In a truly classic view taken by the late E. G. Baker, CNO&TP (Southern) train number 3, the southbound Royal Palm, continues its daylight trip from Cincinnati to Jacksonville. Up front today is green Ps-4 Pacific 6482, an engine nicknamed "Queen Bee" by Rat Hole engine crews. The "Palm" was a popular Midwest to Florida train in its day, with NYC connections north of Cincinnati to several cities, and connections via the FEC to Miami. The Lexington passenger station stood off to the right, and the train is crossing Broadway, which was then an at-grade crossing (today it's an underpass). You can still catch plenty of NS action at this location today--but the "Palm" and the "Queen Bee" are sadly long gone.
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