Many of the ex-CB&Q signals along the Creston Sub are still in service. How ever at McPherson, the new stuff is in and working, plus the old search lights have been removed. Early in the AM, all i... (more)
Searchlight signals are on their way out in alot of places due to the mandated PTC system scheduled to be in place by 2015. Here a pair of searchlights stand guard at CP 4475, McPherson, as a few ... (more)
A westbound empty coal train slides under one of the many hump back bridges along the Creston Sub in western Iowa.
A westbound empty enters the McPherson siding area on a dry winter day on its way back for a new coal load.
BNSF 8807 eases down after cresting one of the hills that challenge it on its way towards Red Oak.
This is the trailing end of a coal train leaving the McPherson siding. BNSF 9982 is on the point with 9374 at its back and 9382 at the rear.
Eastbound BNSF manifest train nearing the end of the McPherson siding, on its way to Red Oak.
Good luck finding this place... :)