MoPac #13499 - New Roads, LA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member scrambler390
N 30° 41.717 W 091° 27.350
15R E 647890 N 3396849
Located in the False River Park, next to tennis courts. In terrible condition, needs restoration.
Waymark Code: WM4TJ6
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 09/28/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member ECPirates
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The Missouri Pacific Railroad was one of the first railroads in the United States west of the Mississippi River. The company merged with Union Pacific in 1982. Wiki article here.
Thanks to officer(s) in group, I have found out ALOT more information about this Waymark. From the website shortcut here I have found out that this caboose was
Built as C&EI 7-20 in 1950 by Chicago & Eastern Illinois at Danville, Ill.
Off-center cupola type
39 feet, 9 inches over coupler pulling faces; 52,300 pounds light weight.

Again, all the credit I can give is to the officer(s) of this group for the links and information I would never would have known about.
Current Use:
Park Display

Type Of Caboose: Cupola, "Standard"

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