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AAR Class: XL: Loader Equipped. Box car similar in design to "XM", with steel perforated side walls or equipped with interior side rails for securement of certain types of lading and/or permanently attached movable bulkheads.
AAR Type: A230
Detail Info:   Equipped Box Car, Inside Length: Less than 49', cushion draft gear/underframe, Other type door/opening

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CB&Q Class XML-14 23568
Title:  CB&Q Class XML-14 23568
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XML-14 23468 at LaVergne, Illinois on an unknown day in October 1979, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:  10/1/1979  Upload Date: 8/13/2016 12:42:38 PM
Location:  La Vergne, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
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CB&Q XM-33B 24401
Title:  CB&Q XM-33B 24401
Description:  Bleeding off the air on Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-33B 24001 at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in June 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. This was the second of 350 class XM-33B 50 foot single 8 foot door boxcars turned out by the CB&Q shops in Havelock, Nebraska in 1956. They were in the 24000-24349 number series, becoming BN 215950-216300. Delivered in Mineral Red paint with the slogan, "Way of the Zephyrs" on this side to the right of the door, and "Everywhere West" on the opposite side, this car has apparently been shopped sometime between 1968 and 1970, the roofwalk was removed, and it was painted in the pre-merger green paint scheme. The intention was to add the word NORTHERN below the BURLINGTON, but the type face was changed to a less-compact style by the time the merger was consumated. It is listed in the January 1969 Official Railway Equipment Register (ORER) as class XL, AAR A220, a note indicates that cars 24000-24009 are equipped with moveable bulkheads. In the October 1971 ORER it is shown as class XM, AAR 230.
Photo Date:  6/1/1980  Upload Date: 2/14/2009 8:24:09 AM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard
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CB&Q Class XM-33B 24001
Title:  CB&Q Class XM-33B 24001
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-33B 24001 at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in August 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. This was the second of 350 class XM-33B 50 foot single 8 foot door boxcars turned out by the CB&Q shops in Havelock, Nebraska in 1956. They were in the 24000-24349 number series, becoming BN 215950-216300. Delivered in Mineral Red paint with the slogan, "Way of the Zephyrs" on this side to the right of the door, and "Everywhere West" on the opposite side, this car has apparently been shopped sometime between 1968 and 1970, the roofwalk was removed, and it was painted in the pre-merger green paint scheme. The intention was to add the word NORTHERN below the BURLINGTON, but the type face was changed to a less-compact style by the time the merger was consummated. It is listed in the January 1969 Official Railway Equipment Register (ORER) as class XL, AAR A220, a note indicates that cars 24000-24009 are equipped with moveable bulkheads. In the October 1971 ORER it is shown as class XM, AAR 230.
Photo Date:  8/1/1980  Upload Date: 8/17/2016 9:46:47 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
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CBQ 24892
Title:  CBQ 24892
Description:  50ft Boxcar
Photo Date:  5/17/1980  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 9:53:21 PM
Location:  Devore, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  RollingStock
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CB&Q XML-4 24893
Title:  CB&Q XML-4 24893
Description:  CB&Q class XML-4 24893 at an unknown location on an unknown date, scanned from the 1966 Car And Locomotive Cyclopedia, a Simmons-Boardman Publication, Chuck Zeiler collection.
Photo Date:  1/1/1965  Upload Date: 10/16/2013 12:41:27 PM
Location:  Clyde (subdivision), IL
Author:  Simmons-Boardman
Categories:  Roster
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CB&Q XML-4 24893
Title:  CB&Q XML-4 24893
Description:  CB&Q class XML-4 24893 at an unknown location on an unknown date, scanned from the 1966 Car And Locomotive Cyclopedia, a Simmons-Boardman Publication, Chuck Zeiler collection.
Photo Date:  1/1/1966  Upload Date: 10/16/2013 12:43:06 PM
Location:  Clyde (subdivision), IL
Author:  Simmons-Boardman
Categories:  Roster
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CB&Q Class XML-11 49414
Title:  CB&Q Class XML-11 49414
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-4C 49414 at Eola, Illinois on an unknown day in May 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. The following is from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor:

CB&Q # 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 as Class XM-4C. Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the XM-4C's featured the combination 8 foot and 6 foot plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, the XM-4C's had an inside length of 50 foot 6 inch and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, the XM-4C's never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time. The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior. I received the following from Rupert Gamlen, explaining a discrepancy in the classification of CB&Q 49400 - 49799:

CB&Q # 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops at Lincoln, Nebraska ) during 1966 as Class XML-11. Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the cars featured the combination 8 foot and 6 foot plug doors with a grain access door measuring 2 foot 9 inch x 5 foot 6 & 7/8 inch ( at the top of the 8 foot door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, the XML-11's had an inside length of 50 foot 6 inch and a 5,080 cubic foot capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, these cars never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time. The cars were originally fitted with 4 DF-2 belts, and the waffle side protrusions on the exterior held load tie-downs on the interior. Between 1967 and 1970, 126 of them were re-classed XM-4C, presumably when their loading devices were removed. The only exterior differentiation between the XML-11 and the XM-4C is the class stencil to the right of the doors as viewed.

Photo Date:  5/1/1980  Upload Date: 4/17/2017 3:57:27 PM
Location:  Eola, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
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CB&Q Class XM-4C 49427
Title:  CB&Q Class XM-4C 49427
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-4C 49427 ( stenciled XM ) at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in November 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. The following is excerpted from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q #'s 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 ( as Class XML-11 ). Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the cars featured the combination 6' and 8' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, they had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, these cars never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time.

The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior. Between 1967 and 1970, 126 cars had their loading devices removed and were re-classed XM-4C while retaining their former numbers. The only visible difference was the class stencil - XML or XL ( loader equipped ) or XM ( loaders removed ) - to the right of the CAPY data.

Photo Date:  11/1/1980  Upload Date: 4/17/2017 4:30:40 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  344   Comments: 1
CB&Q Class XM-4C 49430
Title:  CB&Q Class XM-4C 49430
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-4C 49430 ( stenciled XM ) at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in August 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. The following is excerpted from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q #'s 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 ( as Class XML-11 ). Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the cars featured the combination 6' and 8' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, they had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, these cars never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time.

The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior. Between 1967 and 1970, 126 cars had their loading devices removed and were re-classed XM-4C while retaining their former numbers. The only visible difference was the class stencil - XML or XL ( loader equipped ) or XM ( loaders removed ) - to the right of the CAPY data.

Photo Date:  8/1/1980  Upload Date: 4/17/2017 5:03:01 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
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CB&Q Class XM-4C 49432
Title:  CB&Q Class XM-4C 49432
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-4C 49432 ( stenciled XM ) at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in October 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. The following is excerpted from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q #'s 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 ( as Class XML-11 ). Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the cars featured the combination 6' and 8' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, they had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, these cars never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time.

The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior. Between 1967 and 1970, 126 cars had their loading devices removed and were re-classed XM-4C while retaining their former numbers. The only visible difference was the class stencil - XL ( loader equipped ) or XM ( loaders removed ) - to the right of the CAPY data.

Photo Date:  10/1/1980  Upload Date: 4/17/2017 5:32:27 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
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CB&Q Class XML-11 49434
Title:  CB&Q Class XML-11 49434
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XML-11 49434 ( stenciled XML ) at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in June 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. The following is excerpted from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q #'s 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 ( as Class XML-11 ). Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the cars featured the combination 6' and 8' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, they had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, these cars never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time.

The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior. Between 1967 and 1970, 126 cars had their loading devices removed and were re-classed XM-4C while retaining their former numbers. The only visible difference was the class stencil - XML or XL ( loader equipped ) or XM ( loaders removed ) - to the right of the CAPY data.

Photo Date:  6/1/1980  Upload Date: 4/17/2017 6:00:52 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
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CB&Q Class XM-4C 49448
Title:  CB&Q Class XM-4C 49448
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-4C 49448 ( stenciled XM ) at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in April 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. Zeiler. The following is excerpted from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q #'s 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 ( as Class XML-11 ). Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the cars featured the combination 6' and 8' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, they had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, these cars never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time.

The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior. Between 1967 and 1970, 126 cars had their loading devices removed and were re-classed XM-4C while retaining their former numbers. The only visible difference was the class stencil - XML or XL ( loader equipped ) or XM ( loaders removed ) - to the right of the CAPY data.

Photo Date:  4/1/1980  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 1:32:02 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
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CB&Q 49451
Title:  CB&Q 49451
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/24/1979  Upload Date: 10/26/2020 12:31:16 PM
Location:  West Colton, CA
Author:  John Hawkins
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CB&Q Class XML-11 49451
Title:  CB&Q Class XML-11 49451
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XML-11 49451 at Eola, Illinois on an unknown day in May 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. The cardboard sign on the door reads: BROKEN DOOR PLEASE FIX. This car was stenciled: WHEN EMPTY RETURN TO AGENT CB&Q RR LACROSSE, WISC. It was also stenciled: XL and HV.12.69, indicating that it had loader devices and had been repaired at Havelock in December 1969. It has a non-standard paint scheme, likely because the merger was anticipated to be approved, the Burlington Northern colors had been chosen, but not the lettering font or style. The following is excerpted from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q #'s 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 ( as Class XML-11 ). Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the cars featured the combination 6' and 8' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, they had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, these cars never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time.

The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior. Between 1967 and 1970, 126 cars had their loading devices removed and were re-classed XM-4C while retaining their former numbers. The only visible difference was the class stencil - XML or XL ( loader equipped ) or XM ( loaders removed ) - to the right of the CAPY data.

Photo Date:  5/1/1980  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 6:18:08 PM
Location:  Eola, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
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CB&Q Class XML-11 49451
Title:  CB&Q Class XML-11 49451
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XML-11 49451 at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in June 1981, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. This car was stenciled XL and HV.12.69, indicating that it had loader devices and had been repaired at Havelock in December 1969. It has a non-standard paint scheme, likely because the merger was anticipated to be approved, the Burlington Northern colors had been chosen, but not the lettering font or style. The following is excerpted from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q #'s 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 ( as Class XML-11 ). Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the cars featured the combination 6' and 8' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, they had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, these cars never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time.

The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior. Between 1967 and 1970, 126 cars had their loading devices removed and were re-classed XM-4C while retaining their former numbers. The only visible difference was the class stencil - XML or XL ( loader equipped ) or XM ( loaders removed ) - to the right of the CAPY data.

Photo Date:  6/1/1981  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:12:08 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
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CB&Q Class XML-11 49451
Title:  CB&Q Class XML-11 49451
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XML-11 49451 missing a door at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in July 1982, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. This car was stenciled: WHEN EMPTY RETURN TO AGENT CB&Q RR LACROSSE, WISC. It was also stenciled: XL and HV.12.69, indicating that it had loader devices and had been at Havelock in December 1969. It has a non-standard paint scheme, likely because the merger was anticipated to be approved, the Burlington Northern colors had been chosen, but not the lettering font or style. The following is excerpted from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q #'s 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 ( as Class XML-11 ). Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the cars featured the combination 6' and 8' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, they had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, these cars never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time.

The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior. Between 1967 and 1970, 126 cars had their loading devices removed and were re-classed XM-4C while retaining their former numbers. The only visible difference was the class stencil - XML or XL ( loader equipped ) or XM ( loaders removed ) - to the right of the CAPY data.

Photo Date:  7/1/1982  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 5:52:03 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
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1142-35 CB&Q 49457 at Mn Transfer MTFR Raymond Ave Yard
Title:  1142-35 CB&Q 49457 at Mn Transfer MTFR Raymond Ave Yard
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Photo Date:  3/2/1978  Upload Date: 11/9/2009 11:14:41 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  John Hill
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CB&Q Class XML-11 49459
Title:  CB&Q Class XML-11 49459
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XML-11 49459 ( stenciled XML ) at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in October 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. The following is excerpted from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q #'s 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 ( as Class XML-11 ). Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the cars featured the combination 6' and 8' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, they had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, these cars never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time.

The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior. Between 1967 and 1970, 126 cars had their loading devices removed and were re-classed XM-4C while retaining their former numbers. The only visible difference was the class stencil - XML or XL ( loader equipped ) or XM ( loaders removed ) - to the right of the CAPY data.

Photo Date:  10/1/1980  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 6:47:27 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
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CB&Q Class XM-4C 49497
Title:  CB&Q Class XM-4C 49497
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-4C 49497 at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in September 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. This car was stenciled: XM and BLT.HV.7.66 . The following is excerpted from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q #'s 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 ( as Class XML-11 ). Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the cars featured the combination 6' and 8' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, they had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, these cars never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time.

The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior. Between 1967 and 1970, 126 cars had their loading devices removed and were re-classed XM-4C while retaining their former numbers. The only visible difference was the class stencil - XML or XL ( loader equipped ) or XM ( loaders removed ) - to the right of the CAPY data.

Photo Date:  9/1/1980  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 7:13:34 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
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CB&Q Class XM-4C 49531
Title:  CB&Q Class XM-4C 49531
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-4C 49531 ( stenciled XM ) at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in October 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. The following is excerpted from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q #'s 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 ( as Class XML-11 ). Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the cars featured the combination 6' and 8' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, they had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, these cars never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time.

The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior. Between 1967 and 1970, 126 cars had their loading devices removed and were re-classed XM-4C while retaining their former numbers. The only visible difference was the class stencil - XML or XL ( loader equipped ) or XM ( loaders removed ) - to the right of the CAPY data.

Photo Date:  10/1/1980  Upload Date: 4/23/2017 7:06:31 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
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CB&Q Class XML-11 49538
Title:  CB&Q Class XML-11 49538
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XML-11 49538 at Eola, Illinois on an unknown day in March 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. This car was stenciled: XML and BLT.HV.7.66 and WHEN EMPTY RETURN TO AGENT CB&Q RR WEST CHGO.,ILL. TThe following is excerpted from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q #'s 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 ( as Class XML-11 ). Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the cars featured the combination 6' and 8' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, they had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, these cars never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time.

The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior. Between 1967 and 1970, 126 cars had their loading devices removed and were re-classed XM-4C while retaining their former numbers. The only visible difference was the class stencil - XML or XL ( loader equipped ) or XM ( loaders removed ) - to the right of the CAPY data.

Photo Date:  3/1/1980  Upload Date: 4/23/2017 7:52:26 PM
Location:  Eola, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
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CB&Q Class XM-4C 49539
Title:  CB&Q Class XM-4C 49539
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-4C 49539 ( stenciled XM ) at Eola, Illinois on an unknown day in October 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. The following is excerpted from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q #'s 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 ( as Class XML-11 ). Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the cars featured the combination 6' and 8' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, they had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, these cars never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time.

The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior. Between 1967 and 1970, 126 cars had their loading devices removed and were re-classed XM-4C while retaining their former numbers. The only visible difference was the class stencil - XML or XL ( loader equipped ) or XM ( loaders removed ) - to the right of the CAPY data.

Photo Date:  10/1/1980  Upload Date: 4/25/2017 4:13:31 PM
Location:  Eola, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
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CB&Q Class XM-4C 49539
Title:  CB&Q Class XM-4C 49539
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-4C 49539 at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in April 1981, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. This car was stenciled: XM and BLT.HV.7.66 . The following is excerpted from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q #'s 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 ( as Class XML-11 ). Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the cars featured the combination 6' and 8' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, they had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, these cars never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time.

The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior. Between 1967 and 1970, 126 cars had their loading devices removed and were re-classed XM-4C while retaining their former numbers. The only visible difference was the class stencil - XML or XL ( loader equipped ) or XM ( loaders removed ) - to the right of the CAPY data.

Photo Date:  4/1/1981  Upload Date: 4/25/2017 5:07:11 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
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CB&Q Class XM-4C or XML-11  49542
Title:  CB&Q Class XM-4C or XML-11 49542
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-4C or XML-11 49542 at Eola, Illinois on March 23, 1983, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. This car was stenciled: BLT.HV.7.66 and WHEN EMPTY RETURN TO AGENT CB&Q RR WEST CHGO., ILL. It was also stenciled: HV.12.69, indicating that it had been repaired at Havelock in December 1969. The following is excerpted from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q #'s 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 ( as Class XML-11 ). Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the cars featured the combination 6' and 8' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, they had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, these cars never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time.

The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior. Between 1967 and 1970, 126 cars had their loading devices removed and were re-classed XM-4C while retaining their former numbers. The only visible difference was the class stencil - XML or XL ( loader equipped ) or XM ( loaders removed ) - to the right of the CAPY data.

Photo Date:  3/23/1983  Upload Date: 4/27/2017 4:08:44 PM
Location:  Eola, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
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CB&Q Class XML-11 49543
Title:  CB&Q Class XML-11 49543
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XML-11 49543 ( stenciled XML ) at Cicero, Illinois on February 26, 1984, Ektachrome by Chuck Zeiler. The following is excerpted from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q #'s 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 ( as Class XML-11 ). Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the cars featured the combination 6' and 8' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, they had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, these cars never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time.

The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior. Between 1967 and 1970, 126 cars had their loading devices removed and were re-classed XM-4C while retaining their former numbers. The only visible difference was the class stencil - XML or XL ( loader equipped ) or XM ( loaders removed ) - to the right of the CAPY data.

Photo Date:  2/26/1984  Upload Date: 4/27/2017 5:13:00 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives:  BN 6128(SD9)
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CB&Q Class XML-11 49548
Title:  CB&Q Class XML-11 49548
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XML-11 49548 at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in August 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. This car was stenciled: XML , BLT.HV.7.66 , and WHEN EMPTY RETURN TO AGENT CB&Q RR WEST CHGO., ILL. The following is excerpted from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q #'s 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 ( as Class XML-11 ). Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the cars featured the combination 6' and 8' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, they had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, these cars never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time.

The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior. Between 1967 and 1970, 126 cars had their loading devices removed and were re-classed XM-4C while retaining their former numbers. The only visible difference was the class stencil - XML or XL ( loader equipped ) or XM ( loaders removed ) - to the right of the CAPY data.

Photo Date:  8/1/1980  Upload Date: 4/29/2017 1:04:21 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
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1132-02 CB&Q 49551 at BN Union Yard
Title:  1132-02 CB&Q 49551 at BN Union Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/30/2009 11:15:17 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  RollingStock
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CB&Q Class XML-11 49551
Title:  CB&Q Class XML-11 49551
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-4C 49551 at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in June 1981, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. This car was stenciled: XM , BLT.HV.7.66 , and WHEN EMPTY RETURN TO AGENT CB&Q RR WEST CHGO., ILL. The following is excerpted from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q #'s 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 ( as Class XML-11 ). Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the cars featured the combination 6' and 8' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, they had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, these cars never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time.

The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior. Between 1967 and 1970, 126 cars had their loading devices removed and were re-classed XM-4C while retaining their former numbers. The only visible difference was the class stencil - XML or XL ( loader equipped ) or XM ( loaders removed ) - to the right of the CAPY data.

Photo Date:  6/1/1981  Upload Date: 4/29/2017 2:31:22 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
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CB&Q Class XM-4C 49552
Title:  CB&Q Class XM-4C 49552
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-4C 49552 at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in September 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. This car was stenciled: BLT.HV.7.66 and WHEN EMPTY RETURN TO AGENT CB&Q RR WEST CHGO., ILL. The following is from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q # 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 as Class XM-4C. Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the XM-4C's featured the combination 8' and 6' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, the XM-4C's had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, the XM-4C's never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time. And the following came from an internet search: The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior.
Photo Date:  9/1/1980  Upload Date: 4/29/2017 3:04:50 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
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CB&Q Class XM-4C 49552
Title:  CB&Q Class XM-4C 49552
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-4C 49552 at West Chicago, Illinois on May 19, 1982, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. This car was stenciled: BLT.HV.7.66 and WHEN EMPTY RETURN TO AGENT CB&Q RR WEST CHGO., ILL. The following is from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q # 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 as Class XM-4C. Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the XM-4C's featured the combination 8' and 6' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, the XM-4C's had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, the XM-4C's never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time. And the following came from an internet search: The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior.
Photo Date:  5/19/1982  Upload Date: 4/29/2017 3:41:38 PM
Location:  West Chicago, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
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CB&Q Class XM-4C 49553
Title:  CB&Q Class XM-4C 49553
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-4C 49553 at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in April 1981, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. This car was stenciled: BLT.HV.7.66 and WHEN EMPTY RETURN TO AGENT CB&Q RR WEST CHGO., ILL. The following is from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q # 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 as Class XM-4C. Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the XM-4C's featured the combination 8' and 6' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, the XM-4C's had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, the XM-4C's never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time. And the following came from an internet search: The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior.
Photo Date:  4/1/1981  Upload Date: 4/29/2017 4:09:56 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
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CB&Q Class XM-4C 49559
Title:  CB&Q Class XM-4C 49559
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-4C 49559 at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in October 1979, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. The following is from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q # 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 as Class XM-4C. Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the XM-4C's featured the combination 8' and 6' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, the XM-4C's had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, the XM-4C's never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time. And the following came from an internet search: The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior.
Photo Date:  10/1/1979  Upload Date: 5/1/2017 1:12:21 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
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1124-08 CBQ 49583 seen in Minnesota Transfer's Raymond Ave Yard
Title:  1124-08 CBQ 49583 seen in Minnesota Transfer's Raymond Ave Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/1/1977  Upload Date: 6/1/2007 11:36:49 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  John Hill
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CBQ 49590
Title:  CBQ 49590
Description:  50ft Boxcar
Photo Date:  12/30/1980  Upload Date: 3/31/2011 10:03:53 PM
Location:  Summit, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
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CBQ 49604
Title:  CBQ 49604
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-4C 49604 at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in November 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. This car was stenciled: BLT.HV.8.66 . The following is from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q # 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 as Class XM-4C. Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the XM-4C's featured the combination 8' and 6' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, the XM-4C's had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, the XM-4C's never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time. And the following came from an internet search: The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior.
Photo Date:  11/1/1980  Upload Date: 5/1/2017 2:41:51 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
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CB&Q Class XM-4C 49620
Title:  CB&Q Class XM-4C 49620
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-4C 49620 at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in January 1981, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. The following is from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q # 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 as Class XM-4C. Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the XM-4C's featured the combination 8' and 6' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, the XM-4C's had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, the XM-4C's never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time. And the following came from an internet search: The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior.
Photo Date:  1/1/1981  Upload Date: 5/1/2017 2:59:15 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives:  BN 7022(SD40-2)
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CB&Q Class XM-4C 49626
Title:  CB&Q Class XM-4C 49626
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-4C 49626 at about 22nd Street ( Alton Junction ) in Chicago, Illinois on an unknown day in September 1979, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. The following is from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q # 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 as Class XM-4C. Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the XM-4C's featured the combination 8' and 6' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, the XM-4C's had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, the XM-4C's never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time. And the following came from an internet search: The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior.
Photo Date:  9/1/1979  Upload Date: 5/1/2017 3:14:56 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
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CB&Q Class XM-4C 49631
Title:  CB&Q Class XM-4C 49631
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-4C 49631 at Eola, Illinois on an unknown day in August 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. The following is from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q # 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 as Class XM-4C. Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the XM-4C's featured the combination 8' and 6' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, the XM-4C's had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, the XM-4C's never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time. And the following came from an internet search: The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior.
Photo Date:  8/1/1980  Upload Date: 5/3/2017 5:40:39 PM
Location:  Eola, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
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CB&Q Class XM-4C 49638
Title:  CB&Q Class XM-4C 49638
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-4C 49638 at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in October 1979, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. The following is from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q # 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 as Class XM-4C. Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the XM-4C's featured the combination 8' and 6' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, the XM-4C's had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, the XM-4C's never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time. And the following came from an internet search: The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior.
Photo Date:  10/1/1979  Upload Date: 5/3/2017 6:03:37 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
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CB&Q Class XM-4C 49676
Title:  CB&Q Class XM-4C 49676
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-4C 49646 at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in April 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. The following is from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q # 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 as Class XM-4C. Built to a Noruhern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the XM-4C's featured the combination 8' and 6' plug doprs with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, the XM-4C's had an inside length of 50' 6" and a'5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, the XM-4C's never received either, even though both groups of cars were being bzilt at the same time. And the following came from an internet search: The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior.
Photo Date:  4/1/1980  Upload Date: 5/5/2017 1:16:44 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
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CB&Q Class XM-4C 49666
Title:  CB&Q Class XM-4C 49666
Description:  Chicago Burlingtol & Quincy Railroad Class XM-4C 49666 at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in May 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. The following is from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Fseight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q # 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 as Class XM-4C. Built to a Nortoern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the XM-4C's featured the combination 8' and 6' plug"doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, the XM-4C's had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, the XM-4C's never received either, even though both groups of carr were being built at the same time. And the following came from an internet search: The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior.
Photo Date:  5/1/1980  Upload Date: 5/5/2017 2:54:05 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
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More cars on the ground
Title:  More cars on the ground
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/1/1969  Upload Date: 4/13/2012 10:12:48 AM
Location:  Aurora, IL
Author:  George Kantola
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CB&Q Class XM-4C 49690
Title:  CB&Q Class XM-4C 49690
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-4C 49690 at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in September 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. The following is from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q # 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 as Class XM-4C. Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the XM-4C's featured the combination 8' and 6' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, the XM-4C's had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, the XM-4C's never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time. And the following came from an internet search: The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior.
Photo Date:  9/1/1980  Upload Date: 5/5/2017 3:11:09 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
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CB&Q Class XM-4C 49699
Title:  CB&Q Class XM-4C 49699
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Uuincy Railroad Class XM-4C 49699 at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in September 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. This car was stenciled: BLT.HV.8.66 and WHEN EMP[Y RETURN TO AGENT NP RR WALLULA, WASH. It had placards indicating CLAY PRODUCTS and CLEANED. The following is from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q # 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 as Class XM-4C. Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the XM-4C's featured the combination 8' and 6' plug doors with grain access!doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, the XM-4C's had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, the XM-4C's never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time. And the following came from an internet search: The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior.
Photo Date:  9/1/1980  Upload Date: 5/7/2017 3:53:19 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
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|B&Q Class XM-4C 49707
Title:  |B&Q Class XM-4C 49707
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-4C 49707 at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in February 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. The following is from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q # 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 as Class XM-4C. Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the XM-4C's featured the combination 8' and 6' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, the XM-4C's had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, the XM-4C's never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time. And the following came from an internet search: The waffle side!cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior.
Photo Date:  2/1/1980  Upload Date: 5/7/2017 4:12:56 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
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CBQ 49709
Title:  CBQ 49709
Description:  50ft Boxcar
Photo Date:  3/15/1980  Upload Date: 3/31/2011 10:05:06 PM
Location:  West Colton, CA
Author:  Ron Hawkins
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CBQ 49732
Title:  CBQ 49732
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Photo Date:  12/22/1974  Upload Date: 1/13/2013 3:10:46 PM
Location:  Fullerton, IL
Author:  Dick Leonhardt
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CB&Q Class XM-4C 49732
Title:  CB&Q Class XM-4C 49732
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-4C 49732 at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in June 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. The following is from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q # 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 as Class XM-4C. Built to a Northern Pacific design, thgse were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the XM-4C's featured the combination 8' and 6' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, the XM-4C's had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, the XM-4C's never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time. And the following camd from an internet search: The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior.
Photo Date:  6/1/1980  Upload Date: 5/7/2017 5:09:49 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
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CB&Q Class XM-4C 49739
Title:  CB&Q Class XM-4C 49739
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-4C 49739 at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in April 1982, Kodacnrome by Chuck Zeiler. The following is from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q # 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 as Class XM-4C. Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the XM-4C's featured the combination 8' and 6' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's.= Also like the XM-4's, the XM-4C's had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, the XM-4C's never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time. And the following came from an internet search: The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior.
Photo Date:  4/1/1982  Upload Date: 5/9/2017 1:40:17 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
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CB&Q Class XM-4C 49751
Title:  CB&Q Class XM-4C 49751
Description:  Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class XM-4C 49751 at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in September 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. This shows the Right side of the car, the Left side still had the steel herald plate attached. This car was stenciled: BLT.HV.8.66 . The following is from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor: CB&Q # 49400 - 49799 were built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) during 1966 as Class XM-4C. Built to a Northern Pacific design, these were the only boxcars on the Q to feature the waffle pattern on the car side. All of the XM-4C's featured the combination 8' and 6' plug doors with grain access doors ( at the top of the 8' door ) originally introduced in 1963 on the Class XM-4's. Also like the XM-4's, the XM-4C's had an inside length of 50' 6" and a 5,080 cu. ft. capacity. While the XM-4B's of 1966 came with roofwalks and ladders, the XM-4C's never received either, even though both groups of cars were being built at the same time. And the following came from an internet search: The waffle side cars featured protrusions on the exterior which held load tie-downs on the interior.
Photo Date:  9/1/1980  Upload Date: 5/9/2017 3:33:49 PM
Location:  Cicero, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  RollingStock
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