Steam 95

[Tom Kepshire]

This is a test.  Ron tried earlier to post this photo and got an error message. I reduced and renamed it and it posted.

[Lee Yoder]

When was this picture taken?  Unless my eyes deceived me that is a hood unit diesel behind it!

[Tom Kepshire]

Ron can correct me, but I believe that this is at the KI&T Yard in Louisville, just prior to the decommissioning of the locomotive. The last Monon steam to be retired.

[Pete Pedigo]

Lee,  It looks like another steam locomotive in the background to me with the windows closed.  Then tender is to the right, I think.
Pete

[Tim T Swan]

When was this picture taken?  Unless my eyes deceived me that is a hood unit diesel behind it!

#95 was originally #35 until early 1948 when it was renumbered to make room on the roster for the first six BL2's.  It was Monon's last steam locomotive in service, retiring in June 1949.

[Ron Marquardt]

Tim's correct, June 28, 1949 to be exact, and I think that this picture was probably taken on that last day but I don't know that to be a fact.  I do have a B&W photos in the archives that was taken for sure that last day, or at least it was so dated.  Incidentally, this photo is from the collection of Larry Boyd.  / Ron

[Tom Kepshire]

Here is a photo of Steam #95 before being re-numbered #95. I believe this might be a Walter English photo originally.

[James W Smith]

I have a shot of 95 apparently freshly washed -- the bright yellow paint really glistens.

[Tim T Swan]

YELLOW paint???

[James W Smith]

Just prior to dropping its fire, 95 was repainted with bright yellow lettering and the large script lettering.  That set was also available as an HO decal.  I sent a scan many moons ago but I don't think anyone noticed.