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141. [CBQ] Re: F unit combo? [1 Attachment] (score: 1): Author: Karl Rethwisch <qrailroadman@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 07:12:40 -0700 (PDT); [Attachment(s) from Karl Rethwisch included below] One more on the subject of F units. Here's an example of an extreme combination of technology and horsepower. This was a not too uncommon lash-up in; /archives/BRHSLIST/2012-05/msg00104.html (12,524 bytes)
142. [CBQ] Re: Question from Chuck Zeiler (score: 1): Author: Karl Rethwisch <qrailroadman@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:26:04 -0700 (PDT); The GN power mentioned was always on #'s 97 and 88. This was the result of an agreement whereby Q E units would run through to Havre, MT. on #31 rather than change engines at St. Paul. In exchange, #; /archives/BRHSLIST/2012-04/msg00217.html (12,881 bytes)
143. [CBQ] Re: Question from Chuck Zeiler (score: 1): Author: Karl Rethwisch <qrailroadman@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:02:47 -0700 (PDT); The "boys" musta been color blind. In those days, if it was dark green and orange, it WAS JUNK Bill ! Karl __._,_.___ Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switc; /archives/BRHSLIST/2012-04/msg00255.html (11,109 bytes)
144. [CBQ] Re: Switcher in road freight (score: 1): Author: Karl Rethwisch <qrailroadman@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:27:38 -0700 (PDT); Regardless of WHAT they are called, I will go on record as stating, emphatically, that EMD screwed up a perfectly good switch engine with the design and release of the SW1000/SW1500 models !!!! Karl; /archives/BRHSLIST/2012-04/msg00320.html (11,162 bytes)
145. [CBQ] Re: Headlights (score: 1): Author: Karl Rethwisch <qrailroadman@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2012 15:20:29 -0800 (PST); I, personally, favored using the Mars Light since it provided additional notification of the approach of my engine as well as for the entertainment value it provided me after dark. The white oscillat; /archives/BRHSLIST/2012-03/msg00011.html (11,463 bytes)
146. Re: Fwd: [CBQ] Re: Headlights (score: 1): Author: Karl Rethwisch <qrailroadman@yahoo.com>; Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2012 06:25:02 -0800 (PST); Why Leo - - whatEVER could you be referring to ???? Karl __._,_.___ Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch to Fully Featu; /archives/BRHSLIST/2012-03/msg00016.html (11,256 bytes)
147. Re: Fwd: [CBQ] Re: Headlights (score: 1): Author: Karl Rethwisch <qrailroadman@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2012 19:19:34 -0800 (PST); Beach "Bunnies" in the swimmin' hole near Millington after dark !!! qman __._,_.___ Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switc; /archives/BRHSLIST/2012-03/msg00051.html (11,311 bytes)
148. [CBQ] Re: Marker Lights (score: 1): Author: Karl Rethwisch <qrailroadman@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 07:51:22 -0800 (PST); The term "MARKER" is a well thought-out description of a device that is INTENDED to, and does, MARK the rear of a train. To be ABSOLUTELY SURE that the rear of a specific train has passed conveys inf; /archives/BRHSLIST/2012-02/msg00004.html (11,121 bytes)
149. [CBQ] Re: 1954 on Duty fatality at Eola ? (score: 1): Author: Karl Rethwisch <qrailroadman@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 08:56:02 -0800 (PST); Leo, all, I hired out eight years after the incident you described occured. While I was aware of the accident I never heard many details of it. It does seem, as your message would indicate, that he w; /archives/BRHSLIST/2012-02/msg00007.html (10,971 bytes)
150. [CBQ] Re: 1954 on duty fatality at Eola (score: 1): Author: Karl Rethwisch <qrailroadman@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:54:11 -0800 (PST); In the daze of the "Congo", Congress Park Tabulated Wayfreight, I was a "ground man" during our feverish switching out of "West cars" at the Park. The ground was blanketed with about a 4" covering of; /archives/BRHSLIST/2012-02/msg00019.html (12,215 bytes)
151. [CBQ] SW1 9138. [3 Attachments] (score: 1): Author: Karl Rethwisch <qrailroadman@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:50:10 -0800 (PST); [Attachment(s) from Karl Rethwisch included below] Passing by the Holcim Cement Mill in Portland, CO., just west of Florence, I finally got some shots of their switch engines. One of these engines is; /archives/BRHSLIST/2012-02/msg00144.html (13,847 bytes)
152. [CBQ] Re: SW1 9138. (score: 1): Author: "Karl" <qrailroadman@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:55:02 -0600; -- Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CBQ/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http:; /archives/BRHSLIST/2012-02/msg00147.html (10,568 bytes)
153. [CBQ] Correction to 9138 post. (score: 1): Author: "Karl" <qrailroadman@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:55:02 -0600; Portland is EAST of Florence, CO. Karl -- Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CBQ/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*>; /archives/BRHSLIST/2012-02/msg00148.html (9,460 bytes)
154. [CBQ] Re: Who's in the cab? Half-answer (score: 1): Author: Karl Rethwisch <qrailroadman@yahoo.com>; Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2012 06:30:50 -0800 (PST); It's been a while since this thread was frist started so I'm unsure if I answered questions relating to the pics in the "Photos" section or not. Bob Campbell correctly identifited H J Groesch as the; /archives/BRHSLIST/2012-02/msg00217.html (11,087 bytes)
155. [CBQ] Re: Surviving CB&Q Way Cars [1 Attachment] (score: 1): Author: Karl Rethwisch <qrailroadman@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2012 06:27:43 -0800 (PST); [Attachment(s) from Karl Rethwisch included below] Monticello, IL. Not a great shot but it shows the current state of this old timer. It receives attention occasionally. At least it's in a situation; /archives/BRHSLIST/2012-01/msg00008.html (13,338 bytes)
156. [CBQ] Re: Surviving CB&Q Way Cars (score: 1): Author: Karl Rethwisch <qrailroadman@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2012 06:54:09 -0800 (PST); Thanks Charlie, I omitted that "minor" detail. Karl __._,_.___ Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch to Fully Featured V; /archives/BRHSLIST/2012-01/msg00017.html (11,226 bytes)
157. [CBQ] Re: Surviving CB&Q Way Cars [1 Attachment] (score: 1): Author: Karl Rethwisch <qrailroadman@yahoo.com>; Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 16:18:39 -0800 (PST); [Attachment(s) from Karl Rethwisch included below] Trinidad, CO. This car is in a location that makes it extremely difficult to get a decent shot. Karl Attachment(s) from Karl Rethwisch 1 of 1 Photo(; /archives/BRHSLIST/2012-01/msg00059.html (13,325 bytes)
158. [CBQ] U Boats/SD40's. (score: 1): Author: Karl Rethwisch <qrailroadman@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2012 07:29:46 -0800 (PST); I totally agree with Doug Hartman concerning the difficulties associated with climbing up on a GE AND the difficulties attendant to finally GETTIN' in the cab ! The throttle was a never-ending amazem; /archives/BRHSLIST/2012-01/msg00079.html (12,087 bytes)
159. [CBQ] Re: Looked like the Fox River wayfreight (score: 1): Author: Karl Rethwisch <qrailroadman@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:15:49 -0800 (PST); I remember Fox. I also remember 11811. I ALSO remember the track through Fox ta be good fer just a BIT more than the "posted" speed !!!! Made a very good trip to Streator and back that day. Karl __._; /archives/BRHSLIST/2012-01/msg00092.html (11,613 bytes)
160. [CBQ] Re: Looked like the Fox River wayfreight (score: 1): Author: Karl Rethwisch <qrailroadman@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:41:09 -0800 (PST); Sure do Doug !! From the top of the yard to the curve before the RI X'ing. was an exciting ride. Kinda fun switchin' up there too. The "Ottawa Hump" yd. Anyone here on the list ever been down into Ot; /archives/BRHSLIST/2012-01/msg00100.html (12,121 bytes)

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