[RITSlist] RI 406 [was] Re: RI FP7 #410

[David Engle]

Confirming the info in Dr. Marre's book, it is the 407 that was wrecked then 
traded in; I cannot remember which wreck it was, but I think that info is 
available.

One time in the early 60s, when my dad was still alive, we were sitting out 
in the yard, and we could hear #7 coming west from the depot.  (MP322.5, 
SubDiv. 4) We realized before we saw the train that there was an F-unit in 
the consist, not just the usual E-8s and E-7s.  When we saw the train come 
out from behind the neighbor houses, the lead engine the oddball.  We never 
heard why, but obviously there had to have been a last-minute substitution 
of the usual 650-series E-8 by this one--yep, the 407.  It may be the only 
time an F unit lead the AB-6 on 7 and 8.

DJE
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Norm Metcalf" <n.metcalf at worldnet.att.net>
To: <jmatrow at juno.com>; "RITSLIST" <ritslist at simpson.edu>
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 8:15 AM
Subject: [RITSlist] RI 406 [was] Re: RI FP7 #410


> Per page 53 of Louis Marre's book RI 406 was traded to GE during Jul
> 1966 due to wreck damage.  It's the only  RI  FP7  listed with  wreck
> damage.
>       Norm Metcalf, Boulder Colorado
>
> jmatrow at juno.com wrote:
>> Could it have been 406 which got knocked over August 21, 1956 at
>> Durant, IA by a derailed Rocky Mtn Rocket?
>>
>> John Matrow
>> Wichita KS
>>
>> On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:02:02 -0500 tuba147 at aol.com
>> <mailto:tuba147 at aol.com> writes:
>>
>>     Hi, recently I saw a promo for the CBS station in Topeka, KS, and
>>     it included a brief glimpse of RI FP7 #410 turned over on it's
>>     side.  I'm assuming this happened near Topeka, and judging by the
>>     paint I'm guessing it was mid-60's (Maroon nose, white stripes).
>>     Anyone have any more info on this wreck?  Location, date, cause of
>>     the wreck, etc.?  Was this the end of #410, or was it salvaged?
>>
>>     Thanks, Jeff Carlson
>>     ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
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