... The C&NW built Molitor Jct. about 1964 to finally provide a direct connection between the former M&StL and their S.I. line. Coal trains and other traffic...
Thanks Vern, I made new drawings of the smaller version using the correct measurments and will do the larger one soon. Out of curiousity, what are the...
Roger, don't have a specific answer, but do have a theory. If the Yahoo maps you are using are like the DeLorme USA Atlas I use, they are based upon ...
The "Marshalltown Times Republican" printed an announcement today that the Union Pacific is listing the Steamboat Rock to Marshalltown segment as likely...
HELP! I am in the middle of a painting project and desperately need 2 of microscale 87-1018, M&StL F units, original scheme. I turned over the dish of water...
... Yahoo maps ... upon ... redrawn or ... have ... at a ... was drawn ... not show ... show the ... Doug A theory that sounds very plausible given the way it...
Just a heads up to modelers of M&StL. I was notified by HObbies USA that Atlas will be releasing in July a 36' reefer (two road numbers, HO scale) lettered...
... Marshalltown ... ot ya, lets hope the elevators on the line take over and operate it. im in a motorcar club, and it would be great to ride it in my...
It was a sad day when I received the information about the abandonment of the old M&StL from Steamboat Rock to Marshalltown and the anticipated abandonment of...
Dennis, just say when. I would be more than happy to "host" what ever group shows up to walk here in Eldora. I can provide a comfortable place to swap lies and...
I'll drink to that. About the only thing in Iowa worth living there for is railroad history. I wouldn't mind joining the pilgrimage (walking to Steamboat Rock...
Dennis - I'd love to join your exalted group of "track inspectors" - sadly, since I'm no longer in Iowa, it would be difficult for me to be there. My work...
Probably true, Clark. LOL! I suppose I should be glad to be in Wisconsin? I work 2 minutes from the Duplainville Diamond. Went out on lunch and shot pics...
Anyway you slice it, Minnesota is still the greatest! Nansen ... __________________________________ Celebrate Yahoo!'s 10th Birthday! Yahoo! Netrospective: 100...
... Joe, The meet is in Mason City Iowa sometime in May, middle of the month I believe. Yes, the layout is HO scale, of course I'm kidding about it being worth...
Don, who said anything about Saturday? My schedule is often more open during the week as well. As to layouts, mine could be available for tours as well the day...
Thanks Clark, I am in Mason City so is the layout worth a 7 minute drive? ... Might just have to attend, Do you need to be a member to attend the meet? ... 7+...
Now, now. Iowa is not so bad. All you have to do is to visit Chicago and know you are better off here. All in where you were raised huh? At least here in...
Before things green up I would like to do a railwalk along the railbanked line from Kickapoo Creek Rd (Moliter Junction) to Maxwell Rd - maybe further - in...
Last week a newcomer named Mel Carlson advertised a copy of Trains (March 59) that had an article about the MSL. I ordered from him and got the magazine...
Hi Everyone, For some time now, I've wanted to see a specific Yahoo group created for the Peoria & Eastern Railway. This railroad was a big reason the M&St.L...
Dana I can certainly fire up the grill. T-bones I believe are available at the local Hy-Vee. Sorry no beer, don't believe in it. Besides no sure what the...
Doug, I thought you were providing the food? Silly me! Your church should look at it as a social event for historians, not a drunk fest. Not implying this,...
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