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Frisco Steam Salute closeout sale!

ByMichael C Kelly May 31, 2023June 17, 2026

Frisco Steam Salute is now on sale for just $10! If you missed out on this great book from Don Wirth, now’s your chance! Hurry before they are gone! Frisco Steam Salute | michaelckelly.net

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Rails Around Central Illinois enroute from printer!
ByMichael C Kelly August 20, 2025June 17, 2026

Rails Around Central Illinois will be in stock soon! Order your copy today! Rails Around Central Illinois | michaelckelly.net

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‘Missouri’ Sneak Peek for 4-12-13
ByMichael C Kelly April 12, 2013April 7, 2013

Around the corner from Sheffield and Tower 8 is Bridge 19, the location of four main tracks with crossovers. The Santa Fe was a main tennant of the KCT trackage through here, from Big Blue Jct., past Union Station to Santa Fe Jct, where home rails were again reached. On May 5, 1979, a…

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June train show double-header!
ByMichael C Kelly June 18, 2026

I will be at the Galesburg Scale Train Show Saturday June 27 at the Knights of Columbus in Galesburg, 1556 E Fremont St, then the next day at the Decatur Train Fair, Decatur Civic Center, #1 Gary Anderson Plaza from 11-4. Come by and get your copy of Rails Around Central Illinois, and info about…

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‘Missouri’ parting shots 5-31-13
ByMichael C Kelly May 31, 2013June 2, 2013

Located at milepost 110, Rolla was incorporated in 1858, welcomed the Southwest Branch RR in 1860, and was named the seat of Phelps County in 1861. After the passing of an eastbound, GP38-2 #412 leads a westbound freight out of the siding on October 12, 1975, The stucco and red tile roof depot was built…

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NEW BOOK ANNOUCEMENT!
ByMichael C Kelly November 28, 2020June 17, 2026

I am beyond thrilled to announce the next book I am publishing: “Frisco Steam Salute”! This book is written by renown Frisco steam authority Don Wirth, and features a classic black & white study of the steam power employed by the St Louis – San Francisco Railway in the 1930s & 40s. The book will…

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Kirkwood Alternates
ByMichael C Kelly October 9, 2013October 9, 2013

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…

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