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cn_bayviewCharter Member · 2055 postsJun 13, 2004 8:13 PM

Here are some shots. Let me know if you want larger versions.Still have lots more on the HD http://www.railroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=27cf1f5494bdb073080ee44ba4206ba2&threadid=16452&perpage=15&pagenumber=1

Rob

Chasing the Empress – image 1 TH&B Van #68
www.greatlakesrail.com

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BNSF4723Charter Member · 1978 postsJun 13, 2004 8:42 PM

RE: Chasing the Empress.

NICE! Was pretty close to me too, if I'd of known she was coming through, I would of gotten down to the CP tracks... crap.

Cedarbrae RR - A fictional railroad in rural lands. Coming soon.

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zachattackMember since Oct-11-02 · 1454 postsJun 13, 2004 8:53 PM

RE: Chasing the Empress.

May I have a 1024x768 of the shot you said was one of your favourite shots please? Thank you. My e-mail address is gp71500atrxq1.com (replace "at" with "@")

Zach Lybrand
Chasing the Empress – image 4

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trainmaster_1Member since Mar-31-04 · 100 postsJun 13, 2004 11:58 PM

RE: Chasing the Empress.

Hey Rob did you notice the 6 or 7 guys at the east end of the station at Milton towards the crossing and did you see 3 of them on the grade? And if you did see a guy with a red T-shirt and blue jeans well cut towards the knees ? if so that was me lol.

Mike
Future CP Locomotive Engineer

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NoMoreTrainsCharter Member · 1086 postsJun 14, 2004 12:08 AM

RE: Chasing the Empress.

Awwwwww ... c'mon Rob ... ya know that isn't THE Empress.

Ray

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kenyaMember since Jun-29-03 · 527 postsJun 14, 2004 4:29 AM

RE%3A Chasing the Empress.

LAST EDITED ON Jun-14-04 AT 00:31 AM (EDT)

Never mind

All ways remembering BigBoy 4023 and her run through Green River Wyoming on train 359 a 600 car mixed freight with a yellow Union Pacifc caboose on the rear.

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CP3084Charter Member · 292 postsJun 14, 2004 11:41 PM

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But I know fully well where the real "Empress" is, just becuase ya got a boiler doesnt mean ya got the title!Jon

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ASR_Q301Charter Member · 1764 postsJun 14, 2004 5:29 AM

RE: Chasing the Empress.

AWESOME photos man!!!OK...Im booking a ticket to Canada!! Does CP run that train often??>Mike Forster<
Perth, Western Australiapacificnational_nr103@hotmail.com
Chasing the Empress – image 7 http://www.trainweb.org/aussiepix

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cn_bayviewCharter Member · 2055 postsJun 14, 2004 8:38 PM

RE: Chasing the Empress.

Thanks guys!Mike... Book a ticket to Milwaukee
And do it ASAP! The 2816 is doubleheading with the Milwaukee steamer in early July Hehehe Ray... This is the Empress of everything... Not just Agincourt

Rob

Chasing the Empress – image 8 TH&B Van #68
www.greatlakesrail.com

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LAHDPOPCharter Member · 792 postsJun 14, 2004 5:32 AM

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You got some nice shots, Rob. Thanks for posting the link. I'd gotten out of the habit of checking in over there, and haven't uploaded a shot in ages. Now I've got the itch again!Nice work.

Bret

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trainmaster_1Member since Mar-31-04 · 100 postsJun 14, 2004 11:33 AM

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>OK...Im booking a ticket to Canada!! Does CP run that train often??Well this is her second year doing this Mike so I bet there's gonna be a third year when they do it again so I'm guessing every year they do it.

Mike
Future CP Locomotive Engineer

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robertlearmontMember since Apr-8-03 · 731 postsJun 15, 2004 7:47 PM

RE: Chasing the Empress.

Nice picture. Will anyone be riding that this weekend? It departs Minneapolis from Shoreham Yard at 0730 on June 19 and will run to LaCrosse? and back, about an 8 hour trip.
Google, Google, Google!
Simplest answers are always the best!

Howdy!
Bob
E-mail: robertlearmont@realcountryfan.com

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