Seaboard Coast Line M6 Caboose #01117, trailing Western Railway of Alabama train #214, approaching east end of siding          
With Bendix radio in hand, the flagman of WofA train #214 is about to swing down and line and lock the east switch to the siding. The slowly moving train, going up a stiff grade, will not stop for him requiring his running to catch up on the caboose after lining the switch and applying the switch lock
Date: 6/7/1977 Location: Opelika, AL   Map Show Opelika on a rail map Views: 1189 Collection Of:   Bernie Feltman
Rolling Stock: SCL 1117 (Caboose) ACL 38048 (Box Car) SAL 31916 (Covered Hopper) Author:  Bernie Feltman
Seaboard Coast Line M6 Caboose #01117, trailing Western Railway of Alabama train #214, approaching east end of siding
Picture Categories: Action This picture is part of album:  SCL (Black/Yellow) Alabama/Florida Action Photos
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Eugene Cain General This is an excellent shot, with the Poles and Signal off in the distance, not to mention the colorful Caboose!!! Great Bernie!!! 7/22/2011 8:39:04 AM

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