Ted, the Hampton depot was certainly unique in style. That is RS1 #227 in the 1968 photo, sadly the unit is CNW paint. The photo was taken by Ron Sims, who I...
The depot we generally see in pictures is the second one built at Hampton, Iowa. The first one, built in 1871 or 1872 was partially destroyed by fire in 1894....
Ron Sims is alive and well and still lives at his old address in Des Moines. I saw him a few weeks ago as he is helping plan the CNWHS meet in Des Moines....
Dennis, Years ago I corresponded with and received some prints of the CGW from Basil Koob. He was very helpful and generouss in sharing what he had. I knew...
Well, I guess there are only a couple guys showing up the 10th Louis, Dennis, and Doug. I'll tell the 457 crew there will only be a few guys showing up and...
Al Muir and myself will be there. Mike Heslop ... From: rockroll50401 To: mstl@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 8:51 AM Subject: [mstl] MC walk Well,...
Clark my name is Robert Birkholz and I will be thier on the 10th, I am from boone. Bob ... From: rockroll50401 To: mstl@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 02,...
Mike warns us, "Al Muir and myself will be there." Have you warned the authorities that a Scotsman from Illinois will be entering the state? The half-Scot...
Sounds pretty bad dealy to me. Guess I better wear my tin shorts. Mike ... From: Randal Nicholas To: mstl@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 10:57 AM ...
I'd like to attend the walk. Are we meeting at one spot and then beginning tour? Joe C Mason City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Hi Doug Thanks for the information. I saw Mr. Koobs address attached, but was hoping that someone could advise if he was still accepting a railfan contacting...
As Mike informed and Randy advises, you have been forewarned I will be attending the Mason City walk. Forewarned is fore-armed. And four-armed is, as we all...
The schedule for "work" at the golf course just came out and I have the day off, so I do plan to attend the grand River City Soiree as well. I look forward to...
Chuck--If you know your history, we Scots beat your ancestors out of our country. Viking wariors were attempting to sneak up on some Scots in the night and...
Hi Sorry to hear about Mr. Koob. Regards Ted ... From: Douglas Harding <dharding@...> To: mstl@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, 2 May 2008 7:02 pm Subject:...
Sorry, been in Duluth at the TLR convention (actually doing clinics and attending board (bored) meeting). Talked to a couple of folks up there who are also...
I think that 9 a.m. is a little early especially for those traveling from Illinois. Let's shoot for something between 9:30 and 10. If the Iowa Traction is...
The List Church Organist writes, "It would be great if everyone would bring something concerning the M&StL to share. I have a map showing the locations of all...
If anyone lives south of Mason City and would like a ride, I will be driving up from Oskaloosa on Saturday morning. Just let me know if you need a lift. Al ...
Here is the info about the open house at the concrete plant on Saturday. It is at Holcim plant from 10:30 to 3:00. Tours will be with buses. Does any one at...
... paper notebook, so any info on the back is inaccessable. I have included as much info as I can, but if any of you can add anything, please let me know and...
Greg wonderful collection, thanks for sharing. Some of the photos I already had, but many were new to me. I noticed those in your collection, for which I had...
Keith, Clark is working the Open House at Holcim. Not sure if we can get a special tour arrange as I understand he is working the hotdogs. Doug Harding ...
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