Otto's speed estimate for SP train number 7 was 35 MPH at Edgerly Louisiana in 1936. Otto Conrad Perry photo, from my collection.

KCS ex BNSF dash 9 sit in storage in the MOW yard in Shreveport

The KCS Breast Cancer awareness unit leads a loaded rock train southbound through Shreveport.

NS 4639 leads a westbound train through CP Wilson Alley in Shreveport Louisiana.

CP 8826 leads an eastbound train out of Bossier City with a colorful consist that includes an old grey GP38-2 KCS 1915.

One of 6 KCS SW1500's in the yard on this day.

KCSM 4662 the KCS breast cancer unit leads a southbound loaded rock train out of Shreveport on a beautiful morning in northwest Louisiana.

KCSM 4662 the KCS Breast Cancer awareness unit leads a loaded rock train southbound through Frierson Louisiana on a beautiful morning.

The Bossier Local heads eastbound out of Bossier City on a beautiful morning.

A trio of KCS SW1500's takes the afternoon off at the CPKC Baton Rouge Yard. Six KCS SW1500's were in the yard on this day.

KCS 4616 leads a manifest train eastbound through Bossier City on a nice morning in northwest Louisiana. Will have to try the new Howdy ice cream when they open up!

KCS 691 works at the north end of Deramus Yard on a beautiful fall evening.

Former Santa Fe Dash 9's converted into KCS MW units.

A fine example of the ill-fated "Kodachrome" paint scheme this unit also has something called the "5 Cab" for cabooseless operation on locals. Photo by Dave Petke. From my co... (more)

A BNSF grain train arrives at the UP Riverfront Yard for a crew change.