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


At 7:03 a.m., a northbound UP train arrived.


UP 6060 heads the grain train. Magnolia is amazingly busy auto traffic-wise at 7 a.m.


I opened up the lens a little to get this speeding effect.


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.


UP 8063 was the DPU on this long mixed train.


People waiting to board the Operation Lifesaver train at 8:19 a.m.




Neat looking house across the tracks with the gray roof.


The train arrives at 8:39 a.m. and will stop on this crossing at Buddy Riley Blvd.


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.






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.






SP 4717 caboose.


Saw these cows on my way out of Magnolia.

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