Samson of the Plains  Contributor's Pick!       
An eastbound UP train led by a CSX unit rolls over the bridge crossing the Cimarron River between Kismet and Liberal Kan on the ex Rock Island Golden State route. The historical marker at the parking area refers to it as the "Samson of the Plains" due to its great size.
Date: 9/20/1997 Location: Liberal, KS   Map Show Liberal on a rail map Views: 582 Collection Of:   Tom Beckett
Locomotives: CSX 7746(C40-8W) UP 6169(SD60M) UP 4296(SD40-2)    Author:  Tom Beckett
Samson of the Plains
Picture Categories: Scenic,Bridge,Action This picture is part of album:  Union Pacific
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