Sam,
Forker was on the branch from Laclede to Carrollton which was then
upgraded when the Kansas City cutoff was built.
Bil Hirt
On 4/2/2012 10:49 AM, Sam Cook wrote:
> 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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