I certainly cannot disagree with either Hol or Louis about the locomotive's identity, because I can't see very much of the engine or read its number. However, there were six steam locomotives that we
Great write up Ken, Thank you for the history. I live in South Sioux City behind the old Q yards & roundhouse location. It is always nice to get the true history. Does anyone know if there are archiv
Ken Thanks for this history. Was there any particular reason why the six engines were transferred to the Burlington? Rupert Gamlen Auckland NZ _____ From: CBQ@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CBQ@yahoogroups.
Hi Rupert, The December 1, 1908, deed that deeded the Sioux City & Western to the CB&Q specified that all "locomotives, cars, and other rolling stock and equipment" be transferred to the CB&Q. These
Ken Thanks for this explanation. Do you know if any "cars or other rolling stock" were actually transferred? I found the Willmar & Sioux Falls in the 1904 ORER showing over 1000 freight cars and cabo
The Willmar & Sioux Falls was absorbed by the GN on July 1, 1907, so I suspect would not be listed separately after that. There were six passenger cars that were transferred to the CB&Q from the Will