Thanks, Rupert.
John
--- In BRHSlist@y..., "Rupert and Maureen" <gamlenz@i...> wrote:
> John
>
> Silver Isle (#432) was one of eight lightweight 10 roomette 6
double bedroom
> sleepers built in 1952. Two went to the CZ (Chasm & Crag) with the
balance
> built for the Black Hawk (Isle, Meadow, Plain & Prairie) and
American Royal
> Zephyr (Dale & Slope)
> There is a photo of Silver Isle on page 31 of Mike Spoor's Color
Guide
>
> Rupert
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Sauer, John <jsauer@e...>
> To: 'BRHSList' <BRHSlist@Y...>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 11:35 AM
> Subject: [BRHSlist] Silver Isle
>
>
> >
> > I saw Silver Isle on a siding in the West Springfield, Mass. yard
over the
> > weekend. Other than the name, it had no other road markings
except some
> CSX
> > decal indicating it was used in some kind of safety program.
According to
> a
> > BRHS roster, this is a 10-6 sleeper that was Amtrak #2464.
> >
> > Anyone know what CB&Q train or trains this car was used in?
Doesn't
> appear
> > to have been a CZ car, from a list I have.
> >
> > It was a nice surprise to see on Friday afternoon.
> >
> > John Sauer
> >
> >
> >
> >
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