QUOTE: Originally posted by csmith9474 I realize that this practice would have been discouraged, but did the SF ever have express reefers or boxcars in their streamlined trains?
QUOTE: I was especially curious about the Super or El Cap. I have done a lot of research on both trains but have never found a photo with any of these cars on the head end, but I guess that would not indicate that it never occured.
QUOTE: Originally posted by csmith9474 QUOTE: Originally posted by Don Gibson Those car's were hauled on (slower) name train's such as Grand Canyon Ltd.. Scout, etc. These train's usually had 'heanyweight car's. Can't speak for the shorter run 's such as 'Kasas Cityan'. The name 'Chief's' generally only pulled 'mail cars' , baggage, and occasionally Heavyweight Baggage, but that's all. AMTRAK is the exception. I was just wondering if anyone has ever seen one on the Super or El Cap. I realize this would have been frowned upon on their premier transcons. I do appreciate that info because I think my next train is going to be either the Grand Canyon or the MoPac's Texas Eagle. I am basically just looking for an excuse to run an express reefer.[:p][:D]
QUOTE: Originally posted by Don Gibson Those car's were hauled on (slower) name train's such as Grand Canyon Ltd.. Scout, etc. These train's usually had 'heanyweight car's. Can't speak for the shorter run 's such as 'Kasas Cityan'. The name 'Chief's' generally only pulled 'mail cars' , baggage, and occasionally Heavyweight Baggage, but that's all. AMTRAK is the exception.