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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (Burlington Route) “Pioneer Zephyr” and “Mark Twain Zephyr”
United States | 1934 | 2 produced
Colorized photo on a postcard
Colorized photo on a postcard
Burlington Route
“Mark Twain Zephyr” in June 1956 in Saint Joseph, Missouri
“Mark Twain Zephyr” in June 1956 in Saint Joseph, Missouri
Chuck Zeiler
General
Built1934
ManufacturerBudd
Axle configB-2-2-2 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Seats72
Dimensions and Weights
Length197 ft 2 in
Empty weight176,370 lbs
Adhesive weight90,389 lbs
Axle load45,195 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-electric
Top speed110 mph
EngineWinton 201-A
Engine typeV8 diesel
Engine output603 hp (450 kW)
Calculated Values
DMU
streamline
express
last changed: 09 2023
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