Silver Charger - Chicago, Burlington and Quincy #9908 - St. Louis, MO
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N 38° 34.304 W 090° 27.753
15S E 721056 N 4272305
Built in 1939 this was the last of the early "Zephyr" trains, located at the Museum of Transportation in Kirkwood, MO.
Waymark Code: WM5B8N
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 12/11/2008
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#9908 "Silver Charger" Chicago, Burlington & Quincy - 1939
Built by the Budd Company with the engine a 1,000 H.P. 567 diesel built by General Motors' Electro Motive Division. At 80' long and weighing 202,000 lbs. #9908 was the last of the early "Zephyr" trains in which the car body housed the engine and doubled as a mail/baggage car. This unit originally powered the "General Pershing Zephyr" on fast runs from St. Louis to Kansas City and was the last shovel-nosed engine in service. Donated in 1966 by the Cicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad.
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Locomotive Type: (required): Diesel Electric
Do you need to pay an entrance fee to view this locomotive? (required): Yes
If a fee is required what is the approximate cost for admittance? (optional):
$6.00 for adults, less for kids and seniors
How accessible is this locomotive display? (Required): Only touching is allowed.
If "other" what is the engine type? (optional): Not listed
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