Cyril,
The Bagg/mail was no. 13 not 12, they also had three "tourist" cars
built from flat cars. The three C&S cars are on display at Silver Plume,
CO. Engine #9 is once again running over the Georgetown Loop RR.
Having been rebuilt.
Ken Martin
Cyril T. Svobodny wrote:
> During 1948 & 49 the CB&Q as well as most all other railroads in this
> country had displays at the Chicago Railroad Fair. Part of the Q's
> display was C&S #9 a 2-6-0, bag/mail 12, coach 76, and bus car 911.
> These were all narrow gauge. I recall a old time Q steam train running
> thru ther grounds giving rides. But is was longer than 3 cars. Any
> info would be appreciated. I have several 2-1/2 square photos from the
> fair including the end of the oldtime depot, some of the train, and
> other items around the grounds. One of the cars was named "Deadeye
> Dick". Can't tell if it was a woody or steel made to look like wood.
> I was only 6 years old at the time(1948), the memory is fuzzy.
>
>
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