Well since we seem to have divided the 765 trips into a couple groupings for the different trips it seems appropriate to have one more thread for the trips down the Wabash line for the Detroit Arrow excursions to Fort Wayne. I didn't get out Saturday, but I got out twice today to catch today on the Wabash line in two different spots.
This morning it was up early to get down to Romulus for the WB departure. When we arrived we found a WB train sitting at the diamond led by a NS SD70M-2. We set up a couple crossings down and waited for them to get going. We also noticed an approach limited on the one main as the WB got going, and sure enough an EB headlight appeared. We would have a meet before the 765 headed our way. Neat way to start the day.
NS SD70M-2 in the rain by Michigan Central Lines, on Flickr
Shortly after the meet it was showtime, 765 got the clear at preston and was headed our way. The rain had picked up for a short amount of time, but it settled down a little before the Berkshire roared past us at Hannan Road.
The 765 roared by at speed, spitting some soot and such out as it raced west. Seeing the full 21 car train was rather imoressive, and the steam engine on point defiantly added to that!
Nickel Plate 765 on the Wabash by Michigan Central Lines, on Flickr
After the steamer we headed on home and went about our day. Thankfully the weather cleared up very nicely during the day, so we planned on headed back out for the return trip at about 6:15pm to go catch them in Milan. When we arrived in Milan we found it to be a little.. busy. Lots of people around the diamond and depot, so we headed on to find a different shot. We decided to head down to CP West Milan for a shot, and we were treated to a wide open field, no e-bell's, and no crowds. We shot the 765 racing east clear CP West Milan with plenty of steam sounds including whistle and lots of chuffing.
This last video has to be the best shot I have taken of the NKP while it was making its Michigan trips. I used the truck to get a little extra elevation, and it turned out pretty well.
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765 Detroit Arrow Excurions
765 Detroit Arrow Excurions
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Re: 765 Detroit Arrow Excurions
MY Photos from the day, just a few
Roadrailers east in the rain at Romulus
Norfolk Southern Roadrailer 253 Romulus by Conrailman5, on Flickr
NS Roadrailer 253 Romulus by Conrailman5, on Flickr
765 Wast at Hannan Road
NKP 765 West bound at Romulus by Conrailman5, on Flickr
765 East at West MIlan
NKP 765 East Bound and Down at West MIlan by Conrailman5, on Flickr
And you welcome for the extra elevation, messed with my shot but you're welcome.
Roadrailers east in the rain at Romulus
Norfolk Southern Roadrailer 253 Romulus by Conrailman5, on Flickr
NS Roadrailer 253 Romulus by Conrailman5, on Flickr
765 Wast at Hannan Road
NKP 765 West bound at Romulus by Conrailman5, on Flickr
765 East at West MIlan
NKP 765 East Bound and Down at West MIlan by Conrailman5, on Flickr
And you welcome for the extra elevation, messed with my shot but you're welcome.
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Re: 765 Detroit Arrow Excurions
Anybody know how much longer 765 will be in Michigan? Sadly I'm in California so I definitely won't be able to catch it but my dad has taken some great shots of it in the past and may be interested in doing so again if there's an opportunity. Thanks.
Re: 765 Detroit Arrow Excurions
Just got one shot of 765 in Milan during the Sunday excursion coming back from Fort Wayne. I must have been one crossing east of you all in Milan.
NKP 765 at Milan by GTWHolly, on Flickr
NKP 765 at Milan by GTWHolly, on Flickr
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Re: 765 Detroit Arrow Excurions
two more from the deadhead west at Milan
Coming
NK 765 Milan by Conrailman5, on Flickr
Going
Farwell 765... for now by Conrailman5, on Flickr
Coming
NK 765 Milan by Conrailman5, on Flickr
Going
Farwell 765... for now by Conrailman5, on Flickr
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Re: 765 Detroit Arrow Excurions
I also caught 2719 and 8929...in Fort Wayne backing into the yard. What a coincidence!
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Re: 765 Detroit Arrow Excurions
Here what I got of the final trip, only about 10 people in Milan today which was awesome. Talked to a police officer who said he lost track after 120 last night when he was counting. Either way, it allowed for better photos and videos of the 765 hitting the diamond one last time.
Nickel Plate 765 at Milan by Michigan Central Lines, on Flickr
NKP 765 and Milan's Finest by Michigan Central Lines, on Flickr
Nickel Plate 765 at Milan by Michigan Central Lines, on Flickr
NKP 765 and Milan's Finest by Michigan Central Lines, on Flickr
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Re: 765 Detroit Arrow Excurions
Check out my video of the deadhead today:
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