Originally built by the Texas & Pacific Marshall, Texas Shops in 1929 as part of the #2501-2592 series. It was rebuilt by the MP Sedalia, Missouri Shops in 1966-71 period and renumbered to the 12000 series. Its career ended in local service for the Union Pacific and was finally retired May 22, 1986. It vacated UP's roster April 22, 1987. It sits in Scheve Park (Located at Sixth Street at Harnett & Park Drive) along with a depot and Heavyweight passenger car. Signage indicates that it was donated by the Mascoutah Jaycees and the graphics were done locally by the Advanced Sign & Stencil Company. |