Tucked away from the spotlights in Scranton is this gem of an operation with a very rich, noteworthy history that is often overlooked. 9880 is ex-CP 4040
Not sure what the future holds for this gem, which spent a lot of time riding the rails after restoration 10-12 years prior. In 2021, it was moved off the property for good.
Monon's Chicago to Louisville train 5 the "Thoroughbred" at Lafayette, Indiana with F3A 205 on the point, in June 1962. Photo by L.A. Marre , photo part of my slide collection.
MNTX 454A now sits in the public part of the roundhouse at the Minnesota Transportation Museum. It was on the shop side but now more easily seen as it awaits for repairs/funding.
Burlington Northern EMD E9 cab units line up on Metra commuter trains paused for the weekend at Hill Yard in Aurora, Illinois, on the afternoon of June 8, 1991.