"Trainload" of Photos

Post by **Brad** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:30 am

The Track Gang was parked out behind the Stations this weekend:

Post by **Brad** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 11:13 pm

Union Pacific Working The OWH:

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 1:53 pm

MTO wrote:So do any of these locomotives have regenerative breaking like some hybrids do? That sounds like a good idea for something that takes 1 miles to break.

I'm definitely not a train guru, but from the way I understand it, yes, they do use the electric motors to slow the train down (in a regenerative breaking-style system), but instead of storing the energy in batteries, its just burned off as excess heat, as they haven't figured out how to build in a cost/weight effective battery system into the locomotives yet.

Mike-Ro-Brew · Post by **Mike-Ro-Brew** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 7:02 am

Zephyr, are those pics from the East Portal area along Moffat Road in Colorado? It looks familiar. I was out there a month ago, but unfortunately, no trains came along, and I got tired of waiting. I did get a few decent pics of a train near Winter Park Resort a few years ago though. The sun was shining on the mountain in the background and made it tough to get my settings right without completely drowning out the top of the mountain.

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UNOstudent · Post by **UNOstudent** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 12:20 am

looking south from the MLK bridge

looking north from the MLK bridge

Post by **Brad** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 12:52 am

Nice, you caught the OMAX train rolling in.

Post by **Brad** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:52 pm

Following the OMAX

I was shooting an update photo of a local Condo Project when I see a Caboose come rolling by. I was kind of taken back because since the 80's Cabooses are not really used much anymore. However this Caboose was on the back of the OMAX train. The OMAX is Omaha Public Power Districts (OPPD) train that brings Coal from the Powder River Basin in Wyoming to Omaha. Delivering coal to the North Omaha OPPD power plant is not a straight forward operation.

Delivering anything to North Omaha by train is not a straight forward Operation. The lines in North Omaha are owned by Canadian National (CN) and Union Pacific (UP), however neither companies lines connect to their own main line. The CN does own a turn of the century swing bridge, that is normally open to allow barge traffic on the river but would swing close when a train was coming. For the the CN to get to North Omaha they have to move on to UP Tracks in Council Bluffs (CB), IA. Then cross the UP Missouri River Bridge in to Omaha. At that point they move on to the BNSF tracks, come to a stop, then put it in reverse back down in to the BNSF Gibson Yard, then stop and move forward on to UP tracks through Downtown Omaha up to their own tracks in Carter Lake. The UP also backs down in to Gibson Yard before proceeding north to North Omaha.

While I was out today, I came across 2 OMAX - UP trains, which I thought was interesting. Both Had UP locomotives on the lead, and a caboose on the rear. Normally when the train is making its journey across Nebraska It would have two locomotives on the lead and one on the rear, and no caboose. The first train that came through "backed" down to the yard caboose first, however minuets later the second train came through and was running locomotives first, so all theories I had are totally out the window. My first theory was that the locomotives turned around at the wye at summit (the old stockyards area of Omaha) My second theory was that the train went from Fremont to Blair then down to CB and back in to Omaha. Both made sence until I saw that second OMAX train today with the locomotives on the other end? Also I don't know why there were two trains on a line that can only support one at a time?

However it all works, I am not 100% sure anymore, but on with the Photos:

1. Train one backing down Caboose first:

2. & 3. Train 1 still backing towards Gibson Yard:

4. Downtown Omaha in the background while backing down:

5. The typical OMAX care is blue with the OMAX lettering, however newer aluminum cars are showing up more and more:

6. The locomotives on train 1 backing down:

7, 8, 9, & 10. Gibson Yard:

10. An Aerial of Gibson Yard I took about 2 months ago:

11. Train one has made its stop in Gibson and is now pulling forward out of the yard and on the way towards Downtown Omaha:

12 thru 20. Train two backing in to Omaha on the BNSF Tracks:

21. Train One heading north almost to the UP Bridge:

22. A non-OMAX train heading East to CB on the UP bridge:

23. Above the main lines looking east, non-OMAX coal train on the left UP Main, the empty UP main on the right. Then the OMAX train is on the BNSF main:

24. Same Trains, just looking west:

25. OMAX starting it journey out of Downtown Omaha towards the power plant:

26. & 27. The "Riverfront" - Qwest Center Omaha on the left, Riverfront Place, Missouri River Pedestrian Bridge, Gallup, and National Parks Service on the right:

28 thru 32 - A small yard in North Downtown Omaha:

33 thru 38 - Carter Lake:

39 thru 43 - Just south of the power plant:

44. & 45. Finally Home. There is no good access to see what goes on at the OPPD plant, so we have to end it here:

Hellenistic Kshatriya · Sun Aug 12, 2007 4:56 am

VERY cool.

UNOstudent · Post by **UNOstudent** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 8:45 am

thats almost too many pictures brad. JK, good work.

Post by **Brad** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 10:17 pm

Thanks!

Sunday Update.

The cabooses from both trains and the locomotives from train 2 are in the North Downtown Yard today:

Post by **Brad** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 1:39 am

BNSF units (old SF units) waiting to move on to the UP over to CB.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:52 am

New KCS hopper cars in Council Bluffs

Lake Manaua Exit.

Couple of old shells:

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Sep 21, 2007 1:20 am

Now playing Downtown:

Historic Railcars Parked In Downtown Omaha

KETV wrote:Near the Durham Western Heritage Museum, the private railcars are parked on the Union Pacific tracks near Union Station as part of the 30th annual Convention of the American Association of Private Railroad Car Owners.

Some of the cars have significant historic value. Some date back to the early 1920s, and were used by numerous presidents, celebrities and dignitaries.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 3:09 am

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omaproud · Post by **omaproud** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 1:31 pm

Driving just west of Crescent returning to Omaha on Morman Bridge Road over the weekend I noticed a fabulous view of downtown Omaha skyline AND trains as you go over the railroad overpass!! Great photo opportunity.

SaOmaha · Post by **SaOmaha** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 12:47 am

Coyote Your train video has "departed", but my private railcars photos, below, were left behind.

Here is sample of private railcars photos I took Saturday.

View more photos at:
http://eomahaforums.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=7003
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Post by **Brad** » Sat Nov 24, 2007 10:04 am

Around Omaha/CB:

Interesting car:

Candleshoe · Post by **Candleshoe** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 10:31 pm

Just a little shot I took near downtown Grand Island back in the spring. Happened to drive by and caught this over under combination of BNSF over a UP.

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Post by **Brad** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:52 am

Nice shot. I have seen the "new" viaduct in Hastings, but not in GI!

Post by **Brad** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 1:45 am

From Christmas Day up by Blair:

icejammer · Post by **icejammer** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 3:42 pm

Excellent shots there Brad! I really like the bridge one.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 6:28 pm

Thanks. Its a cool old bridge up there.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 8:38 am

Whats this? An old Orange Amtrak Locomotive, switching hoppers at the Cargill Elevator in Council Bluffs Iowa?

They use to have a small white switching locomotive.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:24 pm

Apparently both UP and BNSF have had Derailments in Iowa this morning and Amtrak might park their train in Omaha until tomorrow. Might be a cool photo op.

Allan_Love_Jr · Post by **Allan_Love_Jr** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:03 am

Hi Brad and everyone. I am new on the Forum. Great photos.
I really like this Forum. Long live Omaha.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:11 am

I see you found the link I posted today. Welcome to the Forum!

Post by **Admin** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:14 am

Welcome to the forum Allan!

Allan_Love_Jr · Post by **Allan_Love_Jr** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:14 am

Brad wrote:I see you found the link I posted today. Welcome to the Forum!

I promise that I will behave myself. Look out for the Snow tomorrow.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:16 am

BNSFrailfan wrote:I promise that I will behave myself.

You know what they say about people from Blair.

Allan_Love_Jr · Post by **Allan_Love_Jr** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:25 am

Brad wrote:
BNSFrailfan wrote:I promise that I will behave myself.
You know what they say about people from Blair.

There crazy? There troublesome?

I ain't even going there.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:28 am

Did you get any photos of the Detours on the IAIS or Amtrak at the Depot this evening?

Allan_Love_Jr · Post by **Allan_Love_Jr** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:33 am

Brad wrote:Did you get any photos of the Detours on the IAIS or Amtrak at the Depot this evening?

No. I just found out about it when I got home and checked my Mail box. About a half hour ago the IAIS was giving out a Track warrant to an Eastbound IAIS Train from Council Bluffs to Atlantic Iowa. No word of anything coming west into the Bluffs,so far. They must be running Detours over the Sioux City sub because my Radio is going nuts right now.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:39 am

Whats a radio cost. I would like to get a portable one to put in my car?.

Allan_Love_Jr · Post by **Allan_Love_Jr** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:51 am

Brad wrote:Whats a radio cost. I would like to get a portable one to put in my car?.

I hear that alot people like the Radio Shack Pro-97. Don't know on the cost.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:24 am

Cool, its only $200, but currently out of stock.

Allan_Love_Jr · Post by **Allan_Love_Jr** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:35 am

Brad wrote:Cool, its only $200, but currently out of stock.

These are the locations that show "In Stock" in Omaha.

MAPLEWOOD PLAZA
2658 N 90TH ST
OMAHA, NE 68134

SHOPPES @ THOMSEN MILE
3838 NORTH 168TH ST
OMAHA, NE 68116

WESTROADS SHOPPING CENTER
10000 CALIFORNIA STE 3236
OMAHA, NE 68114

WESTERN SPRINGS
17722 WEST CENTER
OMAHA, NE 68130

OAK VIEW MALL
3001 S 144TH STREET
OMAHA, NE 68144

Allan_Love_Jr · Post by **Allan_Love_Jr** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:41 pm

Any luck finding a new Scanner?

Post by **Brad** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 2:42 am

No, haven't really looked. And to be honest, I think that a new TV for my bedroom should come first, but probably by spring I will pick up a scanner.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 3:01 am

OK - quick question - what do you hear on this frequency?

Post by **Brad** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 3:03 am

No idea? I know the guys on the railroad forum use them to know when trains are coming. I would also like to have one for police and fire as well.