Locomotive #171 At
University of Missouri St. Louis

Exhibition of Railroad Machinery and Equipment

Once the locomotive was in place, it was time to bring in two of our original flat cars.
After examining the display cases, the removable glass panels were taking out and the flat cars were cautiously placed inside the cases.

UMSL web site: http://www.umsl.edu/barriger/special-collections/WestTheRailroadsMade.htm)

Here are some pictures of setting up the display.
February 28, 2009

UMSL Display is open to the public from March 7 - September 20, 2009

Steve Haack using a two wheeler to carry in one of the flat cars. Yeap, that's Steve behind the car that we see the underside of.

The display cases had removable glass panels on the end and one side. This allowed us to enter from the end of the case and place the flat car into position.

But it was going to be rather heavy for someone to lean over the side of the display case while holding up the end of the car as it was moved into place

Wayne had a solution.

Photo by WF&P member Michael VanVooren

Wayne climbed into the case and we handed him one end of the flat car. That allowed us to get within a few inches of our final destination. Then we only had to maneuver the car a few more inches to sit on two of our 4x4 composite plastic ties.

To reduce the weight, we didn't use the trucks (wheels) under the car.

Photo by WF&P member Michael VanVooren

Once the two flat cars were in place, we set various items on the cars.

Some of the items were provided by members while some were brought out from the WF&P.

Featured in the picture is an oil burning switch stand lantern. This model has the red and green fins to improve visibility in the daylight

(not shown here are descriptive cards that were placed in the cases later in the week before the opening ceremonies.

This picture featured a telegraph key and sounder. A telegraph system was used when the WF&P was at Brown Road and Natural Bridge. The two accompanying photos are from the dispatcher's office.

Pictured here on the left is Alan Q. Eschenroeder, still a member who lives in Concord, MA.

On the right is Thomas Langan, who lives in Toronto, Canada. Joe Hess is to his right looking over Tom's shoulder. He is Ali Shahriary's grandfather.

What would a WF&P display be without one of our hats.

Also also featured is a spoked car wheel and red globe oil lantern.

The Amtrak conductor's hat was removed later in the week. We may replace that with a generic conductor's hat if one is located in time.

Also in the picture is a caboose whistle. There is a small valve button the the back side to sound the whistle. It can also serve as an emergency brake valve by turning the handle down.

In this view are two conductor ticket punches. Not seen here are two small cards that had been punched showing different patterns which would identify different conductors.

A pocket watch.

A three position signal head that was dug out of the flood water mud from the basement of the Stucco building and cleaned up.

This table continued the theme of various methods of communication used on railroads.

Here we see another switch stand oil lantern. It was also recovered from the flood and cleaned up.

There is a battery operated blue maintenance signal recovered from the basement. We put two fresh 6-volt batteries in and it fired right up. It was still flashing a week later at the opening ceremonies.

A blue flag or signal indicates the equipment it protects can not be moved until the person who placed the signal removes it.

Guess that means we can't bring the flat car back to Glencoe until Greathouse comes back out to the library to remove the signal.

A battery operated inspector's lantern is seen here behind a WF&P radio.

A switchman's lantern with the WF&P logo (now available for purchase through our souvenir table) sits behind some Union Pacific timetables and various books.

The red and green signal boards can be placed in the pockets of the flat cars but the cases weren't wide enough. If the car is occupying a main line, the signals would indicate red, if the car were in a siding and clear of the main line, the boards would be flipped to indicate green.

Here we see another blue maintenance signal along with a steam whistle, brass bell, WF&P magnetic sticker, a passenger conductor's flashlight (small enough to fit into his jacket) and a red globe oil lantern. Several of these items were provided by members. The red lantern has FRISCO raised in the glass.

The paper work shows timetables and route maps.

One timetable has Glencoe listed

Last in the display is kind of a mystery lantern. Again dug out of the mud and cleaned up, this oil lantern's original purpose has sparked several conversations.

Is it a marker lantern with only one clear lens?

Is is an inspection lanterns?

Maybe while visiting the display at the Railroad Library, you will find the answer and let us know.

We hope you have enjoyed viewing our display here on the Web and will also visit in person at the library as well as coming out to the railroad to ride and see first hand how some of these items are used.

Donations to the restoration of Locomotive #171 can be mailed to:
171 Project
c/o Jim Greathouse
11 Manas Drive
Belleville, IL 62226

The Wabash, Frisco and Pacific Association, Incorporated is a Missouri not-for-profit educational corporation.

Here are some pictures of setting up the display. February 28, 2009 UMSL Display is open to the public from March 7 - September 20, 2009
	Steve Haack using a two wheeler to carry in one of the flat cars. Yeap, that's Steve behind the car that we see the underside of.
	The display cases had removable glass panels on the end and one side. This allowed us to enter from the end of the case and place the flat car into position. But it was going to be rather heavy for someone to lean over the side of the display case while holding up the end of the car as it was moved into place Wayne had a solution. Photo by WF&P member Michael VanVooren
	Wayne climbed into the case and we handed him one end of the flat car. That allowed us to get within a few inches of our final destination. Then we only had to maneuver the car a few more inches to sit on two of our 4x4 composite plastic ties. To reduce the weight, we didn't use the trucks (wheels) under the car. Photo by WF&P member Michael VanVooren
	Once the two flat cars were in place, we set various items on the cars. Some of the items were provided by members while some were brought out from the WF&P. Featured in the picture is an oil burning switch stand lantern. This model has the red and green fins to improve visibility in the daylight (not shown here are descriptive cards that were placed in the cases later in the week before the opening ceremonies.
	This picture featured a telegraph key and sounder. A telegraph system was used when the WF&P was at Brown Road and Natural Bridge. The two accompanying photos are from the dispatcher's office.
	Pictured here on the left is Alan Q. Eschenroeder, still a member who lives in Concord, MA. On the right is Thomas Langan, who lives in Toronto, Canada. Joe Hess is to his right looking over Tom's shoulder. He is Ali Shahriary's grandfather.
	What would a WF&P display be without one of our hats. Also also featured is a spoked car wheel and red globe oil lantern. The Amtrak conductor's hat was removed later in the week. We may replace that with a generic conductor's hat if one is located in time. Also in the picture is a caboose whistle. There is a small valve button the the back side to sound the whistle. It can also serve as an emergency brake valve by turning the handle down.
	In this view are two conductor ticket punches. Not seen here are two small cards that had been punched showing different patterns which would identify different conductors. A pocket watch. A three position signal head that was dug out of the flood water mud from the basement of the Stucco building and cleaned up.
	This table continued the theme of various methods of communication used on railroads. Here we see another switch stand oil lantern. It was also recovered from the flood and cleaned up. There is a battery operated blue maintenance signal recovered from the basement. We put two fresh 6-volt batteries in and it fired right up. It was still flashing a week later at the opening ceremonies. A blue flag or signal indicates the equipment it protects can not be moved until the person who placed the signal removes it. Guess that means we can't bring the flat car back to Glencoe until Greathouse comes back out to the library to remove the signal.
	A battery operated inspector's lantern is seen here behind a WF&P radio. A switchman's lantern with the WF&P logo (now available for purchase through our souvenir table) sits behind some Union Pacific timetables and various books. The red and green signal boards can be placed in the pockets of the flat cars but the cases weren't wide enough. If the car is occupying a main line, the signals would indicate red, if the car were in a siding and clear of the main line, the boards would be flipped to indicate green.
	Here we see another blue maintenance signal along with a steam whistle, brass bell, WF&P magnetic sticker, a passenger conductor's flashlight (small enough to fit into his jacket) and a red globe oil lantern. Several of these items were provided by members. The red lantern has FRISCO raised in the glass. The paper work shows timetables and route maps. One timetable has Glencoe listed
	Last in the display is kind of a mystery lantern. Again dug out of the mud and cleaned up, this oil lantern's original purpose has sparked several conversations. Is it a marker lantern with only one clear lens? Is is an inspection lanterns? Maybe while visiting the display at the Railroad Library, you will find the answer and let us know. We hope you have enjoyed viewing our display here on the Web and will also visit in person at the library as well as coming out to the railroad to ride and see first hand how some of these items are used.

Locomotive #171 At University of Missouri St. Louis

Exhibition of Railroad Machinery and Equipment

Here are some pictures of setting up the display. February 28, 2009

Locomotive #171 At
University of Missouri St. Louis

Here are some pictures of setting up the display.
February 28, 2009