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81. Re: [BRHSlist] Strange hump on 2-10-4... (score: 1)
Author: "Russell Strodtz" <vlbg@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 09:46:20 -0500
Jan, Generally sand domes were moved to get shorter pipe runs that were less likely to clog up or to transfer weight forwards or backwards to balance the distribution of weight on drivers. higher<BR>
/archives/BRHSLIST/2003-06/msg00075.html (11,012 bytes)

82. Re: [BRHSlist] Color of depot roofs (score: 1)
Author: "Russell Strodtz" <vlbg@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 15:11:18 -0500
Bob, When public agencies, (WSMTD, METRA) got involved in suburban service many of the depots were sold or deeded to those agencies or to the city or village where they were located. At that point th
/archives/BRHSLIST/2003-06/msg00138.html (9,256 bytes)

83. Re: [BRHSlist] MOW Sand Service Cars - Color of roof (score: 1)
Author: "Russell Strodtz" <vlbg@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 18:01:31 -0500
Tom, My vote would be with orange. Not much need for a two-tone paint scheme on Company Service equipment. IIRC the tops of water cars/tenders was orange. -- Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --~--> Get A Free P
/archives/BRHSLIST/2003-06/msg00169.html (9,766 bytes)

84. Re: [CBQ] Fw: [ObservationCar] Where do I work? (score: 1)
Author: "Russell Strodtz" <vlbg@earthlink.net>
Date: Sat, 1 May 2004 18:44:32 -0500
The Group In General, An intereting handoff from another group. Since Blair bumped me off that job I think it's time for a reality check. #5 and #6 do "Zip along at 79 mph", but only between slow ord
/archives/BRHSLIST/2004-05/msg00008.html (12,713 bytes)

85. Re: [CBQ] Harlem Ave station Berwyn (score: 1)
Author: "Russell Strodtz" <vlbg@earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 4 May 2004 11:37:57 -0500
Mike, The Chicago and West Towns streetcar line was on Harlem Ave. A better connection there than at the Berwyn depot. The LaVergne depot is also in Berwyn. The Cicero city limits are further East at
/archives/BRHSLIST/2004-05/msg00020.html (10,774 bytes)

86. Re: [CBQ] switchstands (score: 1)
Author: "Russell Strodtz" <vlbg@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 21:38:01 -0500
Steve, This question has been mentioned in the past. I've posted the CB&Q engineering drawings for switchstands here: www.locorosters.com Click on "Full Access". The normal low switchstand was/is the
/archives/BRHSLIST/2004-05/msg00070.html (10,921 bytes)

87. Re: [CBQ] switchstands (score: 1)
Author: "Russell Strodtz" <vlbg@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 23:24:04 -0500
Ken, There is all kinds of odd stuff to be found there. How about a page of "comfortable speeds" for CB&Q 9900 around curves depending on the degree and superelevation? I'm sure anyone who has been a
/archives/BRHSLIST/2004-05/msg00072.html (11,306 bytes)

88. Re: [CBQ] Re: Diesel controls (score: 1)
Author: "Russell Strodtz" <vlbg@earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 23 May 2004 01:13:44 -0500
No dynamic brake lever. Selector controls transition, selects dynamic braking, and shuts engine down. When in dynamic braking throttle controls dynamic brake amperage. Manual transition not that old
/archives/BRHSLIST/2004-05/msg00121.html (9,902 bytes)

89. Re: [CBQ] Re: Diesel controls (score: 1)
Author: "Russell Strodtz" <vlbg@earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 23 May 2004 12:05:53 -0500
Bob, Yes, I knew that but brain and fingers do not always say the same thing. I'll blame it on my bad shoulder. The transition selector lever will NOT shut the diesel engine down. MU Engine "kill" fu
/archives/BRHSLIST/2004-05/msg00124.html (9,806 bytes)

90. Re: [CBQ] Signal Bridges (score: 1)
Author: "Russell Strodtz" <vlbg@earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 07:49:10 -0500
Steve, Another factor here is what State it was in. For some reason the States have seen fit to regulate overhead clearance. Thus the Railroad's standards vary from State to State. Steve: The answer
/archives/BRHSLIST/2004-05/msg00145.html (9,679 bytes)

91. Re: [CBQ] CB&Q Industry Question (score: 1)
Author: "Russell Strodtz" <vlbg@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 28 May 2004 07:24:12 -0500
Tom, Chlorine is used by paper plants for bleaching paper. I'd say most likely place to see these cars in the 60's on CB&Q would be on 97Sav out of Willis Yard or on #81 Savanna to Dayton's Bluff. Do
/archives/BRHSLIST/2004-05/msg00178.html (10,410 bytes)

92. Re: [CBQ] Location of Q station in Galesburg (score: 1)
Author: "Russell Strodtz" <vlbg@earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 30 May 2004 07:49:25 -0500
Where is the CB&Q station at in relation to the yard in Galesburg? -- Do you Yahoo!? Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Yahoo! Messenger [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups
/archives/BRHSLIST/2004-05/msg00188.html (9,589 bytes)

93. Re: [CBQ] (score: 1)
Author: "Russell Strodtz" <vlbg@earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 10:50:24 -0500
True, but they have had plug door detectors in service on Mains 3 and 4 since the early 70's. BobThanks for the info. Charlie Vlk .... I know of one derailment of a dinky caused by striking a fallen
/archives/BRHSLIST/2004-04/msg00053.html (9,938 bytes)

94. Re: [CBQ] (score: 1)
Author: "Russell Strodtz" <vlbg@earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 11:35:18 -0500
Bob, Wasn't Don Hansen the guy that kept talking about having the trunk of his car filled with timeslips and claims that were worth a fortune? Russ - Good point; forgot to mention the time period. Th
/archives/BRHSLIST/2004-04/msg00059.html (9,638 bytes)

95. [CBQ] BRHS Membership (score: 1)
Author: "Russell Strodtz" <vlbg@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2004 09:40:40 -0500
All, Can never keep track of anything. What is the BRHS dues address and is it still $60.00? Thank you, Russ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit you
/archives/BRHSLIST/2004-04/msg00063.html (7,619 bytes)

96. Re: [CBQ] (score: 1)
Author: "Russell Strodtz" <vlbg@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 01:05:24 -0500
Bob, I'm sorry, but I was not from Aurora and did not do my drinking or socializing in that area. Jerry and Don actually worked together on the Congo for a while and I think that this was one of thos
/archives/BRHSLIST/2004-04/msg00070.html (11,286 bytes)

97. Re: [CBQ] 666 *g* (score: 1)
Author: "Russell Strodtz" <vlbg@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 12:49:37 -0600
Florian, My territory, (Lincoln to Ravenna), has a "Control Point 666". With 58 turns in the pool I'm surprised no one has got it changed. Someone did get AT&SF 666 renumbered to BNSF 599. Hi! Today,
/archives/BRHSLIST/2004-03/msg00004.html (8,637 bytes)

98. Re: [CBQ] Re: Sound Decorder/ Q Hudson Whistle (score: 1)
Author: "Russell Strodtz" <vlbg@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 14:22:28 -0600
Cy, Probably a Freudian Slip. I'd go to La Crosse quicker for "Tailfair" than "Railfair". __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Get better spam protection with Yahoo! Mail. http://antispa
/archives/BRHSLIST/2004-03/msg00007.html (11,985 bytes)

99. Re: [CBQ] Digest Number 1981 (score: 1)
Author: "Russell Strodtz" <vlbg@earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 06:55:26 -0600
Florian, Another side of the story is that CP 666 is normally referred to as "Bradshaw" which is the station name that is closest to it geographically. A little "soapbox" here: Constantly hear people
/archives/BRHSLIST/2004-03/msg00023.html (11,273 bytes)

100. Re: [CBQ] TCZ photos (score: 1)
Author: "Russell Strodtz" <vlbg@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2004 16:51:37 -0600
Greg, Excellent. Train was obviously going East and all are correct locations. Thank you for the Nelson photo. My wife was raised by her Grandparents and the large building to the left was their gara
/archives/BRHSLIST/2004-03/msg00055.html (10,713 bytes)

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