And both of those engines are painted very nicely.
> On Apr 28, 2019, at 8:33 PM, Erik Spoonmore <Spoony81@att.net> wrote:
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> 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.
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> Erik Spoonmore
>
>> On Apr 28, 2019, at 7:41 PM, Nelson Moyer <npmoyer@hotmail.com> wrote:
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>> 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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