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61. [CBQ] Re: Flagg Center to Savanna Mainline, and other similar segments (score: 1)
Author: William Barber <clipperw@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2010 09:30:49 -0500
Glen, Q's decisions concerning the C&I obviously worked. During the '40s and '50s, some of the fastest scheduled passenger operations in the country, occurred on that line. As I recall, some of those
/archives/BRHSLIST/2010-11/msg00008.html (14,254 bytes)

62. [CBQ] Re:Early 'gift' for Thanksgiving (score: 1)
Author: William Barber <clipperw@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:46:30 -0600
Gerald, Thanks for the chuckle. I just sent that link to all my "understanding" family and friends! Bill Barber Gravois Mills, Mo [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- Yahoo! Group
/archives/BRHSLIST/2010-11/msg00190.html (11,926 bytes)

63. [CBQ] Re:Westmont IL question (score: 1)
Author: William Barber <clipperw@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:34:42 -0600
Mike, I am not certain as to the purpose of the small shelter, but my recollection is that it did not exist during the mid '50s and earlier. The photo is dated 1/26/66, so it apparently was built in
/archives/BRHSLIST/2010-11/msg00289.html (12,089 bytes)

64. [CBQ] Re: BRHS vitality (score: 1)
Author: William Barber <clipperw@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 10:45:25 -0500
John, IRM does a Thomas weekend every year with the same results; large crowds. Of course, those crowds get to experience other equipment in operation the same days, including some Q equipment. This
/archives/BRHSLIST/2010-09/msg00031.html (14,434 bytes)

65. [CBQ] Re:Zephyr #59 and Downers Grove (score: 1)
Author: William Barber <clipperw@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:30:32 -0500
Roy, I think some did. There is a photo in one book (one of Corbin's I believe) that shows 9904 Pegaus on the DG turntable. It could be a mid day turn and not an overnight stay. I don't know of a pho
/archives/BRHSLIST/2010-09/msg00061.html (11,824 bytes)

66. [CBQ] Re: Preserved Wood Caboose (score: 1)
Author: William Barber <clipperw@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2010 21:35:01 -0500
In the list of of Remaining CB&Q equipment on the BRHS website, there is a list of remaining CB&Q cabooses. One unidentified caboose is shown near DeWitt, IA on US30 several miles east of town. Today
/archives/BRHSLIST/2010-09/msg00122.html (10,703 bytes)

67. [CBQ] Re: Preserved Wood Caboose (score: 1)
Author: William Barber <clipperw@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2010 21:51:33 -0500
In reference to my previous note on the subject caboose, I find that Walnut Grove Pioneer Village is only about 5 - 6 miles south of DeWitt. Here is link that may work better to see the photos of the
/archives/BRHSLIST/2010-09/msg00123.html (9,775 bytes)

68. [CBQ] Re: My First Fan-trip, Not one but two big steamers (score: 1)
Author: William Barber <clipperw@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 20:16:41 -0500
Dave, I enjoyed Glen's post, although I have seen it before on another groups a year or so ago. I guess there is an advantage to being a little older (not many though!). My first Q fantrip, or any ot
/archives/BRHSLIST/2010-08/msg00034.html (13,909 bytes)

69. [CBQ] Re:Fan Trip Bulletin Article (Was: My First Fan-trip, Not one but two big steamers) (score: 1)
Author: William Barber <clipperw@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 10:05:29 -0500
Dave, Since I was there for some of it and I probably have the time as a retiree, I might be willing to take a stab at creating a list and photo file all of the fan trips which would cover probably 1
/archives/BRHSLIST/2010-08/msg00043.html (14,250 bytes)

70. [CBQ] Re: Fan Trip History Bulletin Article (score: 1)
Author: William Barber <clipperw@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 09:47:16 -0500
Gerald, I also have a copy of Lloyd Stagner's book. I had not thought about it, but I will include it in my source references. I agree that the quality of reproduction in those early fan trip paperba
/archives/BRHSLIST/2010-08/msg00080.html (11,796 bytes)

71. [CBQ] Re: Mystery Box on Q GP9 #274 (score: 1)
Author: William Barber <clipperw@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:25:14 -0500
Steve, While the GP-9s were generally assigned to Lines West, they did operated east to Chicago and probably other terminals. They only had to be "home" for major inspections. The 30 day inspection c
/archives/BRHSLIST/2010-08/msg00117.html (11,831 bytes)

72. Re: [CBQ] Digest Number 4472 (score: 1)
Author: William Barber <clipperw@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:56:51 -0500
Norm, I moved to DG Berwyn as child in 1946. I spent a lot of time along the Q in that area in my much younger years. During my life, there was never a bridge at the Williams Street location. The onl
/archives/BRHSLIST/2010-08/msg00140.html (12,182 bytes)

73. [CBQ] Re: Havelock Baggage Car lettering & Q lettering diagrams (score: 1)
Author: William Barber <clipperw@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:47:57 -0500
Bob, Go to IRM's on line store to donate to any of their funds, individual cars, locomotives or the general fund. Bill Barber Gravois Mills, MO [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -
/archives/BRHSLIST/2010-08/msg00145.html (12,978 bytes)

74. [CBQ] Re: Gasoline motor car 1905 (score: 1)
Author: William Barber <clipperw@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:24:08 -0500
Steve, The primary reason for the instability of the Areotrain was the prevalence of 39 foot jointed rail at the time. The staggered joints caused alternating impacts to the single wheels at the four
/archives/BRHSLIST/2010-08/msg00161.html (12,269 bytes)

75. [CBQ] Re:Vapor Alertor (score: 1)
Author: William Barber <clipperw@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2010 10:13:29 -0500
Ricky, I believe the Vapor Alertor was a safety device mounted in the cab that was intended to keep the engineer "alert". There was a button on the control stand which had to be actuated even few sec
/archives/BRHSLIST/2010-07/msg00000.html (10,686 bytes)

76. [CBQ] Re: 2-8-2 and how was it used? (score: 1)
Author: William Barber <clipperw@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2010 23:04:33 -0500
Brian, In addition to the Lines West usage, the Q also used 2-8-2s in special circumstances when other normally assigned power was not available or due to some weather situations. There is a publishe
/archives/BRHSLIST/2010-07/msg00016.html (11,271 bytes)

77. [CBQ] Re: Twin Cities Trains (score: 1)
Author: William Barber <clipperw@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2010 11:05:09 -0500
According to John Strauss in his book "Burlington Route Passenger Trains Volume One", the Mississippi Riverview was inaugurated on April 1, 1931, following the discontinuance of the Oriental Limited
/archives/BRHSLIST/2010-07/msg00048.html (12,030 bytes)

78. [CBQ] Re: Stations eliminated between 1909-1919 (score: 1)
Author: William Barber <clipperw@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:37:44 -0500
Mike, Yes, E. Grove, IL became Fairview Ave. Bill Barber Gravois Mills, MO [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http
/archives/BRHSLIST/2010-07/msg00199.html (10,375 bytes)

79. [CBQ] Re:NP lease flat cars (score: 1)
Author: William Barber <clipperw@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:25:22 -0500
Rupert, It would seem to me that the leases occurred due to some sort of customer demand, possibly short term. If the leases occurred at different times, maybe the leasing RR did not have the require
/archives/BRHSLIST/2010-06/msg00135.html (12,169 bytes)

80. [CBQ] Re: SD's and GP's in passenger service? (score: 1)
Author: William Barber <clipperw@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 1 May 2010 09:51:05 -0500
I agree with Charlie. I grew up in Downers Grove a block north of the commuter yard. I don't think a GP7 ever operated in Q commuter service. Keep in mind, the first GP7 wasn't even delivered to the
/archives/BRHSLIST/2010-05/msg00000.html (13,090 bytes)

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