On Sun, 7 Sep 2003 16:03:03 -0500, William Barber wrote
> Listers,
>
> Does anyone know the original of the "Q" caboose at the Dekalb County
> Fairgrounds in Sandwich, IL? It is a steel extended vision caboose
> donated to the fairgrounds by the BNSF in 1997. It is currently
> numbered 968767, which I believe is a MOW number for BNSF. The plaque
> on the caboose indicates that it was last used in bunk car service.
> Is this a Q caboose and, if so, what is it's original number? I
> have a photo if anyone is interested.
>
The CB&Q's NE-13s and NE-13as are *not* standard International wide-visions -
the window pattern is unique to the Q, and the truck spacing is wider,
bringing them up under the end steps. Comparing windows & truck placement to
Q photos will tell you -
Marshall Thayer
Mt. Pleasant, IA
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