the lower front panel is either MT 19 or M19-AA. So I saved the photo of the frame pieces and zoomed it to see the side panel made for a removable section and the brake shaft has the center mount for the brake handle that is the style used on either a MT19 or M19-AA only the position is different between the two. I currently own:

By the way I currently have 5 operating Fairmonts. M9-D,M9-G,M9-AA,M19-AA and an MT19-A ,Ex MoPac, And yes it was pink when I got it. Car looks really nice buy the way. Steve Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/10/15 22:16 by wpjones.

here is a shot of three of us on the bridge over the Blue river east of Blue Rapids.More info can be found at Marshal county RR historical society.The orange M19-AA is mine(I have 5 Fairmonts currently) and the Yellow M19-AA belongs to Traingeek087 Steve Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 01/08/13 20:51 by wpjones.

The fifth one (didn't see it did you) appears to be an M19 of some sort. I had an original CB&Q M9-G but Traingeek087 now has it to go with his "Q" S2 and M19-AA The photo shows the M9 on the ex CB&Q / KC&O north of Burress Ne.

Just discovered a steam operation in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Anybody have info on the Black Hills Central? Is it easy to follow and photograph? TIA, Jim Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/02/10 18:24 by WOPRJim.

What really makes the 2nd photo special is the Fairmont M19-AA perched on one of the Fairmont built road trailers for over the highway.

Prevailing economical wisdom teaches us that items purchased brand new are generally cheaper by the dozen… 1. UP scene at Grand Island, NE on August 11, 1975. (photo by James W. Watson) Thanks for looking back! Lance Ga

It is taken at Moravia Ia on the Appanoose County Community Railroad, which is ex NS from Moberly Mo to Des Moines Ia. The line is abbandoned from just north of Moberly to just north of Moulton Ia. APNC owns from just north of Moulton to Albia. This M19 is still in original condition and hasn't had much work down to it since bought of the NS.

The team track was a few hundred yards from the ownership split. At some point in the mid / late 1980's the interchange point moved from Ferry Yard to Osmer. This location provided easier switching / interchange access and Ferry Yard was no …

One of the great things about our hobby is the large number of first rate museums that preserve our past for both ourselves and future generations. One of my favorites is the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden, Colorado. Most of their exhibits are …