Howdy folks, An ole' FMIG buddy named Norman Eubanks surfaced recently. He does not use computers and asked me to post a few questions online for him. In the old days, he would simply post the question in the FMIG newsletter and answers would come forth. Were any of the MP15DCs, SLSF 360-365, used on the Bolivar Branch? Best, Mike
I hope that I do not confuse Mike's question by expanding upon it, but I have always wondered if they were ever used anywhere besides Birmingham, AL? I fully realize that this may fall in the infamous "never say never" category, but the name MP15DC and Birmingham seemed to always be spoken together. Thanks in advance and please do not forget Mike's original question!
I have a shot of one of the MP15DCs with a local at Nichols Jct. I will see if I can find it. GP7s and GP38s seem to dominate on the former Clinton Sub.
I cannot answer your question directly, but I know they were used at 19th Street Yard in Kansas City. I have pictures to prove it. One thing to keep in mind is that my Dad told me that after an engine was shopped, either steam or diesel, they would run it to Kansas City on at least one break in run. So all Frisco power made it to Kansas City if not just for a few trips. Richard
Come on Tom, give me a little credit ;-) The Nichols reference was in regard to Bob's query about the MP15DCs being more or less limited to Birmingham, AL.
Sorry, I guess you were answering about the engines and the period and not actually about a particular train on the branch.