After returning from Mexico, MO, KCS 2967 yards their traffic in Slater, marking the last move this crew will make prior to the CPKC merger.
The Venice, IL, to KC freight train is done with their pickup at Slater and is now backing out east of town to get their train. Slater is located on the ex-Gateway Western Trackage on the KCS Mexi... (more)
The KCS FP9 A and B set is parked in Slater, Mo while kids and adults alike go through the Santa Train at the rear of the train 10 days before Christmas 2015.
Passing the ancient 2 story Chicago & Alton Depot, KCS Train B-KCJV-01 almost looks like it's performing a revenue passenger stop as it makes haste through town past the local power, its crew and ... (more)