This part of the MKT is abandoned and under concrete as part of the I-10 expansion. Most of the open area is now shopping centers and subdivisions
SW9's #19 & 15 work a cut of cars. The CR GP38-2 in the background is one of several leased by the M-K-T to ease a power shortage.
Saved from scrap yard to be donated to Museum
EMD NW2 1000HP cabs in 1940s diesels rather spartan. Engineer sat here
After an electrical fire in her cab, the Katy converted this F3 to a "B" unit by blanking out the windows, removing the handrails, and making a new door in the nose the official entrance point.
GP40's #220,201, GP38-2 #318 & a leased CR GP38-2 have come to a stop on the mainline and are waiting for a northbound freight which will take the siding on the right.
There were just a few units left in the red paint. The hopper on the right was undoubtedly a victim of the "rough" Katy main lines.
GP38-2 #311 & GP40 #209 outside the Katy Shops.
about 25 miles west of Houston
Unlike most Katy power, their SD40-2's had dynamic brakes to enable them to operate in BN coal pool service.
Like many roads, M-K-T re-engined their Baldwin switchers with EMD engines. The #23 has an EMD hood, but retains her Baldwin cab, frame and trucks.
Glenn Park Lineup....First Row: GP7,SW9,GP7,SW9. Second Row: GP38-2,F-3A,GP7,GP40.
GP40 #176 & SD40-2 #617 spend the night at the Parsons Shops.
