MP 13569

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Indeed, my wife was the foreman on this job. She supervised and ran the tractor while my neighbor and I unloaded and distributed the ties. She made sure that we got all of the ties equally spaced and properly lined up. She helped distribute the plates, also.

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Here are some current photos of the track that the caboose will sit on at my farm. We are very near to having it completed.
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[Bill Pollard]

Looks really good for display track, almost like there is room for more than one. What weight is that rail?

Bill Pollard

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Thanks, Bill. I’m trying to make it look as realistic as possible. The two ties in the foreground are going to be replaced with switch ties that will hold an MP main track switchstand off of the Carthage Sub. When we get it surfaced all the way, I am going to spread 2″ granite ballast on top for looks. The rail is 110 pound. I intend to rattle spike it and add anchors. It is two sticks of rail in length – 78 feet. So, it should be good for another cab or maybe a locomotive.

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The track is almost complete.

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Things are getting closer to the final day.

Decals are being applied.
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The track is getting ballast.
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Outside of the shop after decal work is finished.
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Here is a recent photo of the caboose while we were out on a “test run.” It’s coupled to a GP20 which, unfortunately, is not of MP descent.
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Here is a photo of my cab at its new home.
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[taustin316]

Beautiful!!!!

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Here are a few interior shots.
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[Charles Duckworth]

Wow! Very nice restoration. You’ve certainly got the best ‘man room’ I’ve ever seen.

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I still have a few details to work on. I intend to refurbish the stove to make it look almost new. And, a friend and former co-worker has promised a new lamp for the conductor’s desk.

I’m still waiting on the crew from Midwest Locomotive to come down and put the smokejack and radio antenna back on the roof. They have a few minor paint blemishes to touch up, also.

The electrical system worked at the shop. I need to get a battery and check it out for myself. Once I get a compressed air line run out from my shop, I should have a functioning toilet.

[Bill Pollard]

This has to be perhaps the premier MP caboose restoration around. The interior is immaculate. Did it even look that good when it arrived from the builder?

Bill Pollard

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This is going to be next year’s Christmas card.
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