Harold, Where was the refinery you mention? Do you have photos?
Thanks! -Don
On Mon, 24 Feb 2003 14:41:11 -0800 (PST) Harold Huber
<sarge8usa@y...> writes:
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> Jon,
> Just a few miles to the south and east, Bonneville to Lysite. My
> dad worked on the new bridge just north of the new dam (Boysen). I
> was born in Thermopolis and lived there on and off, a few years
> (dad was in construction then building most of the schools in
> Wyoming). 1955 I lived in Thermopolis. Delivered papers to the
> State Park. Don't forget the refinery, there was a lot of action
> there. I have current day photos of the depot that are on disk so
> if you want some let me know, "Burlington's Lines West Depots" by
> Robert C. Brown http://www.avalon.net/~slinger/ is great one photo
> in there of Depot in Thermopolis. If I ever get enough room the
> Wind River Canyon and Thermopolis is on my list. Remember the coal
> mines at Crosby and the other town which name slips my mind. Also
> the oil trade in and out. Lots to model and great for that time
> frame. Hollar if you need something I may have it.
> Harold Huber
> Sheridan, WY (soon to be Dugway UT.)
> Is there anyone else modeling the Wind River canyon and Thermopolis
> circa 1955. I am just about to lay track on that section of my
> layout and decided I really need to find out more about the Q.
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