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Re: [BRHSlist] CB&Q VO-1000's

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Subject: Re: [BRHSlist] CB&Q VO-1000's
From: Gordon Smith <kc2bw@w...>
Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 18:44:30 -0500
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Both versions are now available in Q paint. I have a pair coming.

Gordon

rgortowski@a... wrote:
> 
> Greg,
> 
> The Q had 30 VO1000's which were delivered in '43 and '44. In 1950 (the year
> I model) there were 13 in the Chicago Division, 13 in the St. Joseph
> Division, and 4 in the Galesburg Division (assigned to the Ottumwa
> sub-division). The saw a lot of action at Chicago Union Station and at Kansas
> City. I'm sure others can fill in. They lasted until the mid '60's.
> 
> The Q's first 8 had the "step guard" which was the two curved sheet metal
> areas by the cab. The other 22 did not. It seems (to the best of my
> knowledge) in 1950, none of the Chicago units had the 4 stack arrangement.
> They all had one stack. The four stacks were used on the KC units. Later
> on, some of the 4 stackers did show up in Chicago. Both of the Q's versions
> are available from Stewart (though there is some question if the "step guard"
> version is available in Q paint -- you may have to buy an undecorated).
> 
> Both the Spoor books and the Holck books cover this class very well.
> 
> Rich Gortowski
> 
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