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I am looking for information on Prohetstown IL. I am looking to model the town in the first half of the 1950's. My desire is to model the town to scale in HO. I know it would make for a big layout, approx 29' from east to west switch. Right now I am renting but hope to buy a house in the next couple of years. One of my musts for a new house is room for a layout.
I am a member of the Burlington Route HS and have found what I can on the town. I have found quite a bit of information this group page. I have emailed the Prophetstown Historical Society and have received excellent photos to reference for modeling.
Specific questions I have.
How many freight cars, or a range of cars, would be on a typical train? I found a post by Leo Phillipp saying he picked up 25 cars in Mendota for a run from Mendota to Denrock. This was in the 1970's and 25 cars was the limit. Was there a limit to the number of cars allowed in the 1950's?
Timetable 34 from 1951 (I included a photo) there was an eastbound and westbound mixed train. What would that look like in terms of freight and passenger cars? How would this train be switched when it pulled into town. Would this be an F3, GP7??? Would you see steam on this line in the early 50's? Would a Doodlebug be used on this line?
I have Prophetstown 1923 Sunborn maps. There a a lot of industries for the small town in 1934; 3 oil companies, 2 lumber yards, 2 elevators, Stock yards and the biggest industry is Eclipse Lawn mower company in the middle of town with a foundry and wood shop on the west end. Is there a way to tell how may cars each industry used on average? How about Eclipse Lawn more company; what would be derived and how many cars a day would go out with new lawn mowers?
I have actually looked for years using Sanborn maps and track charts for the perfect town to model for me that gives me decent switching that isn't too small or too big that I can do with little or no compression.
I will probably have many more questions as I hopefully get answers. Thank you all for your time and information.
Lucas Barnlund
Kenai, Alaska
PS: You are probably asking how did someone in Alaska get involved with the BRHS and the Q. I grew up in IL and MN. Spent summers in the 80's on the family farm that was 1/4 mile from the KBS railroad and the old ALCO's they used to use. I love Grainger railroads and the midwest. Moved to Alaska in 1993 and love it. Miss the midwest but love it up here. I've been an armchair modeler for almost 30 years. Build a small temporary switching layout last year using KATO unitrack and I'm ready to start working towards something more permanent.
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