BRHSLIST
[Top] [All Lists]

[CBQ] a reason to visit Galesburg

To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CBQ] a reason to visit Galesburg
From: "John Lewis" <CBQJohn@msn.com>
Date: Mon, 07 Mar 2005 15:23:59 -0600
Bcc:
Delivered-to: archives@nauer.org
Delivered-to: mailing list CBQ@yahoogroups.com
Domainkey-signature:
In-reply-to: <KGEBKGPLHMDMEJMKKJGOCEFLEKAA.Dave_Lotz@Charter.net>
List-id: <CBQ.yahoogroups.com>
List-unsubscribe: <mailto:CBQ-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com>
Mailing-list: list CBQ@yahoogroups.com; contact CBQ-owner@yahoogroups.com
Reply-to: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
Good afternoon from Palmyra!

I was in Galesburg this past Friday in order to catch westbound Amtrak #5 
for a quick trip to Denver and back.  I wanted to arrive early in order to 
pick up my tickets and do a little railfanning at the Galesburg Amtrak 
depot.

I about fell over when I saw a new building next to the depot with the words 
?Galesburg Railroad Museum.? (I have uploaded a photo to the photos section 
of the list)

As luck would have it, people were inside working and they graciously 
allowed me to look around.

All I can say is WOW!  China, uniforms, books, timetables, CTC panels, and 
much more await the casual visitor.  About 90% of the collection is related 
to the Q ? the gift shop is well stocked and even has items relating to the 
150th anniversary of the arrival of the railroad in Galesburg (be sure to 
check out the golf shirts and the coffee mugs with the ?Parade of Progress? 
print on it).

A formal grand opening is planned for later in April ? other tidbits are 
that the Pullman ?Meath? is going to be moved across the street and added to 
the string of cars behind Hudson 3006.  More info can be found at their 
website:

www.galesburgrailroadmuseum.org

This museum is a long time coming for the city of Galesburg and I strongly 
urge you pay them a visit ? you won?t be disappointed.

Regards,

John Lewis
Palmyra, Missouri




------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> 
Has someone you know been affected by illness or disease?
Network for Good is THE place to support health awareness efforts!
http://us.click.yahoo.com/Rcy2bD/UOnJAA/cosFAA/8ZCslB/TM
--------------------------------------------------------------------~-> 

 
Yahoo! Groups Links

<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CBQ/

<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
    CBQ-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com

<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
    http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
 




<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>
  • [CBQ] a reason to visit Galesburg, John Lewis <=