Leo, I made a typo I wanted to say NW Illinois. Clark ... From: "leo mccauley" <leo_mccauley2001@...> To: <mstl@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, July 31,...
Hi Jim. I was born and araised on the old Milwaukee main in South Dakota and I have a couple questions for you. I now live in Illinois and the wife and I...
I cann't answer about the DS still running as there was no one around when I was there but there were a couple trucks parked by the depot. They looked useable....
Re: Coal question, I'm still trying to learn where the Iowa was shipped. Lenny ... From: <mstl@yahoogroups.com> To: <mstl@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, August...
Thanks for the info Jim. I'm hoping that some one from your CNWgroup would have some info on the Dakota Southern. I don't belong to the CNW or CGW group so...
M&StL had a reputation as a cut-rate transporter of low-grade steam boiler coal from Oskaloosa/Albia. I doubt that the M&StL sent much coal to the Des Moines...
MICHAEL GOATER
MikeGoater@...
Aug 3, 2004 1:01 am
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While not directly related to the M&StL I thought some members of the list might like to know the following: Abandonment notices have been issued and are being...
I have sent a couple e-mails to see if I can find out about the Dakota Southern. Let you know if I find anything out. Jim ... From: GERALD DORAN To:...
The last word I had was that Dakota Southern retreated to Mitchell and runs to about 3-5 miles west of there. My brother and his wife caught them switching...
... It is my understanding the Soo GP30 was purchased at a CN/IC/WC auction in the Chicago area. It was purchased by the Dakota Southern's owners, and IIRC,...
Prior to 1900, Iowa and Illinois coals were used for two basic things: A)Building/home heating B)Locomotive fuel Most fuel was supplied locally. After about...
MICHAEL GOATER
MikeGoater@...
Aug 4, 2004 3:50 pm
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Prior to 1900, Iowa and Illinois coals were used for two basic things: A)Building/home heating B)Locomotive fuel Most fuel was supplied locally. After about...
MICHAEL GOATER
MikeGoater@...
Aug 4, 2004 3:52 pm
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Michael, Thanks for the discription, well done. What about coal to industries other that power plants? Clark...
The reference to Pennsylvania coal coming through Duluth raises the question where was the coal coming from that was brought up the Mississippi to the...
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Aug 7, 2004 2:09 am
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My wife and I got back from a 5400 mile drive around the country and I have been busy scanning the 400 RR shots I took. If these are not M&StL depots whose are...
Don't know for sure who built the depots, but neither one is MStL. The Albert Lea depot is most likely Milwaukee, but could be Rock Island. Did you happen to...
Milwaukee Depot. Jim, you need to obtain a 50's or early 60's "Official Guide of the Railways" and have it with you when you travel. It will add a whole new ...
Looks like the Milwaukee depot. As I recall, it runs east/west and might be used as a liquor outlet. LWA ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
... Both are Milwaukee Road depots. Ken Secrest __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam...
Thanks guys. I guess I should have driven around the towns more but didn't want to push my luck with the wife in the car with me. Jim ... From: Ken Secrest To:...
A few weeks ago, I posted that a friend has a cast iron "W" for sale. He was asking $125.00. Now, he has changed his mind, and this past weekend he told me to...
Friends, The first-ever St. Louis Railroad Prototype Modeler's Meet is coming up on Saturday, August 21st at the Katy Cavins Recreation Center, 308 East 5th...
A photo of a report from Morning Sun posted 8/10/04, last photo I found a paper that had car loadings from Morning Sun in 1967. It doesn't look like a train as...
I have recently acquired a copy of Mileposts on the Prairie, inside there is a card stating that the book was presented to a Mr George A Smith, in appreciation...
List, I'm working on the CNWHS 2005 Annual Meet "paperwork" - the time table of events for the Meet and the banquet "table tent" with the evening's agenda and...
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