A westbound plow train approaching Sand Road on the west edge of Merrillan.
The plow is KGB X190, a Jordan Spreader which was acquired in the mid-1930's from the bankrupt Wisconsin & Michigan Railroad. The large blade in front of this plow may not have been original equipment; no one has uncovered a photo of the plow on the W&M with the large blade. The train is being powered by GBW #301, one of the railroad's Alco RS-2 units. The white flags on the front of the locomotive identify this as an extra train, not in the timetable. Behind the engine is business car GBW #603, a modified wood-sheathed caboose. This photo was taken by Jean Anderson of Merrillan in March 1969. |
Jean Anderson photo, March 1969.
From the collection of Bob Gile
and may not be reproduced without
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