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Steam & Excursion > CB&Q steam engine 4000 w/passenger train ... need infoDate: 12/11/17 13:38 CB&Q steam engine 4000 w/passenger train ... need info Author: valmont Any info will help, looks like a special run ... looks like a '56 Chevy too.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/11/17 13:42 by valmont.  Date: 12/11/17 13:44 Re: CB&Q steam engine 4000 w/passenger train ... need info Author: run8diesel Looks like the shop area at Aurora IL.
Steve Zahn Glenview, IL Date: 12/11/17 13:45 Re: CB&Q steam engine 4000 w/passenger train ... need info Author: train1275 I think there was an excursion / event in Aurora in 1956. Others may have more info.
Possibly Illini Railroad Club on Labor Day weekend, 1956 trip from La Crosse ? Locomotive was former streamlined "Aeolus" Edited 4 time(s). Last edit at 12/11/17 13:53 by train1275. Date: 12/11/17 14:02 Re: CB&Q steam engine 4000 w/passenger train ... need info Author: valmont Thanks to both of you for info!!!
Date: 12/11/17 15:44 Re: CB&Q steam engine 4000 w/passenger train ... need info Author: SR2 The "Q" 4000 resides in Copeland Park in North La Crosse.
It has been resting there since about 1963 when it was retired. Date: 12/12/17 06:08 Re: CB&Q steam engine 4000 w/passenger train ... need info Author: ctjacks The scene in this shot is located roughly where the present Metra station is located.
Date: 12/12/17 11:48 Re: CB&Q steam engine 4000 w/passenger train ... need info Author: rusticmike6 "Steam on the Q" shows 4000 used July 1, 1956 Chicago to Galesburg via Barstow and September 2 Chicago to Aurora.
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