Thanks for the information Ken. I believe this job was referred to as the
"shop train". There's a couple files on it in the UTU papers. If we can't
come up with a photo of the all baggage train maybe we could use a photo of
this job
Leo,
Up to the fifties, I believe #33 & 34 ran to Aurora with regular train,
including baggage car(s), plus commuter cars. They cut-off the rear cars
at Aurora and then the train continued as a local to Mendota. Mail and
papers were off loaded at Montgomery with the Fox River " Puddle Jumper".
There was a small, high level platform just North of the crossing (at
tower).
Ken
On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 1:56 PM, <qutlx1@aol.com> wrote:
>
>
> I have found 2 files in the UTU files that would make a very interesting
> article about a special service the Q ran between Aurora and Chicago.
This
> is new to me and I don't think it is widely known or remembered.
>
> Does anyone have or know of a photo taken anywhere between Aurora and
> C.U.S. of a train that consisted of either 2 or 3 baggage cars ? One
would
> have had a riders compartment in all likelihood. Depending on direction
and
>
> time of day train had either 2 or 3 baggage cars. If someone can come up
> with
> a photo I can supply the history,details,purpose,etc of the run for an
> article. Without a photo or 2 it wont be the same.
>
> It operated in both steam and diesel eras.
>
> If we can't find the specific train then maybe someone can supply one of
a
> dinky with more than one baggage car or a very short mail train ?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Leo Phillipp
>
>
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