K&O overtime  Contributor's Pick!       
I spent 3 hours setting up this shot. It is unusual for the fact K&O seldom works on Sunday. The call came over the radio the crew wanted to enter the Newton rail yard, pick up a cut of cars, and head back to McPherson. I checked the time, checked the weather, and checked the water in the creek. When I got to the location 10 minutes ahead of time, I set up my camera and got in the best location to take advantage of the reflection off the water. The K&O train whistle sounded as it approached giving me notice to lock my view finder on the spot. Just as the engine emerged from the trees, a gust of wind came up and rippled the water, ruining my perfect shot.
Date: 10/21/2012 Location: Newton, KS   Map Show Newton on a rail map Views: 713 Collection Of:   Greg Elder
Locomotives: WAMX 3906(GP39V) WAMX 3901(GP39V) WAMX 3914(GP39E)    Author:  Greg Elder
K&O overtime
Picture Categories: Bridge,Action This picture is part of album:  K&O Railroad
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Name Type Comments Date
Jack Prange II General all units are called GP39V. 10/21/2012 7:32:35 PM
Olaf Junges General Nice location, great catch, very nice shot! 10/22/2012 6:55:45 PM
Michael Hartman General Nice shot! 5/4/2013 1:49:17 PM

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