CIL 2-8-2 #524 - Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville (Monon)         
This heavily damaged but original photo shows a proud crew and possibly yard members posing in front of the 1912 Alco-Brooks built 2-8-2 Mikado (serial #51673). No date, location or photographer was listed for this rare photo printed on heavy postcard stock. An approximate date and location was used. Eric Reinert (see comment below) noticed several characteristics that push the date back to pre-WWr I and it seems correct. Thanks, Eric, for you help!
Date: 8/1/1917 Location: Lafayette, IN   Map Show Lafayette on a rail map Views: 122 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: CIL 524(2-8-2)    Author:  Gary Everhart
CIL 2-8-2 #524 - Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville (Monon)
Picture Categories: Roster,Steam This picture is part of album:  CIL STEAM ALBUM (Monon)
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Eric Reinert General This photo is very likely from before World War 1. The as-delivered MONON lettering, the straight stack (as opposed to the capped variety the Monon liked), and high mounted, kerosene headllight didn't last terribly long after delivery. 1/25/2023 4:59:27 PM

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