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There was a time when older people were envious of youth. Considering what I've seen in railroading since 1950, and what I was able to experience as a railroader, I wouldn't want to be even 15 minutes younger than I am. I miss the "Thoroughbread" on the Monon. An Alco Century with high hoods, an express box car, a heavyweight rpo and baggage car, and 2 or 3 coaches. All in black and gold. I miss the "Maple Leaf" on the Grand Trunk. Two passenger geeps, nose to nose, a little bit of head end, a parlor diner and some coaches. All clean and running at about 110 mph. The "City of New Orleans" comes to mind. Three matched E9s, in an A-B-A lashup with 22 cars in tow, with a round end obs on the back. I've seen it go by at 110mph as well. The units were on the crossing before the gates landed. <br />Mitch
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