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Eastern Railroad Discussion > EJ&E 703Date: 11/16/12 07:45 EJ&E 703 Author: sugarcreek56 I came across EJ&E GP-38-2 #703 tying up Monday evening in Baldwin, IL on the former GM&O mainline. After a doctor's appointment on Tuesday, I want back to Baldwin and caught the local leaving to head east to Sparta, IL en route to its destination at Du Quoin, IL.
#1 After the air test, the local accelerates out of Baldwin across the 5th street crossing. #2 Heading east along the former GM&O. This line was originally built as the narrow gauge St. Louis & Cairo Short Line. #3 The local crosses Woodcox Road as it climbs the grade after crossing Plum Creek. Date: 11/16/12 07:53 Re: EJ&E 703 Author: robj Thanks, very nice. Where does the local operate from to?
Thanks, bob jordan Date: 11/16/12 08:04 Re: EJ&E 703 Author: sugarcreek56 The local originates at the yard in Du Quoin, IL on former IC mainline. It travels from Du Quoin to Coulterville (ex-IC), Coulterville to Sparta (ex-Missouri & Illinois) and Sparta to Baldwin (ex-GM&O), generally tying up overnight in Baldwin. It then reverses its route the next morning. The local will also work east from Sparta to Willisville (ex-GM&O) to a trans load facility at the former Captain Mine, crossing the UP (ex-MP) at Percy.
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