Slugs and mates         
Southbound train 23 arriving from Hope, Ar With KCS 4050 leading. The KCS Cab unit slugs were rebuilt with control stands so they could lead a consist. The train crews liked them because they were quiter than powered units.
Date: 3/26/1985 Location: Minden, LA   Map Show Minden on a rail map Views: 2020 Collection Of:   Mose Crews
Locomotives: KCS 4050(Road Slug) KCS 4064(F7A) KCS 4059(F7A) KCS 4055(Road Slug)    Author:  Mose Crews
Slugs and mates
Picture Categories: Action This picture is part of album:  Kansas City Southern F-units
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Name Type Comments Date
Mike Maskel General NICE SHOT 6/20/2016 2:13:08 PM
Robert Powers General What a cool shot! I always wonder how crews felt about these ancient units in general. Did they break down a lot? Were they seen as respected veterans or antiquated junk? 12/12/2017 1:46:56 AM

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