Tag: KCS
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Last in KCS Territory
My last view of KCS in it’s native territory, Pearl, Mississippi High Oak Yard. This was taken in late November 2023. I went out to the yard to check out the KCS Christmas train, but was unable to get very close. Very crowded. I didn’t realize the popularity of this visit. It was the Saturday…
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CPKC and a New Beginning
After a recent move to the MSP area, I’m now getting a better view of the ongoing integration of KCS and CP railroads. I’m also getting more familiar with the great passenger facility in St Paul, known as the St Paul Union Depot (SPUD). I got a brief view of CP 2816, the Empress recently.…
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Reminiscing about the KCS
Sitting down today to send my dues renewal to the Kansas City Southern Historical Society (KCSHS) and thinking about the past and future of the KCS. I’ve been a very proud member of the KCSHS since 1997. The picture is of the Southern Belle, the KCS business train outside of DeQueen, Arkansas in June of…
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