Re: [CBQ] Forker, Missouri

[Sam Cook <trains@sjcook.com>]

Which line was Forker on? The CB&KC/B&SW from Milan to Carrollton?
It's not on my list. http://sjcook.com/trains/bsw/bswdepots.htm
I hadn't heard of it, but am interested.

Sam Cook, Milan, MO
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smokyjoe66 wrote:
> There has been some recent mention of Forker, Missouri. The inquiry was 
> referring to it as a "station" on the timetable. I know that a timetable. 
> "Station" is not the same thing as a "depot". But, I thought the group might 
> be interested in seeing a photo of the old depot at Forker. I thought I had 
> seen one a long time ago so made inquiry of a local lady historian and she 
> came through with what I have posted to the files section this morning.
>
> I do not know the date of the photo, and it looks to have been scanned from a 
> publication, rather than a photo print itself. Nevertheless, it is of some 
> interest, and may spark some discussion among the group. The local 
> historian's name is Sharon Connor (sconnor1933@sbcglobal.net)  wife of Bruce 
> Connor . He is a still-living former CB&  Q engineer, so you know they are 
> quality people. She may be willing to answer more specific questions about 
> the photo. She is very enthusiastic about historical matters, especially 
> involving North Missouri small towns and railroads.



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