number cab 4-8-2 B1a Class of CB&Q

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Hello,Bonjour,Hola I’m Jean Claude[%-)]

I’m a newcomer from Spain,excuse me but my english is very elementary…Well,actually I’m painting an “old brass” steam engine,a Mountain 4-8-2 B1A Class with roadname Burlington Route or CB&Q,my problem I don’t know her cab-number.Somebody can help me? Thank you very much.Merci beaucoup,Muchas Gracias

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The CB&Q B1a class were numbered 7008-7020. Hope this helps.

Andre

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Dear Andre,thank you for your answer.Can you tell me that is your origin information?

Very nice your “name”,André Chapelon,was a great “maestro” in the French steam locomotives.

Au revoir.Adios.Bye Bye…Sincerely. Jean Claude

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You can get a complete roster detail at The Burlington Website. Here is the link to that very page:

http://www.burlingtonroute.com/docs/rosters/stlocos.html

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Don’t forget. Some of these engines had Elesco feed water heaters and some had Worthington.This fact might require a little more research before choosing a number.