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CN 8869 is in charge of this train heading downhill through Lomira, WI. The second unit is just along for a ride as the crew has notified the diesel doctor that it is not loading in either power or dynamic brake applications.
While this unit was in town I took a couple of pics on the dark side. The flash went off and this is the best of the bunch. I did get a video of this unit and it's posted on YouTube under my username.
Chicago Burlington & Quincy E8 9977 at Naperville, Illinois, April 28, 1965, photo by Chuck Zeiler. It is seen here in charge of a westbound suburban train, known as a Dinky to CB&Q employees. It was built September 1953 as CB&Q E-8 #9977 (c/n 18319), it became BN #9977. Around...
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Beautifully restored E8A at Gold Coast RR Museum. Was operational when I was there last yr, website says she is not operational and under repairs...Originally PRR # 5794
Chicago Burlington & Quincy E-8 #9938A, Naperville, Illinois, August 21, 1964, photo by Chuck Zeiler. A spotting feature of CB&Q E-8's and E-9's was the silver painted fourth porthole. I never determined a reason for that.
Built December 1949 as CB&Q #9938A (c/n 9675), it became...
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The famous Juniata Terminal E8s once again transport disabled servicemen and women to the Army-Navy game in Philly. A string of historic, privately owned rail coaches of various liveries was used for the event.
California Zephyr leaving Chicago from the north end of Union Station to get on the CNW for reroute to Omaha during Mississippi River floods. The former CNW E was needed for cab signals.
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Category: Vintage Passenger Train Photos - Diesel Era