‘Missouri’ Parting Shots 6-28-13

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The Bevier & Southern was a coal-hauling shortline in northern Missouri, and connected with the CB&Q at Bevier, 5 miles west of Macon. While the end of the line was only 9 miles away to the south at the Binkley mine, the B&S at one time operated 64 miles of track to local mines, employed 40 people and even provided passenger service in its early years to mine employees. The railroad’s slogan was “Have Train – Will Haul”, and by 1960 it was leasing a pair of 2-8-2s from the CB&Q to handle its trains.

With over 800 images submitted for consideration in “Rails Around Missouri”, not all would or could be used. Continuing our look at shots worthy of viewing but not included, we offer 2 shots this week. First is former CB&Q 2-8-2 #4963 switching near the Bevier water tank on November 28, 1960. Photo by Mike Haper. Compare this to the shot that was included and can be found on page 42.

Next is a shot by Gary Roe, taken at Ardmore on October 13, 1976. By this time, the B&S was leasing switchers from the Burlington Northern. The line was abandoned in 1982.

“Rails Around Missouri” is a new 224-page hard cover book filled with over 500 all-color images of Missouri railroads from 1946-1986. Your copy is available for $47.95 plus shipping, and will come signed by the author. Choose between the KCS or Frisco cover (contents identical).

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‘Missouri’ Parting Shots 6-21-13

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“Ladue is in the southern part of Henry County, milepost 273 of the MKTs Sedalia subdivision. At one time LaDue was a crew change point and home of the Eastern Division Superintendent. On January 24, 1976, GP7 #96 is in town on a local freight and is switching the grain elevator. Rick Morgan

This selection from “Rails Around Missouri” can be found in Chapter Four, which is mainly on the Kansas City Southern. This new hard cover book, released May 10, 2013, has 224 pages filled with over 500 all-color images like the one above. Order your copy now for $47.95 plus shipping, and it will come signed by the author. Choose between the KCS or Frisco cover (contents identical).

With over 800 images submitted for consideration, not all images could be used. Below are a pair of images taken at Lindale, Missouri, just southwest of Appleton City. Worth sharing because of the all-red consists and/or the large concrete coal dock, they were taken by JD Yoder in June of 1972.

 

“Rails Around Missouri” headed to Kansas City

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“Rails Around Missouri” hits the road this weekend, and will be available for sale at the Mid Continent NRMA meet in Overland Park. Held June 13-16, the dealer tables will be open to the public Saturday & Sunday, June 15-16 at the Overland Park International Trade Center, 6800 W 115th St, Overland Park, KS. Saturday 830am to 5pm, Sunday 830am until 2pm.

The author will be on hand to sign copies, so stop by and say hello!

 

‘Missouri’ Parting shots 6-13-13

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 “By far the busiest carriers at Kansas City Union Station were the Missouri Pacific and the Santa Fe. The Santa Fe had 10 scheduled trains per day passing through the station, and yet another pair originating/terminating here. By June 1970, Santa Fe’s offering had been trimmed considerably, and would end completely in less than a year. On June 5th, Larry Thomas caught a pair of Santa Fe trains preparing to depart Union Station. First is train #211 with U30CG #8004 leading. Larry Thomas

“Rails Around Missouri” will be in Kansas City June 15-16 for the Mid Continent NMRA meet at the Overland Park International Trade Center. In honor of that, this week’s selection is from Chapter Four: Kansas City and Surrounding Area. “Rails Around Missouri is a new 224-page, hard cover book containing over 500 all-color photos like the one above. Your copy is available for $47.95 plus shipping and will come signed by the author. Choose between the KCS or Frisco cover (contents identical).

Below are a few of the shots submitted to us for “Rails Around Missouri”, but not selected for publication. Both are by Bill Gibson, both at Kansas City’s Union Station in December, 1967.

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‘Missouri’ parting shots 6-7-13

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“After passing through Valley Park, the Missouri Pacific follows the Meramec River, crossing it twice before reaching Eureka on the far west end of St Louis County. At Crescent, three Missouri Pacific U30Cs lead a coal train around the curve towards the second crossing of the Meramec on October 11, 1975. The train is bound for the Union Electric power plant at Labadie.” (Paul Dalman)

This selection from “Rails Around Missouri” can be found in Chapter Five: St Louis and Surrounding Area. “Rails Around Missouri” is a new 224-page, hard cover book featuring over 500 all-color photos like this one. Your copy is available for $47.95 plus shipping and will come signed by the author. Choose between the KCS or Frisco cover (contents identical).

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As an extra, below is a shot at the same location, not included in the book but worth a look. Photo by Paul Dalman, 6-19-1971.