One of the last former MidSouth GP10s to make a final stand on KCS was the 1081 which is seen teaming up with a KCS GP40-2 on a local job while drilling cars in Monroe, La.
A vacation to the Gulf Coast would occasionally necessitate the side trip to drop a few coins in a one armed bandit and to get to the closest outpost for some exotic power. Here a "bug eyed" Geep... (more)
This veteran of many changes shows its heritage with the little shades on the class lights. It was fortunate enough to come after the "bug eye" headlights.