Hal, I have a copy of the Silver Streak that came with the ConCor model. Aside from the movie there are several other features on the DVD. One of them is the Tracks Ahead segment that shows ther rest
Hal, Sorry I don't have an instrument to compare notes. I will listen again, but it appears to be a single note. Jim Thanks for your reply, James. Unfortunately, my copy of Silver Streak didn't come
Some of the IM traffic on the Mendota Sub may have been diverted from the old SF line. I read a post or news wire about major trackwork east of Galesburg on the former SF line. Jim Some intermodal tr
Hi Rich, I have a contact in Mt Morris who is a railfan and is involved in the area historical society. I'm not sure if he's on this groups so I've sent him message to see if he can help. I will get
Hi everyone, I talked with my contact in Mt Morris. He has a track chart and has started a list of industries in town. I also asked about the motive power. He is working on these items, but had some
Hi Dave, I also rode behind 4960 in 62 or 63 from Davenport, IA. My dad took me on that trip when I was about 5. I'm not sure where we rode to, but a guess would be Barstow or Denrock, IL. as both ha
Hi all, I am thinning out a few items to make room for new projects. I have up for sale is an Oriental brass CB&Q O-5A 4-8-4 Northern road number 5630. The model is in mint condition and I've only ta
I attended last year and had a great time watching the "catches" with a CB&Q mail car and a "Q" locomotive. I would highly recommend the trip if you can. Jim Goodin Blue Grass, IA Tomorrow and Sunday
MORE TRAINS - Zephyr to Join FestivalHi everyone, It looks like some "Q" equipment from the IRM will be on the move in July. There is a large train festival in Rock Island, IL July 21st to 24th. I ju
Hi Dave, I understand about the files. I don't like to forward non Q info. Would it be OK if I just post the fest website for reference? It's exciting to see the NZ on the main. I wanted to make sure
Hi all, If you're interested in Train Festival 2011, Rock Island, IL and/or the Zephyr trip the website is http://www.trainfestival2011.com Jim Goodin Blue Grass, IA Hi Jim, Post away!! Dave --Origin
Bob, That sounds like a video I've seen on RFD TV. I believe it was from Herron Rail and the title may have been called the "Grainger Lines". I checked the Herron website and didn't find that title s
Hello everyone, After some recent messages about CB&Q vehicles on the list, I started to do some further research of the Burlington Truck Lines and CB&Q MOW vehicles. I enjoy modeling vehicles almost
Hi all. Speaking of Q video's, does anyone recall a video called "All Steamed Up on the Q"? I purchased a VHS copy at a BRHS meet many years ago, but misplaced it. I'd like to get another copy for my
Hi Gerald, I'm also interested in MOW trucks and checked a couple of my truck sites to see if I could narrow down the truck. Thus far it appears that similar cab styles were in use in the late 30's t
Hi Gerald, I think I've solved the puzzle. I found a photo of a 41 Ford COE(cab over engine) that is a dead match of the grill and body lines of the dump truck cab in question. One thing to remember,
Hi all, I stand corrected, there is an HO model of this truck. It's made by Sylvan Scale Models. I've built a couple of their other kits and they are very good looking models. You can see the Ford du