CB&Q E8 9975         
Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad E8 9975 eastbound on Train # 22, the Morning Zephyr (aka Twin Cities Zephyr), at Rochelle, Illinois, November 14, 1965, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. This locomotive was built in September 1953 (c/n 18317) on EMD Order 2059A, became BN 9975 and was sold for scrap to Precision National August 19, 1974. It is seen here passing westbound Extra 4960, a steam powered excursion way freight.
Date: 11/14/1965 Location: Rochelle, IL   Map Show Rochelle on a rail map Views: 1099 Collection Of:   Chuck Zeiler
Locomotives: CBQ 9975(E8A)    Author:  Chuck Zeiler
CB&Q E8 9975
Picture Categories: Roster This picture is part of album:  CB&Q Passenger Diesels
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Tom Beckett General This is a superb album. I'm a real fan of historic diesels, and I'm really enjoying it. What's always interesting to see is the areas the trains ran in. What a difference between places like Naperville or Hindsale from the 1960's til now!! 12/17/2012 5:21:12 PM

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