Re: [CBQ] Unexpected Visitor To Aurora

["Leo qutlx1@aol.com [CBQ]" <CBQ@yahoogroups.com>]

Louis,I have enjoyed all the discussion your post has generated and agree with 
the comment that there may be a Bulletin worthy article on the matter of this 
subject and related engines.

Back to your questions, it's my opinion this beast would have been routed C&I 
direct. The Denrock-Mendota branch rail supporting this engines weight would be 
very questionable,not to mention some of the wood timber bridges. Since it 
would be a toss up in delaying high speed movements from Galesburg eastward,or 
Savanna eastward(given passenger train volumes at the time) the scales would 
tip toward C&I direct for the shorter distance. The sidings on the C&I were in 
constant use, while,even at this date, the mainline sidings were rarely used, 
also note the photo at Aurora shows the loco on track one which would be 
routine for an eastbound move off the C&I.

The Q engineer and fireman would have been paid based on weight on drivers per 
the schedule. 
Of course someone would have had to request what that what was for this foreign 
loco.

Leo  Phillipp

>  
> I'd like to hear opinions if the Yellowstone was routed from Savanna over the 
> C&I direct to Aurora, or IF due to clearances and/or weight restrictions on 
> bridges was routed instead Around The Horn via either Galesburg or Mendota?
>  
> Also, considering that the NP would've sent a RFE with the Yellowstone to 
> instruct Q engine crews on its operation and servicing, how would the Q 
> engine crews have been paid? On engine weight? 
>  
>  
> Louis Zadnichek II
> Fairhope, AL