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Posted 06 December 2016 - 09:02 PM

Here is part 2 of the eastbound Reefer train: at Barstow, the power was changed to a F7 A-B-B-A team.

We pick up at Winslow on October 25 as the train departs there at 5:15 AM for Belen for icing and a 1,000 mile inspection.

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Posted 07 December 2016 - 05:42 AM

All nose shots... where's the train???

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Posted 07 December 2016 - 08:57 PM

Dawn breaks as the reefer train heads east; and the train is better seen at this point.

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Posted 08 December 2016 - 08:59 PM

After entering New Mexico, the train rolls through Gallup.

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Posted 09 December 2016 - 08:39 PM

As the train heads east, it crosses the continental divide.

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Posted 10 December 2016 - 03:31 PM

The train continues it's downhill trip to Belen.

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Posted 11 December 2016 - 01:15 PM

The train is nearing Belen.

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Posted 12 December 2016 - 08:55 PM

The train rolls into Belen for the re-icing and inspection.


Part 3 coming soon.

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