RE: [CBQ] NYC Flexi-van trains

[Gerald Edgar <vje68@hotmail.com>]

I certainly recall first time I saw a W-Bd NYC run thru somewhere between 
Prairie du Chien & LaCrosse in the late 60's - had not seen a U-boat before 
(the NYC power) with the see-thru screens, etc.  However the times I saw the 
run-thru's no solid trains or even a major 'cut' of Flexivan flats


Gerald  

 



To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
From: cornbeltroute@mchsi.com
Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2011 20:19:11 +0000
Subject: [CBQ] NYC Flexi-van trains


  



When NYC-CB&Q had the run-through agreement in the 1960s (forget what years), 
were any NYC movements pure Flexi-van trains, perhaps heading for the Northwest 
via the Twin Cities?

Had it in mind that would have been something to see at East Dubuque. Instinct 
tells me that, if I had to wager, I'd bet it didn't happen.

I have a U.S. map here published back in the day showing that Flexi-van 
equipment ran on most of the major throughways. Surprised when I first saw it.

Thanks much,

Brian Chapman
Evansdale, Iowa



                                          

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