Considering the fact that a GP7 without cab signals might possibly be assigned,
what was the Q's policy towards operating passenger trains without cab signal
equipped units. Just asking because the C&I from the east side of Savanna to
Aurora was cab signal territory.
Ed Pavlovic
Ed DeRouin wrote:
> While pondering the appearance of these
> trains, don't overlook the possible assignment of a GP7. Although 243 and
> 244 were equipped with Cab Signals, any geep with a functional boiler, in
> cooler weather, could be assigned. The E unit fleet could be spread only so
> far.
>
> Photos of geeps on Galesburg locals 2 and 15 have also also been published.
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