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Westbound ASV Passenger Train
Title:  Westbound ASV Passenger Train
Description:  Since the train is running only 10 MPH, I figured I'd attempt a pan shot to get that nice balls out hauling ass effect. Hard to believe that this thing used to run 90 MPH faster than this on a regular basis.
Photo Date:  7/5/2010  Upload Date: 7/8/2010 2:25:25 AM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  1373   Comments: 0
Hand Signals
Title:  Hand Signals
Description:  Joe Minick CMOO for the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad gives hand signals to a new engineer on the 3415 while practicing making smooth joints. I got to try, too.
Photo Date:  7/5/2010  Upload Date: 7/13/2010 1:31:11 AM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  563   Comments: 0
ATSF 3415 Back in the Shop
Title:  ATSF 3415 Back in the Shop
Description:  Santa Fe 3415 begins to cool down in the shop after today's runs. The no diesel locomotives allowed sign is a nice touch. Although the diesel that shoved it into the barn isn't much to sneeze at--a 1945 ALCO S1.
Photo Date:  7/5/2010  Upload Date: 7/8/2010 2:25:26 AM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  675   Comments: 0
51861
Title:  51861
Description:  Santa Fe 3415 carries Baldwin Locomotive Works Builders Number 51861 on her builders plate. The engine only carries one plate these days, but hopefully they can come up with another. I was told that she would get a bath at some point to make that glossy black paint shine, but for now this workhorse quietly cools down in her sauna-like enginehouse after a day of earning an honest living again.
Photo Date:  7/5/2010  Upload Date: 7/8/2010 2:25:26 AM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  636   Comments: 0
ASV 4 - ALCO S1
Title:  ASV 4 - ALCO S1
Description:  Abilene and Smoky Valley's Ex-Hutchinson and Northern ALCO S1 heads back up to the ex-Rock Island Depot after putting the steam engine away in the enginehouse.
Photo Date:  7/5/2010  Upload Date: 7/8/2010 2:25:27 AM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ASV 4(S1)
Views:  509   Comments: 0
ATSF 3415
Title:  ATSF 3415
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/2/2010  Upload Date: 10/2/2010 9:28:07 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Sean Rodkey
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  882   Comments: 0
ATSF 3415
Title:  ATSF 3415
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/2/2010  Upload Date: 10/2/2010 9:32:17 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Sean Rodkey
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  484   Comments: 1
ATSF 3415
Title:  ATSF 3415
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/2/2010  Upload Date: 10/2/2010 9:34:37 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Sean Rodkey
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  597   Comments: 2
Santa Fe
Title:  Santa Fe
Description:  Abilene Kansas
Photo Date:  11/5/2010  Upload Date: 11/5/2010 8:53:21 AM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Mike Pennington
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  132   Comments: 0
ATSF 3415
Title:  ATSF 3415
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/22/2021 3:58:44 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Mike Pennington
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  284   Comments: 0
ATSF 3415
Title:  ATSF 3415
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/22/2021 3:57:22 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Mike Pennington
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  232   Comments: 0
FXE 4655
Title:  FXE 4655
Description:  Second unit on eastbound loaded grain train in IKE Siding waiting clearance to go east onto the BNSF Strong City Subdivision
Photo Date:  3/11/2011  Upload Date: 3/19/2011 12:22:11 AM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories: 
Locomotives:  FXE 4655(ES44AC)
Views:  301   Comments: 0
UP 9473
Title:  UP 9473
Description:  Lead unit on westbound empty grain train
Photo Date:  3/26/2011  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 8:47:28 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 9473(C41-8W)
Views:  286   Comments: 1
FXE 4633
Title:  FXE 4633
Description:  Trail unit on westbound empty grain train
Photo Date:  3/26/2011  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 8:48:10 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories: 
Locomotives:  FXE 4633(ES44AC)
Views:  280   Comments: 0
ATSF 3415
Title:  ATSF 3415
Description:  Smokebox on ATSF Pacific 3415. Shot on black and white print film.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/15/2011 12:35:54 AM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  393   Comments: 0
79 Inch Drivers
Title:  79 Inch Drivers
Description:  79 inch drivers make for some pretty big running shoes under a 4-6-2. Shot on black and white print film.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/15/2011 12:35:57 AM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  513   Comments: 0
Step Box at Abilene, KS
Title:  Step Box at Abilene, KS
Description:  Former Katy diner looks downright old school in this shot. Shot on black and white print film.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/15/2011 12:35:59 AM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  86   Comments: 0
Where's the FRED
Title:  Where's the FRED
Description:  No EOT here on this caboose. Shot on black and white print film.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/15/2011 12:36:02 AM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  83   Comments: 0
Rock Island Depot
Title:  Rock Island Depot
Description:  One view of the 1887 Rock Island Depot that has probably not changed much in the past 124 years. Shot on black and white print film.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/15/2011 12:36:05 AM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  101   Comments: 0
Toto Country
Title:  Toto Country
Description:  Central Kansas in one picture. Shot on black and white print film.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/15/2011 12:36:07 AM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
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Views:  78   Comments: 0
Eastbound ASV Passenger Train - ATSF 3415
Title:  Eastbound ASV Passenger Train - ATSF 3415
Description:  The 2 P.M. departure heads for Enterprise, KS out of Abilene behind the Santa Fe 3415. From here I'll head towards Marysville, KS to catch UP 844 coming in. 2 steam engines in 1 day! Shot on black and white print film.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/15/2011 12:36:10 AM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  425   Comments: 0
Eastbound ASV Passenger Train - ATSF 3415
Title:  Eastbound ASV Passenger Train - ATSF 3415
Description:  The 2 P.M. departure gets ready to take off from Abilene, but first the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad will conduct a ceremony to commemorate the placing of their 1887 Rock Island Depot onto the National Register of Historic Places.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/9/2011 1:12:12 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  558   Comments: 0
Old and New Are One in the Same
Title:  Old and New Are One in the Same
Description:  In service photo of the 3415 with the now in service again 3415.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/9/2011 1:12:15 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  355   Comments: 0
Rock Island Depot Ceremony
Title:  Rock Island Depot Ceremony
Description:  A ceremony is conducted placing the 1887 Rock Island Depot onto the National Register of Historic Places. There were around 100 people in attendance, from volunteers, members, politicians, retirees, to area residents.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/9/2011 1:12:18 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  369   Comments: 0
National Register Plaque
Title:  National Register Plaque
Description:  These plaques make it a lot harder to get rid of historic structures, and this one definitely deserves to be on the National Register of Historic Places.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/9/2011 1:12:20 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
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Views:  58   Comments: 0
Westbound BNSF Local Train
Title:  Westbound BNSF Local Train
Description:  A fine assortment of power switches out the yard on their way west. After shooting this I drove 2 blocks south and shoot an operating Santa Fe Steam Engine.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/9/2011 1:12:23 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 543(B40-8W) BNSF 1633(GP9) BNSF 3116(GP50) BNSF 532(B40-8W)
Views:  1470   Comments: 1
We're in Kansas, Toto...
Title:  We're in Kansas, Toto...
Description:  This Rock Island crossbuck against a backdrop of a grain elevator just screams "Central Kansas".
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/9/2011 1:12:26 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  56   Comments: 0
Eastbound ASV Passenger Train - ATSF 3415
Title:  Eastbound ASV Passenger Train - ATSF 3415
Description:  The 2 P.M. departure heads for Enterprise, KS out of Abilene behind the Santa Fe 3415. From here I'll head towards Marysville, KS to catch UP 844 coming in. 2 steam engines in 1 day!
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/9/2011 1:12:29 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  439   Comments: 0
Eastbound ASV Passenger Train
Title:  Eastbound ASV Passenger Train
Description:  The Abilene & Smoky Valley Railway 11:00 A.M. train heads towards Enterprise with ATSF 3415 stomping out of town way with her authentic Santa Fe 6 Chime Steam Whistle blowing for the crossing. You might also notice that after 2 years of running, she finally has a set of numberboards atop the boiler, as she did when working for the Santa Fe.
Photo Date:  7/2/2011  Upload Date: 9/21/2012 1:57:05 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  554   Comments: 1
Eastbound ASV Passenger Train
Title:  Eastbound ASV Passenger Train
Description:  Bearing down on Jeep Road at a blazing 10 MPH is ATSF 3415 and train on the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railway.
Photo Date:  7/2/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 10:34:23 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  486   Comments: 0
DBGX 2305 - EMD SW9
Title:  DBGX 2305 - EMD SW9
Description:  Here is DeBruce Grain's Abilene Elevator switcher, an EMD SW9 of T&NO origins, which passed to the SP proper before coming here. She was built in 4-53 with a Builder Number of 12867.
Photo Date:  7/2/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 10:34:34 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DBGX 2305(SW9)
Views:  433   Comments: 0
Eastbound UP Loaded Grain Train
Title:  Eastbound UP Loaded Grain Train
Description:  Conductor throwing the switch into the West End of Ike Siding where UP Train GSOLHO 30 will wait for 2 westbounds.
Photo Date:  7/2/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 10:34:41 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  FXE 4601(ES44AC) UP 7200(AC44CW)
Views:  488   Comments: 0
Westbound UP Empty Coal Train
Title:  Westbound UP Empty Coal Train
Description:  A derated AC6044CW leads UP Train CNKEY9 29 around the S-Curve just east of Ike Siding on the UP Salina Sub.
Photo Date:  7/2/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 10:35:04 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 6953(AC4460CW) UP 6535(AC44CW)
Views:  532   Comments: 0
New Numberboards
Title:  New Numberboards
Description:  Closeup shot of ATSF 3415's recently acquired numberboards, which really clutter up the top of the boiler, but appropriately so.
Photo Date:  7/2/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 10:35:14 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  484   Comments: 0
BNSF Locomotives
Title:  BNSF Locomotives
Description:  A wonderfully eclectic set of engines rest in BNSF Abilene Yard for the weekend.
Photo Date:  7/2/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 10:35:19 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 1528(GP28M) BNSF 8722(GP60) BNSF 543(B40-8W) BNSF 2240(GP38)
Views:  980   Comments: 1
Eastbound ASV Passenger Train
Title:  Eastbound ASV Passenger Train
Description:  The steamer crosses Jeep Road on its way to Enterprise with the 2 P.M. Train.
Photo Date:  7/2/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 10:35:24 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  525   Comments: 2
UP 1989
Title:  UP 1989
Description:  Eastbound approaching MP 164.5
Photo Date:  7/10/2011  Upload Date: 7/10/2011 4:46:13 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 1989(SD70ACe)
Views:  186   Comments: 0
UP 1995
Title:  UP 1995
Description:  Leading the AAMCY westbound
Photo Date:  8/1/2011  Upload Date: 8/1/2011 12:50:29 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 1995(SD70ACe)
Views:  167   Comments: 0
BNSF 9644
Title:  BNSF 9644
Description:  Leading a westbound empty open hopper coal train
Photo Date:  8/23/2011  Upload Date: 11/7/2016 3:28:46 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9644(SD70MAC)
Views:  267   Comments: 2
CSX 710
Title:  CSX 710
Description:  Westbound empty grain train passing MP 58
Photo Date:  8/31/2011  Upload Date: 7/22/2013 4:49:13 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 710(ES44AC-H)
Views:  269   Comments: 0
KCS 4127
Title:  KCS 4127
Description:  Lead unit of 4 on westbound empty coal train
Photo Date:  9/1/2011  Upload Date: 9/17/2011 4:45:09 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4127(SD70ACe)
Views:  172   Comments: 0
KCS 4601
Title:  KCS 4601
Description:  2nd unit on westbound empty coal train
Photo Date:  9/1/2011  Upload Date: 9/17/2011 4:48:29 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories: 
Locomotives:  KCS 4601(AC44CW)
Views:  288   Comments: 0
KCS 4019
Title:  KCS 4019
Description:  3rd unit of 4 on westbound empty coal train
Photo Date:  9/1/2011  Upload Date: 9/17/2011 4:49:46 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories: 
Locomotives:  KCS 4019(SD70ACe)
Views:  232   Comments: 0
BNSF 9505
Title:  BNSF 9505
Description:  4th unit on empty westbound coal train
Photo Date:  9/1/2011  Upload Date: 9/17/2011 4:50:43 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 9505(SD70MAC)
Views:  205   Comments: 0
BNSF Local Power
Title:  BNSF Local Power
Description:  The L-KAN018 03A sits tied down in the Abilene yard waiting to head to Newton this evening.
Photo Date:  9/3/2011  Upload Date: 9/4/2011 1:31:17 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Luke McIntyre
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 3169(GP50) BNSF 3021(GP40M) BNSF 1652(SD40-2) BNSF 8722(GP60)
Views:  725   Comments: 1
ATSF 3415
Title:  ATSF 3415
Description:  ATSF 3415 crosses K-15 on its way to coupling onto the train.
Photo Date:  9/3/2011  Upload Date: 9/4/2011 1:32:09 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Luke McIntyre
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  648   Comments: 0
ATSF 3415
Title:  ATSF 3415
Description:  ATSF 3415 is sitting, waiting to highball east, well if you call 10 MPH highballing, which for this line it is.
Photo Date:  9/3/2011  Upload Date: 9/4/2011 1:32:55 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Luke McIntyre
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  523   Comments: 0
ATSF 3415
Title:  ATSF 3415
Description:  ATSF 3415's whistle is blaring as it departs Abilene for the run to Enterprise and back.
Photo Date:  9/3/2011  Upload Date: 9/4/2011 1:46:11 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Luke McIntyre
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  491   Comments: 0
ATSF 3415
Title:  ATSF 3415
Description:  ATSF 3415 trundles east amongst the sunflowers at Jeep Road.
Photo Date:  9/3/2011  Upload Date: 9/4/2011 1:34:28 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Luke McIntyre
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  659   Comments: 1
BNSF 5901
Title:  BNSF 5901
Description:  Rerouted coal empties head through Abilene on the Stong City Sub.
Photo Date:  9/3/2011  Upload Date: 9/4/2011 1:55:44 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Luke McIntyre
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 5901(ES44AC) BNSF 9585(SD70MAC) BNSF 4429(C44-9W)
Views:  647   Comments: 0


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