Yes, finger slip. The beginning date was February 1940 and also an error – the last build date was June 1941.
Sorry, shouldn’t try multitasking.
Dave
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Subject: Re: [CBQ] Photo caption help request: FW&D E-5 set
Finger slip? 1940, not 1950, start of manufacture.
Larry Brigham
Mike,
Since the photos are from 1940-41, Burlington Bulletin No. 57’s roster tells us, the E5s were all built between February 1950 and October 1941.
The photo is labeled correctly as they were brand-spanking new and may not have been to Texas yet and they did do service on the Exposition Flyer out of Chicago to Denver.
Dave Lotz
Hello,
I'm trying to catalog a negative and print in my collection, but could use a little help. It was in a stack of images taken in Chicago, so I'm going to guess (someone can confirm) that this location is Chicago. The subject is the E-5 set built for the FW&D Texas Zephyr. The photographer's notes say "The Exposition Flyer." All the images in this pile are from 1940-1941, so I'd assume this undated shot is in that range. My question: Did the 9980A/B set come all the way to Chicago, and would/could this be the Exposition Flyer? I guess I thought those power units stayed west and were handed off sections that were powered by Q engines in/out of Chicago. I'd appreciate an education on this if anyone can offer some insight. Thanks in advance.
Mike Jacques
San Diego, CA
