| Title: |
CB&Q Auto Rack 731 |
| Description: |
Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Auto Rack 731 mounted on KTTX 904054 at Eola, Illinois on an unknown day in September 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. According to the book,$CB&Q Color Guide To Freight And Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor, CB&Q 731 was a hinged tri-level auto rack built by Paragon. The Burlington began acquiring nn auto rack superstructures in 1961. These racks were mounted on flat cars owned by Trailer Train Company, which was jointly owned by the CB&Q and a number of other railrsads. This car was dedicated to Ford Motor Company and assigned to Ford's national pool allowing it to travel to all of Ford's assembly plants. |
| Photo Date: |
9/1/1980 Upload Date: 4/10/2015 3:29:17 PM |
| Location: |
Eola, IL |
| Author: |
Chuck.Zeiler |
| Categories: |
RollingStock |
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