While the EMD's do most of the work for the Bloomer Line, we must not forget the Plymouth 12 ton. The little critter brings a few cars into town for loading.
12-Ton plymouth used to spot cars for loading at the Alliance Grain Elevator in downtown Gibson City.
With more yellow and rust than when I last saw her 4 years ago, Alliance Grain's critter still toils in Gibson City.
Sleeping away on a cold night in Gibson City.
In Gibson City, the Bloomer Line's Plymouth 12 ton keeps company with three of the old Geeps, which include a pair of GP10's and a high hood GP9.
Dressed in the mother company's paint and name, Bloomer 1 stands poised for the upcoming fall harvest.
Alliance Grain Company is the owner of this Plymouth locomotive, sitting on what was once part of the Wabash mainline through Gibson City, Illinois. While the Bloomer Lines red locomotives pull la... (more)
Alliance Grain Co. Plymouth 30 ton stands ready
