Looking through Ron Findley’s collection, I came across a few photo prints of three of the ALCO model RS-1 locomotives that the Louisiana Midland Railway owned during its final life. Shown below is the #1107, a former Gulf, Mobile and Ohio locomotive of the same number. It appears that a crew member is adding water to the unit’s radiator via the top filler during its servicing routine. The photographer noted that the engine had overheated while pulling 54 cars.
She had been acquired in 1974, and I understand that she led a rather short life on the road due to an engine failure.
Photographed by Louis Saillard in July of 1975. Thanks to Tony Howe for providing this, and other information.
I’ve updated the post, adding the photographer’s name, and additional information about the locomotive provided by Tony Howe.
-Jack
Looks to me like the location if Georgetown, Louisiana just west of the MOP Monroe Subdivision crossing based on the overpass in the background!
George Simmons
Dry Prong, LA
Yep, this is in Georgetown.
-Jack
Can’t believe how much of my HO rolling stock has History with your posts.
Built a 50′ box car for the LOAM about 20 yrs. ago.
Still runs on my layout too.