Scott: The tank in question is used for storing natural gas. As the volume increased or decreased, the tank would rise or fall within the skelital frame. That type of tank was phased out in the 70's
Hi lister: I am disposing of two, new Atlas GP40's in CB&Q colors. They are of the most recent run, are numbered, differently, and have been out of the box once. I am asking $80 each plus shipping. I
Nolen: Oh, I dunno 'bout that! Who switched International Harvester at Canton? Did the Q and Tip Up interchange traffic at that point? What type and which direction? Ed
Tim and Others: I need to add a thought or two to Rich's comments. Although any individuals here are not looking to take on more work, and it is work, we can advise potential volunteers. Many of you
John: Don't be too hasty. I do not recall seeing numbers on CB&Q stainless steel passenger cars until the time of the merger. Even the doors permitting access to the interior from the vestibule had
Roger: of no NE12 painted in that fashion. I would count my blessing, strip it, and paint it in the the classic scheme of aluminum with the black outlined red stripe and large herald. Ed DeRouin
Guys: I am not certain that the Zephyr and Meet materials have been mailed as of today. I haven't spoken to anyone about it. Why don't we let one of those in the know respond to the question? Ed DeRo
Listers: I thought that I would give you the opportunity before I list with Ebay. The locomotive is a mid-sixties production, never painted with a can motor, torque arm, and idler gear box. Serious i
Jack: I do not know if the CB&Q had a plan to electrify the suburban territory, but the Chicago Plan Commission had a plan to electrify all railroads in Chicago ala New York City. The Commission iss
Bill and others: I recently learned of that plan, but did not believe it went that far into design. From what I read, in 1944 anticipating the end of the war and future growth, the Q approached the s
I'm glad the subject arose. To add the the brief reply to Gary, from my interpretation of the documents, most communities were open to hear what the railroad proposed. Berwyn was definitely opposed t
Mike: I thought I would finally throw my two cents in. I have also heard of the buried work train in the fill east of Highlands, but have not seen any documentation. But, I can tell you that a couple
Steve: I never said the Chicago or Aurora elevations used public funds. The post WWII era introduced a new philosophy. The Q obviously chose to not allocate its funds to build the Berwyn to Downers G
BRHSlisters: Every few years I clean out materials I no longer consider useful to me. I am making the following Simmons-Boardman Cyc's available. All are in good to excellent condition. The 1941 issu