Not to waste available motive power, CB&Q employed motor car 9769 as a PY Yard switcher at North Kansas City, Mo. May 29, 1965.
Demoted to a yard switcher in Clinton, Iowa, EMD-Pullman built CB&Q Doodlebug 9769 rests in the sun on New Years Day 1966. The opposite end is also painted red and yellow for reverse running, see:... (more)