Two quick shots of the Texas Eagle coming off the Joint Frisco-MoPac White River bridge heading north to Hollister/Branson on the White Rive Sub; the Eagle was diverted from the old St. Louis, Iron Mountain, and Southern main to St. Louis by a track rehab project. The diversion adds several hours to the run, but who would complain about spending more time on such a beautiful and luxurious train?
The first photo catches T&P Mountain #907 just off the bridge and starting to learn into the curve which borders an Ozark farm near the tower and junction at Notch. The Eagle will thunder past the tower catching orders on the fly. As with the photo from last week, part of the town of Marmaros can be seen in the background, including the head of the hoist house of Lucky Silver Mine, Shaft #1.
Taken a spit second later but with a telephoto lens, the second photo catches the engine "up close and personal" just at the grade crossing that leads to the farm. In the haze on the right, we see some of the fall colors adorning the Ozark hills to the west, muted by the distance.