The California Zephyr
Well, not quite. Let me explain.
CB&Q 9960C & 9960B are seen working the eastbound tracks in Eola Yard on September 1, 1964. In the photo the 3-track race track is above them. The westbound yard above that.
This F3A and B were part of three sets of ABA F3s bought in 1947 for new California Zephyr because the WP and DRG&W were going to use F units. Because they did not fit well into the E-unit rotation the Q used for intercity and suburban passenger trains, they were regeared for freight operation and their steam generators were removed. They retainwed their passenger diesel 9900 series number. However, in this lashup, the third unit is an F7A.
But it's more fun to think of them in their glory zephyring the CZ in the middle of the night to reach Chicago or Denver on the morrow.
I bet that's how they thought of themselves that September day.
The California Zephyr
Well, not quite. Let me explain.
CB&Q 9960C & 9960B are seen working the eastbound tracks in Eola Yard on September 1, 1964. In the photo the 3-track race track is above them. The westbound yard above that.
This F3A and B were part of three sets of ABA F3s bought in 1947 for new California Zephyr because the WP and DRG&W were going to use F units. Because they did not fit well into the E-unit rotation the Q used for intercity and suburban passenger trains, they were regeared for freight operation and their steam generators were removed. They retainwed their passenger diesel 9900 series number. However, in this lashup, the third unit is an F7A.
But it's more fun to think of them in their glory zephyring the CZ in the middle of the night to reach Chicago or Denver on the morrow.
I bet that's how they thought of themselves that September day.