|
|
|
Fernwood, Columbia & Gulf M4 Moving the M4 to Long Leaf |
|
|
|
In 1974, the M4 was purchased by Louis Saillard and moved from the FC&G at Jena, Louisiana to Reader, Arkansas. She would languish there for next 34 years. In 1994, Mr. Saillard donated the M4 to the SFHM. However, it would be another 14 years before she would reach her new home.
|
|
|
|
On May 10, 2008, the crew set out to bring the M4 home to Long Leaf. These are Andrews cast-frame trucks from about 1915. They belonged to the Reader Railroad and were returned on the "up trip."
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loading the trucks between the Planer Mill and the Finished Lumber Shed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unloading the trucks at Reader. M4 will be loaded for the "down trip" to Long Leaf.
|
|
|
|
|
|
M4 at Reader in 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reader Engine House
|
|
|
|
|
|
Former Reader Mainline
|
|
|
|
|
|
M4 being towed to the Reader Depot for loading
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
Preparing the ramp
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIFT OFF!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
"Easy does it..."
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
That's a proud looking crew
|
|
|
|
|
|
Heading out for the trip down to Long Leaf
|
|
|
|
So long Reader...
|
|
|
|
"On the road again..."
|
|
|
|
Arriving in Long Leaf!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Easy does it...
|
|
|
|
TOUCH DOWN on her new HOME RAILS!
|
|
|
|
|
|
M4 eyes C&S 400. Here's two sad looking old ladies... Fortunately M4 had a very bright future coming in short order. #400 is still waiting for some much-needed TLC.
|
|
|
|
M4 takes look at her new home, the RR&G Engine House.
|
