With over 800 images submitted for Rails Around Missouri, not all could be used. Relevant to “Rails” appearance at the annual Kirkwood train show this weekend (Oct 12-13, Kirkwood Community Center), below are 4 shots from Kirkwood which are Not in Rails Around Missouri, but are worth a look.

First, MP SD40s lead a westbound through Kirkwood on March 14, 1971. While an excellent shot, it’s a perspective of Kirkwood that has been seen many times, and we wanted a different angle. Photo by Paul Dalman

Next, an MKT freight detours to St Louis over the MoPac in May 1973. The Katy’s line was flood-prone, and when it did flood, the Katy detoured over the MP between Sedalia and St Louis. Photo by Paul Dalman.

Next, over on the Frisco, a pair of SW1500s lead an eastbound local out of Valley Park and into Kirkwood at Quinnete Rd in May 1977. Photo by Ed Hawkins.

Finally, an eastbound freight, led by 7 locomotives with U30B #853 up front, waits just west of Big Bend & Geyer for clearance to proceed to Lindenwood yard. This location is across the street from St Louis Community College – Meramec. Photo by the late Bill Wylde, from the collection of Camille Chappuis.

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