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ALS 0-8-0 #9 - Alton & Southern Rwy
Title:  ALS 0-8-0 #9 - Alton & Southern Rwy
Description:  Here is an example of a 3 cylinder Alco built steam locomotive that served the Alton & Southern Rwy. Rare in the US, the 3 cylinder configuration flourished better in Europe. The original b&w photo is a poor quality due to its age and deterioration. The date listed is approximate. A. B. Jefferis name appears on the back.
Photo Date:  6/1/1930  Upload Date: 12/9/2013 10:39:34 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  ALS 9(0-8-0)
Views:  774   Comments: 1
ALS 2-8-2 #10 - Alton & Southern
Title:  ALS 2-8-2 #10 - Alton & Southern
Description:  Left in its original sepia tones is this original photo of a 1925 Alco-Schenectady built Mikado that served the Alton & Southern first before heading south to the Noeste de Mexico line. Specifics - class 10, 57" drivers, 190 psi boiler pressure, 25x30" cylinders, engine weight of 275,000 lb, tractive effort of 53,125 lb. The locomotive was eventually sold to Noreste de Mexico and renumbered #102. It was scrapped by 1950. The photo might have been taken by photographer Eileslager.
Photo Date:  10/1/1930  Upload Date: 1/28/2015 5:26:51 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  ALS 10(2-8-2)
Views:  1581   Comments: 0
PRR 6776, M-1A, 1932
Title:  PRR 6776, M-1A, 1932
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East St. Louis, Illinois, on 8 October 1932. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6776, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in October of 1946, and retired in October of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  10/8/1932  Upload Date: 6/27/2024 9:59:12 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6776(4-8-2)
Views:  85   Comments: 0
PRR 7121, H-10S, 1935
Title:  PRR 7121, H-10S, 1935
Description:  Here is a photo that was taken in East St. Louis, Illinois, on 28 April 1935. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7121, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during November of 1913 and retired in November of 1949 after 36 years of faithful service. The names of the photographer and of the Railroader perched on the footboards are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  4/28/1935  Upload Date: 3/3/2024 8:38:07 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7121(2-8-0)
Views:  97   Comments: 0
PRR 6797, M-1A, 1935
Title:  PRR 6797, M-1A, 1935
Description:  Here is a steam locomotive portrait by D.W. Eldridge that was taken in East St. Louis, Illinois, on 18 September 1935. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6797, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in December of 1947, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. (#20 of 20)
Photo Date:  9/18/1935  Upload Date: 11/29/2021 5:25:08 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6797(4-8-2)
Views:  251   Comments: 0
PRR 5480, K-4S, 1936
Title:  PRR 5480, K-4S, 1936
Description:  Here is a photo via J.G. Connelly that was taken in East Saint Louis, Illinois, on 15 July 1936. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5480, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during October of 1927 and retired in October of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. Perhaps the unidentified Hostler pictured here is checkin' his Tweets! Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  7/15/1936  Upload Date: 10/13/2022 10:32:16 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5480(4-6-2)
Views:  172   Comments: 0
PRR 6799, M-1A, 1936
Title:  PRR 6799, M-1A, 1936
Description:  Here is a photo via Arthur B. Johnson that was taken in East St. Louis, Illinois, in 1936. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6799, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during May of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in March of 1947, and retired in October of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. It's the last "Mountain" that Lima built for the PRR. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1936  Upload Date: 3/25/2024 9:40:53 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6799(4-8-2)
Views:  96   Comments: 0
PRR 6784, M-1A, 1936
Title:  PRR 6784, M-1A, 1936
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East St. Louis, Illinois, on 8 September 1936. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6784, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during March of 1930 and retired in September of 1952 after 22 years of faithful service. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Hess for identifying this locomotive correctly. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  9/8/1936  Upload Date: 2/6/2024 12:12:10 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6784(4-8-2)
Views:  108   Comments: 1
PRR 5041, K-4S, 1936
Title:  PRR 5041, K-4S, 1936
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East St. Louis, Illinois, on 21 December 1936. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5041, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in March of 1948 after 31 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  12/21/1936  Upload Date: 7/6/2024 12:11:33 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5041(4-6-2)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
PRR 5487, K-4S, 1937
Title:  PRR 5487, K-4S, 1937
Description:  Here is a photo by Arthur B. Johnson that was taken in East Saint Louis, Illinois, on 9 September 1937. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5487, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during November of 1927 and retired in October of 1956. Partially visible at the right is PRR engine #6777, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works in March of 1930 and retired in January of 1957. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  9/9/1937  Upload Date: 10/4/2022 7:17:11 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5487(4-6-2) PRR 6777(4-8-2)
Views:  208   Comments: 1
PRR 5492, K-4S, 1938
Title:  PRR 5492, K-4S, 1938
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Saint Louis, Illinois, on 17 July 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5492, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during January of 1928 and retired in August of 1956 after 28 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  7/17/1938  Upload Date: 9/12/2022 8:06:35 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5492(4-6-2)
Views:  260   Comments: 0
PRR 5424, K-4S, 1938
Title:  PRR 5424, K-4S, 1938
Description:  Coal Power. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East St. Louis, Illinois, on 3 October 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5424, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in April of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  10/3/1938  Upload Date: 2/23/2018 1:55:27 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5424(4-6-2)
Views:  949   Comments: 0
PRR 6778, M-1A, 1938
Title:  PRR 6778, M-1A, 1938
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East St. Louis, Illinois, on 20 November 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6778, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works in March of 1930 and retired in February of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  11/20/1938  Upload Date: 4/5/2023 3:12:12 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6778(4-8-2)
Views:  143   Comments: 0
PRR 8337, N-2SA, 1938
Title:  PRR 8337, N-2SA, 1938
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Saint Louis, Illinois, in December of 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8337, an N-2SA (2-10-2) "Santa Fe" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an N-2S during July of 1919, later rebuilt in Juniata as an N-2SA, and retired in November of 1949 after 30 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  12/21/1938  Upload Date: 9/28/2022 8:49:29 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 8337(2-10-2)
Views:  152   Comments: 0
PRR 6775, M-1A, 1939
Title:  PRR 6775, M-1A, 1939
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East St. Louis, Illinois, on 2 October 1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6775, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during March of 1930 and retired in March of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. It's the first "Mountain" that Lima built for the PRR. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  10/2/1939  Upload Date: 3/25/2024 9:39:52 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6775(4-8-2)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
StL&OR 2-8-2 #2 - St Louis & Ohio River RR
Title:  StL&OR 2-8-2 #2 - St Louis & Ohio River RR
Description:  Not much informaion could be found but thanks to Rick Morgan for supplying information about this loco. Built by Alco-Schenectady in March of 1928 originally as Alton & Southern #14. it was renumbered Alton & Southern #2, then transferred to satellite railroad St Louis & Ohio River St Louis & Ohio River as their #2 and returned later to the A&S as their #2 again. The StL&OR was an Illinois based shortline, principally an ore hauling line from East St Louis to near Belleville, IL. Specs - 55" drivers, 180 psi boiler pressure, 25x30" cylinders, engine weight of 275,000 lb, tractive effrot of 52,200 lb, Photographer C.W. Whitbeck had even mis-identified this loco as a 2-8-4. The date in 1940 is approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1940  Upload Date: 3/25/2015 6:15:51 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  STLOR 2(2-8-2)
Views:  252   Comments: 3
PRR 5127, E-3SD, 1941
Title:  PRR 5127, E-3SD, 1941
Description:  Here is a photo via Harold K. Vollrath that was taken in East St. Louis, Illinois, in January of 1941. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5127, an E-3SD (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-3D during August of 1907, rebuilt as an E-3SD in June of 1913, and retirered in December of 1937 after 30 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  11/14/1941  Upload Date: 2/17/2024 6:47:35 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5127(4-4-2)
Views:  64   Comments: 0
"Trains" Centennial Issue, Page 46, 1946
Title:  "Trains" Centennial Issue, Page 46, 1946
Description:  Here is page 46 of the April 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine. It's the seventh page of an eight-page story by Mr. A.C. Kalmbach entitled "Epoch of Electrification." Caption For Both Photos: "The war-born need for more steam power brought forth the 2-10-4 Class J-1, and long-range experiments on steam power brought forth the T-1 4-4-4-4 passenger locomotives, also shown on cover." Both photos by R.J. Foster.
Photo Date:  4/13/1946  Upload Date: 6/21/2019 8:34:29 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  208   Comments: 0
PRR 6457, J-1, 1950
Title:  PRR 6457, J-1, 1950
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East St. Louis, Illinois, on 11 August 1950. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6457, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during January of 1943 and retired in September of 1957 after just 14 years of faithful service. Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:  8/11/1950  Upload Date: 3/29/2019 9:36:49 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6457(2-10-4)
Views:  280   Comments: 3
PRR 5848, EP-20, 1965
Title:  PRR 5848, EP-20, 1965
Description:  Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near East St. Louis, Illinois, in November of 1965. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5848 and two more "EP" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #5848 is an EP-20 constructed in August of 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. Note that St. Louis's mammoth "Gateway Arch To The West" is still under construction.
Photo Date:  11/14/1965  Upload Date: 6/30/2018 11:35:47 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5848(E7A)
Views:  551   Comments: 0
Burlington F7A 168C
Title:  Burlington F7A 168C
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/25/1966  Upload Date: 11/13/2018 5:13:48 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Unknown
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CBQ 168C(F7A)
Views:  449   Comments: 1
PRR 2276, EF-25, c. 1967
Title:  PRR 2276, EF-25, c. 1967
Description:  Byerly. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Fred Byerly that was taken in East St. Louis, Illinois, c. 1967. The photographer is not identified. Photo Caption: "EMD GP-35 #2276, 2500-hp, at East St. Louis, Ill." Shown here (R to L) are PRR #2276, PRR #2604, an unidentified Cotton Belt engine, as well as an unidentified GE-built unit. #2276 is an EF-25 built by GM-EMD in June of 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2604 is a GF-25 built by General Electric as number "2504" in August of 1962, rated at 2,500 horsepower, and renumbered "2604" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Diesels On The Pennsylvania" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (819-55).
Photo Date:  9/9/1967  Upload Date: 10/30/2018 2:21:00 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 2276(GP35) PRR 2604(U25B)
Views:  482   Comments: 1
PRR 6144, EF-36, c. 1967
Title:  PRR 6144, EF-36, c. 1967
Description:  Byerly. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Fred Byerly that was taken in East St. Louis, Illinois, c. 1967. Photo Caption: "EMD SD-45 #6144, 3600-hp, at East St. Louis, Ill." Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6144 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EF-36's built by GM-EMD and rated at 3,600 horsepower each. #6144 was constructed in January of 1967 and, as such, was one of the last locomotives produced for and delivered to the Pennsy before the PRR-NYC merger on 1 February 1968. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Diesels On The Pennsylvania" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (819-60).
Photo Date:  9/9/1967  Upload Date: 11/3/2018 9:59:59 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 6144(SD45)
Views:  900   Comments: 0
PC 4274, E-8A, c. 1969
Title:  PC 4274, E-8A, c. 1969
Description:  Byerly. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Fred Byerly that was taken in East St. Louis, Missouri, c. 1969. The photographer is not identified. Photo Caption: "EMD E-8A #4274, 2250-hp, at East St. Louis, Mo." Shown here (R to L) are Penn Central Railroad engines #4274 and #4314. Both are E8A's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #4274 was built as PRR number "5704" in September of 1952, while #4314 was built as PRR number "5714" in November of 1952. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Diesels On The Pennsylvania" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (819-47).
Photo Date:  9/9/1969  Upload Date: 11/2/2018 5:17:05 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PC 4274(E8A) PC 4314(E8A)
Views:  679   Comments: 1
Chicago Burlington and Quincy SD9 440
Title:  Chicago Burlington and Quincy SD9 440
Description:  Chicago Burlington and Quincy SD9 440 switches at E. St. Louis IL May 1970. The 440 is classified as an SD9s with the s denoting single control stand, a departure from normal CB&Q practice of dual control stands in SD7 and SD9 models. Unknown Photographer Photo.
Photo Date:  5/23/1970  Upload Date: 11/24/2021 11:51:26 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Unknown
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CBQ 440(SD9)
Views:  267   Comments: 0
TRRA H10-44 702
Title:  TRRA H10-44 702
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/23/1970  Upload Date: 4/28/2020 1:30:36 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TRRA 702(H10-44)
Views:  380   Comments: 1
PC 2636, U25B, c. 1971
Title:  PC 2636, U25B, c. 1971
Description:  PC Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (R to L) is Penn Central Railroad engine #2636 plus two Southern Pacific Railroad units whose road numbers are not recorded. #2636 is a U25B built by General Electric for the Pennsylvania Railroad as number "2536" in February of 1965, rated at 2,500 horsepower, and renumbered "2636" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. Partially visible in the hazy distance is the "Gateway to the West" arch in St. Louis, Missouri. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("LouisFols" B; #4 of 4)
Photo Date:  9/22/1971  Upload Date: 4/26/2020 9:43:48 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives:  PC 2636(U25B)
Views:  288   Comments: 0
SOU 2544L
Title:  SOU 2544L
Description:  from a negative
Photo Date:  6/19/1977  Upload Date: 2/21/2014 2:31:12 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Daniel Schroeder
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SOU 2544(GP30)
Views:  493   Comments: 0
SOU 2529R
Title:  SOU 2529R
Description:  from a negative,
Photo Date:  7/13/1977  Upload Date: 2/21/2014 2:31:11 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Daniel Schroeder
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SOU 2529(GP30)
Views:  480   Comments: 0
ICG 452
Title:  ICG 452
Description:  Gordon Lloyd, Jr. Slide. Later rebuilt to ICG 1493
Photo Date:  4/1/1978  Upload Date: 2/6/2017 2:45:21 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  ICG 452(SW9)
Views:  499   Comments: 1
SP 3772 South
Title:  SP 3772 South
Description:  from a negative, date approx, starting journey to Pine Bluff from the E. St. Louis terminal on joint Mopac trackage.
Photo Date:  7/19/1979  Upload Date: 2/21/2014 2:42:50 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Daniel Schroeder
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives:  SP 3772(GP9R)
Views:  451   Comments: 0
SP 7340 East
Title:  SP 7340 East
Description:  from a negative, date approx, coal train dropping off north approach to Mississippi River
Photo Date:  9/28/1980  Upload Date: 2/21/2014 2:42:52 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Daniel Schroeder
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives:  SP 7340(SD40R)
Views:  578   Comments: 2
C&O GP40-2 4286
Title:  C&O GP40-2 4286
Description:  C&O GP40-2 4286 at Chessies East St. Louis IL Cone yard. Taken April 30, 1981.
Photo Date:  4/30/1981  Upload Date: 9/22/2018 8:21:27 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Michael Mainpidge
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CO 4286(GP40-2)
Views:  335   Comments: 0
Chessie System Railroads 4-8-4 614
Title:  Chessie System Railroads 4-8-4 614
Description:  Chessie System Railroads 4-8-4 614 resting in Chessies East St. Louis IL yard before leading an excursion the n[xt day. Taken April 30, 1981.
Photo Date:  4/30/1981  Upload Date: 9/22/2018 8:22:42 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Michael Mainridge
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CO 614(4-8-4)
Views:  562   Comments: 0
Chessies Safety Express water tender
Title:  Chessies Safety Express water tender
Description:  Chessies Safety Express water tender at Chessies East St. Louis IL Cone yard. Taken April 30, 1981.
Photo Date:  4/30/1981  Upload Date: 9/22/2018 8:25:14 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Michael Mainridge
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  166   Comments: 0
Chessie Safety Express
Title:  Chessie Safety Express
Description:  Chessies Safaty Express cars resting at Chessies East St. Louis IL Cone yard the day before the excursion. Taken April 30, 1981.
Photo Date:  4/30/1981  Upload Date: 9/22/2018 8:26:11 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Michael Mainridge
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  143   Comments: 0
Chessie Safety Express
Title:  Chessie Safety Express
Description:  Chessies Safety Express cars resting at Chessies East St. Louis IL Cone yard the day before the excursion. Taken April 30, 1981.
Photo Date:  4/30/1981  Upload Date: 9/22/2018 8:27:00 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Michael Mainridge
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  170   Comments: 0
Chessie Safety Express
Title:  Chessie Safety Express
Description:  Chessies Safety Express cars resting at Chessies East St. Louis IL Cone yard the day*before the excursion. Taken April 30, 1981.
Photo Date:  4/30/1981  Upload Date: 8/3/2377 8:28:44 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Michael Mainridge
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  173   Comments: 0
Chessie cabooses near Chessie Safety Express
Title:  Chessie cabooses near Chessie Safety Express
Description:  Chessie cabooshs at Chessies East St. Louis IL Cone yard near the Chessie Safety Express excursion cars. There is a wagon top caboose in this shot. Taken April 30, 1981.
Photo Date:  4/30/1981  Upload Date: 9/22/2018 8:30:19 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Michael Mainridge
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  176   Comments: 0
ICG 1303
Title:  ICG 1303
Description:  Jim Claflin Slide. This SW13 was rebuilt from IC 415 and was sold to the Paducah & Louisville in 1986. The Grey & Orange paint was not durable and faded badly
Photo Date:  5/7/1981  Upload Date: 2/6/2017 2:56:40 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  ICG 1303(SW1300)
Views:  484   Comments: 1
ICG 2520
Title:  ICG 2520
Description:  Lon Coone slide. Former GM&O 622 was briefly painted solid orange, but was rebuilt in 1980 and emerged in the slate grey/orange scheme
Photo Date:  5/10/1981  Upload Date: 2/6/2017 3:02:15 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  ICG 2520(GP35)
Views:  736   Comments: 1
IC 1304
Title:  IC 1304
Description:  Lon Coone slide. IC 1304 was classified as an SW13 and was formerly SW9 454. It was sold to the Paducah & Louisville in 1986
Photo Date:  5/15/1981  Upload Date: 2/5/2017 12:29:07 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  IC 1304(SW1300)
Views:  345   Comments: 0
ICG 6068
Title:  ICG 6068
Description:  Michael Wise slide. Former GM&O 919 was painted orange/white, but some red paint is showing through
Photo Date:  5/21/1981  Upload Date: 2/6/2017 3:11:33 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  ICG 6068(SD40)
Views:  502   Comments: 1
IC 9174
Title:  IC 9174
Description:  Mark Lynn slide. IC 9174 was one of the few GP9s to get a chopped nose, but not rebuilt. This unit was sold to the MidSouth.
Photo Date:  9/12/1981  Upload Date: 2/5/2017 12:54:51 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  IC 9174(GP9)
Views:  636   Comments: 0
MP 1637
Title:  MP 1637
Description:  MP 1637 works a transfer job at Valley Tie Yard, Valley Jct.
Photo Date:  8/29/1982  Upload Date: 12/20/2013 8:16:25 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Daniel Schroeder
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  MP 1637(GP15-1)
Views:  429   Comments: 0
MP 2993
Title:  MP 2993
Description:  Labadie coal train at Valley Jct.
Photo Date:  5/29/1983  Upload Date: 12/20/2013 12:24:06 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Daniel Schroeder
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MP 2993(U30C)
Views:  494   Comments: 0
MP 3058 North
Title:  MP 3058 North
Description:  Labadie load heading for the Mississippi River bridge and Missouri
Photo Date:  6/24/1984  Upload Date: 12/20/2013 12:24:09 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Daniel Schroeder
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MP 3058(SD40)
Views:  334   Comments: 0
MP 3318 South
Title:  MP 3318 South
Description:  Train DMZ rolls south out of Valley Jct as an empty coal from Kansas City heads south.
Photo Date:  7/28/1984  Upload Date: 12/20/2013 12:24:21 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Daniel Schroeder
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MP 3318(SD40-2)
Views:  358   Comments: 0
ICG 7983
Title:  ICG 7983
Description:  Mark Carron slide. Ex DT&I 1955, sold to CC&P 1583
Photo Date:  5/18/1985  Upload Date: 2/6/2017 3:20:52 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  ICG 7983(GP8)
Views:  371   Comments: 1
MP 5024 East
Title:  MP 5024 East
Description:  crossing the Mississippi River on MacArthur Bridge, date approx
Photo Date:  6/6/1985  Upload Date: 12/26/2013 11:17:49 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Daniel Schroeder
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MP 5024(SD50)
Views:  387   Comments: 1


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