[CBQ] Re: Thoughts on the Ak Sar Ben Zephyr

[H H <domelinerdude@yahoo.com>]

Back in high school, I made a couple of trips from Omaha to Red Oak on the 
Aksarben Zephyr, and Omaha to Creston on the Nebraska Zephyr for a quick turn 
around and opportunity to ride the California Zephyr back, when the talk of 
discontinuing the train was prevalent in 1969 and 1970.  We passed through 
Council Bluffs on all trips, including a trip from Omaha to KC on a short 
consist of an E8/9 and a pre-war coach.  
 
When I worked in Omaha, fellow co-workers from the CB&Q told me about the DZ 
operating via the Nebraska side via Plattsmouth. It was a revelation to me, 
after my brief chance at Burlington train rides as a teen, I  did not realize 
Burlington passenger trains even used that route.  Unfortunately, I never had a 
chance to ride the Denver Zephyr due to the late or early hours of Operation 
through Omaha.
 
But yes, Employee timetables should put this question to rest.
 
Hubert
 
 


      

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