New ribbon rail ready to install on UP's Main 2 in front of Union Station in Little Rock, Arkansas, plus a northbound mixed freight passing the DPU of a southbound loaded coal train, Thursday January 19, 2012.

Included:
1) Ribbon rail laid out, ready to install
2) UP 5848, 6599, 1690, 1903, 1637, 1656, 1659
3) Rail marked S 311733-11 IH HS.

(Looking forward to seeing everyone at the annual Railspot luncheon in Plano, Texas Saturday January 21 at 1 p.m. - Ken Z)


Ribbon rail ready to replace the existing rails of Main 2.




Looking west in front of the station.


Rail marked S 311733-11 IH HS.


You can see why this busy line is getting new rail and ties.


UP 5848 and 7126 heading a southbound loaded coal train at 3:41 p.m.


UP 5848 passing X346.




UP 6599, dpu, passing UP 1690 at 3:45 p.m. going opposite directions.


UP 6599 and UP 1903, 1637, 1656, 1659 and 1690.




3:38 p.m.

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