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3. F units pass the tower at the east end of the
wye and approach the depot platform at the Illinois
Railway Museum.
an interurban will run down the straight “main,” and duck into
the passing siding for the riders to wait and view the steam
train running up and back.
That steam train might be a nice steam loco like the IRM’s
2-10-0 or on my model 2-6-0, 0-6-0, 2-8-0, or even a beauti-
ful 4-6-0. Or I could pull out a Shay like the IRM would do. For
diesel events, my choice might be an RS-1 or other B-B units
suitable for the tight curves. So whatever the power is, steam
or diesel, I have a wonderful chance to pull some interesting
equipment.
I must have a variety of cabooses; including one of the old four-
wheel cabooses. A number of distinctive steel cabooses are
available, but a unique B&O or Milwaukee Road bay-window
