I game across this while pursuing some new links to bookmark. It is on the
site called "Surviving Steam Locomotives Photo Archive" set up by state.
<http://parkengines.railfan.net/
There is a photo and a short write up on each entry.
The following is what was written about Leo's 4978 at the site and is a real
tribute to the powers that be at the Mendota Union Museum & HS for their
foresight and efforts. You'll need to scroll down when you get to the link to
see the Mendota entry.
http://parkengines.railfan.net/IL/
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"Chicago, Burlington & Quincy 4978
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If there was a grading scale for park engines, I would have to give this one
an A+. CB&Q 4978 is displayed next to the depot in Mendota, Illinois. Not
only is this O-1a Mikado in excellent cosmetic condition, but a lot of thought
has been put into the display as well. Rather than the usual chain link fence
around the engine, they used a vertical bar type fence, high enough to deter
vandalism, but with the bars spaced wide enough to poke a camera lens through.
They also placed the fence a respectful distance back from the engine,
allowing photographers a classic 3/4 shot with an unobstructed view. The
boiler lagging has been removed from the engine to prevent corrosion to the
boiler barrel (and of course any future complications caused by leaking
asbestos), but the sheet metal boiler jacket has been replaced so that the
engine looks complete. And if that wasn't enough, they gave her an accurate
paint job and threw in a matching caboose, making 4978 about as perfect as
park engines get."
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--
"Paul (Kossart) - The CB&Q Guy"
Proto-Lancing the CB&Q "Illiniwek River-Subdivision-Branch Line" in the 1960's.
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