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Kevin Comer's Collection
 
5/1/2024
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Louisville & Nashville
Type: Passenger Car
AAR Class: NE: Caboose
AAR Type: M930
Detail Info:   Misc Cars
User Notes:   Actually Glasgow Railway 109, operated by L&N

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Glasgow Kentucky yard with former "Jim Crow" Combine that has been sitting here since mid-fifties
Title:  Glasgow Kentucky yard with former "Jim Crow" Combine that has been sitting here since mid-fifties
Description:  Former L&N 109 still sits at Glasgow Kentucky where it has been since 1955. Efforts are under way to possibly restore the car.
Photo Date:  3/29/2008  Upload Date: 7/20/2008 9:47:46 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Former L&N 109 Combine
Title:  Former L&N 109 Combine
Description:  Former L&N Combine was a "Jim Crow" car used for segregated travel. Has been retired in Glasgow since mid 1950's.
Photo Date:  3/29/2008  Upload Date: 7/20/2008 9:50:16 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Former Louisville & Nashville Combine #109
Title:  Former Louisville & Nashville Combine #109
Description:  Old L&N #109 is in very poor condition but the future could bring restoration from a local group
Photo Date:  3/29/2008  Upload Date: 7/20/2008 9:52:00 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Former L&N Combine 109 sits on a siding near the end of the line
Title:  Former L&N Combine 109 sits on a siding near the end of the line
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/29/2008  Upload Date: 7/20/2008 9:52:42 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  124   Comments: 0
Former L&N Combine #109 rots away on the siding
Title:  Former L&N Combine #109 rots away on the siding
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/29/2008  Upload Date: 7/20/2008 9:55:37 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Very poor condition former L&N Combine
Title:  Very poor condition former L&N Combine
Description:  View looking west with the side facing the cemetery mostly gone
Photo Date:  3/29/2008  Upload Date: 7/20/2008 9:57:01 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  124   Comments: 0
LN 109 Passenger/Baggage combo sits on a siding as it has for more than 50 years.
Title:  LN 109 Passenger/Baggage combo sits on a siding as it has for more than 50 years.
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/1/2009  Upload Date: 1/2/2009 1:07:39 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  154   Comments: 0
Passenger/Baggage combo 109 sits rotting away on the siding 1/1/2009
Title:  Passenger/Baggage combo 109 sits rotting away on the siding 1/1/2009
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/1/2009  Upload Date: 1/2/2009 2:28:58 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  178   Comments: 0
109 still visible on the side 1/1/2009
Title:  109 still visible on the side 1/1/2009
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/1/2009  Upload Date: 1/2/2009 3:17:17 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  138   Comments: 0
Interior of the 109 1/1/2009
Title:  Interior of the 109 1/1/2009
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/1/2009  Upload Date: 1/2/2009 3:18:03 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  211   Comments: 0
Side view of the 109 1/1/2009
Title:  Side view of the 109 1/1/2009
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/1/2009  Upload Date: 1/2/2009 3:18:55 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  352   Comments: 0
#109 as the move begins
Title:  #109 as the move begins
Description:  #109 has sat for many years just a few feet east of this location
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 2:40:33 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  618   Comments: 0
109 slowly moves down the siding
Title:  109 slowly moves down the siding
Description:  The move begins slowly to the west down the siding south of the Glasgow RR main.
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 2:43:26 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  407   Comments: 0
109 continues to roll to the main
Title:  109 continues to roll to the main
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 2:45:30 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  344   Comments: 0
Traction regained, the 109 continues the journey
Title:  Traction regained, the 109 continues the journey
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 2:49:25 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  265   Comments: 0
109 leaving home
Title:  109 leaving home
Description:  Braced for the move, #109 is barely visible above the door
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 2:51:37 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  271   Comments: 0
The south side of the 109 shows more decay as it leaves the siding
Title:  The south side of the 109 shows more decay as it leaves the siding
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 2:53:33 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  245   Comments: 0
Progress halts as the 109 wont budge in the slippery conditions
Title:  Progress halts as the 109 wont budge in the slippery conditions
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 2:56:59 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  328   Comments: 0
Tug of war continues with little success
Title:  Tug of war continues with little success
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 2:58:29 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  255   Comments: 1
The struggle to move the 109 out of the siding continues
Title:  The struggle to move the 109 out of the siding continues
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:00:16 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  203   Comments: 1
After the nudge fails, a new plan
Title:  After the nudge fails, a new plan
Description:  A truck assists from dry ground
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:05:40 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  221   Comments: 0
Success!   109 leaves the siding
Title:  Success! 109 leaves the siding
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:08:30 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  242   Comments: 0
109 rests on the main before beginning the next step
Title:  109 rests on the main before beginning the next step
Description:  Everyone is pleased that 109 is out of the siding and step one is complete
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:11:02 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  205   Comments: 0
109 ready to roll east
Title:  109 ready to roll east
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:16:21 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  202   Comments: 0
109 moves into the north siding
Title:  109 moves into the north siding
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:19:53 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  241   Comments: 0
109 continues down the Depot track
Title:  109 continues down the Depot track
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:22:45 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Slowly the 109 continues down the Depot track
Title:  Slowly the 109 continues down the Depot track
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:24:11 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  221   Comments: 0
109 makes a last approach to the Glasgow Depot
Title:  109 makes a last approach to the Glasgow Depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:27:22 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  248   Comments: 0
The 109 makes its final stop at the Glasgow Depot, many years since the last visit
Title:  The 109 makes its final stop at the Glasgow Depot, many years since the last visit
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:29:57 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  Scenic
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Views:  292   Comments: 0
109 continues past the Glasgow Railroad Depot
Title:  109 continues past the Glasgow Railroad Depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:32:27 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  228   Comments: 0
Very little green paint shows part of the number 109
Title:  Very little green paint shows part of the number 109
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:35:07 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  386   Comments: 0
The gravel road crossing has halted progress near the end of the line
Title:  The gravel road crossing has halted progress near the end of the line
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:38:05 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  279   Comments: 0
A little digging will free the 109 for the final few feet
Title:  A little digging will free the 109 for the final few feet
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:39:45 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
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Views:  210   Comments: 0
Just a little more and 109 will be free to roll
Title:  Just a little more and 109 will be free to roll
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:41:32 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  207   Comments: 0
Glasgow residents note the movement of the car that they have forgotten about or never knew existed
Title:  Glasgow residents note the movement of the car that they have forgotten about or never knew existed
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:45:28 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  258   Comments: 0
109 and the Glasgow Depot
Title:  109 and the Glasgow Depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 6:10:21 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  209   Comments: 0
The 109 sits at the end of the Depot track
Title:  The 109 sits at the end of the Depot track
Description:  Next step is sandblasting, followed by a truck move to Bowling Green for restoration. Eventually it will take its place at the Historic Railpark and Train Museum in Bowling Green
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 6:14:09 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  304   Comments: 0
Beams added to the 109 for stabilization for the lift
Title:  Beams added to the 109 for stabilization for the lift
Description:  McCord out of Nashville will be doing the transport.
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:20:37 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  138   Comments: 0
View of the car and cranes from US 68 below
Title:  View of the car and cranes from US 68 below
Description:  The spot where the car is sitting is at the end of the Depot track at Glasgow.
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:22:13 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  177   Comments: 0
Gathering lift equipment
Title:  Gathering lift equipment
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:23:28 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  120   Comments: 0
Getting lift equipment in place
Title:  Getting lift equipment in place
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:24:38 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  99   Comments: 0
Setting the first lift point for the 109
Title:  Setting the first lift point for the 109
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:25:45 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  125   Comments: 0
Planning the lift of the 109
Title:  Planning the lift of the 109
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:26:41 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  128   Comments: 0
The moment we have been waiting for, the lift of the Glasgow Railway Combine 109
Title:  The moment we have been waiting for, the lift of the Glasgow Railway Combine 109
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:27:49 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  116   Comments: 0
The old girl creaks and moans a bit as she swings back and forth.
Title:  The old girl creaks and moans a bit as she swings back and forth.
Description:  The bracing on the interior held up great and no major damage occurred during the move.
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:29:05 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  123   Comments: 0
Crews position everything for letting her down
Title:  Crews position everything for letting her down
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:30:06 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  124   Comments: 0
Positioning 109 on the trailer dolly
Title:  Positioning 109 on the trailer dolly
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:31:07 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  96   Comments: 0
Lowering 109
Title:  Lowering 109
Description:  Lift crew from Madison-Smith start to lower onto the trailers
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:32:17 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  135   Comments: 0
Getting 109 in the proper spot
Title:  Getting 109 in the proper spot
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:33:11 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  143   Comments: 0
Glasgow Railway 109 moves across the yard on the hauler
Title:  Glasgow Railway 109 moves across the yard on the hauler
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:34:09 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  124   Comments: 0


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