QUOTE: Originally posted by UnionPacificRR6737 [
Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub
QUOTE: Originally posted by Murphy Siding Can anybody tell me about where SF used CF-7's? Where they used out on the road?
Originally posted by spbed Yes if you look up the BNSF system map you can see that. I am going to the bay area later this month & my intention is to check out the Richmond/Oakland area as well as the UPRR overland Donner Pass route thru Davis, Sacramento, Roseville, Truckee, Floriston, Reno. If I have time I will try to get to Stockton also[:o)] Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 3:38 AM I don't understand why they can't repaint the old ATSF warbonnets and keep them as nice as the blue/yellow units, at least that the blue/yellow ATSF engines are better looking than the SP w/the UP badges, they should never let go of the ATSF engines at all. QUOTE: Originally posted by espeefoamer Yes,I miss the Santa Fe! Although there are still plenty of Blue/yellow units around,they are sub lettered BNSF on the cab.( BOO HISS).And the red/silver warrbonnets are looking ragged.We need the ATSF back! Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 3:40 AM That was something I should've thought of, requesting some information from some of my favorite railroads, Santa Fe seemed to be really supportive in what you wanted and I'm really happy that you've gotten more than you could ask for. QUOTE: Originally posted by MP173 In 1968 I wrote the Santa Fe Railroad in Chicago requesting some information on the railroad. Imagine my delight a week or so later when a thick (I mean THICK) envelope is in our mailbox with timetables, a map, brief history, route description, and a packet of freight car specs. The envelope was at least two inches thick...I still have it and all contents. I wrote several railroads...most replied with timetables, the Santa Fe sent me enough to dream about. ed Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 3:43 AM What railroad now owns the Kansas City Zephyr? My guess would be the Burlington Northern but I'm not really sure, I also miss the Texas Chief and the Texas Eagle railroads, Santa Fe seems to be the most well respected railroad company back in the good old days of railfanning. QUOTE: Originally posted by cerneyhome I grew up loving both the Burlington and the Santa Fe. I had two uncles, one an engineer and the other a conductor on the Burlington. As a kid when we would visit Brookfield, Mo I'd get to see them at work -- great memories! And, then to get to Brookfield my family would ride the Santa Fe from Oklahoma City to Marceline, Mo (8 miles from Brookfield). So both were important to me. I think each had a special role that has been lost to a certain extent in merger. I especially miss the Texas Chief, and the Kansas City Zephyr. But, if two had to merge, they were the right ones in my book. Reply Edit wallyworld Member sinceJuly 2002 From: A State of Humidity 2,441 posts Posted by wallyworld on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 6:26 AM It is especially depressing those memorable graphics and romantic name was replaced by the typo BNSF whatever that is.I think they might as well chosen ^h%$ as a name for the merged roads. NSF means to me Non Sufficent Funds. Maybe it meant Business with Non Sufficent Funds. The logo looked like a bayer aspirin label Where is Burlington Northern Santa Fe? Somewhere equally identifiable like south of Iowa City Eastern Southwestern and New England . Nothing is more fairly distributed than common sense: no one thinks he needs more of it than he already has. Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 12:47 PM Aha look up my web site I think you will find many nifty pix of BNSF/UPRR consists in Southern California/Utah/Wyoming/Nebraska. Once I make the trip (later this month) I am sure there will be pix to be posted to the site from the California Bay area/Stockton & the Donner pass. FYI I have a offical railway guide from 79. If you need any info dial me up. [:o)][:p] QUOTE: Originally posted by UnionPacificRR6737 Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply 123 Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login » Register » Search the Community Newsletter Sign-Up By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
QUOTE: Originally posted by espeefoamer Yes,I miss the Santa Fe! Although there are still plenty of Blue/yellow units around,they are sub lettered BNSF on the cab.( BOO HISS).And the red/silver warrbonnets are looking ragged.We need the ATSF back!
QUOTE: Originally posted by MP173 In 1968 I wrote the Santa Fe Railroad in Chicago requesting some information on the railroad. Imagine my delight a week or so later when a thick (I mean THICK) envelope is in our mailbox with timetables, a map, brief history, route description, and a packet of freight car specs. The envelope was at least two inches thick...I still have it and all contents. I wrote several railroads...most replied with timetables, the Santa Fe sent me enough to dream about. ed
QUOTE: Originally posted by cerneyhome I grew up loving both the Burlington and the Santa Fe. I had two uncles, one an engineer and the other a conductor on the Burlington. As a kid when we would visit Brookfield, Mo I'd get to see them at work -- great memories! And, then to get to Brookfield my family would ride the Santa Fe from Oklahoma City to Marceline, Mo (8 miles from Brookfield). So both were important to me. I think each had a special role that has been lost to a certain extent in merger. I especially miss the Texas Chief, and the Kansas City Zephyr. But, if two had to merge, they were the right ones in my book.
Nothing is more fairly distributed than common sense: no one thinks he needs more of it than he already has.
QUOTE: Originally posted by UnionPacificRR6737
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