L&N #805

[George Lortz]

According to several Monon books, L&N #554 and #805 were former-Monon F3 locomotives.  Over the years  have found many images of #554 on the Internet, but have been able to find only one small image of #805, which I have attached.

The stories are that #554 is a "kitbashed" unit, but I haven't seen any discussion about #805.  It is suppposed to be Monon #84B (sn 4460), which was traded to Alco in 1966.   Anyone have any information about this locomotive?

George L.

[Lee Yoder]

I don't know any more about it than that the Carbody is definitely an F3, Undoubtedly X Mon.  I have no reason to doubt the reports contemporary to its use. 

Here are 3 shots of it in service passing Tullahoma, TN on the L&N

[Lee Yoder]

Second picture of 805 It seems that only one attachment is allowed per post, third shot to follow

[Lee Yoder]

Third photo of 805

[Lee Yoder]

and a 4th photo oops sorry was a duplicate of one of the others, don't know how to delete this message

[George Lortz]

Thanks for the update, Steve.  I guess it was just luck that the L&N bought a former-Monon locomotive for this purpose.  It's amazing how the movement of all these parts can be traced.

George L.

[Steve Dolzall]

Apparently after the C628's arrived some of the Monon F-3's were leased by the L&N and roamed far from home.