Some maps show junction to Carrollton Branch being at Needles rather than
LaClede...was it moved over time(e.g. when K.C. Cut-off was built), and is
branch still intact, in use?
--- In CBQ@yahoogroups.com, Bill Hirt <whirt@...> wrote:
>
> 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
> > ===================
> >
> > 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@...) 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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> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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