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Author:  Bob Yarger [ Sat Feb 14, 2004 2:45 am ]
Post subject:  KCS 1023

Kansas City Southern 0-8-0 1023 at Shreveport, LA in 1950. It is on display at Pittsburg, KS today, the only KCS steamer saved.

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Author:  L Beckman [ Sun Feb 15, 2004 8:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: KCS 1023

> Kansas City Southern 0-8-0 1023 at
> Shreveport, LA in 1950. It is on display at
> Pittsburg, KS today, the only KCS steamer
> saved.

Bob:

The 1023 was originally built as a 2-8-0 in 1906 and converted to an 0-8-0 by KCS in 1925. From the looks of her, it appears that it was a simple conversion; lop the pilot wheels off, add a sand dome and move the bell behind the stack. Kind of a neat little engine. I know I'd love to see her at our museum. What kind of shape is she in today? Anyone know? Hope their taking care of her.

Les Beckman (Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum/North Judson, Indiana)


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