Re: [CBQ] CBQ rider and grandson of CBQ employee of 40 + yrs

["mos19z5h via Groups.Io" <mos19z5h=aol.com@groups.io>]

Hey Louis you identified tje job title of the

men in that photo and I didn't realize it. 

So my grandfather was a breakman at that time. 

Could you please tell me what a Breakman's

duties were?

Thank you

Rick s

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From: "Louis Zadnichek via Groups.Io" <LZadnichek=aol.com@groups.io>

Date: 7/24/18 11:53 AM (GMT-06:00)

To: CBQ@groups.io

Subject: Re: [CBQ] CBQ rider and grandson of CBQ employee of 40 + yrs

July 24, 2018

GREAT old photograph! Thanks for sharing with our Group.  The locomotive is either a Class H-1 or Class H-2 2-6-0 type.  From what I can see, I think it's more likely a Class H-1. I can not identify its number. The Class H-1 and H-2 locomotives, constructed between 1888 and 1896, were a successful design used on both freight and passenger trains of the era. They were a transitory step between the earlier 4-4-0 type and later 4-6-0  type locomotives. In later years, the Class H locomotives were well suited for branch line service and a few survived until the late 1940s or early 1950s.

From the slide valve cylinders and style of clothing worn by the men (from left to right, engineer in cab window, fireman, passenger conductor and brakeman), I'd date the image to around 1910, may be earlier.  Since the "arm strong" turn table appears to be the original one for the Downers Grove roundhouse, perhaps, fellow Group members Bill Barber or Bob Campbell (both of whom grew-up in Downers Grove) can tell us the date the roundhouse was constructed or any other details in your image that I may be overlooking. Again, thanks for sharing. Best Regards - Louis

Louis Zadnichek II

Fairhope, AL   

In a message dated 7/24/2018 7:11:04 AM Central Standard Time, mos19z5h=aol.com@groups.io writes:

Sorry, I thought i had .  I hope this attachment comes thru ok.   Let me know please.

Thank you

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From: "Louis Zadnichek via Groups.Io" <LZadnichek=aol.com@groups.io>

Date: 7/22/18 2:28 PM (GMT-06:00)

To: CBQ@groups.io

Subject: Re: [CBQ] CBQ rider and grandson of CBQ employee of 40 + yrs

July 22, 2018

You did not attach the image of your grandpa and locomotive on the Downers Grove turntable. I should be able to ID the locomotive for you - Louis

Louis Zadnichek II

(Downers Grove HS Class of 1964)

Fairhope, AL

In a message dated 7/22/2018 7:14:53 AM Central Standard Time, mos19z5h=aol.com@groups.io writes:

Hello,

I have a great interest in the CB&Q RR and the history of the development of the commuter trains, Turntables, and most of all my grandfathers employment confirment  and job titles.  Also identification of the Engine in the photo below.  My grandfather was in the forefront extreme right. The turntable was located in Downers Grove, Illinois until the mid 50s I believe. I saw it in action when I was a child.  My grandparents lived just next to the turntable on Warren Ave.   Grampa Ernest Leroy Johnson died in 1942.   He was a resident of Downers Grove.

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