5632 was painted gold twice in 1964, once for the 100th anniversary of suburban
service (1864!) and again for the 50th anniversary of the Kansas City Union
Station.
Larry
--- In CBQ@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Schattl" <mike@...> wrote:
>
> A Burlington steam engine was painted gold. I dunno about the engine type or
> number.
>
> Mike Schattl
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Michael Matalis
> To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2012 4:43 PM
> Subject: Re: [CBQ] Q Anniversary GP30
>
>
>
> I do not remember any Q diesels getting the gold treatment. However a B&O
> engine was painted gold in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of EMD,
> perhaps it is what you are thinking of.
>
> http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=405841
>
> Thank you kindly,
>
> Michael Matalis
> Downers Grove IL
>
> You can see my railroad photography blog at
> http://www.chasingheavymetal.com/blog/
> You can see my photos and my ugly mug at
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/prairierailfan/sets/
> And you can now find me on Facebook
>
> On Aug 4, 2012, at 4:30 PM, Bryan Vianco wrote:
>
> > Hello group,
> >
> > I seem to recall a photo of a gold Burlington GP30. I think I have
> tracked this down to an anniversary paint scheme applied to 949.
> >
> > Can anyone confirm this info?
> >
> > Can anyone point me to a photo of this unit in gold paint?
> >
> > Many thanks in adavance, Bryan
> >
> > Bryan Vianco
> > www.SBS4DCC.com
> >
> >
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