Nebraska Zephyr EXCURSION.CUS to Galesburg/Quincy, Sept22-23

Jdelhaye · **Posted:** Thu Aug 23, 2012 12:51 pm

http://www.irm.org/events/zephyrexcursion.html

First time since 1968 that the Train of the Goddesses will be carrying passengers on the Q mainline!

Jeff

Tom Parkins · **Posted:** Thu Aug 23, 2012 2:37 pm

That is INCREDIBLE news. I had my first trip to IRM last week and rode the Nebraska Zephyr. I just found it hard to believe that I was onboard a 75 year old train. While the seats were a little tired, it looked and rode terrific. Congratulations on making this happen and raising additional funds.

DuesyJ29 · **Joined:** Sat Apr 21, 2012 7:52 pm **Posts:** 95

This is great news. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see the YouTube videos.

Mike S.

onequiknova · **Posted:** Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:58 pm

Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't see a ticket price. Any idea on cost?

Jdelhaye · **Posted:** Thu Aug 23, 2012 10:08 pm

onequiknova wrote:

Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't see a ticket price. Any idea on cost?

Ticket prices will be released when the tickets go on sale.

Jeff

PaulWWoodring · **Posted:** Fri Aug 24, 2012 10:56 am

onequiknova wrote:

Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't see a ticket price. Any idea on cost?

If you have to ask...

(I'm not going to ask, conflicts with another event for me anyway, but I wish them much success.)

softwerkslex · **Posted:** Fri Aug 24, 2012 11:22 am

The announcement says the diner will be open. Anyone know what the menu will be?

freewheelin_freddie · **Joined:** Tue Mar 22, 2011 11:32 pm **Posts:** 29

The schedule for these trips unfortunately precludes the use of Amtrak service for potential downstate customers to ride up to Chicago as the City of New Orleans is scheduled to arrive in Chicago at 9:00 AM (the trip departure time) and depart at 8 PM (trip is scheduled to return to Chicago at 7:00 PM). This would require a drive and parking for the trip not to mention a possible need to overnight.

Fred Heilich

onequiknova · **Posted:** Fri Aug 24, 2012 5:37 pm

PaulWWoodring wrote:

onequiknova wrote:

Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't see a ticket price. Any idea on cost?

If you have to ask...

(I'm not going to ask, conflicts with another event for me anyway, but I wish them much success.)

lol, good point. It is after all only a 5 car train. Maybe I'll just watch it go through Highlands or something.

wm303 · **Posted:** Sun Aug 26, 2012 10:50 am

< Anyone know what the menu will be? >

Having a decent exposure to railfandom in general, and the ever present cynacism which comes with the foam, I'm sure there are some for whom a serving of crow is appropriate.

Would love to be on that train.

While talking about Zephyrs, does any one know the current status of the Mark Twain Zephyr? Is it still in Madison?

softwerkslex · **Posted:** Sun Aug 26, 2012 2:53 pm

What happened to Train of the Gods? Was it scrapped?

wilkinsd · **Posted:** Sun Aug 26, 2012 3:46 pm

I believe the Mark Twain Zephyr is still over in Madison, IL.

The Train of the Gods, spent part of its post-Burlington career at Denver Union Station, and eventually made its way to Saudi Arabia. I think it is still there today.

buzz_morris · **Joined:** Thu Feb 03, 2005 9:32 pm **Posts:** 344

If the guys at the CBQ group have it right you can see the Train of the Gods on Google Earth here…
26.183035,49.985189 or just SW of that point.
I think I can see a six car consist measuring 427 feet with a noticeable bulge at the end. Red tail light housing?
At retirement both NZs had five cars and one E-5.
???

DuesyJ29 · **Joined:** Sat Apr 21, 2012 7:52 pm **Posts:** 95

So today is the 27th. Anybody know what ticket prices are yet? I'm looking here for them. Is there somewhere else I should be looking?

http://www.irm.org/events/zephyrexcursion.html

I'm thinking about making the trip to Chicago for this one. Should be an unforgettable experience.

Mike S.

Jdelhaye · **Posted:** Mon Aug 27, 2012 12:12 pm

Prices are now posted, http://www.irm.org/events/zephyrexcursion.html

However, "Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, August 29th."
Jeff

edited due to update of source webpage, previous green text was "We're having some technical difficulties, so tickets will not go on sale until August 29th"