I am very impressed with the coal mine links which led to the G&GE and
the HY&T found in the "guidetozscale" website. I have been doing
research on Shortlines connecting with the CB&Q in Illinois for some
time and this is great information I haven't seen before. Anyone have
any more info on the two above shortlines, plus the Illinois Midland
and Lowell & Southern. Thanks, R. Forst
-- In CBQ@yahoogroups.com, "Rory Murchison" <murchi209@...> wrote:
>
> Steve:
>
> One of the closest was the "little john" mine. The G&GE had a line
> that connected with the Q at Wataga. Checkout the following link:
>
> www.guidetozscale.com/general/G_GE_Railroad/G_GE_History/g_ge_history.
> html
>
>
> Yes, there still is evidence of the engine facility, water tower and
> engine house. Its now a campground.
>
> Rory
>
>
>
> --- In CBQ@yahoogroups.com, Steve Doyle <doylesteve19@> wrote:
> >
> > The conversation about coal mines along the Auroa-Galesburg route
> sparked my interest. Does anyone know what the closest mines were to
> Galesburg and how long did they exist?
> > Any evidence left these days?
> > Many thanks,
> > Steve
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
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