[Q]Cardinal train: On 17 June 1926 from New York to Chicago

Hello everyone,

The train is to have driven on Tuesday 17 June 1926 from New York to Chikago.

Loco 5406 with red painting"
6-axle Pullmann "Bishop Quarter"
6-axle Pullmann "Cardinal Hayes"
6-axle Pullmann "Father Marquette"
6-axle Pullmann "Cardinal Bonzano"
6-axle Pullmann "Papst Puis XI"
6-axle Pullmann "St. Mary of the Lake"
6-axle Pullmann "Charles Carroll of Carrollton"
All car are red too.

Existed this course at all. Is this indication of train consist correct?
[all translation by Google]

thanks
Holger von Holdt

The Cardinals' Train departed GCT June 16, 1926.

Consist was a K-class 4-6-2, 1 Baggage, 4 all-room sleepers, 1 Diner, and 1 Private Car. All cars were 6-axle standard heavyweights. Sleepers were Pullmans that were taken from their usual assignments.

The J-class Hudson locomotives (such as #5406) were not yet in service.

The entire train was specially painted a deep red.

The return from Chicago departed June 25th.

Upon return, all equipment was repainted the standard Pullman green and returned to the usual services.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for the fast answer.

Holger von Holdt