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Walt Sharp's Collection
 
5/1/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Walt Sharp
Dates:2/28/1991 - 12/31/2025
Album Info:Abandoned Lines, Stations, Signals, Elevator derailments, Tourist Railroads; Transfer tracks
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BNSF 800512
Title:  BNSF 800512
Description:  BNSF 800512 - 2nd car in westbound Boeing Train enroute to Washington State via BNSF Strong City Subdivision passing through Abilene, KS
Photo Date:  2/28/1991  Upload Date: 8/19/2005 8:51:12 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
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Views:  394   Comments: 0
Boeing Train
Title:  Boeing Train
Description:  Westbound Boeing 737s being moved to Washington State by the BNSF on the Strong City Subdivision
Photo Date:  2/28/1991  Upload Date: 8/17/2005 1:50:15 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
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Views:  677   Comments: 0
Boeing Train
Title:  Boeing Train
Description:  Westbound Boeing Train on the BNSF Strong City Subdivision headed for Washington State
Photo Date:  2/28/1991  Upload Date: 8/17/2005 5:50:29 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  818   Comments: 0
Boeing Train
Title:  Boeing Train
Description:  Westbound Boeing train enroute to Washington State on the BNSF Strong City Subdivision
Photo Date:  2/28/1991  Upload Date: 8/17/2005 6:20:31 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  631   Comments: 0
Boeing Train
Title:  Boeing Train
Description:  Westbound Boeing 737 cockpit enroute to Washington State via the BNSF Strong City Subdivision
Photo Date:  2/28/1991  Upload Date: 8/17/2005 3:06:40 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  627   Comments: 0
Nuclear Waste Container
Title:  Nuclear Waste Container
Description:  Eastbound empty nuclear waste containers on the UPRR Salina Subdivision
Photo Date:  2/28/1991  Upload Date: 8/17/2005 1:15:26 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
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Views:  584   Comments: 0
Space Shuttle
Title:  Space Shuttle
Description:  Space Shuttle Solid Fuel Container Car on the UPRR Salina Subdivision
Photo Date:  2/28/1991  Upload Date: 8/17/2005 1:10:18 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  620   Comments: 0
Death of the UPRR McPherson Subdivision
Title:  Death of the UPRR McPherson Subdivision
Description:  Railtrain pulling up the McPherson Subdivision between Lindsborg, KS & McPherson, KS
Photo Date:  2/28/1995  Upload Date: 7/30/2006 3:01:34 PM
Location:  Johnstown, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
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Locomotives:  UP 3480(SD40-2) HLCX 6051(SD40M-3)
Views:  913   Comments: 0
Boeing Train
Title:  Boeing Train
Description:  Between Jan 00 & March 00, BNSF 8606 leading westbound Boeing train across the BNSF Strong City Subdivision enroute to Washington State
Photo Date:  1/1/2000  Upload Date: 8/18/2005 8:07:41 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8606(B40-8)
Views:  964   Comments: 0
CKRY 2238
Title:  CKRY 2238
Description:  Lead unit of 4 exiting the UPRR Salina Subdivision onto BNSF Strong City Subdivision
Photo Date:  2/25/2000  Upload Date: 7/30/2006 1:29:35 AM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
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Locomotives:  CKRY 2238(GP7u)
Views:  641   Comments: 1
GWR 3042
Title:  GWR 3042
Description:  4th unit of CKRY train departing UPRR Salina Subdivision @ MP 164.5 onto the BNSF Strong City Subdivision
Photo Date:  2/25/2000  Upload Date: 7/30/2006 1:30:04 AM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
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Locomotives:  GWR 3042(GP35)
Views:  848   Comments: 0
KSW 4557
Title:  KSW 4557
Description:  2nd & 3rd units on CKRY train departing the UPRR Salina Subdivision to get onto the BNSF Strong City Subdivision to enter BNSF Yard with a delivery
Photo Date:  2/25/2000  Upload Date: 7/30/2006 1:30:33 AM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
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Locomotives:  KSW 4557(GP9) KSW 4912(GP9)
Views:  1170   Comments: 0
K & O Yard Office
Title:  K & O Yard Office
Description:  X-ATSF Freight Depot then was used by CKRY as Yard Office before current occupant
Photo Date:  9/21/2004  Upload Date: 1/2/2007 11:51:51 PM
Location:  Salina, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
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Views:  323   Comments: 0
View 2 of MOPAC Depot
Title:  View 2 of MOPAC Depot
Description:  West end of depot with trace of emblem still visible on wall
Photo Date:  9/28/2004  Upload Date: 1/2/2007 11:50:19 PM
Location:  Salina, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
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Views:  295   Comments: 0
Oops! How not to spot cars for loading or unloading
Title:  Oops! How not to spot cars for loading or unloading
Description:  Oct 2004 - Oops! Siding at the ADM Mill in Abilene, KS
Photo Date:  10/28/2004  Upload Date: 9/30/2005 8:01:35 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  675   Comments: 0
UP 25183
Title:  UP 25183
Description:  UP 25183 now property of Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad. Will operate on the old Rock Island line from Enterprise, KS to Abilene, KS
Photo Date:  5/5/2005  Upload Date: 8/25/2005 11:53:27 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  404   Comments: 0
ASV 25466
Title:  ASV 25466
Description:  Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad Caboose operating on the old Rock Island line between Enterprise, KS and Abilene, KS
Photo Date:  5/5/2005  Upload Date: 8/25/2005 11:52:08 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  387   Comments: 0
Abilene & Smoky Valley # 4
Title:  Abilene & Smoky Valley # 4
Description:  1945 Alco which was used in the salt mines in Hutchinson before becoming main power unit for Abilene & Smoky Valley Tourist Railroad
Photo Date:  5/5/2005  Upload Date: 7/15/2006 11:04:16 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
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Locomotives:  ASV 4(S1)
Views:  685   Comments: 0
UP 477
Title:  UP 477
Description:  In Kenwood Park, Salina, KS
Photo Date:  6/6/2005  Upload Date: 12/29/2019 1:28:46 PM
Location:  Salina, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 477(2-8-0)
Views:  190   Comments: 1
UP 477
Title:  UP 477
Description:  In Kenwood Park, Salina, KS
Photo Date:  6/6/2005  Upload Date: 12/29/2019 1:29:32 PM
Location:  Salina, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 477(2-8-0)
Views:  202   Comments: 1
Scoular Grain Engine 1550
Title:  Scoular Grain Engine 1550
Description:  Scoular Grain Elevator GP7 # 1550 in KYLE colors
Photo Date:  6/22/2005  Upload Date: 5/27/2006 8:38:57 PM
Location:  Salina, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
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Locomotives:  KYLE 1550(GP7)
Views:  807   Comments: 0
SP 110
Title:  SP 110
Description:  In the UPRR Yard Wichita, KS
Photo Date:  7/24/2005  Upload Date: 10/17/2005 7:22:32 PM
Location:  Wichita, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
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Locomotives:  SP 110(AC44CW)
Views:  775   Comments: 0
FIEF Company
Title:  FIEF Company
Description:  Abilene, Smoky Valley Railroad MOW equipment
Photo Date:  8/19/2005  Upload Date: 1/25/2006 1:29:43 AM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  282   Comments: 0
DeBruce 2305 Grain Elevator Switch Engine
Title:  DeBruce 2305 Grain Elevator Switch Engine
Description:  DeBruce Grain Elevator switch engine freshly repainted w/o any markings except the engine number on the rear headlight.
Photo Date:  8/19/2005  Upload Date: 1/25/2006 1:12:22 AM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
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Locomotives:  DBGX 2305(SW9)
Views:  717   Comments: 1
View 1 of MOPAC Depot
Title:  View 1 of MOPAC Depot
Description:  Northern side of Depot on Santa Fe Street
Photo Date:  8/30/2005  Upload Date: 1/2/2007 11:53:05 PM
Location:  Salina, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
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Views:  261   Comments: 0
ADMX 1003
Title:  ADMX 1003
Description:  ADM Elevator Engine makes a rare daylight appearance on elevator tracks w/ string of grain hoppers east of the elevator south of "Old" US 40 & east of Ohio Street
Photo Date:  12/13/2005  Upload Date: 12/24/2006 12:28:49 AM
Location:  Salina, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
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Locomotives:  ADMX 1003(SW1200)
Views:  1167   Comments: 2
Derailment at the ADM Elevator on "Old " Hwy 40
Title:  Derailment at the ADM Elevator on "Old " Hwy 40
Description:  Multi-Car derailment on the ADM Elevator track west of the elevator. Tracks in the forefront are (1) closest to derailment: K & O connection to east end of UPRR YARD; (2) pair of UP Yard tracks; (3) UP main & (4) 3 more Yard tracks.
Photo Date:  12/13/2005  Upload Date: 12/24/2006 12:32:37 AM
Location:  Salina, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  295   Comments: 0
UP 844
Title:  UP 844
Description:  UP 844 parked for display on the old UPRR Hoisington Subdivision in Herington, KS
Photo Date:  5/2/2006  Upload Date: 5/5/2006 11:36:20 AM
Location:  Herington, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  423   Comments: 0
The CARITAS with Passengers on the rear platform
Title:  The CARITAS with Passengers on the rear platform
Description:  Belleville Special rolling east into Belleville, KS
Photo Date:  6/16/2006  Upload Date: 6/25/2006 2:05:56 AM
Location:  Belleville, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  794   Comments: 1
Pullman COLORADO PINES
Title:  Pullman COLORADO PINES
Description:  Awaiting the power to run around while sitting in the vicinity of the old Rock Island Depot & Ice House (both removed) after the passengers departed for Kansas City via bus
Photo Date:  6/19/2006  Upload Date: 6/25/2006 2:06:34 AM
Location:  Belleville, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  873   Comments: 0
First Passenger Train since the Rock Island
Title:  First Passenger Train since the Rock Island
Description:  Eastbound coming into Belleville, KS
Photo Date:  6/19/2006  Upload Date: 6/23/2006 1:48:15 AM
Location:  Belleville, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
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Locomotives:  CEFX 9282(SD45T-2)
Views:  1089   Comments: 2
SP 1102
Title:  SP 1102
Description:  Now being used at the Hanson & Mueller Grain Elevator
Photo Date:  6/19/2006  Upload Date: 6/23/2006 3:02:13 AM
Location:  Belleville, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
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Locomotives:  SP 1102(TR6A)
Views:  1890   Comments: 2
Abilene & Smoky Valley 611404 Passenger Gondola
Title:  Abilene & Smoky Valley 611404 Passenger Gondola
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/15/2006  Upload Date: 8/31/2008 9:34:30 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  342   Comments: 0
UPRR Freight Depot
Title:  UPRR Freight Depot
Description:  Looking south
Photo Date:  7/22/2006  Upload Date: 10/7/2007 1:15:06 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
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Views:  311   Comments: 0
UPRR Freight Depot Trackside
Title:  UPRR Freight Depot Trackside
Description:  Trackside view
Photo Date:  7/22/2006  Upload Date: 10/7/2007 1:15:50 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
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Views:  260   Comments: 0
ASV 5 Whitcomb Center Cab
Title:  ASV 5 Whitcomb Center Cab
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/16/2006  Upload Date: 11/2/2008 12:35:35 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
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Views:  241   Comments: 0
RBOX 33909
Title:  RBOX 33909
Description:  1st car to be placed on the Hope Industrial Siding (X-SP Hosington Subdivision) for storage
Photo Date:  9/5/2007  Upload Date: 9/20/2007 12:36:09 AM
Location:  Hope, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  407   Comments: 0
All Patched
Title:  All Patched
Description:  Westbound grain train departing SA Junction on the BNSF Strong City Subdivision enroute to MP 164.5 on the UPRR Salina Subdivision
Photo Date:  11/10/2007  Upload Date: 1/11/2009 11:04:21 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 6407(AC44CW) UP 6330(AC44CW) UP 6376(AC44CW)
Views:  623   Comments: 0
Elevators
Title:  Elevators
Description:  Looking west on the UPRR Sharon Springs Subdivision
Photo Date:  7/9/2008  Upload Date: 7/15/2008 11:54:30 AM
Location:  Wilson, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
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Views:  282   Comments: 0
Union Pacific Terra Cotta Depot
Title:  Union Pacific Terra Cotta Depot
Description:  Built 1900
Photo Date:  7/9/2008  Upload Date: 7/15/2008 2:12:37 AM
Location:  Ellsworth, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
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Views:  253   Comments: 0
"Brain Trust" examining the situation
Title:  "Brain Trust" examining the situation
Description:  Derailed while being spotted to be loaded at the DeBruce Grain Elevator
Photo Date:  9/12/2008  Upload Date: 7/4/2009 3:34:28 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  284   Comments: 0
ATSF 3415
Title:  ATSF 3415
Description:  Abilene & Smoky Valley operating the ATSF 3415 under her own power for the only the second time since 1954.
Photo Date:  12/2/2008  Upload Date: 12/17/2008 12:56:58 PM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  1729   Comments: 0
ATSF 3415
Title:  ATSF 3415
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/2/2008  Upload Date: 12/18/2008 12:10:25 AM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  1016   Comments: 0
ATSF 3415
Title:  ATSF 3415
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/2/2008  Upload Date: 12/18/2008 12:08:01 AM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  970   Comments: 0
ATSF 3415
Title:  ATSF 3415
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/2/2008  Upload Date: 12/18/2008 12:09:10 AM
Location:  Abilene, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ATSF 3415(4-6-2)
Views:  1049   Comments: 1
X-MoPac Depot
Title:  X-MoPac Depot
Description:  Now functioning as a museum
Photo Date:  8/18/2009  Upload Date: 8/19/2009 12:39:55 AM
Location:  Moundridge, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
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Views:  220   Comments: 0
UP 526
Title:  UP 526
Description:  Lead unit of 2 for the Wichita Terminal Association picking up loaded grain train from Bartell Grain @ 3311 North Emporia Street proceeding south after crossing 29th Street in Wichita, KS
Photo Date:  11/24/2009  Upload Date: 12/5/2009 12:19:33 PM
Location:  Wichita, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 526(GP38-2)
Views:  388   Comments: 0
HLCX 3853
Title:  HLCX 3853
Description:  Second unit of 2 for the Wichita Terminal Association picking up loaded grain train from Bartell Grain @ 3311 North Emporia Street proceeding south after crossing 29th Street in Wichita, KS
Photo Date:  11/24/2009  Upload Date: 12/5/2009 12:19:50 PM
Location:  Wichita, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories: 
Locomotives:  HLCX 3853(GP38-2)
Views:  342   Comments: 0
Bartlett 1333
Title:  Bartlett 1333
Description:  Bartlett Grain Elevator 3311 N EMPORIA ST WICHITA, KS
Photo Date:  3/3/2010  Upload Date: 3/6/2010 9:41:58 PM
Location:  Wichita, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BARTLETT 1333(GP7u)
Views:  405   Comments: 0
UP 25649
Title:  UP 25649
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/27/2010  Upload Date: 4/27/2010 6:36:00 PM
Location:  Clay Center, KS
Author:  Walt Sharp
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  196   Comments: 0


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