Monthly Archives: July 2015
4-8-2 4310
GP38-2 414
RS-1 109

RS-1 109 at Springfield, Missouri (date unknown).
The location is the diesel pocket track east of the Springfield Diesel Shop. This is near the bulk sand storage tank and unloading shed. The track to the north, behind the engines, is the High Line. Today, the “new” turntable sits further to the northeast.
Special thanks to Mark Davidson.
SD45 927
2-8-2 4002
SW1500 324

SW1500 324 at St. Louis, Missouri on August 31, 1980 (Dave Johnston).
If you are hooked by the advertising, the original 101-proof ten-year-old non-single-barrel Eagle Rare Bourbon was discontinued as of March 2005.
Weed Sprayer 105502

Weed Sprayer 105502 at Springfield, Missouri on April 22, 1967.
This sprayer was converted from one of the Baggage-Mail-Coach cars (Either #82 or 83) that was built for the original Firefly. Regular diaphragm on the baggage end, full-width diaphragm on the coach end.
Special thanks to Tom Galbraith.
2-8-2 4030

2-8-2 4030 Northbound at Southeastern Junction, St. Louis, Missouri in April 1942 (William K. Barham).