Hello all, Does anyone have photos from this event that they could share? There are few photos of this site anywhere on the web. I am personally interested in the Bevier & Southern Wood Coach they ha
Hello All, Back in Feb. there was a discussion here about three former CB&Q E-9's that were in danger of, and mistakingly reported as being scrapped. One of these units, CN/IC 104, ex-BN/WSMTD 9914 n
Greetings all, These units are former 9914, 9922 and 9923. They were purchased by the Illinois Central; with 9922 and 9923 to be parts units and 9914 to be rebuilt to operating status (As CNIC 104).
Hello all, I am looking for the address photo that is on the web somewhere. In the foreground of the photo is a Penn Central Gondola (likely nee NYC - with a C. 1950 built date) and in the rear a CB&
The BN, and now BNSF has had a mechanical reefer in MofW service, based out of Cicero, IL. It retains its generator, which is used - but I am not sure for what purpose. It is usually used with the ba
Dear Russ, Thanks for the research. What source did you use? The last time I saw the 965559 the BN white paint was flaking off to reveal what looked like BREX yellow. Are there any photos available o
Dear Russ, Thanks for the research. What source did you use? The last time I saw the 965559 the BN white paint was flaking off to reveal what looked like BREX yellow. Are there any photos available o
I would also be interested in seeing recent photos of these cars. Also, does anyone know how these cars were used after leaving revenue passenger service? Were they used in company service? Have they
Hello all, In looking through the albums on the BRHS page there are photos of the scrapping of a Havelock built baggage car that was in BNSF company service. Do any CB&Q cars remain in company servic
Hello all, Why did the Nebraska Zephyr haul so much mail and express in the 1960's? Was there something that made it particularly attractive to shippers? Where there certain commodities or customers
My goal was to gather spotter reports of cars that are in the field, with the goal of identifying potential candidates for preservation. The best way to mount a successful preservation effort is to s
Thanks for the lead, that is helpful. Any info, or leads, as to what this train hauled would also be very useful. I am looking for both consist information, and what was actually being hauled. Tom Co
Hello all, These cars are now listed by the Black Hills Central on Ebay. They look a bit rough, but not too greatly modified or too badly deteriorated considering their age and how they were stored.
I would also be interested in more information about the CB&Q cars in Cincinnati. Many thanks, Tom Cornillie area and roof only extends a very short distance from door frame, like on California Zephy
Are these cars all associated with the same owner/corporation - or are they in seperate hands? Many thanks, Tom Cornillie Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.
Hello all, Does anybody here have more information about the current condition of this waycar and how much it has been modified since leaving railroad service. The BRHS site has the following informa
Thank you very much for this confirmation. My information on the car used on the Mid-Continent trains and the OHCR roster was imprecise. However, this equipment being sold from the OHCR is very much
Hello all, I have had to revise my question a bit, as in going over my notes I realized that the 7114, which the on-line roster suggests is the car used behind the 1385, is now on the Ohio Central. T
Current Disposition of CB&Q Coach 7114 Hello all, Does anybody here know the current disposition of CB&Q coach 7114. According to the roster of surviving equipment on the Burlington Route Historical
That sounds very much like the car I remember seeing pictured with the train. Since then it seems to have vanished - rather an odd thing to happen to a car in such good shape. Tom Cornillie CB&Q coac