Tom, Yes, I have seen photographic evidence of this happening at least once. The CZ Vista Dome Obs was operating backwards behind a baggage car, not a baggage buffet. It was at the front of the fairl
If substituting cars works for you, that's great, it's for your enjoyment. I am back from my business trip and I located the image of the CZ car in the TCZ. For you and other interested Zephyr passen
Sounds like great experiences. I have seen photos of an ex-KCZ at the head of the TCZ running forward, as you describe. Backward dome parlors on the front of the TCZ perhaps saved the Q charges for w
That is sad to hear that this important piece of history is being razed. -- Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CBQ/ <*> Your email settings:
Mike should know of the joy and happiness he has provided railfans like me and others in his books and great works. I am praying for Mike and his family for good health and recovery. Best wishes. Hub
Bob, This is fascinating information. Thank you. It is interesting as UP, CP, CN, SP, GN, NP, NH, LN, ATSF, etc. opted for the Outside Swing Hangar truck for some equipment in the late forties the CB
Was the heavyweight edition of the Empire Builder (pre-1947) ever hauled over the CB&Q with E5's, or were those units generally assigned to pre-war Zephyrs or to trains like the Expo Flyer and Americ
This may be a topic covered in the past, but here goes. I am curios if anyone has concocted a paint formula for Burlington heavyweight passenger and head end cars using the new Tru-color paints and i
I agree, it would be difficult to remove this many feature dome cars from regular revenue service for a special train. I suspect a group move as part of the regular service with the additional 2 dome
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The BN Passenger Car book by. C. Rudisel indicates that Silver Mesa and Silver Peak were converted from Baggage Dorm Coaches to full 88' 8" baggage cars (with vestibules) in 1958. Is it likely then,
Bill, Typically a TTG NYC 10-6's but I recall reading a CZ consists that sported a NYC Budd Stainless "Valley" series 10-6. A rare event? Hubert. __._,_.___ Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID req
I wanted to learn what type of power, steam or diesel the Burlington assigned to the heavyweight "Oriental Limited" between Chicago and St. Paul after WWII and before the introduction of the streamli
It is great to see photos on a couple of internet websites of former CB&Q "Denver "Vista Dome Parlor Buffet Observation Lounge Car "Silver Veranda" on the road to the Super Bowl 50 after a refurbish
Kirby, I checked and the photos posted look like to be on the Train Orders website. There is a photo of the whole train posted on Railpictures.net, but the car is too far back on the train to view cl
Perhaps through a corporate sponsor, like Exxon or similar, or through grants aimed at historic preservation of American technology? Perhaps the new Prince running the country may be more willing to
Great photo. Too bad the interior is reportedly stripped out. At least it was not scrapped. Good to see a photo of it again. Thanks. Hubert __._,_.___ Posted by: domelinerdude@yahoo.com Visit Your Gr
I got to wondering about the frequent use of the Vista Dome Coffee Shop Dormitory Coaches built for the "Kansas City Zephyr"/"American Royal Zephyr", cars Silver Garden and Silver Patio, during peak
Correct. I understand CB&Q Elephant style E unit operation began with the introduction of the new "American Royal Zephyr" in 1953. The westbound American Royal Zephyr train #55 would nightly (or earl