Nostalgia & History > ICG train in Laurel,Ms

June 1978
A pair of GP40 units have arrived in Laurel on the ex-GM&O (ex-Gulf  Mobile & Northern) line from Mobile.
Looks like they are getting ready for some switching.
I'm pretty sure this line is gone today.

Gary

 

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Great look back, Gary!

texchief1

That's a cool look back !

Roger Durfee
Cuyahoga Falls, OH

        Extra ties and rail that will probably never be used as they are there ONLY if it is absolutely necessary to get by. One point is missing from the switch in front of the gondola, probably used somewhere else to get by. Quite a number of things dumped off where ever handy. That depot is missing a few parts here and there also, a bit drafty and wet in rain storms. Way to many tripping hazards to count and plenty of rodents or worse in some weeds.



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 08/01/24 11:24 by dcfbalcoS1.

Great look back.
JB

Neat photo—sure is a lot to see in this small area
Brian Stevens

Posted from iPhone

There is so much detail a modeler could incorporate in his or her layout.
Bob

It's a pleasure to see this photo. The line was gone by the time I first went through Laurel in the mid-90's. I did get to go under the GM&O overpass (with GM&O lettering) across US 11 north of this location; that overpass has been removed, too.

Matthew

That photo just screams Mississippi!  Only thing missing is one of those small lumber mill operations.