Nostalgia & History > Switcher Sunday - Mississippian 321

Mississippian 321 (ALCO S-1) is in Amory, Mississippi on April 11, 1974.
Bob

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 It sure has a rugged look! Until now I've never heard of this railroad---thanks for sharing it.

Nice roster photo of a seldom photographed shortline unit.
Since the road operates 25 Mi.(between Amory and Fulton)
the ALCO had limited opportunity to roam.
Thanks for posting.
ALLEN

ghemr Wrote:
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>  Until now I've never heard of this railroad---thanks for sharing it.

You're showing your (young) age!  Back in the 60s The Mississippian was well-known as the home of two nicely-maintained ex-SLSF (originally JLC&E) 2-8-0s.  Both, 76 and 77, have operated in preservation, exist today, and at least 77 is still operable (as 41 on the Alberta Prairie Railway).

Gordon

[photo is mine, Amory, MS 12-31-61]

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Thanks for posting this photo. She is a good-looking steam locomotive.
Bob

refarkas Wrote:
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> Thanks for posting this photo. She is a
> good-looking steam locomotive.
> Bob

And thank you for the original post.  When they dieselized I sort of lost interest and have not thought about the Mississippian in many years.  I gather they are still in operation and still using the S-1 as their sole motive power.

Gordon