The museum also has the Q SW-7 9255 and SD24 504 that operate at times. Diesel
Days is Aug 9,10 & 11 this year and that is a great time to see all the diesels
in operation.
Erik Spoonmore
> On Apr 28, 2019, at 7:41 PM, Nelson Moyer <npmoyer@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> Check the operating schedule online to see if the E5 will be there and
> running. When I was there, the E5 train set (formerly the Nebraska Zephyr)
> was on a track near the shed, and it was idling, but never moved. That's the
> only Q power that I know of that still runs.
>
> Parking is no problem at the Museum of Science and Industry. They have both
> underground and street parking, but you may want to get there early for best
> selection. Last time I was there was in July 2018, and the exhibit was closed
> for renovation. Big disappointment as I had my grandkids with me for the
> first time. Check to be sure the exhibit is open before going there.
>
> Nelson Moyer
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: CBQ@groups.io [mailto:CBQ@groups.io] On Behalf Of Don Bowen
> Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2019 7:33 PM
> To: CBQ@groups.io
> Subject: [CBQ] Illinois railway museum
>
> I am planning a trip to the Illinois Railway Museum sometime this summer.
> What would be a good time to visit? I am interested in Burlington equipment,
> most particular the Diesels. I also want to find interesting Model Railroad
> shops in the area. I am also considering a trip to Chicago to see the Zephyr
> at the museum of Science and Industry but I am not sure I want to deal with
> the traffic and parking.
>
> --
> Don Bowen --AD0NB--
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