The latest followup on the dam railroad showed an intriquing shot of the
ends of some old equipment, including what looks like a four wheel box car
or caboose body....anybody know the heritage of this equipment and is it
still in existance? Maybe a Q NM1 or NM2???
Charlie
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From: "Denny Anspach" <danspach@m...>
To: <BRHSlist@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, October 11, 2002 3:29 PM
Subject: [BRHSlist] Re: Last post..Motorcar on Keokuk Streets...
> The note that the Edwards motorcar was now operating on the Keokuk
> dam railroad to transport men and materials was of particular
> interest to me. By happenstance I own and operate the predecessor
> Union Electric Kalamazoo motor car that once served this very same
> purpose day and night across the dam faithfully for 30 years
> (reportedly there are 56 gates that have to be constantly adjusted to
> maximise flow through the powerhouse, maintain the pool, and avoid
> scouring the river floor). This "Old Yellow Car" has since served me
> as well for the past ten years, including a 1500 mile tour of the
> British Columbia Railroad.
>
> Take a look at the most recent Railfan/Railroad Magazine for an
> interesting article on the dam railroad.
>
> Denny
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> Denny S. Anspach, MD
> Sacramento, CA
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