going over the tracks behind them.
Photo Date:  7/8/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:33:14 PM
Location:  Houston, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  76   Comments: 0
Heading Around the Curve
Title:  Heading Around the Curve
Description:  Amtrak Train #1 heads around the large curve at West Jct on UP's Terminal Subdivision in Houston, TX. A small farm can be seen at the left.
Photo Date:  7/8/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:33:16 PM
Location:  Houston, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Scenic,Track,Action
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Views:  82   Comments: 0
Heading Around the Curve 2
Title:  Heading Around the Curve 2
Description:  Amtrak Train #1 heads around the large curve at West Jct on UP's Terminal Subdivision in Houston, TX.
Photo Date:  7/8/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:33:16 PM
Location:  Houston, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Scenic,Track,Action
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Views:  68   Comments: 0
Heading Past West Jct
Title:  Heading Past West Jct
Description:  Amtrak Train #1 passes West Jct, where the Terminal Subdivision meets the Glidden Subdivision. The original SP alignment can be seen, though UP changed it when the second main track was added.
Photo Date:  7/8/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:33:18 PM
Location:  Houston, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  84   Comments: 0
Onto New Track at Post Oak
Title:  Onto New Track at Post Oak
Description:  At S. Post Oak road, the former location of CP Heacker, Amtrak Train #1 gets onto new main track installed by UP in April of 2013.
Photo Date:  7/8/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:33:19 PM
Location:  Houston, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Bridge,Track,Action
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Views:  91   Comments: 0
Heacker (CP SA014)
Title:  Heacker (CP SA014)
Description:  Amtrak Train #1 heads west past the new CP Heacker (CP SA014) on the new Main 1 of UP's Glidden Subdivision southwest of Houston, TX. The new main began operation in April 2013.
Photo Date:  7/8/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:33:20 PM
Location:  Houston, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  93   Comments: 0
Looking Down the New Main
Title:  Looking Down the New Main
Description:  Looking down the new Main of UP's Glidden Subdivision in Houston, TX, multiple railroad crossings can be seen, and US 90A can be seen at the right.
Photo Date:  7/8/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:33:21 PM
Location:  Houston, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  94   Comments: 0
Looking Down the Platform
Title:  Looking Down the Platform
Description:  The lights from the platform at San Antonio's Amtrak Station reflect off the last two cars on Sunset Limited #1.
Photo Date:  7/8/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:33:24 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  RollingStock,Night,Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  91   Comments: 0
San Antonio Train Information Board
Title:  San Antonio Train Information Board
Description:  The train information board inside the San Antonio Amtrak Station shows the schedules for the Texas Eagle and for the Sunset Limited. The note on the Sunset's schedule about "Starts May 08" and "Starts May 10" refer to when the Sunset Limited's schedule changed back in May of 2012.
Photo Date:  7/8/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:33:26 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  98   Comments: 0
Bright Light
Title:  Bright Light
Description:  A bright light from the San Antonio Amtrak Station shines on AMTK 142 with the westbound Sunset Limited as it waits at the station.
Photo Date:  7/8/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:33:28 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Night,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 142(P42DC)
Views:  120   Comments: 0
Idling in the Morning
Title:  Idling in the Morning
Description:  AMTK 158 & AMTK 74 sit with the Sunset Limited at the San Antonio Amtrak Station in the early morning waiting for their 6:25 AM departure.
Photo Date:  7/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:35:19 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  RollingStock,Night,Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:  AMTK 158(P42DC) AMTK 74(P42DC)
Views:  116   Comments: 0
George M. Pullman
Title:  George M. Pullman
Description:  AMTK 32009, the 'George M. Pullman', sits on the rear of Amtrak's northbound Texas Eagle at the San Antonio Amtrak Station.
Photo Date:  7/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:35:24 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  RollingStock,Night,Station,Passenger
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Views:  196   Comments: 0
Around the Curve
Title:  Around the Curve
Description:  Coming around the big curve near UP's San Antonio East Yard, Amtrak Train #2 passes a waiting UP Local led by UP 588 and the former UP East Yard Shops. The former UP shops are now used by the Southwest Institute (I believe) for emissions testing. In the shops are two CN locomotives, 2288 and 8822, along with a CSX AC6000CW and ex-BNSF 6304.
Photo Date:  7/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:35:28 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  UP 588(GP38-2) CN 2288(ES44DC) CN 8822(SD70M-2) BNSF 6304(SD40u)
Views:  605   Comments: 0
East Yard Shops
Title:  East Yard Shops
Description:  A slew of locomotives sit at the East Yard Shops in San Antonio, TX. The three tracks at the right are used by the Southwest Institute for Emissions Testing, which has several locomotives in it, including some newer CN locomotives, a UP SD70M, a CSX AC6000CW, and an ex-BNSF SD40-2. The tracks at the left are used for storage by UP and has a collection of C40-8's, B40-8's, and SD40-2's, including UP 2990, a very rusty patched-CNW unit.
Photo Date:  7/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:35:29 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CN 8822(SD70M-2) CN 2288(ES44DC) BNSF 6304(SD40u) UP 3101(SD40-2) UP 9290(C40-8) UP 2990(SD40-2)
Views:  691   Comments: 0
Stored at the East Yard
Title:  Stored at the East Yard
Description:  UP C40-8's, B40-8's and SD40-2's sit in storage at UP's East Yard Shops on the east side of San Antonio, TX (Downtown San Antonio can be seen in the background). The rusted locomotive on the far right is UP 2990, a patched-CNW unit.
Photo Date:  7/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:35:30 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Track
Locomotives:  UP 2990(SD40-2) UP 3101(SD40-2) UP 9290(C40-8)
Views:  515   Comments: 2
Looking Back at the Shops
Title:  Looking Back at the Shops
Description:  Looking back from Amtrak Train #2, UP 588 holds a local on Del Rio Sub Main #2 as the train passes the East Yard Shops. The three tracks on the right with the two CN locomotives and ex-BNSF 6304 are used by the Southwest Institute for Locomotive Emissions Testing. The tracks on the left are used for storage by UP. The dwarf signals for Tower 121 (CP SA208) can be seen near the bottom of the picture.
Photo Date:  7/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:37:29 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  UP 588(GP38-2) CN 2288(ES44DC) CN 8822(SD70M-2) BNSF 6304(SD40u) UP 2990(SD40-2) UP 3101(SD40-2) UP 9290(C40-8)
Views:  736   Comments: 0
Tower 121 Signal Bridge
Title:  Tower 121 Signal Bridge
Description:  The WB signal bridge for Tower 121 (CP SA208) shows all stop early in the morning.
Photo Date:  7/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:37:30 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Signal
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Views:  76   Comments: 0
Tower 121 Crossovers
Title:  Tower 121 Crossovers
Description:  From the rear of Amtrak #2, the crossovers and signals for Tower 121 (CP SA208) can be seen, as well as a UP local.
Photo Date:  7/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:37:31 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Signal,Track
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Views:  80   Comments: 0
Busy at Tower 121
Title:  Busy at Tower 121
Description:  Amtrak Train #2 heads east through UP's East Yard in San Antonio, TX while a Yard Job works at the left and a local holds on Del Rio Sub Main #2 behind Amtrak at Tower 121 (The CP the signal bridge protects).
Photo Date:  7/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:37:32 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 3843(GP38-2)
Views:  184   Comments: 2
Speeding Past
Title:  Speeding Past
Description:  As Amtrak Train #2 passes the East Yard, I shot a shot that shows 'movement' as we sped past a stopped train in the yard.
Photo Date:  7/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:37:33 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3867(SD70M)
Views:  118   Comments: 0
Through the Yard
Title:  Through the Yard
Description:  A view of San Antonio's East Yard from the rear of Amtrak Train #2. Downtown San Antonio can be seen above the cars to the left.
Photo Date:  7/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:37:34 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Yard,Track,Action
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Views:  167   Comments: 0
CP SA205
Title:  CP SA205
Description:  From the rear of Amtrak Train #2, CP SA205 (the east entrance to the East Yard) can be seen for Main 2, along with the intermediate at MP 205.9 for Main 1.
Photo Date:  7/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:37:35 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  98   Comments: 0
CP SA204
Title:  CP SA204
Description:  The westbound signals at the CP SA204 crossovers show all red as seen from the rear of Amtrak Train #2.
Photo Date:  7/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:37:36 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Signal,Track
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Views:  67   Comments: 0
The CP SA203 Crossover
Title:  The CP SA203 Crossover
Description:  The westbound signals at the CP SA203 crossover show all red as seen from the rear of Amtrak Train #2.
Photo Date:  7/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:37:38 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Signal,Track
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Views:  61   Comments: 0
Looking Down the Tracks at Kirby
Title:  Looking Down the Tracks at Kirby
Description:  Looking west at west Kirby, CP SA202 (West Entrance to Kirby Yard) can be seen at the right, with the CP SA203 crossover farther down the track.
Photo Date:  7/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:37:41 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Signal,Track
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Views:  91   Comments: 0
Kirby Yard
Title:  Kirby Yard
Description:  From the rear of Amtrak Train #2, the Two Main Tracks of the Del Rio Sub and the yard tracks at Kirby Yard can be seen.
Photo Date:  7/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:37:44 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Yard,Track
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Views:  67   Comments: 0
Eastbound Fueling Racks at Kirby
Title:  Eastbound Fueling Racks at Kirby
Description:  After refueling at Kirby, Amtrak Train #2 heads east towards Houston, and I took this shot of the fueling racks as we left them.
Photo Date:  7/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:37:49 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Yard,Track
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Views:  99   Comments: 0
CP SA201 Kirby
Title:  CP SA201 Kirby
Description:  From the rear of Amtrak Train #2, Kirby (CP SA201) can be seen. Kirby is the beginning of the 2 Main Track Del Rio Sub, and the western end of the Glidden Sub. Also, CP SA201 is the east entrance to Kirby Yard. Soon, SA201 will be a crossover as UP is extending 2 Main Tracks east along the Glidden Sub to Randolph.
Photo Date:  7/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:37:50 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track
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Views:  88   Comments: 0
The New Kirby Crossovers
Title:  The New Kirby Crossovers
Description:  The new signals and track are in at Kirby, where the new CP SA201 will be. The new Main 2 will be at the left.
Photo Date:  7/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:40:03 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Signal,Track
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Views:  82   Comments: 0
Looking Down the New Main
Title:  Looking Down the New Main
Description:  Looking west down the UP Glidden Sub, the new main track, its grading, and alignment can be seen just east of San Antonio. Just past the grade crossings, new signal masts can be seen for new intermediates.
Photo Date:  7/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:40:07 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Signal,Track
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Views:  72   Comments: 0
The New Main and an Intermediate
Title:  The New Main and an Intermediate
Description:  The westbound intermediate at MP 198.6 on UP's Glidden Sub is red, and the new track laid for the new Main 2 can be seen on the left, where new roadbed has been cleared.
Photo Date:  7/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:40:10 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Signal,Track
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Views:  70   Comments: 0
New Main and New Switch
Title:  New Main and New Switch
Description:  The new main for UP's Glidden Sub sits at the left, along with a new switch. Just before the bridge is the speed restriction sign that designates 70 mph for Amtrak and 60 mph for freight trains.
Photo Date:  7/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:40:11 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Track
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Views:  79   Comments: 0
The Signals at West Randolph
Title:  The Signals at West Randolph
Description:  The ex-SP searchlights at the west switch of Randolph (CP SA196) are red as Amtrak Train #2 flies through.
Photo Date:  7/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:40:12 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Signal,Track
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Views:  64   Comments: 0
Looking West at Randolph
Title:  Looking West at Randolph
Description:  From the rear of Amtrak Train #2, a westbound loaded coal train can be seen holding at west Randolph (CP SA196), along with the speed board requiring passenger trains to slow to 65 mph and freight trains to slow to 60 mph for the curve at Converse.
Photo Date:  7/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:40:15 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  77   Comments: 0
DPU at Randolph
Title:  DPU at Randolph
Description:  UP 5677 is the DPU on a westbound coal train in the siding at Randolph, just east of San Antonio, on UP's Glidden Sub. This picture was taken form the rear of Amtrak Train #2.
Photo Date:  7/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:40:16 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 5677(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  142   Comments: 1
East Randolph
Title:  East Randolph
Description:  From the rear of Amtrak Train #2, the DPU of a westbound coal train in the hole at Randolph can be seen at East Randolph (CP SA194), along with FM 78 at the left.
Photo Date:  7/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 1:40:18 PM
Location:  San Antonio, TX
Author:  Christopher Parma
Categories:  Signal
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Views:  193   Comments: 0


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