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National Museum of Transportation near Kirkwood in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
 

#6117

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy

— 1917 —

 
 
#6117 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2019
1. #6117 Marker
Inscription. Built by the American Car & Foundry Company for the CB&Q, this 80' day coach was used in mainline and branch service. It is of riveted steel construction and is equipped with axle driven electric generators and mechanical air conditioning. Donated by 1969 by the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad.
 
Erected by Museum of Transportation.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
 
Location. 38° 34.274′ N, 90° 27.794′ W. Marker is near Kirkwood, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is in National Museum of Transportation. Marker can be reached from Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3015 Barrett Station Road, Saint Louis MO 63122, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. MCHX #117 (here, next to this marker); #1082 (a few steps from this marker); #E-2 (a few steps from this marker); TTOX #130059 (a few steps from this marker); SL-SF#3000 (a few steps from this marker); URTX #37144 (a few steps from this marker); #13889 (a few steps from this marker); #1575 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kirkwood.
 
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#6117 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2019
2. #6117 Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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