Jerry, Unfortunately, 5632 is alive in memory only. As the result of several, confusing events it was finally cut up at a scrap yard near 87'th. St. and the Dan Ryan Expressway many years ago. The ca
Jerry and Others The book you mention is not often found ar swaps. I suspect the print run was small, say less than 2000. Since it was published nearly forty years ago, I would think that many copies
Jerry, and those other who don't know. 5632 was cut up along with GTW 5629 in 1969? I had the pleasure of riding on and photographing both engines. Following is a summary of a newpaper clipping dated
If you're still interested go to "steamlocomotive.com". Double click on the Chicago Steam heading. When you get the new screen pull down to the story of the 4963 and in the first sentence Richard Jen
To Jerry Nolan and the Q gang, I have this book. I purchased it locally at an estate sale two years ago. I don't know how rare it is but I have never seen one like it before and would guess that it i
Scott: Still not a complete list. My Father rode a fan trip around 1939-1940 that used a R5A. If I ever find the rest of my stuff I'll come up with a number. Russ
Russ, I think these were locomotives that were used just between 1955 and 1960 for excursions. I can't remember if the book states that but that is what the author was implying. Scott
That's correct. 6315 was crippled by its only Illini fan trip, losing both eccentric rods & being pushed by 5632 . . . . no diesel "protection" on that run. All the listed engines were used on one or
Hi Folks: I have a copy of the "Steam on Q" book that I bought from Harold while on one of the '60's excursions. I rode most of the Illini and Chicago RR Club excursions on the Q and GTW from '60 to