Where is the Omaha Posse?

[brad_in_omaha]

Nice work Tom. That NS SD60E was still at Manawa yesterday evening, however it didn't one of those BNSF units with it or the train.

As far as Syracuse, did you get any photos of that new Grain shuttle loading plant under construction, Midwest Farmers Cooperative? If its not done yet, it should be soon so you will see trains on that line in the near future.

Midwest Farmers Cooperative:
http://www.midwestfarmers.coop/index.cfm?show=10&mid=72

Site Plan:
http://www.midwestfarmers.coop/images/E0189302/ShuttleFacility_conceptual1.pdf

 

[CGW101c]

I saw the plant under construction. I headed south on Hwy 50 but the only roads that turned east were 6 miles south. Then there was a detour and so I didn't want to go back that far. That explains the trackwork between Ne City and Syracuse. They are probably upgrading for traffic. I did notice that there are UP insignias on the grade crossing electrical boxes east of Syracuse. Trackage rights or did the UP buy It from the BNSF?

 

[Bill Anderson]

Thanks for the sunset shot.

The Omaha Posse may have a new member in Plattsmouth.
http://www.railroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?53200-New-Railfan-Eastern-Nebraska

 

[brad_in_omaha]

I did notice that there are UP insignias on the grade crossing electrical boxes east of Syracuse. Trackage rights or did the UP buy It from the BNSF?

I always heard it was owned by OPPD? They wanted access to two railroads so they could keep rates down. Could be just railfan rumors, but I heard that from several people over the years.

 

[Bill Anderson]

Call for the Omaha Posse on courtesy phone #1. The autumn equinox is Friday. Autumn photos, please.

 

[brad_in_omaha]

Call for the Omaha Posse on courtesy phone #1. The autumn equinox is Friday. Autumn photos, please.

We had a unseasonably Cool August and first week of September and our fall colors started about 2 weeks ahead of schedule. We only hit 90 once in August and it was on the first! Everything is mostly green still, but you can find good patches of color here an there thought the whole area even out in to central Nebraska!

Here is a little chart I keep track of the temps/rain and my take on the fall colors. I think its going to be a good year, hope I am right.

 

[Bill Anderson]

Cool chart. After a record wet winter and spring, the Puget Sound region has had a record dry summer. In other words, we have become Northern California. I don't expect much on the way of pretty autumn colors this year.

It occurred to me after I made my post that with everyone having a cell phone these days, no one under the age of 40 probably knows what a courtesy telephone is.

 

[Bill Anderson]

Here is a little chart I keep track of the temps/rain and my take on the fall colors. I think its going to be a good year, hope I am right.

Any autumn colors (other than University of Nebraska red) yet?

 

[CGW101c]

Almost. We haven't had a good hard freeze yet but there are a bunch of trees that will turn soon.

 

[Bill Anderson]

You guys stole our Athletic Director!

Bill Moos played football for the Cougars while I was a student at WSU back in the late 60's-early 70's.
http://sports.mynorthwest.com/353635/nebraska-picks-washington-state-ad-to-head-athletics-program/

 

[CGW101c]

I hope he knows what he is doing. So far this year the team ain't playing to good.

 

[papio]

A bit of fall color in these shots from today near Firth NE. They're not as sharp as I wanted, the result of some nasty winds that gusted as I shot.

 

[Bill Anderson]

Nice photos. Thanks for posting.

 

[CGW101c]

Very nice Ed. I love the Firth area. Always windy on the bridges though.

 

[CGW101c]

Today I went to where Ed was last week and caught this northbound that stopped at the Bunge Plant south of Council Bluffs.


NB at Allis Rd


Stopped at Bunge


Stopped at Bunge


Fall Color

 

[CGW101c]

2 from Thursday near Waverly NE



Around Waverly


Near Shakers (very nearly a house of ill repute)


Gotta love the Sumac when it's red

 

[papio]

Good catches Tom and nice fall colors too.

 

[brad_in_omaha]

Nice photos guys! Can't beat a good fall day!

 

[papio]

A ballast train picks up speed as it heads north (TT East) at Benos Crossing in Council Bluffs IA.

 

[papio]

Went in search of the Spirit of Union Pacific (UP1943) this morning but wasn't able to find it, so I made a quick tip to BNSF's Creston Sub at Oreapolis. Caught loads headed east and empties going west.