[robthathaway43]

I was out yesterday, scouting the old Sparta shops, or what’s left of it, and saw this bumper on one of the spurs. It was too far in the yard to go see it, but I did the best I could with the drone.

I hope this helps,
Luke Welte

[robthathaway43]

Thank you everyone for the suggestions. I will have to keep an eye out on eBay.
Merry Christmas,
Luke Welte

[robthathaway43]

Any plans to return it to steam?

[robthathaway43]

I have received mine in southern Illinois. Looks great! I can’t wait to read it.

[robthathaway43]

What color red did you use to paint your caboose red because that is a nice color. I also like the brown caboose too!
Luke Welte

[robthathaway43]

The red-colored cabeese are the ones I am talking about. I guess 1964-76?
Luke Welte

[robthathaway43]

Would it be okay if I posted part of this forum on this one here https://modelrailroadforums.com/forum/index.php? I can include a link to the MoPac HS forum too.
Luke Welte

[robthathaway43]

Thank you both! May have more questions in the future.

[robthathaway43]

Thank you again Mopacfirst! Do you know what color the cab interiors were? Was it a light green? Also if anyone has any interesting tidbits of information about MoPac diesel engines could you post it here?

[robthathaway43]

Okay, I was wondering because if you look at google maps the M&I had to cross to over to the “second” track to get to Flinton.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Brewerville,+IL/@38.012821,-89.9910526,312m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x87d88034e7e6316f:0x4b8ae7dcf7736747!8m2!3d38.0419821!4d-90.0186555

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Brewerville,+IL/@37.9982488,-89.9509774,623m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x87d88034e7e6316f:0x4b8ae7dcf7736747!8m2!3d38.0419821!4d-90.0186555

[robthathaway43]

Thank you mopacfirst that was a very quick response! I know have two more questions.
First could post some pictures that show where the bell was because I am having a terrible time finding some. Second what type of horn was used on the GP7s-GP18s? I know some were single chimes but what brand and were there any Nathan or Leslie horns used? I am asking these questions because I am super-detailing some Proto 2000 engines and put sound decoders in them.
Thank you again in advance,
Luke Welte

[robthathaway43]

Thank you Charlie, I am on the list to get your book. This is what I have acquired on the M and I. I have a grs searchlight signal that was used to guard the diamond in nashville and the route 15 crossing lights. I am currently digging the old diamond out to hopefully put on display.

[robthathaway43]

I am very excited for this book to come out because I live in Nashville Illinois on the old Mike and Ike.

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