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Viewing Album:  Return of the KCS Southern Belle
 
By:Nathan Bailey
Dates:1/1/1996 - 12/31/2025
Album Info:This is a journal of the "new" Southern Belle that was assembled by KCS under the direction of CEO Mike Haverty and Willis Kilpatrick (Director of Heritage Operations). The Belle is the visual icon of KCS, serving the railroad in a variety of marketing, goodwill and logistical functions. Hard to find a sharper train anywhere! Welcome aboard the Belle.
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KCS 4
Title:  KCS 4
Description:  Northbound Southern Belle returning to KC after Heavener, OK centennial celebration.
Photo Date:  7/7/1996  Upload Date: 7/31/2010 4:36:29 PM
Location:  Bonanza, OK
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4(FP9A)
Views:  1161   Comments: 0
KCS 2 East
Title:  KCS 2 East
Description:  Southern Belle moving east on the KCS Greenville Sub.
Photo Date:  6/30/2000  Upload Date: 7/31/2010 8:00:30 AM
Location:  Cumby, TX
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  823   Comments: 0
KCS 2 East
Title:  KCS 2 East
Description:  Eastbound Southern Belle slows for a signal to clear at CP Tugco east of Sulphur Springs.
Photo Date:  6/30/2000  Upload Date: 7/31/2010 8:04:25 AM
Location:  Thermo, TX
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  814   Comments: 0
KCS 2 East
Title:  KCS 2 East
Description:  Southern Belle eastbound thru Como.
Photo Date:  6/30/2000  Upload Date: 7/31/2010 8:07:02 AM
Location:  Como, TX
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  701   Comments: 0
KCS 2 East
Title:  KCS 2 East
Description:  Southern Belle gliding thru Pickton.
Photo Date:  6/30/2000  Upload Date: 7/31/2010 8:10:00 AM
Location:  Pickton, TX
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  822   Comments: 0
Southern Belle
Title:  Southern Belle
Description:  Southern Belle at DeQueen for a private excursion on the DQE/TOE to Valliant, OK
Photo Date:  9/30/2000  Upload Date: 7/31/2010 10:46:57 AM
Location:  DeQueen, AR
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Roster,Passenger
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A)
Views:  855   Comments: 2
KCS 1
Title:  KCS 1
Description:  Cab shot of KCS 1. Originally named "Meridian", it now bears the heritage Belle scheme, and named "Shreveport".
Photo Date:  9/30/2000  Upload Date: 7/31/2010 10:50:40 AM
Location:  DeQueen, AR
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A)
Views:  754   Comments: 1
Southern Belle OCS
Title:  Southern Belle OCS
Description:  Belle and the BNSF theatre car WB Strong head east on the KCS Greenville Sub.
Photo Date:  2/10/2003  Upload Date: 7/31/2010 12:14:02 PM
Location:  Cumby, TX
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  246   Comments: 2
Southern Belle OCS
Title:  Southern Belle OCS
Description:  Belle holds the siding at CP West Brashear until an eastbound BNSF haulage train clears.
Photo Date:  1/19/2004  Upload Date: 7/31/2010 11:31:25 AM
Location:  Brashear, TX
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A)
Views:  675   Comments: 1
Southern Belle OCS
Title:  Southern Belle OCS
Description:  Belle heads off into the sunset.
Photo Date:  1/19/2004  Upload Date: 7/31/2010 11:34:35 AM
Location:  Cumby, TX
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  196   Comments: 0
Southern Belle OCS
Title:  Southern Belle OCS
Description:  Belle passing the Sulphur Springs depot.
Photo Date:  2/4/2005  Upload Date: 7/31/2010 4:33:11 PM
Location:  Sulphur Springs, TX
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  192   Comments: 0
2005 Holiday Express
Title:  2005 Holiday Express
Description:  Sprinkling of snow on Rudy. Temp was about 12F this morning.
Photo Date:  12/9/2005  Upload Date: 7/31/2010 9:30:01 AM
Location:  DeQueen, AR
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives: 
Views:  175   Comments: 0
2005 Holiday Express
Title:  2005 Holiday Express
Description:  Frost glistening on Rudy as the Holiday Express heads north thru Western Arkansas.
Photo Date:  12/9/2005  Upload Date: 7/31/2010 9:33:46 AM
Location:  Gillham, AR
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  174   Comments: 0
2005 Holiday Express
Title:  2005 Holiday Express
Description:  Passing the Mena depot and heading to Heavener.
Photo Date:  12/9/2005  Upload Date: 7/31/2010 8:40:20 AM
Location:  Mena, AR
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  278   Comments: 0
2005 Holiday Express
Title:  2005 Holiday Express
Description:  Climbing up the south side of Rich Mountain passing thru Eagleton.
Photo Date:  12/9/2005  Upload Date: 7/31/2010 8:49:43 AM
Location:  Eagleton, AR
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  156   Comments: 0
2005 Holiday Express
Title:  2005 Holiday Express
Description:  Passing the newly extended siding at the south end of Page.
Photo Date:  12/9/2005  Upload Date: 7/31/2010 8:46:46 AM
Location:  Page, OK
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Winter,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  193   Comments: 0
2005 Holiday Express
Title:  2005 Holiday Express
Description:  Approaching Donaho Cut near Stapp.
Photo Date:  12/9/2005  Upload Date: 7/31/2010 8:51:36 AM
Location:  Stapp, OK
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Winter,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  175   Comments: 0
2005 Holiday Express
Title:  2005 Holiday Express
Description:  Guests lined up at Heavener.
Photo Date:  12/9/2005  Upload Date: 7/31/2010 10:06:11 AM
Location:  Heavener, OK
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  151   Comments: 0
2005 Holiday Express
Title:  2005 Holiday Express
Description:  Rudy and the Holiday Express on display at Heavener.
Photo Date:  12/9/2005  Upload Date: 7/31/2010 9:36:42 AM
Location:  Heavener, OK
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Night
Locomotives: 
Views:  179   Comments: 0
2005 Holiday Express
Title:  2005 Holiday Express
Description:  Getting ready to head to Stilwell.
Photo Date:  12/10/2005  Upload Date: 7/31/2010 8:55:19 AM
Location:  Heavener, OK
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Roster,Passenger
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A)
Views:  258   Comments: 0
2005 Holiday Express
Title:  2005 Holiday Express
Description:  Departing Heavener on the East Main, bound for Stilwell. MOP Stan Tolbert gives the train a roll-by inspection at the fuel docks.
Photo Date:  12/10/2005  Upload Date: 7/31/2010 9:18:21 AM
Location:  Heavener, OK
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  187   Comments: 0
2005 Holiday Express
Title:  2005 Holiday Express
Description:  Approaching the Arkansas River Bridge.
Photo Date:  12/10/2005  Upload Date: 7/31/2010 9:25:25 AM
Location:  Redland, OK
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  258   Comments: 0
2005 Holiday Express
Title:  2005 Holiday Express
Description:  Setting up the Holiday Express for presentation at Stilwell.
Photo Date:  12/10/2005  Upload Date: 7/31/2010 10:01:52 AM
Location:  Stilwell, OK
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  198   Comments: 0
2009 Holiday Express
Title:  2009 Holiday Express
Description:  Eastbound Holiday Express heading to Jefferson, TX.
Photo Date:  11/30/2009  Upload Date: 7/31/2010 8:20:43 AM
Location:  Cumby, TX
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  298   Comments: 0
2009 Holiday Express
Title:  2009 Holiday Express
Description:  Holiday Express passing thru Sulphur Springs on its way to Jefferson.
Photo Date:  11/30/2009  Upload Date: 7/31/2010 8:24:35 AM
Location:  Sulphur Springs, TX
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  297   Comments: 0
2010 KCS Holiday Express
Title:  2010 KCS Holiday Express
Description:  Westbound Holiday Express passing the Sulphur Springs depot.
Photo Date:  12/2/2010  Upload Date: 12/2/2010 11:34:50 PM
Location:  Sulphur Springs, TX
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  414   Comments: 0
2010 KCS Holiday Express
Title:  2010 KCS Holiday Express
Description:  Holiday Express scaring up a coyote as it heads to Jefferson.
Photo Date:  12/3/2010  Upload Date: 12/4/2010 1:30:04 AM
Location:  Brashear, TX
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A)
Views:  589   Comments: 1
2010 KCS Holiday Express
Title:  2010 KCS Holiday Express
Description:  Holiday Express eastbound on the Greenville Sub, bound for Jefferson.
Photo Date:  12/3/2010  Upload Date: 12/4/2010 1:39:13 AM
Location:  Brashear, TX
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A)
Views:  2183   Comments: 11
2010 KCS Holiday Express
Title:  2010 KCS Holiday Express
Description:  Highball at T150 for the Holiday Express.
Photo Date:  12/3/2010  Upload Date: 12/4/2010 1:48:26 AM
Location:  Brashear, TX
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  335   Comments: 0
2010 KCS Holiday Express
Title:  2010 KCS Holiday Express
Description:  Holiday Express rolling thru Como, bound for Jefferson.
Photo Date:  12/3/2010  Upload Date: 12/4/2010 1:50:23 AM
Location:  Como, TX
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A)
Views:  443   Comments: 2
KCS1 West
Title:  KCS1 West
Description:  Southern Belle OCS
Photo Date:  8/27/2012  Upload Date: 8/27/2012 8:07:00 PM
Location:  Como, TX
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A)
Views:  626   Comments: 1
KCS1 West
Title:  KCS1 West
Description:  Southern Belle OCS
Photo Date:  8/27/2012  Upload Date: 8/27/2012 8:14:05 PM
Location:  Como, TX
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  335   Comments: 0
KCS1 West
Title:  KCS1 West
Description:  Southern Belle OCS
Photo Date:  8/27/2012  Upload Date: 8/27/2012 8:14:05 PM
Location:  Como, TX
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  424   Comments: 0
KCS1 West
Title:  KCS1 West
Description:  Southern Belle OCS
Photo Date:  8/27/2012  Upload Date: 8/27/2012 8:14:06 PM
Location:  Brashear, TX
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A)
Views:  435   Comments: 2
Southern Belle
Title:  Southern Belle
Description:  Passing the Newsome Woodlot, heading to Wylie.
Photo Date:  5/31/2013  Upload Date: 5/31/2013 10:45:16 PM
Location:  Newsome, TX
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A)
Views:  371   Comments: 1
Southern Belle
Title:  Southern Belle
Description:  The Belle rounding the curve into downtown Newsome.
Photo Date:  5/31/2013  Upload Date: 5/31/2013 10:47:09 PM
Location:  Newsome, TX
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  327   Comments: 0
Southern Belle
Title:  Southern Belle
Description:  Leaving Como, TX heading for Wylie.
Photo Date:  5/31/2013  Upload Date: 5/31/2013 11:07:59 PM
Location:  Como, TX
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 1(FP9A)
Views:  321   Comments: 0
Southern Belle Theatre Car
Title:  Southern Belle Theatre Car
Description:  KCS Theatre Car ARTHUR E STILWELL carrying executives to Wylie.
Photo Date:  5/31/2013  Upload Date: 5/31/2013 11:14:36 PM
Location:  Como, TX
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  296   Comments: 0
Southern Belle
Title:  Southern Belle
Description:  KCS2 leading the Belle back to Shreveport.
Photo Date:  5/31/2013  Upload Date: 5/31/2013 11:20:40 PM
Location:  Cumby, TX
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 2(FP9A)
Views:  393   Comments: 0
Southern Belle
Title:  Southern Belle
Description:  Crossing over I-30, heading to Shreveport.
Photo Date:  5/31/2013  Upload Date: 5/31/2013 11:25:53 PM
Location:  Sulphur Springs, TX
Author:  Nathan Bailey
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 2(FP9A) KCS 1(FP9A)
Views:  396   Comments: 0

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