This years Diesel Days brings three new locomotives to the event (Union Pacific 1848, Chicago & North Western 1689, and Wisconsin & Southern 102) as well as five E-units, seven operating 4-stroke locomotives, and a total of 24 running locomotives in the Parade of Power!
We'll kick off each day at 10:30am with normal operations, the coach train pulled by BN1 and BN2; the Nebraska Zephyr pulled by CBQ 9911A; and the CNW bilevels pulled by BN3. Later in the day we may have a few freight train run-bys. We will change the power on the coach train after the parade. The locomotives used for the operations schedule is very much in flux at the moment.
The Parade of Power will begin around 1:00pm-1:30pm each day and will include the equipment listed below. The exact lineup is still to be determined.
Equipment is as follows (subject to mechanical condition):
United States Army 8537 (45Ton)
Commonwealth Edison 15 (SW1)
Burlington Northern 5383 (U30C)
Burlington Northern 1 (F9A), 2 (F9B)
Burlington Northern 3 (E9Am) CNW Bilevels
Burlington Northern 9908 (E9Am)
Wisconsin & Southern 102 (E9B)
Milwaukee Road 37A (E9A)
Milwaukee Road 760 (H10-44)
Milwaukee Road 118C (F7A)
Nekoosa Paper 14 (S1)
Minnesota Transfer 200 (RS3)
Green Bay Western 2407 (RSD15)
Chicago Burlington & Quincy 504 (SD24)
Chicago Burlington & Quincy 9255 (SW7)
Chicago Burlington & Quincy 9911A (E5A) Nebraska Zephyr
Illinois Terminal 1605 (GP7)
Southern Pacific 1518 (SD7)
Union Pacific 1848 (B40-8)
Wisconsin Central 7525 (SD45)
Chicago & North Western 6847 (SD40-2)
Chicago & North Western 4160 (GP7R)
Chicago & North Western 411 (F7A)
Chicago & North Western 1689 (RSD5)
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
Mon, 03-08-2021 13:33
Hey, as this concerns passenger cars, but what is the current status of the CBQ dome coach Silver Pony? It was last updated on in 2016, and is not [...]
Sun, 02-21-2021 21:12
Hi Ethan The 428 has been worked on recently but the focus now is on the maintenance and repair on the 1630 and the Shay. This Spring we will [...]
Sun, 02-21-2021 15:10
How is the UP 428 Steam locomotive engine is most done being fixed. OK Roger.
Sun, 02-21-2021 13:18
Hello Max The answer is Yes, the Dover will be used along with our other Pullman cars only in special event operations. When not in use [...]
Sun, 02-21-2021 12:30
Hello Jim We will be operating the Dover this year depending upon its mechanical condition. I hope to use the car in display venue as well as in [...]
Sun, 02-21-2021 12:24
Hello Kirk Hello, Yes the Dover is now in great shape. There are a couple of little projects to accomplish when the weather changes. I am [...]
Sat, 02-20-2021 18:55
Will the DOVER STRAIT be operational for Museum trips
Sat, 02-20-2021 17:06
I’m really impressed with the wonderful job your volunteers are doing to restore this historic passenger car. Once the restoration is complete, does [...]
Sat, 02-20-2021 14:02
It is great to see the work that Bob Hunter and Gene Macowiak started in the 1990’s. Great work done in finishing the two bedrooms and the buffet [...]
Fri, 02-19-2021 18:41
Very good article. I definitely love this website. Continue the good work!
Tue, 02-02-2021 10:15
I know it is wintertime, and the Virus is making getting people in to do work is difficult, so in a few months, when it's warmer, would someone please [...]
Sun, 01-31-2021 14:37
Hello Jack Thank you very much We in the coach dept are working very hard to have these trains restored Thanks Roger