Hi,
Or the two Depots in Lewistown, Il.
One is the old "Q" Depot (1860's).
The other one is a Futon County Narrow Guage/C.B.&Q. depot.
mcaff1@htc.net wrote:
Don't miss the preserved Q depot in Winchester ILL.
Mike Cafferata
Quoting Stan Maddox <stan.maddox@burlingtongulf.com>:
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> The Burlington Gulf crew is heading out Wednesday on another railroad
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> research road trip. The topographic maps, cameras, tape measure and
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> Beardstown, Illinois. From there we are heading southeast towards
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> through Roodhouse to White Hall. From there, we'll pick up the Q
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> We plan to stop in every town along the way, and we are taking plenty
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> Sincere thanks to one and all who have contributed info on Beardstown
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> 4.) What kind of CB&Q and GM&O switching activity took place in White
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> Thanks for your time, and happy holidays!
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> Stan Maddox
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