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The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway operated for over 130 years, from its charter in 1859 until its merger in 1996.
Answer: True
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (ATSF) was chartered in 1859 and operated for over 130 years until its merger in 1996.
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway was chartered in February 1859 primarily to connect the cities of Atchison and Topeka in Kansas with Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Answer: True
The railway was chartered in February 1859 with the initial objective of connecting Atchison and Topeka in Kansas with Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Cyrus K. Holliday was the founder of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.
Answer: True
Cyrus K. Holliday is recognized as the founder of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.
What was the initial purpose for which the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway was chartered in February 1859?
Answer: To serve Atchison and Topeka in Kansas, and Santa Fe in New Mexico
The railway was chartered in February 1859 with the primary purpose of connecting the cities of Atchison and Topeka in Kansas with Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Who is credited as the founder of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway?
Answer: Cyrus K. Holliday
Cyrus K. Holliday is credited as the founder of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.
To stimulate demand, the Santa Fe Railway sold farmland acquired through land grants, encouraging settlement along its routes.
Answer: True
The Santa Fe Railway actively encouraged settlement by selling farmland obtained through land grants, thereby stimulating demand for its transportation services.
The Santa Fe Railway bypassed Santa Fe, New Mexico, due to its inability to secure funding for a route through the mountainous terrain.
Answer: False
The Santa Fe Railway bypassed Santa Fe, New Mexico, primarily due to engineering challenges posed by the mountainous terrain, eventually serving the city via a branch line.
The AT&SF gained access to California by acquiring control of the western portion of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad in 1880.
Answer: True
The acquisition of the western portion of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad in 1880 was instrumental in the Santa Fe Railway's expansion into California.
By 1887, the Santa Fe Railway completed its mainline from Chicago to Los Angeles, connecting the Midwest directly to the Pacific Ocean.
Answer: True
The completion of the mainline from Chicago to Los Angeles by 1887 established the Santa Fe Railway as a major transcontinental carrier.
The Santa Fe Railway entered Texas by acquiring the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway in 1887 and initiating the Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway in 1886.
Answer: True
The Santa Fe Railway established its presence in Texas through the initiation of the Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway in 1886 and the acquisition of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway in 1887.
The Santa Fe Railway reached San Francisco by purchasing the San Francisco & Oakland Railway.
Answer: False
The Santa Fe Railway reached San Francisco by purchasing the San Francisco & San Joaquin Valley Railway in 1891, not the San Francisco & Oakland Railway.
How did the Santa Fe Railway actively stimulate demand for its services in developing areas?
Answer: By establishing real estate offices to sell farmland from land grants
The Santa Fe Railway stimulated demand by establishing real estate offices to sell farmland acquired through land grants, thereby encouraging settlement and generating traffic.
Why did the Santa Fe Railway initially bypass the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, despite its namesake?
Answer: Due to engineering challenges presented by the mountainous terrain
The Santa Fe Railway initially bypassed Santa Fe, New Mexico, due to significant engineering challenges posed by the mountainous terrain in the region.
Which railroad acquisition allowed the Santa Fe Railway to gain access to California?
Answer: The western portion of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad
The Santa Fe Railway gained access to California by acquiring control of the western portion of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad in 1880.
What significant achievement did the Santa Fe Railway accomplish by 1887 regarding its mainline?
Answer: Establishment of a direct route from Chicago to Los Angeles
By 1887, the Santa Fe Railway had completed its mainline from Chicago to Los Angeles, establishing a direct transcontinental connection.
How did the Santa Fe Railway gain access to the city of Chicago?
Answer: Through the acquisition of the Chicago and St. Louis Railway
The Santa Fe Railway gained access to Chicago by acquiring the Chicago and St. Louis Railway in 1887.
The Santa Fe Railway's operations were limited strictly to standard rail freight and passenger transport.
Answer: False
The Santa Fe Railway engaged in numerous operations beyond standard rail transport, including operating an airline, ferryboats, tugboats, and a bus line.
The Santa Fe Railway deliberately avoided laying tracks over the historic Santa Fe Trail wagon ruts to preserve the historical path.
Answer: False
The railroad often followed or even utilized parts of historic trails, including the Santa Fe Trail, as it expanded westward, symbolizing progress and connection.
The Santa Fe became a significant cattle shipper starting in 1871 after its line reached Newton, Kansas, connecting it to the cattle drive trails.
Answer: True
Upon reaching Newton, Kansas, in 1871, the Santa Fe Railway became a crucial artery for the cattle industry, facilitating significant shipments.
The Santa Fe Railway established real estate offices primarily to manage its existing properties, not to promote settlement.
Answer: False
The Santa Fe Railway established real estate offices specifically to promote settlement and sell farmland acquired through land grants, thereby generating traffic.
The Santa Fe Railway began offering dining car service in 1891 and also relied on Fred Harvey House restaurants.
Answer: True
The Santa Fe Railway integrated dining car service starting in 1891 and strategically partnered with Fred Harvey House restaurants to provide comprehensive dining options for passengers.
For smaller communities, the Santa Fe Railway exclusively used mixed passenger and freight trains.
Answer: False
In addition to mixed trains, the Santa Fe Railway also utilized gas-electric 'doodlebug' rail cars, later converted to diesel power, to serve smaller communities.
Santa Fe operated three ferry boats—*San Pablo*, *San Pedro*, and *Ocean Wave*—to connect Richmond, California, with San Francisco.
Answer: True
The Santa Fe Railway operated a ferry service utilizing three boats—*San Pablo*, *San Pedro*, and *Ocean Wave*—to facilitate passenger connections between Richmond and San Francisco, California.
Santa Fe discontinued its ferry service in 1933 due to increased competition from the newly opened Golden Gate Bridge.
Answer: False
Santa Fe discontinued its ferry service in 1933 primarily due to the economic impact of the Great Depression; the Golden Gate Bridge opened later in 1937, and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge opened in 1936.
Fred Harvey Company restaurants were integral to the Santa Fe's passenger service, providing dining options along the system.
Answer: True
Fred Harvey Company restaurants played a crucial role in the Santa Fe's passenger service by offering dining facilities at stations and along the route, complementing onboard dining cars.
Santa Fe operated three ferry boats—*San Pablo*, *San Pedro*, and *Ocean Wave*—to connect Richmond, California, with San Francisco.
Answer: True
The Santa Fe Railway operated a ferry service with three vessels—*San Pablo*, *San Pedro*, and *Ocean Wave*—to link Richmond, California, with San Francisco across the bay.
Santa Fe discontinued its ferry service in 1933 due to increased competition from the newly opened Golden Gate Bridge.
Answer: False
Santa Fe discontinued its ferry service in 1933 primarily due to the economic impact of the Great Depression. The Golden Gate Bridge opened in 1937, and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge in 1936.
Fred Harvey Company restaurants were integral to the Santa Fe's passenger service, providing dining options along the system.
Answer: True
Fred Harvey Company restaurants were strategically located along the Santa Fe system, significantly contributing to the passenger service by offering dining facilities.
Which of the following was NOT an operation undertaken by the Santa Fe Railway beyond standard rail transport?
Answer: Operation of a transcontinental telegraph line
While the Santa Fe operated an airline, ferryboats, tugboats, and a bus line, the provided information does not indicate operation of a transcontinental telegraph line.
Besides dining cars, what other dining option was strategically available to Santa Fe passengers?
Answer: Fred Harvey Company restaurants
Passengers on the Santa Fe Railway had access to dining options provided by the Fred Harvey Company restaurants, strategically located along the system.
What type of rail cars did the Santa Fe use to serve smaller communities, in addition to mixed trains?
Answer: Gas-electric 'doodlebug' rail cars
To serve smaller communities, the Santa Fe Railway utilized gas-electric 'doodlebug' rail cars, which were later converted to diesel power, in addition to mixed passenger and freight trains.
What factors contributed to Santa Fe discontinuing its ferry service in 1933?
Answer: The economic impact of the Great Depression and the opening of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
Santa Fe discontinued its ferry service in 1933 due to the economic impact of the Great Depression, and the subsequent opening of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge in 1936 further reduced demand.
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway officially ceased independent operations on December 31, 1996, merging with Burlington Northern Railroad.
Answer: True
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway officially ceased independent operations on December 31, 1996, merging with Burlington Northern Railroad to form the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway.
The 'Royal Gorge Railroad War' was a legal dispute settled in court between the Santa Fe and the Union Pacific over track-laying rights.
Answer: False
The 'Royal Gorge Railroad War' was an armed conflict between the Santa Fe and the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad over track-laying rights, resolved through negotiation rather than a court settlement.
The proposed Southern Pacific Santa Fe Railroad (SPSF) merger was denied by the ICC due to concerns about reduced competition.
Answer: True
The Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) denied the proposed SPSF merger due to significant concerns regarding the potential reduction of competition in the rail industry.
Following the failed SPSF merger, real estate holdings were consolidated into Catellus Development Corporation, with Southern Pacific retaining primary ownership.
Answer: False
Following the failed SPSF merger, real estate holdings were consolidated into Catellus Development Corporation, with the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway retaining primary ownership, not Southern Pacific.
The merger between Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and Burlington Northern Railroad occurred in September 1995, forming the BNSF Railway.
Answer: True
The merger of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway with Burlington Northern Railroad occurred on September 22, 1995, resulting in the formation of the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway (BNSF).
Integrating AT&SF's non-union dispatchers was a key challenge during the merger with Burlington Northern.
Answer: True
Key challenges during the merger included integrating AT&SF's non-union dispatchers and reconciling different operational systems and codes.
When did the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway officially cease independent operations?
Answer: December 31, 1996
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway officially ceased its independent operations on December 31, 1996.
The 'Royal Gorge Railroad War' was an armed conflict between the Santa Fe and which other railroad?
Answer: Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
The 'Royal Gorge Railroad War' was a conflict over track-laying rights between the Santa Fe and the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad.
What was the outcome of the proposed merger between the parent companies of Southern Pacific and AT&SF (SPSF)?
Answer: It was denied by the ICC due to concerns about reduced competition.
The proposed SPSF merger was denied by the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) primarily due to concerns about the potential reduction of competition.
Which railroad did the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway merge with in 1995 to form the Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway?
Answer: Burlington Northern Railroad
In 1995, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway merged with the Burlington Northern Railroad to form the Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway (BNSF).
Which of the following was identified as a key operational challenge during the merger of AT&SF and Burlington Northern?
Answer: Integrating AT&SF's non-union dispatchers
Key operational challenges during the AT&SF and Burlington Northern merger included integrating AT&SF's non-union dispatchers and reconciling disparate dispatching systems and train identification codes.
The Santa Fe introduced 'Pleasure Domes' on the *Super Chief* and double-decker Hi-Level cars on the *El Capitan* to enhance passenger comfort.
Answer: True
The Santa Fe Railway enhanced passenger comfort by introducing innovative features such as 'Pleasure Domes' on the *Super Chief* and double-decker Hi-Level cars on the *El Capitan*.
All named passenger trains operated by the Santa Fe Railway used the same name for both eastbound and westbound services.
Answer: False
While many trains used the same name for both directions, some services, such as the *Chicagoan* and *Kansas Cityan*, had distinct names for eastbound and westbound journeys.
The *San Diegan* service, running between Los Angeles and San Diego, was one of the most popular and enduring regional services for the Santa Fe.
Answer: True
The *San Diegan* service became a highly popular and enduring regional route for the Santa Fe, comparable in significance to other major railroad's key services.
The Academy Award-winning song 'On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe' was inspired by the railroad's freight operations.
Answer: False
The Academy Award-winning song 'On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe' was inspired by the railroad's passenger service, notably featured in the film *The Harvey Girls*.
The Santa Fe Railway conveyed all its passenger trains to Amtrak on May 1, 1971, including the *Super Chief* / *El Capitan*.
Answer: True
On May 1, 1971, the Santa Fe Railway transferred all its remaining passenger services, including the iconic *Super Chief* / *El Capitan*, to Amtrak.
The Santa Fe Railway opted to retain some profitable passenger routes after Amtrak's inception to maintain its passenger service identity.
Answer: False
The Santa Fe Railway chose to convey all its passenger services to Amtrak, thereby avoiding the obligation to operate less profitable routes and fully exiting the passenger service business.
Notable named trains operated by the Santa Fe included the *Chief*, *Super Chief*, and *California Limited*.
Answer: True
The Santa Fe Railway operated a distinguished fleet of named passenger trains, including the renowned *Chief*, *Super Chief*, and *California Limited*.
Special trains operated by the Santa Fe were part of the regular revenue service lineup for frequent travelers.
Answer: False
Special trains operated by the Santa Fe were typically chartered, one-time excursions, often for publicity or special groups, rather than being part of the regular revenue service.
Iconic Santa Fe trains like the *Super Chief* and *El Capitan* were transferred to Amtrak and continue service today under their original names.
Answer: False
While the *Super Chief* and *El Capitan* routes were transferred to Amtrak, the services operate today under different names, such as the *Southwest Chief* and *Pacific Surfliner*, not their original names.
The *Santa Fe Eight* operated between Belen, New Mexico, and Chicago, Illinois, covering a significant portion of the railroad's main line.
Answer: True
The *Santa Fe Eight* was a named train that operated on a route encompassing Belen, New Mexico, Amarillo, Texas, Kansas City, Missouri, and Chicago, Illinois, traversing a substantial part of the main line.
The *Hassayampa Flyer* was a named train that ran between Phoenix, Arizona, and El Paso, Texas.
Answer: False
The *Hassayampa Flyer* was a named train operated by the Santa Fe Railway that ran between Phoenix, Arizona, and Ash Fork (later Williams Junction), Arizona.
The Academy Award-winning song 'On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe' was inspired by the railroad's freight operations.
Answer: False
The Academy Award-winning song 'On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe' was inspired by the railroad's passenger service, not its freight operations.
The Santa Fe Railway conveyed all its passenger trains to Amtrak on May 1, 1971, including the *Super Chief* / *El Capitan*.
Answer: True
On May 1, 1971, the Santa Fe Railway transferred all its passenger trains, including the *Super Chief* and *El Capitan*, to Amtrak.
The Santa Fe Railway opted to retain some profitable passenger routes after Amtrak's inception to maintain its passenger service identity.
Answer: False
The Santa Fe Railway conveyed all its passenger services to Amtrak, choosing not to retain any routes, to avoid the obligation of operating potentially unprofitable services.
Notable named trains operated by the Santa Fe included the *Chief*, *Super Chief*, and *California Limited*.
Answer: True
The Santa Fe Railway operated several famous named passenger trains, including the *Chief*, *Super Chief*, and *California Limited*.
Special trains operated by the Santa Fe were part of the regular revenue service lineup for frequent travelers.
Answer: False
Special trains operated by the Santa Fe were typically chartered, one-time services, distinct from the regular revenue service lineup intended for frequent travelers.
Iconic Santa Fe trains like the *Super Chief* and *El Capitan* were transferred to Amtrak and continue service today under their original names.
Answer: False
Although the routes of the *Super Chief* and *El Capitan* were transferred to Amtrak, they now operate under different names, such as the *Southwest Chief* and *Pacific Surfliner*, not their original designations.
The *Santa Fe Eight* operated between Belen, New Mexico, and Chicago, Illinois, covering a significant portion of the railroad's main line.
Answer: True
The *Santa Fe Eight* train operated on a route that extended from Belen, New Mexico, to Chicago, Illinois, traversing a substantial segment of the railroad's primary main line.
The *Hassayampa Flyer* was a named train that ran between Phoenix, Arizona, and El Paso, Texas.
Answer: False
The *Hassayampa Flyer* was a named train operated by the Santa Fe Railway that ran between Phoenix, Arizona, and Ash Fork (later Williams Junction), Arizona.
What innovation did the Santa Fe Railway introduce on its premium trains like the *Super Chief* and *El Capitan*?
Answer: 'Pleasure Domes' and double-decker Hi-Level cars
The Santa Fe Railway introduced innovations such as 'Pleasure Domes' on the *Super Chief* and double-decker Hi-Level cars on the *El Capitan* to enhance passenger experience.
Which pair of trains operated by the Santa Fe used different names for their eastbound and westbound services?
Answer: *Chicagoan* and *Kansas Cityan*
The *Chicagoan* and *Kansas Cityan* were two trains operated by the Santa Fe that used different names for their eastbound and westbound services.
What was the significance of the *San Diegan* service for the Santa Fe Railway?
Answer: It was a highly popular and enduring regional service.
The *San Diegan* service, operating between Los Angeles and San Diego, was one of the Santa Fe Railway's most popular and enduring regional services.
The Academy Award-winning song 'On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe' was featured in which film?
Answer: The Harvey Girls
The Academy Award-winning song 'On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe' was featured in the 1946 film *The Harvey Girls*.
Why did the Santa Fe Railway choose to convey all its passenger services to Amtrak rather than retain some routes?
Answer: To avoid the obligation of operating money-losing routes
The Santa Fe Railway conveyed all its passenger services to Amtrak to avoid the obligation of operating potentially unprofitable routes that would have been mandated if they had retained any passenger services.
What is the current status of the routes originally served by the iconic Santa Fe trains *Super Chief* and *El Capitan* under Amtrak?
Answer: Amtrak operates services based on these routes, now named *Southwest Chief* and *Pacific Surfliner*.
Amtrak operates services based on the original routes of the *Super Chief* and *El Capitan*, now known as the *Southwest Chief* and *Pacific Surfliner*, respectively.
The Santa Fe was an early adopter of wigwag signals from the Magnetic Signal Company for grade crossing safety.
Answer: True
The Santa Fe Railway was among the first railroads to implement wigwag signals from the Magnetic Signal Company to enhance safety at grade crossings.
Most Santa Fe steam locomotives during the 20th century were painted in a distinctive blue and yellow 'Warbonnet' scheme.
Answer: False
Most Santa Fe steam locomotives during the 20th century were painted black, with white lettering and unit numbers, not the blue and yellow 'Warbonnet' scheme which was primarily associated with passenger diesel locomotives.
The streamlined Hudson type locomotives of the 3460 class featured a unique two-tone paint scheme of light blue over royal blue.
Answer: True
The streamlined Hudson type locomotives belonging to the 3460 class were distinguished by their unique two-tone paint scheme, comprising light blue applied over royal blue.
The original paint scheme for the first Santa Fe diesel-electric passenger locomotives used on the *Super Chief* was called 'Golden Olive'.
Answer: True
The initial diesel-electric passenger locomotives deployed on the *Super Chief* were painted in a distinctive 'Golden Olive' scheme.
The 'Warbonnet' paint scheme, devised by Leland Knickerbocker, is recognized for its red 'bonnet' and yellow and black stripes.
Answer: True
The iconic 'Warbonnet' paint scheme, developed by Leland Knickerbocker, is characterized by its prominent red 'bonnet' design accented with yellow and black stripes.
The 'cigar band' emblem on Santa Fe diesel locomotives was a simple red circle design.
Answer: False
The 'cigar band' emblem was a more elaborate yellow 'Circle and Cross' design, often incorporating Art Deco lettering for 'SANTA FE'.
After Amtrak's inception, Santa Fe repainted passenger locomotives to yellow ('Yellowbonnets') or dark blue ('Bluebonnets') to signal a reduced emphasis on passenger service.
Answer: True
Following the establishment of Amtrak, Santa Fe adopted 'Yellowbonnet' and 'Bluebonnet' paint schemes for its passenger locomotives, signaling a strategic shift away from passenger service promotion.
The 'Zebra Stripe' scheme added diagonal white stripes to freight locomotives to improve their appearance.
Answer: False
The 'Zebra Stripe' scheme, featuring diagonal white stripes on freight locomotives, was introduced primarily to enhance visibility at grade crossings, not merely for aesthetic improvement.
The 'Billboard' color scheme featured predominantly red locomotives with yellow ends and trim.
Answer: False
The 'Billboard' color scheme primarily utilized dark blue locomotives with yellow ends and trim, featuring large yellow 'Santa Fe' lettering on the sides.
The 'Freightbonnet' or 'Yellowbonnet' scheme, adopted from 1972, increased the use of yellow for improved visibility.
Answer: True
Adopted from 1972, the 'Freightbonnet' or 'Yellowbonnet' scheme incorporated more yellow onto locomotives, enhancing visibility, particularly at grade crossings.
The 'Kodachrome' livery was a green and white paint scheme applied during the proposed Southern Pacific merger.
Answer: False
The 'Kodachrome' livery was characterized by its red, yellow, and black colors, applied during the proposed Southern Pacific merger (SPSF).
The 2-10-4 locomotive type, known as the 'Santa Fe' type, was developed by Baldwin Locomotive Works and operated in large numbers by the railroad.
Answer: True
The 2-10-4 locomotive type, commonly referred to as the 'Santa Fe' type, was developed by Baldwin Locomotive Works and operated extensively by the railroad, with Santa Fe owning the largest fleet.
The Santa Fe retired its last steam locomotive in 1971, the same year it transferred passenger services to Amtrak.
Answer: False
The Santa Fe retired its last steam locomotive in 1959, several years before transferring its passenger services to Amtrak in 1971.
The 'Indian Head' logo on early Santa Fe diesel units originated from the railroad's standard reporting mark.
Answer: False
The 'Indian Head' logo on early Santa Fe diesel units originated from the 'drumhead' logo used on the *Chief* train, not from the railroad's reporting mark.
Santa Fe locomotive 3759 pulled the 'Farewell to Steam Excursion' in 1955 before being donated to Kingman, Arizona.
Answer: True
Santa Fe locomotive 3759, a 4-8-4 steam engine, was indeed used for the 'Farewell to Steam Excursion' in 1955 before its donation to Kingman, Arizona.
Santa Fe #940 is the only surviving steam locomotive with a 2-10-2 wheel arrangement and is preserved in Oklahoma.
Answer: True
Santa Fe #940 is recognized as the sole surviving steam locomotive of the 2-10-2 wheel arrangement and is currently preserved in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Santa Fe #3751 is recognized as the first 4-8-4 locomotive built by Baldwin for the railroad and has been restored for excursion service.
Answer: True
Santa Fe locomotive #3751 holds the distinction of being the first 4-8-4 locomotive constructed by Baldwin for the railroad and has since been restored for active excursion service.
The Santa Fe was an early adopter of wigwag signals from the Magnetic Signal Company for grade crossing safety.
Answer: True
The Santa Fe Railway was among the pioneers in adopting wigwag signals from the Magnetic Signal Company to enhance safety at its numerous grade crossings.
Most Santa Fe steam locomotives during the 20th century were painted in a distinctive blue and yellow 'Warbonnet' scheme.
Answer: False
The 'Warbonnet' scheme was primarily associated with passenger diesel locomotives. Most Santa Fe steam locomotives were painted black, with white lettering and unit numbers.
The streamlined Hudson type locomotives of the 3460 class featured a unique two-tone paint scheme of light blue over royal blue.
Answer: True
The streamlined Hudson type locomotives of the 3460 class were notable for their distinctive two-tone paint scheme, consisting of light blue applied over royal blue.
The original paint scheme for the first Santa Fe diesel-electric passenger locomotives used on the *Super Chief* was called 'Golden Olive'.
Answer: True
The initial diesel-electric passenger locomotives utilized by the Santa Fe on the *Super Chief* were painted in a scheme known as 'Golden Olive'.
The 'Warbonnet' paint scheme, devised by Leland Knickerbocker, is recognized for its red 'bonnet' and yellow and black stripes.
Answer: True
Leland Knickerbocker developed the 'Warbonnet' paint scheme, which is widely recognized for its distinctive red 'bonnet' design and accompanying yellow and black stripes.
The 'cigar band' emblem on Santa Fe diesel locomotives was a simple red circle design.
Answer: False
The 'cigar band' emblem was not a simple red circle but rather a yellow 'Circle and Cross' design, often featuring 'SANTA FE' in Art Deco lettering.
After Amtrak's inception, Santa Fe repainted passenger locomotives to yellow ('Yellowbonnets') or dark blue ('Bluebonnets') to signal a reduced emphasis on passenger service.
Answer: True
Following Amtrak's formation, Santa Fe adopted 'Yellowbonnet' and 'Bluebonnet' paint schemes for its passenger locomotives, indicating a strategic shift away from passenger service promotion.
The 'Zebra Stripe' scheme added diagonal white stripes to freight locomotives to improve their appearance.
Answer: False
The 'Zebra Stripe' scheme, characterized by diagonal white stripes on freight locomotives, was implemented primarily to enhance visibility at grade crossings, not for aesthetic purposes.
The 'Billboard' color scheme featured predominantly red locomotives with yellow ends and trim.
Answer: False
The 'Billboard' color scheme primarily featured dark blue locomotives with yellow ends and trim, along with large yellow 'Santa Fe' lettering on the sides.
The 'Freightbonnet' or 'Yellowbonnet' scheme, adopted from 1972, increased the use of yellow for improved visibility.
Answer: True
The 'Freightbonnet' or 'Yellowbonnet' scheme, adopted from 1972, incorporated more yellow onto locomotives to enhance visibility, particularly at grade crossings.
The 'Kodachrome' livery was a green and white paint scheme applied during the proposed Southern Pacific merger.
Answer: False
The 'Kodachrome' livery was a red, yellow, and black paint scheme applied during the proposed Southern Pacific merger (SPSF), named for its resemblance to Kodachrome film packaging.
The 2-10-4 locomotive type, known as the 'Santa Fe' type, was developed by Baldwin Locomotive Works and operated in large numbers by the railroad.
Answer: True
The 2-10-4 locomotive type, often called the 'Santa Fe' type, was developed by Baldwin Locomotive Works and operated in substantial numbers by the railroad, which maintained the largest fleet of these locomotives.
The Santa Fe retired its last steam locomotive in 1971, the same year it transferred passenger services to Amtrak.
Answer: False
The Santa Fe retired its final steam locomotive in 1959, predating the transfer of passenger services to Amtrak in 1971.
The 'Indian Head' logo on early Santa Fe diesel units originated from the railroad's standard reporting mark.
Answer: False
The 'Indian Head' logo on early Santa Fe diesel units originated from the 'drumhead' logo used on the *Chief* train, not from the railroad's reporting mark.
Santa Fe locomotive 3759 pulled the 'Farewell to Steam Excursion' in 1955 before being donated to Kingman, Arizona.
Answer: True
Santa Fe locomotive 3759 was indeed utilized for the 'Farewell to Steam Excursion' in 1955, prior to its donation to Kingman, Arizona.
Santa Fe #940 is the only surviving steam locomotive with a 2-10-2 wheel arrangement and is preserved in Oklahoma.
Answer: True
Santa Fe #940 is recognized as the sole surviving steam locomotive of the 2-10-2 wheel arrangement and is currently preserved in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Santa Fe #3751 is recognized as the first 4-8-4 locomotive built by Baldwin for the railroad and has been restored for excursion service.
Answer: True
Santa Fe locomotive #3751 is notable as the first 4-8-4 locomotive built by Baldwin for the railroad and has been restored for active excursion service.
What was the primary purpose of the 'Zebra Stripe' scheme applied to Santa Fe freight locomotives?
Answer: To enhance visibility at grade crossings
The 'Zebra Stripe' scheme was applied to Santa Fe freight locomotives primarily to enhance their visibility at grade crossings.
The 'Warbonnet' paint scheme is highly recognized and typically included which elements?
Answer: A red bonnet with yellow and black stripes
The 'Warbonnet' paint scheme is recognized for its distinctive red 'bonnet' design, complemented by yellow and black stripes.
What was the 'Billboard' color scheme used on Santa Fe's non-streamlined freight locomotives?
Answer: Predominantly dark blue with yellow ends and large yellow 'Santa Fe' lettering
The 'Billboard' color scheme featured predominantly dark blue locomotives with yellow ends and trim, along with large yellow 'Santa Fe' lettering on the sides.
The 'Kodachrome' livery, a red, yellow, and black paint scheme, was applied during which significant event?
Answer: The proposed Southern Pacific merger (SPSF)
The 'Kodachrome' livery, characterized by its red, yellow, and black colors, was applied during the period of the proposed Southern Pacific merger (SPSF).
What is the significance of the 2-10-4 'Santa Fe' type locomotive?
Answer: It was known as the 'Santa Fe' type and operated in large numbers by the railroad.
The 2-10-4 locomotive type, often called the 'Santa Fe' type, was developed by Baldwin Locomotive Works and operated in large numbers by the railroad, which maintained the largest fleet.
When did the Santa Fe retire its last steam locomotive?
Answer: 1959
The Santa Fe retired its final steam locomotive in the year 1959.
The 'Indian Head' logo on early Santa Fe diesel locomotives originated from which earlier design element?
Answer: The 'drumhead' logo used on the *Chief* train
The 'Indian Head' logo on early Santa Fe diesel locomotives originated from the 'drumhead' logo that was used on the *Chief* train starting in 1926.
Which Santa Fe locomotive is the sole surviving steam locomotive of the 2-10-2 wheel arrangement?
Answer: Santa Fe #940
Santa Fe #940 is the sole surviving steam locomotive with a 2-10-2 wheel arrangement and is preserved in Oklahoma.
The first general office building of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway was constructed in Chicago, Illinois, serving as a major hub.
Answer: False
The first general office building of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway was constructed in Topeka, Kansas, in 1869.
The Santa Fe Railway's gross operating revenue increased from approximately $182,000 in 1870 to over $528 million in 1945.
Answer: True
Financial records show a substantial increase in gross operating revenue for the Santa Fe Railway, from approximately $182,000 in 1870 to over $528 million by 1945.
The reporting mark used for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway was AT&SF.
Answer: False
The official reporting mark used for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway was ATSF.
The primary headquarters for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway were exclusively located in Chicago, Illinois.
Answer: False
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway maintained primary headquarters in multiple cities throughout its history, including Chicago, Illinois; Kansas City, Missouri; and Los Angeles, California.
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway utilized narrow gauge track, measuring 3 feet wide.
Answer: False
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway utilized standard gauge track, which measures 4 feet 8 1/2 inches (1,435 mm).
William Barstow Strong served as the first president of the AT&SF from 1860 to 1863.
Answer: False
Cyrus K. Holliday served as the first president of the AT&SF from 1860 to 1863. William Barstow Strong held the position of president from 1881 to 1889.
What were the primary operational years of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway?
Answer: 1859 until its merger in 1996
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway operated from its charter in 1859 until its merger in 1996, spanning over 130 years.
How did the total track length of the Santa Fe Railway change between 1870 and 1945?
Answer: It expanded significantly from 62 miles to over 13,000 miles.
The total track length of the Santa Fe Railway expanded dramatically from 62 miles in 1870 to over 13,000 miles by 1945.
What was the official reporting mark for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway?
Answer: ATSF
The official reporting mark used for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway was ATSF.
Which cities served as primary headquarters locations for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway during its history?
Answer: Chicago, Illinois; Kansas City, Missouri; Los Angeles, California
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway maintained primary headquarters in multiple cities, including Chicago, Illinois; Kansas City, Missouri; and Los Angeles, California.
What track gauge did the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway utilize?
Answer: Standard gauge (4 feet 8 1/2 inches)
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway utilized standard gauge track, measuring 4 feet 8 1/2 inches (1,435 mm).
Who served as president of the AT&SF from 1881 to 1889?
Answer: William Barstow Strong
William Barstow Strong served as president of the AT&SF from 1881 to 1889.