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Owner: Chicago Burlington & Quincy
Model:EMD E5ABuilt As:CBQ 9911A (E5A)
Serial Number:968Order No:E278-A
Frame Number:E278-A2Built:2/1940
Notes:named Silver Pilot, to C&S 9952A
Other locos with this serial:  CBQ 9911A(E5A) CS 9952A(E5A)
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Spaulding Tower Tour #6
Title:  Spaulding Tower Tour #6
Description:  Zephyr pulls into station track 2.
Photo Date:  5/27/2012  Upload Date: 6/14/2012 1:59:08 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  132   Comments: 0
A meet, of sorts.
Title:  A meet, of sorts.
Description:  CB&Q meets C&NW @ the IRM's Diesel Days.
Photo Date:  7/20/2012  Upload Date: 1/27/2013 4:18:26 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  joe scherbenco
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A) CNW 411(F7A)
Views:  206   Comments: 1
Silver Surfer at the IRM
Title:  Silver Surfer at the IRM
Description:  A lot to see here, but the Nebraska Zephyr is clearly the star, shown here splittin the blades on it's umpteenth run-by.
Photo Date:  7/21/2012  Upload Date: 1/27/2013 3:46:42 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  joe scherbenco
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
CB&Q 9911A
Title:  CB&Q 9911A
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/21/2012  Upload Date: 7/22/2012 2:41:23 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matt Luebeck
Categories:  Roster,Scenic
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
CB&Q 9911A & C&NW 411
Title:  CB&Q 9911A & C&NW 411
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/21/2012  Upload Date: 7/22/2012 2:43:12 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matt Luebeck
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A) CNW 411(F7A)
Views:  222   Comments: 0
CBQ 9911A
Title:  CBQ 9911A
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/21/2012  Upload Date: 9/9/2012 4:48:23 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Neil Stutzman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  146   Comments: 0
CBQ 9911A
Title:  CBQ 9911A
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/21/2012  Upload Date: 9/9/2012 4:48:39 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Neil Stutzman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  170   Comments: 0
CNW 151
Title:  CNW 151
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/21/2012  Upload Date: 9/9/2012 4:49:05 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Neil Stutzman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  194   Comments: 0
CBQ 9911A
Title:  CBQ 9911A
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/21/2012  Upload Date: 9/9/2012 5:25:02 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Neil Stutzman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A) MILW 118C(F7A)
Views:  172   Comments: 0
CBQ 9911A
Title:  CBQ 9911A
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/21/2012  Upload Date: 9/9/2012 5:30:36 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Neil Stutzman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  118   Comments: 0
CBQ 9911-a
Title:  CBQ 9911-a
Description:  Illinois Railway Museum
Photo Date:  7/21/2012  Upload Date: 9/11/2012 1:57:40 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  James Turman
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  371   Comments: 0
CBQ 3007, 9911 & MILW 118C
Title:  CBQ 3007, 9911 & MILW 118C
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/1/2012  Upload Date: 6/24/2014 12:33:47 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  CBQ 3007(4-6-4) MILW 118C(F7A) CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  422   Comments: 0
CBQ 9911A
Title:  CBQ 9911A
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/1/2012  Upload Date: 9/19/2013 9:59:38 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  97   Comments: 0
CB&Q 9911A on the West Wye
Title:  CB&Q 9911A on the West Wye
Description:  The 9911A is an E5A, built by EMC in 1940. It is the only E5 left in existence, and is preserved in operating condition at the Illinois Railway Museum in Union, Illinois. Today, the 11A was on the West Wye for maintenance in preparation for an excursion to Chicago and Quincy.
Photo Date:  8/12/2012  Upload Date: 8/10/2013 12:30:56 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Lee Evans
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A) CNSM 801(Trolley)
Views:  1441   Comments: 2
CBQ 9911A
Title:  CBQ 9911A
Description:  CBQ 9911A leads the Nebraska Zephyr into the station.
Photo Date:  9/15/2012  Upload Date: 9/16/2012 9:48:11 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Don Dieckmann
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  195   Comments: 0
CBQ 9911A
Title:  CBQ 9911A
Description:  CBQ 9911A leads the Nebraska Zephyr into the station.
Photo Date:  9/15/2012  Upload Date: 9/16/2012 9:48:57 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Don Dieckmann
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  176   Comments: 0
CNW 411 & CBQ 9911A
Title:  CNW 411 & CBQ 9911A
Description:  The Heavyweight Coach Train and the Nebraska Zephyr on adjacent tracks.
Photo Date:  9/15/2012  Upload Date: 9/16/2012 9:54:03 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Don Dieckmann
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  CNW 411(F7A) CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  248   Comments: 0
CBQ 9911A & CNW 411
Title:  CBQ 9911A & CNW 411
Description:  CBQ 9911A waits to lead the Nebraska Zephyr onto the mainline at the IL Railway Museum as CNW pushes the Heavyweight Coach train by.
Photo Date:  9/15/2012  Upload Date: 9/16/2012 9:59:55 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Don Dieckmann
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  CNW 411(F7A) CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  286   Comments: 0
CBQ 9911A & CNW 411
Title:  CBQ 9911A & CNW 411
Description:  CBQ 9911A waits to lead the Nebraska Zephyr onto the mainline at the IL Railway Museum as CNW pushes the Heavyweight Coach train by.
Photo Date:  9/15/2012  Upload Date: 9/16/2012 10:00:39 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Don Dieckmann
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  CNW 411(F7A) CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  253   Comments: 0
Station Tracks
Title:  Station Tracks
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/16/2012  Upload Date: 9/17/2012 8:40:44 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  211   Comments: 0
Operating Passenger Trains
Title:  Operating Passenger Trains
Description:  C&NW commuter train, the Nebraska Zephyr, and the Heavyweight coach train (lead by #5383) meet at the East Union Depot.
Photo Date:  9/16/2012  Upload Date: 9/17/2012 8:41:25 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A) BN 5383(U30C)
Views:  304   Comments: 0
Silver Pilot
Title:  Silver Pilot
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/16/2012  Upload Date: 9/17/2012 9:04:56 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  163   Comments: 0
Train Crew Photo Op
Title:  Train Crew Photo Op
Description:  Zephyr and Bilevel conductors pose in the late afternoon sun.
Photo Date:  9/16/2012  Upload Date: 9/17/2012 9:07:29 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CNW 411(F7A) CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  254   Comments: 0
Crew Photo Op
Title:  Crew Photo Op
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/16/2012  Upload Date: 9/17/2012 9:08:37 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A) CNW 411(F7A)
Views:  340   Comments: 0
Crew Photo Op
Title:  Crew Photo Op
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/16/2012  Upload Date: 9/17/2012 9:09:35 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CNW 411(F7A) CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
Photo Op
Title:  Photo Op
Description:  CB&Q and C&NW crews with IRM's trainsets pose in the late afternoon sun.
Photo Date:  9/16/2012  Upload Date: 9/17/2012 9:11:21 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CNW 411(F7A) CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  4200   Comments: 7
Uniform Photo Op
Title:  Uniform Photo Op
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/16/2012  Upload Date: 9/17/2012 9:12:20 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A) CNW 411(F7A)
Views:  258   Comments: 0
CBQ 9911-A
Title:  CBQ 9911-A
Description:  IRM Showcase Weekend
Photo Date:  9/16/2012  Upload Date: 9/24/2012 6:15:06 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  mike chrisman
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  164   Comments: 0
CB&Q 9911A
Title:  CB&Q 9911A
Description:  On its ferry move from IRM to Union Station, 9911 leads the Zephyr south through Elgin.
Photo Date:  9/20/2012  Upload Date: 9/24/2012 12:24:31 AM
Location:  Elgin, IL
Author:  Robby Gragg
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  169   Comments: 0
Lookin good!
Title:  Lookin good!
Description:  The 9911, adorned with white flags, heads south through Elgin.
Photo Date:  9/20/2012  Upload Date: 9/24/2012 12:24:46 AM
Location:  Elgin, IL
Author:  Robby Gragg
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
UPY 738
Title:  UPY 738
Description:  Due to cab signal rules, unfortunately a UP unit had to pilot the Zephyr east. At least it's a GP15!
Photo Date:  9/20/2012  Upload Date: 9/24/2012 12:25:13 AM
Location:  West Chicago, IL
Author:  Robby Gragg
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UPY 738(GP15AC) CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  303   Comments: 0
CB&Q meets CNW
Title:  CB&Q meets CNW
Description:  The Zephyr heads east towards CUS, ducking under the classic CNW signals in West Chicago.
Photo Date:  9/20/2012  Upload Date: 9/24/2012 12:25:43 AM
Location:  West Chicago, IL
Author:  Robby Gragg
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  150   Comments: 0
UPY 738
Title:  UPY 738
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/20/2012  Upload Date: 9/22/2012 12:06:25 PM
Location:  Elmhurst, IL
Author:  marc malnekoff
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UPY 738(GP15AC) CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  306   Comments: 0
UPY 738
Title:  UPY 738
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/20/2012  Upload Date: 9/22/2012 12:06:48 PM
Location:  Elmhurst, IL
Author:  marc malnekoff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UPY 738(GP15AC) CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  556   Comments: 0
UPY 738
Title:  UPY 738
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/20/2012  Upload Date: 9/22/2012 12:07:06 PM
Location:  Elmhurst, IL
Author:  marc malnekoff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UPY 738(GP15AC) CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  232   Comments: 0
CBQ 9911A
Title:  CBQ 9911A
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/20/2012  Upload Date: 9/22/2012 12:07:20 PM
Location:  Elmhurst, IL
Author:  marc malnekoff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  293   Comments: 1
CBQ 9911A
Title:  CBQ 9911A
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/20/2012  Upload Date: 9/22/2012 12:07:38 PM
Location:  Elmhurst, IL
Author:  marc malnekoff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  150   Comments: 0
CBQ 9911A
Title:  CBQ 9911A
Description:  The Nebraska Zephyr passes the depot in Hinsdale, IL.
Photo Date:  9/21/2012  Upload Date: 9/22/2012 12:09:45 PM
Location:  Hinsdale, IL
Author:  marc malnekoff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  186   Comments: 0
CBQ 9911A
Title:  CBQ 9911A
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/21/2012  Upload Date: 9/22/2012 12:13:50 PM
Location:  Hinsdale, IL
Author:  marc malnekoff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  236   Comments: 1
CBQ 9911A
Title:  CBQ 9911A
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/21/2012  Upload Date: 9/22/2012 12:10:19 PM
Location:  Hinsdale, IL
Author:  marc malnekoff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  197   Comments: 0
Recreating history
Title:  Recreating history
Description:  CB&Q 9911-A passes under a original CB&Q signal bridge once again at Downers Grove. This is the first time since 1968 these signal bridges have guarded a CB&Q zephyr, and it will likely be their last time doing so.
Photo Date:  9/22/2012  Upload Date: 9/24/2012 12:23:39 AM
Location:  Downers Grove, IL
Author:  Robby Gragg
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  166   Comments: 1
Thats all folks
Title:  Thats all folks
Description:  The Zephyr heads west towards the big crowd at the Main Street station.
Photo Date:  9/22/2012  Upload Date: 9/24/2012 12:24:15 AM
Location:  Downers Grove, IL
Author:  Robby Gragg
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  153   Comments: 0
CBQ 9911A
Title:  CBQ 9911A
Description:  The Zephyr heads west towards the big crowd at the Main Street station.
Photo Date:  9/22/2012  Upload Date: 9/24/2012 7:39:53 PM
Location:  Downers Grove, IL
Author:  Robby Gragg
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  99   Comments: 0
CBQ 9911-A
Title:  CBQ 9911-A
Description:  Special Excursion
Photo Date:  9/22/2012  Upload Date: 9/26/2012 1:03:59 PM
Location:  Downers Grove, IL
Author:  mike chrisman
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  198   Comments: 0
Nebraska Zephyr
Title:  Nebraska Zephyr
Description:  The train left Union at 9:00 and this was taken at approximately 9:10; that is high speed railroading.
Photo Date:  9/22/2012  Upload Date: 9/22/2012 11:45:21 AM
Location:  Lower West Side (subdivision), IL
Author:  Kasey Klynstra
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  476   Comments: 0
Nebraska Zephyr
Title:  Nebraska Zephyr
Description:  ...and away it goes to Galesburg and points west.
Photo Date:  9/22/2012  Upload Date: 9/22/2012 11:45:28 AM
Location:  Lower West Side (subdivision), IL
Author:  Kasey Klynstra
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  255   Comments: 2
CBQ 9911A
Title:  CBQ 9911A
Description:  The Nebraska Zephyr just south of Wataga, Illinois. At this point the train was still going 70+mph
Photo Date:  9/22/2012  Upload Date: 9/24/2012 1:11:04 PM
Location:  Wataga, IL
Author:  Matt Mizeur
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  150   Comments: 1
CBQ 9911A
Title:  CBQ 9911A
Description:  Skirting the east side of the BNSF Galesburg Yard.
Photo Date:  9/22/2012  Upload Date: 9/24/2012 1:08:41 PM
Location:  Galesburg, IL
Author:  Matt Mizeur
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  152   Comments: 1
CBQ 9911A
Title:  CBQ 9911A
Description:  About to go under the Thirwell Road. If you want pictures of the Galesburg fuel area this is the road for you.
Photo Date:  9/22/2012  Upload Date: 9/24/2012 1:09:37 PM
Location:  Galesburg, IL
Author:  Matt Mizeur
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  176   Comments: 1
CBQ 9911A
Title:  CBQ 9911A
Description:  Had never been to Abingdon before, but after seeing all the options this little town has, I will be back.
Photo Date:  9/22/2012  Upload Date: 9/24/2012 1:07:35 PM
Location:  Abingdon, IL
Author:  Matt Mizeur
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  222   Comments: 1


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