I know the Burlington experimented with steam "motor" powered passenger cars
in that time period. It may be that one was actually in the service you
describe.
The Twin Cities was the scene of much experimentation; I seem to remember
that a GN or Milw predecessor road had a 2-4-0 articulated with a coach.
Later the Dan Patch Lines got rid of all their steamers in favor of GE
Gas-Electrics. Must be the long winters left the Norwegians with too much
time on their hands..... Most of the steam motor cars did not succeed; too
light on the drivers and too difficult to maintain.
Charlie
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David E. Lotz [mailto:Dave_Lotz@m...]
> Sent: Friday, March 08, 2002 9:44 AM
> To: BRHSlist@yahoogroups.com
> Cc: jc620@u...
> Subject: [BRHSlist] FW: The Burlington "Motor"
>
>
> Is there someone who can help John?
>
> Please remember to include John's email address in your replies.
>
> Dave
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Hunziker [mailto:jc620@u...]
> Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2002 4:37 PM
> To: brhs@n...
> Subject: The Burlington "Motor"
>
>
> Good Morning,
>
> I am trying to find out information on what was called the "Burlington
> Motor" that used to run between St. Paul (MN) and St. Paul Park in the
> 1890's. This commuter "special" was used to transport factory workers
> between St. Paul and St. Paul Park (10 miles one-way) and
> would cost about
> six cents per one way ticket.
>
> Do you have any resources I can check out or would the BN-SF have any
> archival records of this run?
>
> Many thanks,
>
> John Hunziker
>
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