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Viewing Album:  KCS Heavener Sub in Arkansas
 
By:Tom Beckett
Dates:1/1/1995 - 7/9/2016
Album Info:Photos of KCS trains on the Heavener Sub between Sulphur Springs and Gentry. Siloam Springs has its own page.
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Holding out
Title:  Holding out
Description:  This southbound was holding for a meet north of Gentry, waiting to move down the siding til the nortbound was at the south end. This way the trains would not block the several crossings in town more than needed for the meet. An NREX lease unit, formerly a GE lease fleet unit, leads, followed by two more GE's and a rebuilt SD 45.
Photo Date:  12/15/2006  Upload Date: 3/5/2017 4:14:49 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author: 
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NREX 8545(B39-8E)
Views:  573   Comments: 1
Wonder if they get free Oatmeal Creme Pies??
Title:  Wonder if they get free Oatmeal Creme Pies??
Description:  The dodger works the McKee Foods plant-the folks who make Little Debbie.
Photo Date:  1/12/2007  Upload Date: 2/3/2017 4:54:00 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 2829(GP40-3) KCS 2813(GP40-3) KCS 2963(GP40-3)
Views:  771   Comments: 1
One frosty morn
Title:  One frosty morn
Description:  A pair of trains at the north end of Gentry on a day where the ice had formed on all the trees, making for a pretty photo, but somewhat hazardous driving. Fortunately, most of these events dont last long. The railroad, regardless of the weather, just keeps going.
Photo Date:  1/12/2007  Upload Date: 2/3/2017 4:58:16 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 2963(GP40-3) KCS 4596(AC44CW)
Views:  635   Comments: 0
Rolling onward
Title:  Rolling onward
Description:  This northbound 69 car H train is continuing its trip north after letting the dodger pass.
Photo Date:  1/12/2007  Upload Date: 2/3/2017 5:02:09 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4596(AC44CW) KCS 4606(AC44CW)
Views:  634   Comments: 1
GEs for grain
Title:  GEs for grain
Description:  A pair of GEs roll 75 cars of grain south. Theyre meeting a northbound M train here.
Photo Date:  2/17/2007  Upload Date: 1/29/2017 5:00:53 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4590(AC44CW) KCS 4593(AC44CW)
Views:  664   Comments: 0
Mexican trio
Title:  Mexican trio
Description:  Three TFM SDs lead the northbound M train, waiting for a meet at Gentry with a southbound grain train. Todays count is 46 freight, with 23 COFC on the rear.
Photo Date:  2/17/2007  Upload Date: 1/29/2017 4:49:58 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  TFM 1401(SD40-2) TFM 1408(SD40-2) TFM 1438(SD40-2)
Views:  740   Comments: 0
A push for the grain
Title:  A push for the grain
Description:  A TFM SD70 is assisting the southbound grain train.
Photo Date:  2/17/2007  Upload Date: 1/29/2017 5:02:16 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  TFM 1650(SD70MAC)
Views:  507   Comments: 0
Home and away
Title:  Home and away
Description:  A pair of gray units, one lettered for KCS, the other for TFM, leads a 77 car southbound grain train at Collins Av in Gentry. The trailing unit shows one of the few times I shot a TFM lettered GE.
Photo Date:  2/24/2007  Upload Date: 1/29/2017 4:41:29 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4005(SD70ACe) TFM 2628(AC44CW)
Views:  469   Comments: 1
TFM on coal
Title:  TFM on coal
Description:  A TFM GE is one of the DPUs on this empty AEPX coal train, a service they did not commonly perform.
Photo Date:  2/24/2007  Upload Date: 1/29/2017 5:04:48 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  TFM 2664(AC44CW) UP 6717(AC44CW)
Views:  472   Comments: 1
Rolling them home
Title:  Rolling them home
Description:  A northbound AEPX empty rolls north, headed for KC and eventually Wyoming behind an inclusive mix of power.
Photo Date:  2/24/2007  Upload Date: 1/29/2017 5:16:40 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 6540(AC44CW) UP 6260(AC44CW) BNSF 9539(SD70MAC)
Views:  461   Comments: 2
DPU in the field
Title:  DPU in the field
Description:  A northbound AEPX empty is seen across the field from the Butler Creek bridge.
Photo Date:  2/26/2007  Upload Date: 1/29/2017 5:15:00 AM
Location:  Sulphur Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5869(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  429   Comments: 0
Morning empties
Title:  Morning empties
Description:  The shot at Gravette is best done in the morning to take advantage of a better angle and fewer obstructions.
Photo Date:  2/26/2007  Upload Date: 1/29/2017 5:18:17 AM
Location:  Gravette, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 7289(AC44CW) UP 6210(AC44CW) KCS 4606(AC44CW) KCS 4579(AC44CW)
Views:  485   Comments: 0
Empties get a push
Title:  Empties get a push
Description:  Sometimes the empty unit trains get DPUs, sometimes they dont. Today, the empty coal train from Texas has a pair, aiding its northbound trek.
Photo Date:  9/1/2007  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 4:49:12 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5927(ES44AC) BNSF 5935(ES44AC)
Views:  536   Comments: 1
Demo DPU
Title:  Demo DPU
Description:  The trailing unit on this DPU is one of the EMD SD70ACe demonstrators, one of three the KCS picked up following their tour on the KCS. Its pushing on the rear of a 125 car AEPX train, rolling over Butler Creek.
Photo Date:  9/1/2007  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 4:55:16 AM
Location:  Sulphur Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 3999(SD70ACe) UP 6553(AC44CW)
Views:  694   Comments: 1
Making the grade
Title:  Making the grade
Description:  A southbound TXUX train rolls 125 cars into Gravette very slowly, but gaining speed as it wins the battle coming up the hill from Sulphur Springs.
Photo Date:  9/1/2007  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 5:01:05 AM
Location:  Gravette, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  TFM 1601(SD70MAC) BNSF 5605(AC44CW) TFM 1608(SD70MAC)
Views:  655   Comments: 1
Out the north end
Title:  Out the north end
Description:  An empty TXUX train with a TFM leader faces the southbound home signal at N Gentry as it clears the interlocking there.
Photo Date:  9/1/2007  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 5:04:04 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  TFM 1623(SD70MAC)
Views:  574   Comments: 0
Leaning in
Title:  Leaning in
Description:  The DPU on this southbound AEPX train is pushing hard as it struggled up to Gravette with 124 cars.
Photo Date:  9/1/2007  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 5:09:21 AM
Location:  Sulphur Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  TFM 1626(SD70MAC) UP 6251(AC44CW)
Views:  622   Comments: 1
Given the gate
Title:  Given the gate
Description:  A southbound 124 car AEPX train rolls across Butler Creek, past the gate to this pasture as it revs up for the climb to Gravette.
Photo Date:  9/1/2007  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 5:12:24 AM
Location:  Sulphur Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5806(AC44CWCTE) KCS 4015(SD70ACe)
Views:  600   Comments: 2
Rolling on through
Title:  Rolling on through
Description:  This empty AEPX coal train is keeping the main as it rolls to a meet with a southbound at Gentry.
Photo Date:  9/1/2007  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 5:14:55 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  UP 6750(AC44CW) UP 8183(SD9043MAC)
Views:  556   Comments: 1
Meet at the south end of town
Title:  Meet at the south end of town
Description:  We see the empty AEPX train passing the head end of a southbound grain train.
Photo Date:  9/1/2007  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 5:19:31 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 6750(AC44CW) UP 8183(SD9043MAC) KCS 4023(SD70ACe) TFM 1600(SD70MAC)
Views:  756   Comments: 1
Outstanding in the field
Title:  Outstanding in the field
Description:  The northbound AEPX train rolls past the hayfield north of the Butler Creek bridge as it makes its way toward Missouri, a mile or so hence.
Photo Date:  9/1/2007  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 5:23:12 AM
Location:  Sulphur Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 6750(AC44CW) UP 8183(SD9043MAC)
Views:  572   Comments: 1
Over the bridge
Title:  Over the bridge
Description:  A TXUX train rolls across Butler Creek at Sulphur Springs, about to tackle the hill into Gravette.
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 4:40:17 AM
Location:  Sulphur Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BN 9677(SD70MAC) BNSF 9653(SD70MAC)
Views:  552   Comments: 0
Gray belles
Title:  Gray belles
Description:  A northbound "Belle hop" train of new covered hoppers in Belle colors is trailed by a gray GE giving it an assist as it rolls north toward Gravette.
Photo Date:  10/27/2007  Upload Date: 7/13/2016 2:50:28 AM
Location:  Gravette, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4588(AC44CW)
Views:  501   Comments: 1
Belle hop
Title:  Belle hop
Description:  In 2007, KCS bought a fleet of covered hoppers for grain service, all painted in a variation of the "Belle" scheme on their new diesels. For a while, these train sets ran as units, and it was common to see a solid 100 car train of these new cars. Heres one rolling south with 59 loads just south of Decatur.
Photo Date:  10/27/2007  Upload Date: 7/13/2016 3:03:38 AM
Location:  Decatur, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4608(AC44CW) KCS 4026(SD70ACe)
Views:  616   Comments: 2
Morning northbound
Title:  Morning northbound
Description:  A northbound empty grain train gets underway after a meet at Gentry.
Photo Date:  10/27/2007  Upload Date: 7/13/2016 3:07:54 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4621(AC44CW) KCS 4681(ES44AC)
Views:  622   Comments: 1
TFM leader
Title:  TFM leader
Description:  A northbound H train rolls into Gentry with 70 cars behind a two tone TFM SD 40. These units were common at the time.
Photo Date:  10/27/2007  Upload Date: 7/13/2016 3:20:33 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  TFM 1406(SD40-2) KCS 6076(SD40-2) TFM 1336(SD40)
Views:  673   Comments: 1
Everybody push
Title:  Everybody push
Description:  TFM, KCS, and ex SP units push this AEPX coal train south at North Gentry. Once through town, he'll take the switch at Flint Creek to enter the SWEPCO plant between Gentry and Siloam Springs. A northbound empty grain train is in the siding, waiting to get out.
Photo Date:  10/27/2007  Upload Date: 7/13/2016 3:25:49 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 6294(AC44CW) TFM 1633(SD70MAC) KCS 4585(AC44CW)
Views:  666   Comments: 0
Grays in the sun
Title:  Grays in the sun
Description:  A 101 car northbound empty grain train crosses Floyd Moore Rd behind three gray units, led by SD70ACe class unit 4000, with an assist from a BNSF SD70MAC.
Photo Date:  1/19/2008  Upload Date: 1/20/2017 4:39:29 AM
Location:  Decatur, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4000(SD70ACe) KCS 4589(AC44CW) KCS 4576(AC44CW) BNSF 9863(SD70MAC)
Views:  693   Comments: 0
Something new, both borrowed
Title:  Something new, both borrowed
Description:  A southbound 80 car grain train with a new Belle SD70ACe, lettered for KCSM, and a Mexican GE roll toward Floyd Moore Rd as they head for warmer climes. At this time, catching a Belle in the lead was a find.
Photo Date:  1/19/2008  Upload Date: 1/20/2017 4:42:27 AM
Location:  Decatur, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCSM 4526(AC44CW)
Views:  525   Comments: 0
Pushing past the feed store
Title:  Pushing past the feed store
Description:  The DPU of an empty TXUX train passes the Curran Feed Store in Gentry.
Photo Date:  1/26/2008  Upload Date: 1/20/2017 4:14:18 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5798(ES44AC) BNSF 5728(ES44AC)
Views:  546   Comments: 0
Waiting in the snow
Title:  Waiting in the snow
Description:  The southbound H train waits north of CP North Gentry for a northbound still approaching from Siloam Springs. This is where southbounds will wait if they are meeting a northbound here. Plenty of room to stash its 35 cars.
Photo Date:  2/1/2008  Upload Date: 1/20/2017 4:36:42 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 3942(SD70MAC) TFM 1425(SD40-2) KCS 4002(SD70ACe)
Views:  429   Comments: 0
Oddball
Title:  Oddball
Description:  There were not many SDP 40s built-only 6 for Great Northern, and 14 for National of Mexico. The N de M units wound up on KCS, where they were treated like any other SD 40, and went into the road pool and could be seen systemwide. This one is mid consist on this lite power move.
Photo Date:  2/1/2008  Upload Date: 7/13/2016 3:14:06 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  TFM 1319(SDP40) KCS 2842(GP40-3) TFM 1419(SD40-2) GWWR 2001(GP38)
Views:  536   Comments: 1
Down in the dip
Title:  Down in the dip
Description:  A southbound AEPX coal train has just crossed Dawn Hill Rd and is digging into the grade up to Davidson Rd as it approaches Siloam Springs.
Photo Date:  2/1/2008  Upload Date: 7/13/2016 3:30:56 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7259(AC44CW) UP 6230(AC44CW) KCS 4057(SD70ACe)
Views:  404   Comments: 1
TFM 1661
Title:  TFM 1661
Description:  A pair of TFM units leads H KCSH at CP North Gentry.
Photo Date:  2/10/2008  Upload Date: 12/5/2011 12:36:25 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  TFM 1661(SD70MAC) TFM 1645(SD70MAC)
Views:  472   Comments: 0
Dodger working Little Debbie
Title:  Dodger working Little Debbie
Description:  The Watts Dodger switches the Little Debbie shack plant in Gentry. spotting loads of vegetable oil used in making all those Swiss Rolls and Oatmeal Creme Pies!!
Photo Date:  2/14/2008  Upload Date: 12/5/2011 12:22:00 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard,Station,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 2833(GP40-3) KCS 2823(GP40-3)
Views:  662   Comments: 0
KCS 4686
Title:  KCS 4686
Description:  KCS 4686 leads a gray mate north on H SHKC with 57 cars.
Photo Date:  5/18/2008  Upload Date: 12/5/2011 12:31:54 AM
Location:  Decatur, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4686(ES44AC) KCS 4007(SD70ACe)
Views:  543   Comments: 0
Corralled
Title:  Corralled
Description:  The northbound H train rolls 57 cars past an old corral at Y City Rd, nearing Decatur.
Photo Date:  5/18/2008  Upload Date: 8/3/2016 4:19:02 AM
Location:  Decatur, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4686(ES44AC) KCS 4007(SD70ACe)
Views:  366   Comments: 0
Rocky Road
Title:  Rocky Road
Description:  A southbound M train rolls past a road with a truly accurate name as it heads toward Gentry with 68 freight and 34 stack platforms.
Photo Date:  5/31/2008  Upload Date: 8/3/2016 4:12:24 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4040(SD70ACe) KCS 4682(ES44AC) KCS 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  445   Comments: 0
Southbound in the dip
Title:  Southbound in the dip
Description:  A southbound TXUX train rolls past the distant signal for CP North Dorsey as it makes its way to Decatur
Photo Date:  6/7/2008  Upload Date: 8/3/2016 4:04:08 AM
Location:  Decatur, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5884(ES44AC)
Views:  159   Comments: 0
By the board
Title:  By the board
Description:  One of the more challenging shots in the area is this shot of a northbound passing the signal at Roller Av in Decatur, just north of the station. The Simmons plant keeps the tracks in shadow much of the afternoon, but during the longer days of summer, its possible to get this shot with the power and signal lit up. Because the angle is low by then, it makes for an attractive shot. We see a northbound 84 car H train.
Photo Date:  6/22/2008  Upload Date: 8/3/2016 4:17:20 AM
Location:  Decatur, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4126(SD70ACe) KCS 4053(SD70ACe)
Views:  444   Comments: 0
Empties north
Title:  Empties north
Description:  An empty TXUX train passes the signal at the Decatur station.
Photo Date:  7/20/2008  Upload Date: 8/13/2016 5:07:13 AM
Location:  Decatur, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9394(SD70ACe) BNSF 5621(AC44CW)
Views:  315   Comments: 1
Belles in the mail
Title:  Belles in the mail
Description:  A pair of Belle painted units roll past the mailboxes at Floyd Moore Rd with a 75 car southbound grain train. Belle 4693 is bringing up tTe rear.
Photo Date:  7/20/2008  Upload Date: 8/13/2016 5:37:41 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4052(SD70ACe) KCS 4121(SD70ACe)
Views:  382   Comments: 2
Afternoon mail
Title:  Afternoon mail
Description:  The H KCSH passes the row of mailboxes at Floyd Moore Rd. No mail will come off the train here today.
Photo Date:  7/27/2008  Upload Date: 8/13/2016 5:09:13 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 3131(SD40-3) TFM 1426(SD40-2) TFM 1423(SD40-2)
Views:  475   Comments: 2
Creekside
Title:  Creekside
Description:  NLKC rolls north along the creek just after clearing North Dorsey.
Photo Date:  7/27/2008  Upload Date: 8/13/2016 5:35:25 AM
Location:  Gravette, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 3951(SD70MAC) TFM 1641(SD70MAC) KCS 4044(SD70ACe) KCS 4012(SD70ACe)
Views:  493   Comments: 1
KCSM 4091
Title:  KCSM 4091
Description:  A visitor from the south, KCS de Mexico SD70 ACe leads a KCSM GE on y KCMX just south of Decatur in a late afternoon scene.
Photo Date:  8/9/2008  Upload Date: 12/5/2011 12:33:39 AM
Location:  Decatur, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCSM 4526(AC44CW)
Views:  437   Comments: 0
Rural scene
Title:  Rural scene
Description:  The nose of a TFM unit rolls past the farm at CP Flint Creek.
Photo Date:  9/7/2008  Upload Date: 8/8/2016 3:33:51 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  TFM 1652(SD70MAC)
Views:  206   Comments: 1
H train
Title:  H train
Description:  A 49 car H KCSH rolls south at CP Flint Creek behind a pair of TFM SD70MACs.
Photo Date:  9/7/2008  Upload Date: 8/8/2016 3:38:19 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  TFM 1652(SD70MAC) TFM 1633(SD70MAC)
Views:  281   Comments: 1
Southbound coal
Title:  Southbound coal
Description:  A loaded AEPX train rolls south just north of Decatur, where the tracks run next to Ark 59 for a short distance. A UP unit, common on these trains, leads the
Photo Date:  9/29/2008  Upload Date: 8/13/2016 5:15:02 AM
Location:  Decatur, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 6582(AC44CW) KCS 4123(SD70ACe)
Views:  300   Comments: 1
Coal and feed
Title:  Coal and feed
Description:  A southbound TXUX train rolls past the Curran Feed Store, evidenced by the grain mixing apparatus behind the trailer.
Photo Date:  10/25/2008  Upload Date: 8/16/2016 4:35:14 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5986(ES44AC) KCS 4700(ES44AC) KCS 4683(ES44AC)
Views:  375   Comments: 2
Farm scene
Title:  Farm scene
Description:  A southbound TXUX train rolls past the farm at CP Flint Creek with 116 cars for Texas.
Photo Date:  10/26/2008  Upload Date: 8/18/2016 4:37:02 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6101(ES44AC) BNSF 9571(SD70MAC) KCS 4045(SD70ACe)
Views:  322   Comments: 1

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