Don't forget the California Zephyr cars doing double duty between Chicago and Lincoln on the overnight "Aksarben Zephyr". Specifically the 16 Section Pullmans, 10-6 Pullmans and the Vista Dome Buffet
That's an interesting question. In all the photos and consists I have been able to observe, I have never seen Silver Parlor or Silver Chair as parlor cars on the DZ. Which certainly doesn't say it ne
Glen, Welcome to the list! The through cars from the DZ were originally a 50 seat chair coach, Vista Dome Coffee Shop Dorm "Chuck Wagon," a Slumbercoach, and finally a 10-6 Pullman. Later on the Vist
NP Vista Domes sported the Budd version of a painted smooth sided stainless steel car. 3 Flat stainless steel vertical panels in place of where the corrugation would normally appear under the belt ra
Jim, I think the 2003 calendar was one of the best BRHS calendars in recent history. But I am a passenger car buff and I like new shots of passenger trains. I did notice several typos with regard to
Some lightweights on other roads still had ice-hatches for refridgeration in the late 30's or 40's. I recall at the Kansas City Railroad Museum icing the Tavern Lounge Observation "Hospitlality" for
Mike, There is a pix in one of the GN books that I have of an early "Great Domed Empire Builder" before the full length dome lounges have been delivered. It is shown operating with the Great Dome Coa
Steam heat was a big issue with long passenger trains. That's why UP modified baggage dorms to operate on the rear of the "City of Everywhere". In addition to the fact that the steam generators in th
I just received today a big white envelope from BRHS with a copy of the Zephyr, some flyers, etc., but no Burlington Bulletin! Was it supposed to contain the article on the Expo Flyer? Could there be
Brad, Still it's a great movie. Hitchcock captured the perfect evening setting sun along the Hudson in the perfect time frame for the 20th Century Ltd's departure from NYC. If you look carefully, in
Brad, You are a lucky man to have experienced a bit of cinematic history! Thanks for sharing. It's again one of my favorite films with trains. Hubert [Non-text portions of this message have been remo
I used to own a former CB&Q Pullman built for the "North Coast Limited." It was the CB&Q 480, an 8-6-3-1 configuration. It had a belt driven generator. The Spicer drive generator (axle) would have be
Greetings Members, I am in search of an Aurora Shops Heavyweight RPO (6 window or 5 window) painted or unpainted. I'm willing to trade an Aurora Shops Heavyweight 6100 series (painted) Coach or if yo
Gerald, Thanks for the update on Silver Sky. They are all great Dome Observation cars and if I had the cash I'd try to get one. For now it looks like I'll have to settle for HO! Hubert [Non-text port
Russ, As a former Conductor, I hate to say it, but the belt packs for controlling the locomotive may be the safe answer. I hate to see Engineers lose positions, but there can be no failure when you a
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How about a "from the Dome" perspective, in addition to the windshield "over the nose" view? Hubert [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --~--> Buy Ink Cartr
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Todd, In April of 1968 I spent a couple of weeks with my Stepfather's dad in Concordia, KS. He was retired and a widower and I was 13 and polite but restless. Every afternoon a lashup of Santa Fe Fre
My Great Grandmother (Bridget Brown) and her brother John Brown settled a few miles east of Cameron, MO. Between Cameron and Kidder, MO. He was from Ireland and settled near Cameron because other fri