Nostalgia & History > Various CGW and CNW Photos -- Walt Dunlap

1. CGW TR2AB 60 cow and calf at Des Moines, IA in February 1959.  Ronald D. Sims photo, Walt Dunlap collection

2. CGW Train 14, Hayfield, MN on April 17, 1965.

3. CNW ex-CGW caboose 10523 with the southbound Way Freight at Hayfield, MN in August 1976.  The CGW merger into CNW was in 1968.
 

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4 and 5. CNW GP7 4357 from PNC, GP9 1759 and two more southbound on lunch break, at Hayfield, MN in July 1976.  The CGW merger into CNW was in 1968.  PNC is a leasing company.

6. CNW GP9 1768 and ex-CGW caboose 10523 with the southbound Way Freight switching at Dodge Center, MN in August 1976.  The CGW merger into CNW was in 1968.


Enjoy,
Marty Bernard



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Wow to all -- Haven't sean pictures of those lessor's for ever -- There were also the"lasco" leasor's I believe

As stated, 4354 came from Precision National to CNW.  I believe, however, this engine, ex-QNS&L, was purchased and
eventually repainted CNW.  

Thanks for posting all the CGW stuff, Marty.

Nick Tharalson,
Marion, IA



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Neat Griswold crossing signal!!

Photo 2 shows unnamed train 14's trailing unit taking on boiler water while stopped at Hayfield, Mn. In earlier times
this daily overnight accommodation train between Omaha and Minneapolis had been dignified with the name "Twin City Limited"
while its' counterpart, No. 13 was known as the "Nebraska Limited". By December 1965, (maybe earlier), CGW would be
out of the passenger business.

Notice the head car, a UP express box undoubtedly received at Omaha from the UP en route Minneapolis.
Those high speed trucks beneath the box are probably not needed today.
The unit receiving the water enjoyed a certain distinction among its EMD brethren. Any takers?

Thanks, Marty for posting these CGW photos. I don't know why it is but grainger roads such as CGW, RI and MKT hold a certain
fascination for me. Maybe it's the Kansas City connection of my family roots.

Charlie

 

Nice shots! Second shot: Hayfield is where the train and engine crew change took place with the Minneapolis based train and engine crews and the Clarion, IA based T&E crews change at Hayfield.



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Did the 152 make it to Cheyenne as one of the CNW 400 numbered F units?

OK, here's the answer. CGW 152 was built in January 1949 and was designated an F5 because it used D27B traction motors. 
Earlier F3's used D17 motors. So I guess we could say it was a F3 on the inside masquerading as an F7 but called an F5. 

I know, I know; dirty pool. No way we could tell those differences by just looking at a photo. I sure couldn't either except by using  
such sources as Don Strack's UtahRails.net . Please forgive. ;>) 

Charlie



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