Here's another person seeking Burlington Route information...let's give him
some help! Don't forget to include his address on your replies.
Dave
-----Original Message-----
From: Dennis R. Parker [mailto:DPARKER1@c...]
Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2001 12:44 AM
To: Burlington Route Histori
Subject: Railroad History Information
I'm looking for information concerning a railroad line from Cameron,
Missouri to Kansas City, Missouri that was constructed in the 1860's or
1870's. I believe that the road was originally built by the Hannibal & St.
Joseph Railroad. It was owned by several other railroads after that and
was last ownded by the Burlington Northern.
Today the railroad runs from Kansas City to Kearney, Missouri where it
ends. It used to continue up to Holt, Lathrop, Turney, Keystone, and
Cameron Junction. I'm interested in knowning when the line was last used
the entire route from Cameron to Kansas City.
I've been told that at one time at least 50 to 60 trains a day used to pass
through Kearney, MO on their way to markets in Chicago and Kansas City.
Remnants of the line can be seen at a city park between Kearney and Holt.
The rails and the ties are long gone but you can see where the road bed was
and bridge footings across a creek.
Any information on this line would be appreciated. You were suggested to
be by The NRHS National Railway Historical Society.
Thank you.
DENNIS R. PARKER
KANSAS CITY, MO
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