Number 9 Shay came to Mt. Pleasant from California in 1966. Stan Mathews was a real hero in establishing the Midwest Central, and accumulating rolling stock. Back then, you could buy a share in the railroad for $10, and that got you a lifetime pass. It was a good fundraising scheme, and I still have my pass in case I go to the show again someday. Merle sent a link to a new-to-me channel with some videos at Mt. Pleasant. Thank You, Merle!
My first ride after buying the pass was in the cab of Number 9.
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