In a message dated 12/30/00 8:28:18 AM Central Standard Time,
barrett@g... writes:
> > Does anyone have information concerning a Burlington Northern coal
> > train that occasionally originated from the Captain Mine at Percy, IL
> > in the early to mid-1970's?
> >
> > Percy was located in Southern Illinois on the Sparta District of the
> > St. Louis Division of the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad formerly the
> > Gulf, Mobile & Ohio.
> >
> > I have been told that this train was destined for the Union Electric
> > plant near Machens, MO. It would depart Percy and head north on the
> > ICG's Sparta District to Venice, IL. From there I believe it
> > continued north to Wood River and then Alton where a connection was
> > made with the BN.
> >
> > Equipment was 3 SD7's or SD9's and silver or aluminum hoppers. Are
> > these former Q hoppers?
> >
> > What sort of articles are out there concerning CB&Q/BN coal
> > operations. I am aware of the Motive Power Survey 1970 BN Annual
> > that briefly covered coal operations. I am also aware of the
> > Southern Illinois coal issue that the BRHS did not too long ago. Is
> > the BRHS issue still available? What number was it and how much is
> > it? How do I go about acquiring it? Did the BRHS produce any other
> > articles or data sheets concerning coal trains or equipment,
> > particularly the aluminum hoppers?
> >
> > I thank you in advance for your time and assistance.
> >
> > Best regards,
> >
> > John P. Kohlberg
>
John,
I have forwarded your question over to the BNlist, we my have some
guys on that list that also my be able to help you.
John Lee
BRHSlist Moderator
BNlist Moderator
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