My thanks to Ray and the others who have expressed satisfaction with the Bulletin. It is always somewhat nerving waiting for the first comments, so
I am pleased with the response. I guess that this article began with Bill Schultz’s Bulletin 15 on the SSS chair cars back in 1986, so it has had a long gestation period. Since then, so much more material and information has become available on line.
The fact that I am researching and writing from the other side of the Pacific (and did not know until 1980 that the Burlington had ever existed) should suggest that, if I can do it, so can someone living in the U.S.! As regards the “how”, perhaps I’ll write
a piece for the Zephyr as suggested.
On the subject of Bulletin content, many years ago (perhaps the late 80’s) I wrote to the BRHS with a request for a Bulletin on flat cars. I didn’t really realise that the Bulletins were written by members (predominately Hol in those days) and were not commissioned.
And I would still like to see a Bulletin on flat cars. Any offers?
Rupert Gamlen
Auckland NZ
From: CBQ@groups.io <CBQ@groups.io>
On Behalf Of Ray Bedard via groups.io
Sent: Sunday, 12 July 2026 2:12 am
To: CBQ@groups.io
Subject: Re: [CBQ] Bulletin 79
Got my copy in San Jose CA earlier this week. By far one of the best Bulletin's to date. Annual membership fees are well worth every nickel. I wouldn't miss an issue at any cost.
The article by our good member, Rupert is OUTSTANDING. How he is able to gather all the detailed information about the shadow-lining cars is amazing. How many hours of research,
Rupert? I'm reading every word and am so appreciative of all the information. Thank you Rupert.
In fact, previous issues of the Bulletin always amaze me. The contributors who do hundreds, if not thousands, of hours to research and then share it with us, makes our Society something
to be proud of.
I do realize that there are only a hand full of contributors, but what they produce is top notch. It is too bad that there are not others that are not able to contribute to articles
to the Bulletin.
I wish I had the resources, time, energy, patience and penmanship to do an article for the Bulletin. Aging is our worst enemy. I admire the likes of: Hol Wagner, Dave Lotz, Bill
Franckey, Steve Holding, John Schultz, Leo Phillips and others.
Thanks for all those who gladly support our Society and ask little in return.
Ray Bedard
San Jose CA
My copy of the Bulletin arrived in Andover, KS yesterday, July 06, 2026. Always a welcome arrival!
JHK
(Harvey)
On Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 12:37:24 PM CDT, Thomas Johnson (60/M) via groups.io <t.m.j=comcast.net@groups.io> wrote:
It has arrived in the Hill Country of San Antonio Texas. And it looks like it is going to be some delicious reading, as usual!!!!
Tom Johnson