Re: [CBQ] CBQ Speeder Colors and Photos

["kerhart@frontier.com" <kerhart@frontier.com>]

I want to thank Doug, Sam, Bill, Rupert, Scott and Hol for the additional information and photos in answer to my speeder inquiry.  I hope your responses will be of help to others as well.

Keith Erhart

On Monday, September 24, 2018 8:51 AM, HOL WAGNER <holpennywagner@msn.com> wrote:

Like all Burlington company service equipment, track speeders were painted mineral red until 1948-49 and Omaha orange after that.  With the mineral red, lettering was white, then black with the orange.

Hol Wagner

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From: CBQ@groups.io <CBQ@groups.io> on behalf of kerhart@frontier.com <kerhart@frontier.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2018 7:32 AM
To: CBQ@groups.io
Subject: Re: [CBQ] CBQ Speeder Colors and Photos

 

This might be information that could be useful to others.  I contacted the CBQ and BRHS lists in July and August regarding speeders used on the Burlington.  After not receiving any responses, I contacted my friend Rupert Gamlen who is very knowledgeable about everything CBQ.  He suggested that I contact NARCOA (North American Railcar Operators Association).  I had a nice conversation with the Area 6 Representative (IL, MN, WI).  He thought that originally in the 1940's and 1950's the speeders were painted safety orange.  Later, they were painted yellow.  If anyone can verify this or has early color photos, I would appreciate it.  Hope this helps other BRHS members.

Keith Erhart

On Friday, July 20, 2018 9:10 AM, "kerhart@frontier.com" <kerhart@frontier.com> wrote:

I have been looking through the BRHS web page and my books to find information on Burlington speeders (color, manufacturers, photos).  Any help in directing me to the right source would be most appreciated.  Thank you.

Keith Erhart

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