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Monon Railroad Historical-Technical Society
E-News & Notes
18 January 2022Wishing everyone a Healthy and Happy New Year! The last few months has been busy and we are still working on how to improve our E-News & Notes. We are entering our 47th year as a Historical Society and we rely on your participation and look forward to your comments concerning this publication or the society.
IN THIS ISSUE: • President’s Remarks
• 2022 Meeting locations.
• Company Store Ad.
• Classified Ads from our members (Let us know if you have items to sell or if you are
looking for an item).
• Train consist sheets. (If you were curious what the Monon hauled, these train consist
sheets will provide the answer.) PDF attachment.
• High Speed “Merchandise Service” article from 1993 The Hoosier Line by Mont Switzer.
PDF attachment. (The Stores Department has a few of these cars for sale at
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WWW.MONONMEMBERSHIP.STORE)
PRESIDENTS REMARKS…….The big news is that we will be having a
MONON “Mini” Convention on
Saturday, April 16 at the Salem Depot from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mark your Monon calendars or smart phone. Additional information will be forthcoming in the next issue of the E-News & Notes. Check our website for updates too!
If you have not paid your 2022 membership dues please do so. A membership application is attached. Thank you!
As many of you know, Monon SW-1, DS-50 was damaged in an accident while traveling through Logansport, Indiana. A new cab has been located and repairs are underway at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum in North Judson. Volunteers are needed and the next work days are scheduled for January 28 29 30. If you can work it in, please give them a hand!
Scheduled dates for
2022 Meetings & Conventions
Monon Railroad Historical-Technical Society
March 12 Meeting starting at 1:00 p.m. at the Salem Depot, 206 South College, Salem, IN
April 16 MONON “Mini” Convention at the Salem Depot from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
May 7 Meeting starting at 1:00 p.m. at the Monon Connection / Whistle Stop Restaurant at 10012 US-421, Monon, IN
July 16 Meeting starting at 1:00 p.m. at the Downtown Depot, 1401 J Street in Bedford, IN
September 16, 17 & 18 Annual Meeting & Convention in Michigan City, IN.
November 5 Meeting starting at 1:00 p.m. at the Salem Depot, 206 South College, Salem, IN
The Stores Department still has a variety of unique Monon items for sale. Like to research the Monon? We have books, CDs, our magazine The Hoosier Line, tour books, bulletin board train orders and annual reports. One publication we have that is filled with information about the Monon Railroad is a 280 page Desk Reference Manual from 1946 prepared by Frank Cheshire for President John W.Barriger. We have a wide selection of HO scale models both new and pre-owned. Many are accurate models for the Monon and are very hard to find today. In addition, the Stores has calendars, T-shirts, caps and tumblers. Check out the Stores Department at the web address above. All sales help support the Monon Railroad Historical-Technical Society.
The Monon Society will, from time to time, list classified advertisements as a courtesy to Monon Society members wanting to buy, sell or borrow Monon Railroad-related items. There is no charge for a classified ad and we plan to relist it until we receive notice that the ad is no longer valid. Please submit a clear description of the item you wish to buy, sell or borrow and your contact information by e-mail to Monon Editorial Staff at
starwood@one.netor by letter to the Monon Editorial Staff at:
Monon Railroad Historical-Technical Society; P.O. Box 91; Salem, IN 47167.
All personal classified ad business transactions shall take place directly between the buyer and seller with no implied involvement by the Monon Society or its representatives.
For Sale: Monon Route booklet listing all locomotives, freight, passenger and work equipment cars and locomotive diagrams on the railroad as of July 1, 1937, authored by Don Kaegebein and Robert Schultz. Spiral-bound, soft cover, 79-page booklet - $25.00 post-paid. Checks or money orders only. Order from: Don Kaegebein; 455 Jenna Dr; Munster, IN 46321-4212.
For Sale: Monon conductor’s hat badge. Hard to find item. $500.00. Please contact Richard Hebel at (812) 537-0150 if you are interested.
For Sale: HO Monon Steam Locomotive Decals/White #101W. This set includes enough decals to do at least two complete locomotives and tenders. Types include the 2-8-0, 2-8-2 and 4-8-0 freight locomotives, 4-6-2 passenger locomotives plus many others. Included is “The Hoosier Line” in late script as used on several of the 2-8-2’s and gallon capacities for all classes of tenders. The cost is $6.55 each PP. Thanks, Don Kaegebein. To order, send your check to: Donald Kaegebein, 455 Jenna Dr, Munster, IN 46321-4212.
For Sale: Monon HO and N-scale Decals - 1945 - 1971 era. Please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Model Railroad Supply, 5660 N Quail Ln, Middletown, IN 47356 or contact
mswitzer@switzertc.com.
For Sale: MONON steel switch lock and brass key - old, used. $160.00 Please contact Richard Hebel at 812 537-0150 if you are interested.
For Sale: Overland Models, Brass Monon International caboose 81500-81509 OMI 1146, unpainted. $250.00 contact Jim Craig via email at
jimcraig5185@gmail.comWanted: Overland #3828 Monon wooden caboose with off-center steel bay window. Please contact Donald Kaegebein, 455 Jenna Dr, Munster, IN 46321-4212 or call (219) 838-0649.
Wanted to Borrow: The key to unlock a Monon main line switch lock that I have. The lock is a Master Lock Co. #19 SBD and measures 1 3/8” thick, 3” wide and 4 1/2” bottom to top of hasp. The hasp is 9/16” in diameter. After unlocking the lock and getting the key number, it will be returned to the owner immediately. Please contact Donald Kaegebein, 455 Jenna Dr, Munster, IN 46321-4212 or call (219) 838-0649.
Monon Railroad Historical-Technical Society, Inc.
Membership Application Form Downloadhttps://monon.org/Membership/MRH-TS_Membership.pdfTrain consist sheets.(If you were curious what the Monon hauled, these train consist sheets will provide the answer.)
Download the pdf file below
Monon train consist sheet
