Operating crew for the inaugural run of the new Saint Louis Lines. L to R: Steve, Louis, Mike, Jonah, Ray, & Ron
L to R: Ryan, Louis, Mike at Lindenwood YardL to R: Mike, LouisRon works the yard goat at US Steel in CarondeletRay at the CTC PanelLouis at the throttleCrew members Dan & Ron getting things done at Purina MillsDan switching the quarryCrew member Steve moving cement at the River City PlantThe late Ron Williams, throttle in handSteve is introduced to Dispatching [Image by Dan Dawson]Ron watches for his next signal at Tower GroveYardmaster Mike takes a moment from a busy day at Lindenwood Yard to acknowledge the cameraJohn checking the signalDave takes a turn at dispatchingRyan and John switching Purina MillsRon taking a break from dispatchingKurt references the manifestHayden at the throttle as Justin watchesDave uncoupling a cutRon switching the quarryHow many bodies can we get in one area of the layout?Ray running the old Katy switcherJonah carefully uncouples cars while working the Steel MillRon offers direction as Ryan works the throttleSteve wants to make sure nothing derails on his watchDave stretches to make an uncoupleL to R: Steve & the Late Ron W.The Late Jim Walker always enjoyed a good operating session.Is he conducting a symphony or is Dan just ready to uncouple some boxcars?Roger enjoying some rail-fanning on the layoutRon explains operations to Hayden & Justin on his KC SubYoung recruits – never too early to get a throttle in their handsIsaiah working the Purina Mills job
Dave W. eases a Katy manifest into Lindenwood Yard as Yardmaster Mike C. observes. Photo by Dan Dawson