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Re: [BRHSlist] CB&Q Motorcars or RDC's

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Subject: Re: [BRHSlist] CB&Q Motorcars or RDC's
From: Ken martin <kmartin@c...>
Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2001 07:53:40 -0800
References: <95js80+falu@e...>
gllswl@i... wrote:
> 
> I am interested in a source or information concerning motorcar & rdc
> usage by the CB&Q. Also, performance data e.g. max speeds used, etc.
> would be helpful. Thanks, Scott
> 

The CB&Q acquired its first motorcar in 1922, an omnibus type from Mack.
This was followed by eight gas mechanical cars from Edwards. They then bought
a total of 57 gas-electrics of various configurations roughly represented by
the spectrum model. A couple of these lasted into the 1960's. The CB&Q never
had any RDC's. 

For further information see Burlington Bulletin #3 and Al Holcks "Burlington
Route - Color Pictorial" Vol. 1

Ken Martin

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