I
went to Magnolia, Texas on Tuesday morning, October 13, 2009, to get a
photo of an Operation Lifesaver train that ran between Spring and
Bryan, Texas, using UP Heritage 1989 (DRG unit) as one of two
locomotives. The short, 3-car train, had a locomotive at each end.
Seen are two more trains that morning, and some photos of the
restored Magnolia MoPac depot, now housing a historical society. The
Operation Lifesaver train arrived at 8:39 a.m. with several people
boarding, including law enforcement personnel. It was a cloudy, warm
morning. Magnolia is between Houston/Spring and College Station/Bryan
on UP lines. This is the first time I've ever been to the town.
Included today: 1) UP 6060, 7830, 8063, 4803, 1989 2) CN 2593 3) UP streamlined passenger cars Challenger, Cheyenne and Columbine
LEFT-At
7:03 a.m., a northbound UP train arrived. RIGHT-UP 6060 heads the grain
train. Magnolia is amazingly busy auto traffic-wise at 7 a.m.
LEFT-I
opened up the lens a little to get this speeding effect. RIGHT-This
south/Houston bound train caught me off guard, but had a CN unit, No.
2593 and UP 7830. Time was 8:07 a.m.
LEFT-UP 8063 was the DPU on this long mixed train. RIGHT-People waiting to board the Operation Lifesaver train at 8:19 a.m.
RIGHT-Neat looking house across the tracks with the gray roof.
LEFT-The
train arrives at 8:39 a.m. and will stop on this crossing at Buddy
Riley Blvd. RIGHT-UP 4803 leads the train with UP 1989 on the rear. Of
course, later today the 1989 will be in the front as the train returns.
Boarding.
RIGHT-UP 1989, the Rio Grande heritage.
Gaining speed through Magnolia.
Here's some shots of the Magnolia Missouri Pacific depot, moved across the road from its original location.
RIGHT-SP 4717 caboose.
Saw these cows on my way out of Magnolia. You may contact me using this CONTACT FORM -
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