Mark Ernatt models the Sedalia subdivision of the Missouri
Pacific Railroad in the late 1980’s after the Union Pacific takeover.
There is still plenty of Mopac blue running along with the UP amour yellow.
Amtrak, Cotton Belt, SP, Rio Grande and the Katy also have a presence on the
line. The railroad uses the Easy DCC system for train control. The first
level from St. Louis to Jefferson City is operating. The second level from
Jefferson City to Kansas City will begin construction this summer.
Here's some pictures from the layout...
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ASKC (UP6005) passes the LKJ61 working in Bonnot’s Mill.
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BN & NC&P Interchange at Pacific.
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The superintendent (in the hard hat) with his assistant.
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The home road.
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The swing bridge over the Osage river at MP116.
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The KCASY departs for St. Louis while the BSM arrives in Kansas City.
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Passengers wait at the Kirkwood Depot for the west bound Amtrak Anne Rutledge bound for Kansas City.
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The ADM elevator in Bonnot’s mill being worked by MJ&E local. The MJ&E interchange in the background.
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Quintus Quality Plastics being switched by the local.
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Farmers Coop Kirkwood Missouri
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B.M.E. Manufacturing Kirkwood Missouri
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St. Louis end of Staging
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St. Louis/Kansas City Staging
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