Re: [CBQ] Photo needed-Special train between Aurora and Chicago

["cvlk" <cvlk@comcast.net>]

Are we talking about the movement of the "wheel car" which, in the 50s and 60s 
and maybe beyond, was a steel sheathed wood heavyweight baggage car with one 
end removed which handled (primarily??) wheelsets from the Zephyr Pit to the 
shops in Aurora.   It was tacked on to the rear of a Dinky when I used to see 
it.  I imagine at one time there might have been need for a separate train 
(when Western Avenue Roundhouse, Downers Grove, and maybe Eola needed to get 
parts and supplies).   
I am not sure if flats with E unit trucks were handled for the Zephyr Pit or if 
they went between West Burlington and Aurora since E units were cycled into 
Aurora on Dinkys for most maintenance.
Charlie Vlk


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