I was excited to see that Anita light plant had their 4 cyl. Worthinton diesel running when we arrived Friday afternoon. By: Andy Brown
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With its open valve gear this thing is a real treat to see in operation! By: Andy Brown
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The 1961 vintage Cat V-12s were also running. By: Andy Brown
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As was the 2003 V-16. Doesn't compare to the old units though! By: Andy Brown
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Arrival at Earlham Sat. morning showed this large crowd waiting to board the steam train. By: Andy Brown
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Andy and granddaughter Renee find a seat. By: Andy Brown
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Still a crowd in the street waiting to board. Dave Kroeger and his Uncle Steve are left center in the crowd. By: Andy Brown
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Henry Posner and Mick Burkart chat while waiting for departure. By: Andy Brown
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After running west of Stuart to the Wausau spur, the 700 pulled the train into the spur, and the steamer backed up on the main to switch ends. This view looks eastward at the steamer parked on the main. By: Andy Brown
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After shoving the train back onto the main, 700 ducks back into the Wausau spur. This view looks east/south towards Wausau. By: Andy Brown
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Fans go face to face with a QJ on the eastward trip. By: Andy Brown
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Mrs. Brown and Renee share an "ooh" moment. By: Andy Brown
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There's those crazy Kroegers again, during the runaround at Earlham. By: Andy Brown
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Tied onto the west end at Earlham, ready to depart again. By: Andy Brown
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Justin Hardecopf (in red hat) observes the action. By: Andy Brown
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Here's the shot I wanted on the I-80 overpass by Dexter. The money shot would come later though. By: Andy Brown
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Doing the "Wausau shuffle" on the second trip. 700 is backing out of the Wausau spur to tie onto the rear of the train. By: Andy Brown
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Looking east; steamer on the main, cars on the Wausau spur. By: Andy Brown
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700 is shoving the train back out onto the main. By: Andy Brown
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Money shot #1, Deadhead move on the I-80 overpass. After my last Wausau shot, I had time to take Rhonda and baby back to Anita, then get back to Dexter for this shot. I didn't complain about all the miles on the van! By: Andy Brown
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After grabbing the 700 off the Wausau spur, deadhead train is on the move westward. By: Andy Brown
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Not bad for an out the window grab shot, crossing the Middle River east of Casey. By: Andy Brown
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Along my favorite stretch of road between Adair and Anita, coming under the impressive dual 161/345 KV powerline. By: Andy Brown
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Heading west toward Anita with moderate pacing traffic along the White Pole Road. After this shot I headed for the campground. By: Andy Brown
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I was excited to see that Anita light plant had their 4 cyl. Worthinton diesel running when we arrived Friday afternoon.
With its open valve gear this thing is a real treat to see in operation!
The 1961 vintage Cat V-12s were also running.
As was the 2003 V-16. Doesn't compare to the old units though!
Arrival at Earlham Sat. morning showed this large crowd waiting to board the steam train.
Andy and granddaughter Renee find a seat.
Still a crowd in the street waiting to board. Dave Kroeger and his Uncle Steve are left center in the crowd.
Henry Posner and Mick Burkart chat while waiting for departure.
After running west of Stuart to the Wausau spur, the 700 pulled the train into the spur, and the steamer backed up on the main to switch ends. This view looks eastward at the steamer parked on the main.
After shoving the train back onto the main, 700 ducks back into the Wausau spur. This view looks east/south towards Wausau.
Fans go face to face with a QJ on the eastward trip.
Dave and his Uncle enjoy the ride.
Mrs. Brown and Renee share an "ooh" moment.
There's those crazy Kroegers again, during the runaround at Earlham.
Such a railfan!
Tied onto the west end at Earlham, ready to depart again.
Justin Hardecopf (in red hat) observes the action.
Here's the shot I wanted on the I-80 overpass by Dexter. The money shot would come later though.
Doing the "Wausau shuffle" on the second trip. 700 is backing out of the Wausau spur to tie onto the rear of the train.
Looking east; steamer on the main, cars on the Wausau spur.
700 is shoving the train back out onto the main.
Money shot #1, Deadhead move on the I-80 overpass. After my last Wausau shot, I had time to take Rhonda and baby back to Anita, then get back to Dexter for this shot. I didn't complain about all the miles on the van!
Deadhead move at Stuart depot.
After grabbing the 700 off the Wausau spur, deadhead train is on the move westward.
Not bad for an out the window grab shot, crossing the Middle River east of Casey.
Money shot #2, Adair.
Along my favorite stretch of road between Adair and Anita, coming under the impressive dual 161/345 KV powerline.
Heading west toward Anita with moderate pacing traffic along the White Pole Road. After this shot I headed for the campground.