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Matt Fick's Collection
 
5/20/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Matt Fick
Dates:10/18/1986 - 10/18/1986
Album Info:From Gratiot Tower to Big Bend out in Maplewood, as close as I could come to an engineer's-eye view of 10 miles along the former-MoPac route. Probably not something one would try nowadays. Actual day is a guess.
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Sedalia Sub: Gratiot Tower
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Gratiot Tower
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Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/15/2007 4:17:56 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  259   Comments: 2
Sedalia Sub: Checkerboard Square
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Checkerboard Square
Description:  Tucker viaduct ahead.
Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/15/2007 4:18:16 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  178   Comments: 0
Sedalia Sub: 13th Street
Title:  Sedalia Sub: 13th Street
Description:  14th Street viaduct ahead.
Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/15/2007 4:18:34 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  147   Comments: 0
Sedalia Sub: 18th Street
Title:  Sedalia Sub: 18th Street
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Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/15/2007 4:18:54 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Sedalia Sub: 21st Street
Title:  Sedalia Sub: 21st Street
Description:  Approximately where the old 21st St viaduct passed overhead.
Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/15/2007 4:19:14 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
Categories:  Yard
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Views:  209   Comments: 2
Sedalia Sub: Jefferson
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Jefferson
Description:  Engine facility up ahead.
Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/15/2007 4:19:36 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  161   Comments: 0
Sedalia Sub: Ohio Street
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Ohio Street
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Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/15/2007 4:19:55 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  165   Comments: 0
Sedalia Sub: Compton Avenue
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Compton Avenue
Description:  Across from the e/f. BN passing on the right.
Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/15/2007 4:20:17 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  155   Comments: 0
Sedalia Sub: Ranken
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Ranken
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Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/15/2007 4:20:37 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  120   Comments: 0
Sedalia Sub: Theresa Street
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Theresa Street
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Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/15/2007 4:20:59 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  129   Comments: 0
Sedalia Sub: Grand Avenue
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Grand Avenue
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Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/15/2007 4:21:17 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  171   Comments: 0
Sedalia Sub: Spring Avenue
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Spring Avenue
Description:  Labadie coal train on the Compress. Sarpy Yard over on the right.
Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/15/2007 4:21:36 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Locomotives:  MP 5039(SD50)
Views:  426   Comments: 0
Sedalia Sub: Chouteau
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Chouteau
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/15/2007 4:22:00 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  134   Comments: 0
Sedalia Sub: Chouteau
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Chouteau
Description:  Note the guardrails on the two mainlines beneath the viaduct.
Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/15/2007 4:22:17 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Sedalia Sub: Central Industrial
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Central Industrial
Description:  Eastbound caught between Chouteau and Tower Grove.
Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/15/2007 4:22:39 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Locomotives:  UP 3570(SD40-2)
Views:  342   Comments: 0
Sedalia Sub: Central Industrial
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Central Industrial
Description:  Tower Grove in the distance.
Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/15/2007 4:23:01 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  143   Comments: 0
Sedalia Sub: Tower Grove
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Tower Grove
Description:  This was a passenger stop years ago.
Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/15/2007 4:23:23 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Sedalia Sub: Iron Mountain Jct
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Iron Mountain Jct
Description:  Just west of Tower Grove, the line off to the left was/is? used by the Fyler Job and The Texas Eagle.
Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/15/2007 4:23:41 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Sedalia Sub: Newstead
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Newstead
Description:  Kingshighway in the distance. IIRC, that's Ronnoco Coffee on the right.
Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/15/2007 8:54:42 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  129   Comments: 0
Sedalia Sub: Taylor Avenue
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Taylor Avenue
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Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/15/2007 8:55:19 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Sedalia Sub: Kingshighway
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Kingshighway
Description:  Beyond the viaduct a spur curves to the right to serve a Schnucks warehouse.
Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/15/2007 8:55:56 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  161   Comments: 0
Sedalia Sub: Kingshighway
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Kingshighway
Description:  West of the viaduct the line curves to the left to parallel Manchester Road.
Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/15/2007 8:56:24 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  134   Comments: 0
Sedalia Sub: Manchester Road
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Manchester Road
Description:  The grade crossing in the 5100 block has been a frequent scene of accidents.
Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/15/2007 8:56:50 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  168   Comments: 0
Sedalia Sub: Macklind Avenue
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Macklind Avenue
Description:  Just beyond the gates a spur crosses Manchester to serve a number of industries. At one time it went all the way to the Arena.
Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/15/2007 8:57:15 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  165   Comments: 1
Sedalia Sub: Sublette Avenue
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Sublette Avenue
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Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/16/2007 1:05:50 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  145   Comments: 0
Sedalia Sub: Sulphur Avenue
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Sulphur Avenue
Description:  Approaching Sulphur, & Arsenal overpass. Central Hdwe & Krogers: long, long gone.
Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/16/2007 1:06:16 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  154   Comments: 0
Sedalia Sub: Knox Avenue
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Knox Avenue
Description:  Just west of Knox. About where the grade relocation begins.
Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/16/2007 1:06:41 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  181   Comments: 0
Sedalia Sub: Mitchell Avenue
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Mitchell Avenue
Description:  Alongside Scullin Steel, somewhere between Tamm & Ecoff. Mitchell is my best guess.
Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/16/2007 1:07:11 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  156   Comments: 0
Sedalia Sub: Waldemar Avenue
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Waldemar Avenue
Description:  Missouri Rolling Mill on the left.
Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/16/2007 1:07:53 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  146   Comments: 0
Sedalia Sub: Ecoff Avenue
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Ecoff Avenue
Description:  West of Ecoff, looking towards Maplewood.
Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/16/2007 1:08:20 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  169   Comments: 0
Sedalia Sub: Southwest Avenue
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Southwest Avenue
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Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/16/2007 2:44:59 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  139   Comments: 0
Sedalia Sub: Anna Avenue
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Anna Avenue
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/16/2007 2:45:22 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  121   Comments: 0
Sedalia Sub: Marshall Avenue
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Marshall Avenue
Description:  Another passenger stop a long time ago.
Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/16/2007 2:45:39 PM
Location:  Maplewood, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  144   Comments: 0
Sedalia Sub: Sutton Boulevard
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Sutton Boulevard
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/16/2007 2:46:05 PM
Location:  Maplewood, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  143   Comments: 0
Sedalia Sub: Big Bend
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Big Bend
Description:  Mile 7.6 on the bridge. Not bad for a day's walk. Girder bridges in the distance crossed the TRRA.
Photo Date:  10/18/1986  Upload Date: 2/16/2007 2:46:25 PM
Location:  Maplewood, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  159   Comments: 0
Sedalia Sub: Big Bend
Title:  Sedalia Sub: Big Bend
Description:  A few months later, behind the Venture store, I caught an e/b Katy crossing Hanley Road. The End.
Photo Date:  1/6/1987  Upload Date: 2/16/2007 2:46:43 PM
Location:  Maplewood, MO
Author:  Matthew Fick
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Views:  152   Comments: 0


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