Preview of DCVH951 - Memories of Steam on the Burlington Route

[@scotteakins7203]

More CB&Q & C&S. & Zephyr stuff. I grew up in Galesburg back in the 70's &:80's. . Try to model that time in HO.

[@davestrains6816]

Wonderful video and thanks for sharing. Dave

[@trainliker100]

Fun fact. In 1965 severe flooding at Svannah, IL prevent diesels from operating. CB&Q 4960 was fired up and pulled trains through the flooded area where diesels, due to their low-slung traction motors, could not operate.

[@trainliker100]

Fun fact: In 1964 5632 was painted gold (water based paint) commemorating the 100th anniversary of CB&Q's suburban service. It pulled 22 coaches with an estimated 3,500 people which was a record. It was painted gold a second time to commemorate the Later that year it was painted gold again to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Kansas City Union Station. CB&Q 4960 was also once painted gold in 1953 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of service to Casper, Wyoming. Trains magazine nicknamed it the "Tenshodo Mikado" due to its similarity to a brass model locomotive such as those made by Tenshodo Models.