Taken from the Monon and moved to the coal fields, these units lasted about another decade hauling coal and looking good with the jaunty bell mounted on the short hood.
The last number in the C420 roster, originally P&N and former SCL, didn't last long and was stored awaiting disposition having never been repainted. I wonder if this one ever operated on this rai... (more)
They were lined up in long rows in the north end of the yard, one of the finest Alcos ever assembled in America. The didn't last much longer. This one came from P&N to SCL, to L&N. I would love... (more)
L&N's first acquisition of used C-420s came from merger with the Monon. The Jaunty bell was a dead giveaway. I believe they also had dual controls. I these days they were in pretty good shape. ... (more)
The dry leave's rustle in the wind and the chill in the air portend the approaching end for this unit, relegated to switching and mine runs up obscure "hollers". It's companion was a rather rare ... (more)
Clean machine in 1966.
Not a native, this one started on the Seaboard, then went to SCL and ended up going hauling black diamonds.
Another L&N orginal doing mine runs and switching the yard.
Originally bought by the L&N this unit and its slug were the yard switchers for the day. I knew they were living on borrowed time and did a lot of driving but didn't get them all.
The final remnant of the Monon's "Thoroughbred" boards passengers in Bloomington Indiana. On the north side of McDoel Yard where the Monon's last passenger station in Bloomington was constructed.
The passenger train is southbound near Graphic as it crosses this old bridge. With all of the older equipment shown here this photo could have been taken 40 years ago!
ex-N&W 415
ex-L&N 1316, nee-TC 400
The passenger train is northbound minutes before sunset.
The passenger train is southbound at Winslow Station.
