900 Subscriber Special - Running The Twin Cities Zephyr on The Milwaukee North Western

[@therosejewelrailroad489]

Yes the Burlington Northern definitely ran freight trains along the Mississippi route. I watched a green switcher work from my hospital room in Lacrosse probably around 1983. Technically they still do. The BNSF (Burlington Northern Santa Fe) still runs that route. I enjoyed the video Ed.

[@Ed-ICE-Berg]

Many Thanx Ken, I appreciate your support! Sooo, it's safe to assume that prior to the merger, CB&Q freight trains were operating on those same tracks. That means I'll feel no guilt in getting some CB&Q freight to run! 😄

[@jub856]

Beautiful consist Ed. You really researched this train

[@Ed-ICE-Berg]

Many Thanx Jub, much appreciated! I was surprised to hear that one of the Zephyr's ran through Wisconsin, and apparently the CB&Q ran freight along the trackage fronting the east bank of the Mississippi, so that gives me another option for running other than Milwaukee Road trains.

[@paulbervid1610]

Congratulations. You videos are awesome. That is a great achievement.

[@Ed-ICE-Berg]

Many Thanx Paul! It's been a fun ride!

[@ELWtrains]

Great history Edd,very cool 👍 that is a beautiful train , congratulations 🎉 on subs. You have a great channel, enjoy watching 👍

[@Ed-ICE-Berg]

Many Thanx for your support of the channel! I really love this CB&Q consist - it's a new favorite train!

[@railchief74]

Congratulations Edd! That’s one special Train for a very Special occasion

[@Ed-ICE-Berg]

Many Thanx Mike, your support is truly appreciated!

[@jebbthetrainkid1281]

Congratulations 🎊💥 🥳 Ed. Well Deserved.

[@Ed-ICE-Berg]

Many Thanx Matt, I appreciate your support of the channel!

[@raysrails2164]

Keep going strong !!!

[@Ed-ICE-Berg]

Many Thanx Ray, much appreciated!

[@ajmayowskijr]

Congratulations on 900 subscribers Ed. I enjoyed the train talk and the Twin Cities Zephyr.

[@Ed-ICE-Berg]

Many Thanx Al! I really appreciate your support of the channel!

[@markslioneltrains]

Congratulation on 900 Subscribers Ed.! Really enjoyed your little history lesson on the Zephyr.! Thanks

[@Ed-ICE-Berg]

Many Thanx Mark, I appreciate your support of the channel!

[@TwistedMacGyversTrains]

Congratulations on reaching 900 subscribers Ed!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🍾🎈🎈

[@Ed-ICE-Berg]

Many Thanx Frank! I appreciate your support of the channel!

[@plunkervillerr1529]

Marx guy here, Congrat.!.

[@Ed-ICE-Berg]

Many Thanx!

[@nickltrains6952]

First time on your channel Ed. I enjoyed the history of the Zephyr. Congratulation on 900 hundred subscribers Ed. I enjoyed your channel and subscribed and rang the bell. Have a great day. Nick

[@Ed-ICE-Berg]

@@nickltrains6952 Awesome - Many thanx Nick! I just subscribed to your channel as well! You have a great layout and lots of content over an extended period. I see a lot of channels go like gang busters and then just stop for no apparent reason. Burnout?

[@nickltrains6952]

@@Ed-ICE-Berg Thanks Ed, I enjoy making the videos of my layout and sharing with fellow hobbyist. My son encouraged me to create a KZbin account to shear with other people having the same passion for model railroading. Have a great day. Nick

[@genemanno1533]

I like the chrome F3’s in “ABA” configuration. But too expensive to purchase. So I created my own double A’s both powered (4 motors). I striped the shells and painting first gloss black followed with chrome paint over that. All done with air brush except the pilot is a chrome wrap. The aluminum frame is just highly polished. I don’t care about road names so mine is bare, no name just chrome. I see these chrome units on line in the $300 to $700 range. Too rich for my pockets.

[@Ed-ICE-Berg]

I got the two 'AA" units and five cars all for under $700 (the 'B' unit and one of the coaches I bought separately) but I did notice the asking price for just the engines is through the roof, so yeah re-painting a less desirable engine would be a good option.

[@genemanno1533]

Nice you are pleased with your set for the $600 plus price. I can’t justify that kind of money for what is essentially a toy. My maximum ever payed is $105 shipped to me for excellent Lionel F3’s double horizontal motors. Most Lionel engines I seek are in the $50 or less range. I’m more than pleased with my four motor powered chrome F3’s I made from Santa Fe units that were way less than half of going price for a powered/dummy chrome pair.😊😊 I enjoy the creating of trains rather than spending a lot of money for an original.

[@radarditti560]

Very nice Ed congrats on 900 Subscribers, I'm sure you will hit 1,000 very soon.

[@Ed-ICE-Berg]

@@radarditti560 Many thanx Radar - I appreciate your support!!

[@JFLionelT-RailOperator]

Congrats on your 900 milestone! The CBQ set is a beauty. Looks like you would need gloves to handle it.

[@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars]

Nice run

[@Ed-ICE-Berg]

Thank you! It was fun to run!

[@stevesoscaletrainchannel.1901]

Ed, I really like the Burlington.

[@Ed-ICE-Berg]

I do to Steve, it's a very nice looking consist!

[@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125]

I know where one of these are, he will not move on the price, I bought a couple of really nice sets, he will not budget on these.i will have to pay his price if I want, I like it.

[@Ed-ICE-Berg]

Guss, it's a really good set. Even though the engines only have traction tires and no horn or bell, the cars are all aluminum! Quite unusual for the MPC era.