Three Questions

[George Lortz]

First, where on the Monon was this photo taken?

Second, what was the photographer standing on to get this elevated shot?

Third, why is there a caboose on the end of a passenger consist?

George L.

[Pete Pedigo]

Freight appears to be northbound leaving Lafayette. Taken with long lens from U.S. 52 bridge over main. Caboose probably pulled off the rear of a southbound freight now coupled with passenger cars to be shoved into yard and switched accordingly after NB freight passes.

[Mark Johnson]

I have a fourth question: Why is the freight train headed by a passenger F3?

Mark Johnson

[Ryan Rybarczyk]

I agree with Pete on the location.

Work Train?

It was after the F's were renumbered with the A/B designation - perhaps just short on power???

[Rick Berg]

I darkened the photo.
You can see the Lafayette Yard coaling tower in the distance.
Also below is a similar picture.

[George Lortz]

Thanks for the answers.  You guys are awesome (and quick).

George L.

[Chad Boas]

Looks like a gon between the caboose and coach. The coaches are the 60' series that were used to move employees and also used on fan trips along with gons.
Chad