I saw the GEM of Egypt working south of Cadiz back sometime in the mid-80s. Have still pictures, but I haven't been able to find them. I then saw the Silver Spade working near New Athens in the early 2000s before her demise. I worked with the group trying (unsuccessfully) to save the Big Muskie in 98 and 99.
The April 2001 Silver Spade crossing on 519 just west of New Athens
generationll 1 month ago
I saw the GEM of Egypt working south of Cadiz back sometime in the mid-80s. Have still pictures, but I haven't been able to find them. I then saw the Silver Spade working near New Athens in the early 2000s before her demise. I worked with the group trying (unsuccessfully) to save the Big Muskie in 98 and 99.
OilHist 1 month ago
Nice video of the shovels in thier original color. Thanks for posting. The Crossing video is from route 9 close to Cadiz I believe
wrench2317 1 month ago