E7's in general, as they got older, lost the side
panels. They were not considered as necessary and
as they got older and needed work it was just left
off. That saved money and time.
Russ
----- Original Message -----
From: "hjebone" <stu5632@everestkc.net>
To: <CBQ@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, 22 January, 2009 15:02
Subject: [CBQ] Stainless Steel Sides on Q E-Units
>I am told this question is answered in one of the BRHS' Bulletins, but
> since my collection is incomplete, would throw this out for a short
> answer.
>
> Why did some of the Burlington E-7s and E-8s have the stainless steel
> side panels, and some did not? Another member told me it was a retrofit
> idea. But what I would like to know if there was a method, or no rhyme
> or reason to it. Did they plan to assign the SS units to certain
> trains, or what-have-you? Thanks. HJebone.
>
>
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