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Hubert,
According to BRHS Bulletin no. 10, none of the Q E units were equipped with nose or front MU connections until the mid 1950’s with most applied in the early 1960s. For reference, this information appears on page 34 of that Bulletin. While there may be some earlier photos, the earliest dated photo that I can find, of Q E units operating with the front MU active, is September, 1958.. See attached.
Bill Barber Gravois Mills, MO
CB&Q E8 no. 9947B Nebraska Zephyr at Somonauk, IL
Fri Jan 19, 2018 8:48 pm (PST) . Posted by: Correct. I understand CB&Q Elephant style E unit operation began with the introduction of the new "American Royal Zephyr" in 1953. The westbound American Royal Zephyr train #55 would nightly (or early morning) split at Brookfield MO, one loco forwarding the major portion of the train to Kansas City Union Station. The other E unit locomotive forwarded the through sleeper (6-4-6) and 50 seat coach, etc. to Saint Joseph, MO. The overnight eastbound would work in reverse with the two E units attached to each other elephant style for the run from Brookfield MO to Chicago.
Hubert
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