Updated July 16, 2012... We'll kick off each day at 10:00am with normal operations, the heavyweight coach train pulled by BN3 and BN9908; the Nebraska Zephyr pulled by CBQ 9911A; and a four car caboose train pulled by Milw 118C, and the CNW bilevels pulled by CNW 411. Later in the day we'll have a few freight train run-bys with different power each time. We may change the power on the heavyweight coach train and the caboose train after the parade.
The Parade of Power will begin around 1:00pm-1:30pm and will include the equipment listed below. Similar to last year, we will again have the BN 5383 under load from CNW 6847 heading East, and the CNW 6847 under load from BN 5383 heading West. The same drill for the CBQ 504 under load from SP 1518 heading East, and SP 1518 under load from CBQ 504 heading West. They will not stop in front of the depot as the other trains normally do.
The Saturday lineup will be as follows:
East
- United States Army 8537 (45Ton)
- Commonwealth Edison 19 (Brownhoist Crane)
- Commonwealth Edison 15 (SW1)
- Burlington Northern 1 (F9A), 2 (F9B)
- Burlington Northern 3 (E9Am), 9908 (E9Am) Coach Train
- Milwaukee Road 760 (H10-44)
- Milwaukee Road 118C (F7A) Caboose Train
- Nekoosa Paper 14 (S1)
- Minnesota Transfer 200 (RS3)
- Green Bay Western 2407 (RSD15) Freight Train
- Chicago Burlington & Quincy 9255 (SW7)
- Chicago Burlington & Quincy 9911A (E5A) Nebraska Zephyr
- Illinois Terminal 1605 (GP7)
- Chicago Burlington & Quincy 504 (SD24), Southern Pacific 1518 (SD7)
- Wisconsin Central 7525 (SD45)
- Chicago & North Western 6847 (SD40-2), Burlington Northern 5383 (U30C)
- Chicago & North Western 4160 (GP7R)
- Chicago & North Western 411 (F7A) Bilevels
West
- Burlington Northern 5383 (U30C), Chicago & North Western 6847 (SD40-2)
- Southern Pacific 1518 (SD7), Chicago Burlington & Quincy 504 (SD24)
The Sunday lineup will be as follows:
East
- United States Army 8537 (45Ton)
- Commonwealth Edison 19 (Brownhoist Crane)
- Commonwealth Edison 15 (SW1)
- Burlington Northern 3 (E9Am), 9908 (E9Am) Coach Train
- Burlington Northern 1 (F9A), 2 (F9B)
- Illinois Terminal 1605 (GP7), Chicago & North Western 4160 (GP7R), Milwaukee Road 118C (F7A) Freight Train
- Milwaukee Road 760 (H10-44)
- Chicago Burlington & Quincy 9255 (SW7) Caboose Train
- Nekoosa Paper 14 (S1)
- Chicago Burlington & Quincy 9911A (E5A) Nebraska Zephyr
- Minnesota Transfer 200 (RS3)
- Chicago Burlington & Quincy 504 (SD24), Southern Pacific 1518 (SD7)
- Wisconsin Central 7525 (SD45)
- Chicago & North Western 6847 (SD40-2), Burlington Northern 5383 (U30C)
- Green Bay Western 2407 (RSD15)
- Chicago & North Western 411 (F7A) Bilevels
West
- Burlington Northern 5383 (U30C), Chicago & North Western 6847 (SD40-2)
- Southern Pacific 1518 (SD7), Chicago Burlington & Quincy 504 (SD24)
We'll keep the usual disclaimer of All equipment and schedules subject to change without notice.
A night photo session is not scheduled this year.
Comments
Sun, 05-19-2013 22:13
Hello again. I had an idea that was (somewhat rudely, mid-sentence) dismissed in talking to a museum volunteer a few years back, but here it goes [...]
Thu, 05-16-2013 21:52
Looking good Bob! I hope to come out soon once I'm done with school.
Wed, 05-15-2013 21:28
I was not around at the time. General discussion suggests that it was "pretty marginal" in a number of areas. Nigel
Mon, 05-13-2013 11:08
"THUMBS UP!"
Fri, 05-10-2013 02:15
No, it will not be necessary to hold any of the work waiting for the plow to be turned, end for end. Weather will be the major factor, but there will [...]
Thu, 05-09-2013 19:54
The CGW X-38 plow is really coming to life. Bob Kutella and Vic and crew need to be very proud of your collective efforts. I am very appreciative of [...]
Thu, 05-09-2013 15:20
The snowplow looks great! Are you going to apply the door and upper windows befor it is turned to continue work?
Thu, 05-09-2013 09:09
Max, Is there any progress to report yet, in regards to the installation of the poles and overhead wires? Have a good day, sir.
Wed, 05-08-2013 18:40
Thanks for the update! I still don't understand why Commonwealth #5 was removed from service. Do you know why?
Tue, 05-07-2013 09:28
Mr. Kolanowski.....I was just wondering if the Spaulding webcam will be up and running soon for us stay-at-homes. Thanks!2FP
Mon, 05-06-2013 23:04
Max, Has work begun yet on the construction phase of erecting the poles and putting up the wire? Wish I could be there to watch it happen.
Mon, 05-06-2013 23:02
Keep up the good work, Bob. Wish I could be there to help!!!!!!!