Hello I plan on modeling the Denver Zepher, can anyone possibly give me a correct consist with the number of cars in the train. Thank you.
You might consider joining the CB&Q list on Yahoogroups. http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CBQ/ Ask the question there, but I would reccomend indicating a time era for the question as I am sure the consist would have varied. Also have a look at http://www.burlingtonroute.com/
www.burlingtonroute.com is the Burlington Routes historical society. It’s a great site. If you’re modeling the Burlington would suggest on becoming a member as the information you recieve during the year will be of great value.
After the Denver Zephyr was re-equipped in 1956, it generally carried the following consist:
Baggage car (from the general-service pool, built prior to 1956)
2 or more 56-seat coaches (one for Colorado Springs)
Dome coach
Dome lounge-dormitory (The Chuck Wagon)
Diner
2 Slumbercoaches (one for Colorado Springs)
2 or more 10-6 sleepers (one for Colorado Springs)
6-5 sleeper
Dome parlor observation lounge
The consist varied with traffic demands. After 1959, the Slumbercoach might be either a Burlington car or a Northern Pacific car, as NP and CB&Q pooled these cars for operation on the Denver Zephyr and the North Coast Limited from that time on.
The two inaugural consists of the 1956 Denver Zephyrs were as follows by Christmas 1956:
Two EMD E8 or E9 passenger units with…
Consist one
- 1601 Silver Mail Baggage 30’ Railway Post Office Car
- 906 Argo Baggage Car
- 4741 Silver Rein 50-Seat Leg Rest Coach
- 4736 Silver Brand 24-seat Vista Dome 46-Seat Leg Rest Coach
- 4901Silver Slumber 24-Single 8-Double Slumbercoach
- 4737 Silver Bit 50-Seat Leg Rest Coach (Chicago - Colo Springs)
- 254 Silver Kettle 24-Seat Vista Dome Buffet Lounge Crew Dormitory Car (C- Colo Sp)
- 4902 Silver Rest 24-Single 8-Double Room Slumbercoach Chicago - Colo Spr.)
- 493 Silver Ridge 10-Roomette 6-Double Bedroom Sleeper (Chicago - Colo Sprigs)
- 201 Silver Chef 48-Seat dining Car
- 453 Silver Swan 5-Compartment 6-Double Bedroom Sleeping Car
- 486 Silver Plateau 10-Roomette 6-Double Bedroom Sleeping Car
- 487 Silver Hollow 10-Roomettet 6-Double Bedroom Sleeping Car
- 236 Silver Veranda 24-Seat Vista Dome Parlor Buffet Lounge Observation
or…
Consist Two
- 1604 Silver Pouch Baggage 30’ Railway Post Office Car
- 907 Olympus Baggage Car
- 4739 Silver Halter 50-Seat Leg Rest Coach
- 4735 Silver Buckle 24-Seat Vista Dome 46-Leg Rest seat Coach
- 4900 Silver Siesta 24-Single 8-Double Slumbercoach
- 4738 Silver Blanket 50-Seat Leg Rest Coach (Chicago - Colo Springs)
- 253 Silver Cup 24-Seat Vista Dome Buffet Lounge Dormirory Car (Chi - Colo Sprgs)
- 4903 Silver Repose 24-Single 8-Double Slumbercoach (Chi - Colo Sprgs)
- 485 Silver Terrain 10-Roomette 6-Double Bedroom Sleeper (Chi - Colo Sprgs)
- 202 Silver Tureen 48-Seat Dining Car
- 454 Silver Pelican 5-Compartment 6-Double Bedroom Sleeping Car
- 491 Silver Ravine 10-Roomette 6-Double Bedroom Sle