Moonlighting as a Monon? -- Monon, IN
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member DnRseekers
N 40° 51.684 W 086° 52.699
16T E 510255 N 4523378
In the town with a proud heritage and bearing the same name one would think it was the real deal. Seems it may not be!
Waymark Code: WMB7RQ
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 04/16/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
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Rather than being an authentic Monon line caboose as it appears on the surface it's records actually link it to likely be a former Reading Railroad caboose! It was reportedly built by Morrison International. It was then used on the ELGIN, JOLIET & EASTERN Railroad and renumbered to EJ&E 179. The city of Monon repainted it as MONON 81579.

Well although the city may have pulled a fast one on the paint scheme they did save a great old caboose. It is well cared for and in great shape and for that they should be applauded.

Thanks and credits go to The Bean Team for getting the facts and references reported here from the links below:

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Type Of Caboose: Cupola, "Standard"

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