CB&Q Class FM-3 94334         
Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Class FM-3 94334 at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in October 1979, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. The following is from the book, CB&Q Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, by Michael J. Spoor:

In 1956 the Q introduced a new series of 60' 70-ton capacity flatcars designed to carry farm machinery. Built at Havelock ( CB&Q shops in Nebraska ) and classified FM-3, additional batches were delivered throughout the 1960's, resulting in 650 of these machinery flats on the roster by 1967, numbered 94250 - 94649. All had hydraulic cushioning, all-welded construction, and tie-down devices specifically designed for farm implements. Note 42 in the October 1971 ORER reads:

Cars in series 94000 to 94049 ( except cars 94000, 94005, 94013, 94018 94021, 94032, 94039, and 94047 ) are equipped with tie-downs for Caterpillar service; cars in series 94250 to 94649 are equipped with tie-downs for handling automobile components.

Date: 10/1/1979 Location: Cicero, IL   Map Show Cicero on a rail map Views: 375 Collection Of:   Chuck Zeiler
Rolling Stock: CBQ 94334 (Flat Car) CBQ 23017 (Box Car) Author:  Chuck Zeiler
CB&Q Class FM-3 94334
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