KCSfan wrote: al-in-chgo wrote: Well, MoPac had Eagles, but I don't think they used the C&EI to get into Chicago. Would the "Dixie Humming Bird" count? I think that was the name. Al, You're right about the Eagles, none of them ran to Chicago. St. Louis was the closest any of them came to the Windy City. The Hummingbird (no Dixie in its name) was one of the trains which ran over the C&EI to Evansville then beyond over the L&N. What was its southern terminus? (emphasis added) Uhhh, some city in Florida? Probably not Orlando. Mark
al-in-chgo wrote: Well, MoPac had Eagles, but I don't think they used the C&EI to get into Chicago. Would the "Dixie Humming Bird" count? I think that was the name.
Well, MoPac had Eagles, but I don't think they used the C&EI to get into Chicago. Would the "Dixie Humming Bird" count? I think that was the name.
Al,
You're right about the Eagles, none of them ran to Chicago. St. Louis was the closest any of them came to the Windy City. The Hummingbird (no Dixie in its name) was one of the trains which ran over the C&EI to Evansville then beyond over the L&N. What was its southern terminus? (emphasis added)
Uhhh, some city in Florida? Probably not Orlando.
Mark
Nope Al the Hummingbird didn't run to Florida although it's route took it about 50 miles from the Sunshine State.
Where's Al-in-Sacramento he should be able to answer most if not all of this question?
KCSfan wrote: Nope Al the Hummingbird didn't run to Florida although it's route took it about 50 miles from the Sunshine State.Mark
Mobile? Gulfport?
al-in-chgo wrote: KCSfan wrote: Nope Al the Hummingbird didn't run to Florida although it's route took it about 50 miles from the Sunshine State.MarkMobile? Gulfport?
The Hummingbird did run through both Mobile and Gulfport but neither of these was its end point city. I checked a map and found that one point on its route was actually within a mile or two of Florida rather than the 50 miles I mentioned in my prior reply.
I believe the Hummingbird terminated in New Orleans,
Al - in - Stockton
passengerfan wrote: I believe the Hummingbird terminated in New Orleans,Al - in - Stockton
Bingo! One train and route identified only three more to get. The runs of other three were much shorter than that of the Hummingbird - on the order of only 1/3 as long.
Carl
Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!)
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I am particularly suprised that Al-in-Stockton (who I consider to be our resident expert on streamliners) didn't identify at least two of the other trains with bird names. These two were spiffy little streamliners inaugurated by the C&EI in the post WW2 years. They were the Meadowlark which ran from Chi to Cypress in southern Illinois and the Whipperwill which ran on their Chi - Evansville main line. In addition to the previously named Hummingbird, the fourth train was the Cardinal which ran between Chi and St. Louis.
Sorry guys I haven't had much time lately to get to the forums. Their are still many taxes that were put on extension that have to be completed before October 15th. At the same time I am studying for next years taxes. Each year in California and Oregon one must take courses to get or retain a license to do taxes. I guess I will have more time after October 15th.
But just thought I would mention that the SP ran the Owl between Los Angeles and Oakland overnight and The Lark overnight between Los Angeles and San Francisco/Oakland. The latter streamlined since before WW II and the former streamlined only in its final years of operation.
Mark don't forget that the C&EI was Mopac owned at one time.
I apoligize for not reading the original question. So disregard my two SP trains.
Guys someone ask the next question.
I'll be off line for a week. The wife and I are taking the Eagle up Carl's and Al's (in Chi) way tomorrow night. We're renting a car at Union Station and will drive on to Waukegan to visit the wife's 101 year old dad and her three brothers. I'll catch you all when I get back.
NSlover92 wrote:Ok I will throw one in, ok when RFK (Robert F. Kennedy) was assassinated the funeral train was run on which RR, and what locomotive(s) lead the train give me the model and how many. Mike
The train ran over the old PRR electrified line (Washington Union/NY Penna.), but the operating company was Penn Central by then. It was hauled by one or more GG-1's, as was a press train that followed.
I'm afraid I can't get more detailed than that. - a.s.
NSlover92 wrote:well even though you didnt get the number right you got the rest I guess I can give it to you ;). Yes it was 1968 a few months after the merger, and it was lead by two Penn Central GG1's both dressed in shiny new Black and White Mating Worms. Mike
Okay, new question: What company did the August, 1970 edition of Fortune sarcastically credit with "creative accounting" and "virtuoso bookkeeping"?
al-in-chgo wrote: NSlover92 wrote:well even though you didnt get the number right you got the rest I guess I can give it to you ;). Yes it was 1968 a few months after the merger, and it was lead by two Penn Central GG1's both dressed in shiny new Black and White Mating Worms. MikeOkay, new question: What company did the August, 1970 edition of Fortune sarcastically credit with "creative accounting" and "virtuoso bookkeeping"?
The entire United States Government.
Amtrak
CShaveRR wrote:My guess would be Penn Central--they were in the news quite a bit around then (problem is, they no longer had a fortune).
Penn Central it was! Your turn to post a question. - a.s.
Okay:
1. Lang
2. Presque Isle
3. Stanley
4. Walbridge
5. Rossford
What fairly large city am I near?
And what railroad (say, pre-Conrail) is connected with each of these numbers?
Hartford, CT.
wyomingrailfan wrote:New Haven, CT, New Haven RRand this is a wild guess (sort of)
Yep--pretty wild! You'll have to come a bit closer to Wyoming.
Erie, PA.
My last guess: Toledo, OH.
CShaveRR wrote: wyomingrailfan wrote:New Haven, CT, New Haven RRand this is a wild guess (sort of)Yep--pretty wild! You'll have to come a bit closer to Wyoming.
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