January 24th- Things are heating up.

Post date: Jan 27, 2013 3:21:0 AM

Not outside, where winter continues to hold sway. But inside the railroad room things are heating up.

David Colvin (above) took on the role of the Alexadria Yard Master.

Traffic looks brisk tonight.

Marvin Bennett Jr.(above) once again took control

of the Maryville Operator (MOp) chores. He we see

Marvin Bennett, Jr. at work in Maryville.

Ken Ellison (above, file photo) not only took on the

job of being the Sue City Operator, He also ran

Extra Train 138 and took the photos for this session.

Many thanks Ken.

Charlie DeVillbiss (above, file photo) was at home

on the Shrevport Public Belt.

Here we actually see Charlie DeVillbiss

in Alexandria Yard.

Rob Robbins (above) was the Shreveport Yard Master for this session.

Here we see Rob Robbins switching care with the Wichita Falls method.

Rodney Dixon (above) has his hands full with

a train in Dutchman Falls.

Paul Harwell (above) is also seen switching-

out cars in Dutchman Falls.

Ron Brannon (above) is looking for his

mainline train  in Alexandria Yard.

Mose Crews (above) appears to be enjoying

his time in Alexandria Yard.

Danny Garland (above) is busy switching

Robinson with his mainline train.

Finishing up the mainline operators is Lionel Brangham (above)

as he keeps busy in Brandon with  his  mainline train.

SHOTS ALONG THE WAY.......

Another "Chessie" night in Maryville.

A southbound mainline waits on the siding at Brandon.

A northbound mainline train heads

around the curve to Robinson.

Trucks are waiting at Shattuck.