The 710 was restored by the late Stan Matthews of Shop Services in Mt.
Pleasant, Iowa several years ago. This was not just a repaint, but a very
thorough and proper job, with some dismantling to repair problem areas.
Bob Yarger, Editor
Railway Preservation News (free website)
www.rypn.org
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Lewis" <CBQJohn@msn.com>
To: <CBQ@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2004 12:20 AM
Subject: Re: [CBQ] Kansas Branches December 11th Update
>
> Patrick & Duane,
>
> In my quest to photograph displayed Q steam on lines west this summer, I
came across the 710 in downtown Lincoln. By a stroke of luck, I arrived at
the depot at the same time as eastbound Amtrak California Zephyr.
>
> While I fully understand that 710 underwent a recent cosmetic overhaul, it
is clear that she is well taken care of by the folks in Lincoln. In my
humble opinion, 710 is probably the best looking "stuffed & mounted" Q steam
engine that I have encountered.
>
> I have posted a shot of 710 to the photos section for all ...
>
> Regards,
> John Lewis
> Palmyra, Missouri
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Duane Koss<mailto:dak507@planetkc.com>
> To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com<mailto:CBQ@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2004 10:49 PM
> Subject: Re: [CBQ] Kansas Branches December 11th Update
>
>
>
> Patrick,
> The restored steam locomotive down at Haymarket Area next to the
Lincoln Depot was
> a part of the Odell to Concordia CB&Q railroad scene. My hometown of
Washington, KS
> was a stop on that line and the depot still exists as a High School
storeroom. See yahoo
> group Railroad_Depots_West in the Files Section for a 1975 photo of it.
Steam turned
> over to diesel approx 1953. The Morrowville, KS Depot still exists
also. Are you related
> to Tim Vana?...Duane Koss/Blue Springs, Mo/BRHS
> PS...The South Press book is excellent!... Be sure to get a copy!
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: pcv333
> To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com<mailto:CBQ@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2004 9:35 PM
> Subject: [CBQ] Kansas Branches December 11th Update
>
>
>
>
>
> I just want to thank both of the people (there were only two by
my count,
> unless I overlooked someone or missed a post) who answered my
questions
> about CB&Q branch line operations in Northern Kansas. I will take
your
> advice and get in touch with South Platte Press regarding the CB&Q
book
> covering Wymore and Concordia.
>
>
- Patrick Vana/Omaha, Ne.
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