Equipment Information

Burlington 7128 was built as an all-steel heavyweight coach designed for use on the Burlington system in the Midwest and west. In 1967 it was converted for work service and it was sold by the railroad in 1986. It was the victim of a fire while at IRM and has been cut down to the belt rail to make an open-air passenger car.

Chicago Burlington & Quincy 7128 Details

Builder: CB&Q Aurora Shops
Year Built: 1928
Seats: ??
Length: 81ft 6in
Width: 10ft
Height: 14ft 6in
Weight: ??? lbs
Brakes: AB
Trucks: General Steel Casting 4 Wheel RB
Description: Coach / Later re# 251182
Arrived: 1986
Condition: Incomplete / unrestored / not operational

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CB&Q 7128 Ownership History

1928-1967 – Chicago Burlington & Quincy #7128
1967-1971 – Chicago Burlington & Quincy #251182
1971-1986 – Burlington Northern #251182
1986-present – Illinois Railway Museum, Union, Illinois

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