Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 283, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 November 1920 — MANY LOCOMOTIVES OF MONON OUT OF SERVICE [ARTICLE]

MANY LOCOMOTIVES OF MONON OUT OF SERVICE

Lafayette, Ind., Nov. 26.—Government inspectors visited the Monon railrdad roundhouse here ana put so many locomotives out of service that the railroad was barely able today to run its passenger trains. Freight service was left practically demoralized. . The inspectors say they found many locomotives out of repair and gave orders that they are not to be used until they have been placed in the roundhouse and put in proper condition. The unexpected visit of the inspectors and their drastic orders caused much confusion and excitement at the shops. , • Many of the crews reported for work this morning, but found that their trains could be moved because no motive power was available. Finally it was possible to start two freight trains, one north and one south. By rushing repairs it is believed that service will be restored in a few days.