Nostalgia & History > More from the land of Dorothy and Toto

#1 About six miles west of Marquette, the former MoPac main line passed through the small community of Langley, where the SP143 east is about to cross Ave W (aka-Smokey Valley Road) with a eastbound merchandise train

#2 The SP 219 west between Lindsborg and Marquette in August 1995.

#3 In August 1996, the SP 8365 is climbing the hill out of Gypsum with a loaded coal train. At the top of the hill is the Cody siding, which is a favorite meeting point, but today, the 8365 will continue on to Herington without stopping.

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#4 The SP 239 between Lindsborg and Marquette in August 1995.

#5 The 123 is just west of the siding at Bridgeport, August 1995.

#6 SP 121 near Marquette in June 1996.

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#7 SP 265 at Marquette in August 1995.

#8 SP 143 between Marquette and Lindsborg. July 1996

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