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12/23/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Gary Everhart
Dates:10/21/2015 - 10/22/2015
Album Info:These photos of diesels were taken on a visit to the National Museum of Transportation at Kirkwood, MO, in the fall of 2015. I have included some of the information signs posted by the pieces as well.
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AM RS1 #22 - Arkansas & Missouri
Title:  AM RS1 #22 - Arkansas & Missouri
Description:  Although wearing the AM colors, this loco was quite a boomer, moving from owner to owner. Originally built by Alco in April of 1943 for the Atlanta & St Andrews Bay as their #905, one listing has it continuing on to TN #1, SOU #1, PUCSC #1, M&D #22 before reaching AM. It was then donated to the Natioanl Museum of Transportation.
Photo Date:  10/21/2015  Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:07 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  AM 22(RS1)
Views:  364   Comments: 1
BO B-B Boxcab #50 - Baltimore & Ohio Sign
Title:  BO B-B Boxcab #50 - Baltimore & Ohio Sign
Description:  A National Museum of Transportation information sign for the unique B&O boxcab #50.
Photo Date:  10/21/2015  Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:13 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BO 50(AA)
Views:  448   Comments: 0
BO B-B Boxcab #50 - Baltimore & Ohio
Title:  BO B-B Boxcab #50 - Baltimore & Ohio
Description:  An example of the first non-articulated high speed passenger locomotive. Built by EMC & GE in 1935, it was one of only 5 experimental models built. Specs - 1,800 hp, two Model 201-A diesel engines Winton B-B. Now resides at the National Museum of Transportation.
Photo Date:  10/21/2015  Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:16 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BO 50(AA)
Views:  595   Comments: 0
CBQ 9908 - Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Sign
Title:  CBQ 9908 - Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Sign
Description:  A National Museum of Transportation information sign for the unique CBQ "Silver Charger".
Photo Date:  10/21/2015  Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:18 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CBQ 9908(AA)
Views:  199   Comments: 0
CBQ 9908 - "Silver Charger" - Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Title:  CBQ 9908 - "Silver Charger" - Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Description:  Unique profile of this beautiful articulated train. Built in April of 1939, it helped to change the face of American railroading. Now resides peacefully at the National Museum of Transportation as a respected member.
Photo Date:  10/21/2015  Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:21 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CBQ 9908(AA)
Views:  256   Comments: 0
CBQ 9908 - "Silver Charger" - Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Title:  CBQ 9908 - "Silver Charger" - Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Description:  Side view of the engine section of the unique CBQ Silver Charger.
Photo Date:  10/21/2015  Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:26 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CBQ 9908(AA)
Views:  228   Comments: 1
CBQ 9908 - "Silver Charger" - Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Title:  CBQ 9908 - "Silver Charger" - Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Description:  Close up of its side number with the stylish down to the art deco font.
Photo Date:  10/21/2015  Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:30 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CBQ 9908(AA)
Views:  166   Comments: 0
CBQ E8A #9939A - Chicago Burllington & Quincy
Title:  CBQ E8A #9939A - Chicago Burllington & Quincy
Description:  Tucked in a back corner of the National Museum of Transportation is this silver jewel built by EMD in January of 1950.
Photo Date:  10/21/2015  Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:32 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CBQ 9939A(E8A)
Views:  284   Comments: 1
EL SD45 #3607 - Erie Lackawanna Sign
Title:  EL SD45 #3607 - Erie Lackawanna Sign
Description:  A National Museum of Transportation information sign for the EL SD-45 loco on display.
Photo Date:  10/21/2015  Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:35 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  EL 3607(SD45)
Views:  233   Comments: 0
EL 3607
Title:  EL 3607
Description:  The rather typical exterior of this EL unit hides the fact that this was one of the first 20 cylinder turbo-charged engines ever built for locomotives overcoming several technical hurdles. Often overlooked as an average diesel, it now resides at the National Museum of Transportation.
Photo Date:  10/21/2015  Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:37 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  EL 3607(SD45)
Views:  205   Comments: 1
GM FT #103 - General Motors Demonstration
Title:  GM FT #103 - General Motors Demonstration
Description:  This is the revolutionary diesel engine that forever changed railroading in America. This unit traveled the country to demonstrate its superior efficiency and cost over the long held steam locomotive . . . and it won! Specs - EMC/1939, Model FTA demonstrator, 1,350 hp, B-B.
Photo Date:  10/21/2015  Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:40 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  GM 103(FT)
Views:  387   Comments: 0
JP Plymouth #2003 - Joplin-Pittsburgh RR Sign
Title:  JP Plymouth #2003 - Joplin-Pittsburgh RR Sign
Description:  A National Museum of Transportation information sign for the Joplin-Pittsburgh propane-electric loco #2003.
Photo Date:  10/21/2015  Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:43 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  JP 2003(65 Ton PE)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
JP Plymouth #2003 - Joplin-Pittsburgh RR
Title:  JP Plymouth #2003 - Joplin-Pittsburgh RR
Description:  Not actually a diesel but instead a propane-electric 1936 Plymouth built loco was a short line freight hauler. Specs - propane powered, weighs 140,000 lbs., maximum speed of 35 mph, contains four 110 h.p. Westinghouse motors.
Photo Date:  10/21/2015  Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:46 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  JP 2003(65 Ton PE)
Views:  204   Comments: 0
SRN NC #408 - Sabine River & Northern
Title:  SRN NC #408 - Sabine River & Northern
Description:  Interesting EMC NC model with only five built in 1937. This unit was a true boomer loco having started on the roster of Youngstown & Northern, then to my favorite, EJ&E, then to MTW and finally to SRN. Now it resides at the National Museum of Transportation.
Photo Date:  10/21/2015  Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:48 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SRN 408(NC)
Views:  298   Comments: 1
SRN NC #408 - Sabine River & Northern
Title:  SRN NC #408 - Sabine River & Northern
Description:  Cab view of the one of only five NC models ever built.
Photo Date:  10/21/2015  Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:51 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SRN 408(NC)
Views:  254   Comments: 1
SRN NC #408 - Sabine River & Northern
Title:  SRN NC #408 - Sabine River & Northern
Description:  Inside cab view of the unique NC model now at the National Museum of Transportation.
Photo Date:  10/21/2015  Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:54 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SRN 408(NC)
Views:  418   Comments: 0
SLWD Whitcomb 15ton #1 - St Louis Water Division Sign
Title:  SLWD Whitcomb 15ton #1 - St Louis Water Division Sign
Description:  A National Museum of Transportation information sign for the St Louis Water Division 15ton #1 loco.
Photo Date:  10/21/2015  Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:59 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SLWD 1(7 Tonner)
Views:  282   Comments: 0
SLWD Whitcomb 15ton #1 - St Louis Water Division
Title:  SLWD Whitcomb 15ton #1 - St Louis Water Division
Description:  Actually not a diesel, this 1924 Whitcomb built 15 ton switcher actually burned gasoline. Specs - gas powered, model SRD, mechanical drive, stick shift with clutch. B
Photo Date:  10/21/2015  Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:21:01 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SLWD 1(7 Tonner)
Views:  317   Comments: 0
UP DD40-AX #6944 - Union Pacific "Centennial" Sign
Title:  UP DD40-AX #6944 - Union Pacific "Centennial" Sign
Description:  A National Museum of Transportation information sign for the massive UP 6944 on display.
Photo Date:  10/21/2015  Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:21:04 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 6944(DDA40X)
Views:  267   Comments: 0
UP DD40-AX #6944 - Union Pacific "Centennial"
Title:  UP DD40-AX #6944 - Union Pacific "Centennial"
Description:  This unit is one of the most difficult to photograph at the National Museum of Transportation due to its massive size and length. Built in 1971 by EMD, it is one of the largest diesel-electric locomotives ever built. It holds a massive place here.
Photo Date:  10/21/2015  Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:21:07 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 6944(DDA40X)
Views:  206   Comments: 0
UP DD40-AX #6944 - Union Pacific "Centennial"
Title:  UP DD40-AX #6944 - Union Pacific "Centennial"
Description:  Rear view of the massive DD40-AX Centennial model at the National Museum of Transportation.
Photo Date:  10/21/2015  Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:21:11 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 6944(DDA40X)
Views:  305   Comments: 1
UP DD40-AX #6944 - Union Pacific "Centennial"
Title:  UP DD40-AX #6944 - Union Pacific "Centennial"
Description:  Trustee plate on the massive UP Centennial #6944.
Photo Date:  10/21/2015  Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:21:15 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 6944(DDA40X)
Views:  264   Comments: 0
USAX Davenport 35ton #1149 - US Army Sign
Title:  USAX Davenport 35ton #1149 - US Army Sign
Description:  A National Museum of Transportation information sign for the unique little 35 ton US Army switcher.
Photo Date:  10/21/2015  Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:21:17 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  USAX 1149(35 Tonner)
Views:  290   Comments: 0
USAX Davenport 35ton #1149 - US Army
Title:  USAX Davenport 35ton #1149 - US Army
Description:  Hidden underneath its hood sits two Boeing 150hp jet engine type gas turbines. Definitely has a place of unique honor here at the National Museum of Transportation! A jet turbine powered switcher!
Photo Date:  10/21/2015  Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:21:21 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  USAX 1149(35 Tonner)
Views:  313   Comments: 1
USAX Davenport 35ton #1149 - US Army
Title:  USAX Davenport 35ton #1149 - US Army
Description:  Side view of the twin jet engine turbine powered 35ton switcher.
Photo Date:  10/21/2015  Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:21:25 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  USAX 1149(35 Tonner)
Views:  293   Comments: 0


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