> 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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> Ken,
> Thanks so much for the information on the Gas-Electrics.
I have located a photo of one, circa 1957-59, in my copy of
Burlington Route in Color, Vol. 2 by Michael Spoor, and I
painted my Spectrum (N Scale) in this color scheme as it
approximates the timeline of my layout.
> Scott Leason
>
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