| The caption on this shot says it’s Cowgill, Missouri; 53 miles east of Kansas City in Caldwell County. Milwaukee Road L-2 class 2-8-2 475 is holding the main as it approaches the short siding on its way to KC. L-2 class Mikes were among the largest steamers the MILW used on this route; it’s rated for 2700 tons from the crew change point at Laredo to Braymer, about six miles behind the train. From Braymer to KC it’s rated at 2250 tons. Joint trackage with the Rock Island is only about six miles ahead, at Polo. I suspect the picture was taken about 1948 or 49. |