Re: [CBQ] Re: New Truxton, Missouri RR Station History

[archie hayden <klinerarch@charter.net>]

Hol, I thought the same thing, interesting to note if one started with Section 1 at Burlington,Ia, Mile post 58 would corresponde with section 28.  These 6 mile gangs took great pride in their territory and would often get letters of praise from high officials who rode over theit tracks.  From the manicured appearance of whatever they were working on, I would venture to say they too were proud of their little 6 mile kingdom.  Fast forward 100 years plus and just a couple of gangs oversee these 200 plus miles between Burlington and St. Louis.  I will keep looking for other guesses on what they were about.  Thanks, Hol  What say you brother Pete and brother Mitchell?  Archie

On May 5, 2013, at 11:45 AM, HOL WAGNER wrote:

 

Sounds crazy, but it looks almost as though they were building a monument to that length of rail, like it was historic.  Rock around it in a neat rectangle, surrounded by a smooth walkway.  Odd indeed.
 
Hol
 

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To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
From: klinerarch@charter.net
Date: Sat, 4 May 2013 17:28:03 -0500
Subject: [CBQ] Re: New Truxton, Missouri RR Station History [1 Attachment]

 

[Attachment(s) from archie hayden included below] Group, I was looking for a photo of this depot when I found this nice
shot of a bunch of Gandys at Milepost 58 on the K Line about 1 and
1/2 miles south of Foley. Does anyone know what they are doing? This
does not appear to be a barricaded crossing. Also note the Sec 28 on
the milepost. If you were to look at the other side of the post it
would say Sec 27. Back in the day sections were traditionally 6 miles
in length. Each section had their own Section gang. These old posts
were long gone when I started in 1966 except for the post at MP 214 at
Spring Grove. On the side closest to Burlington it read Sec 1 and Sec
2 on the other side. When they put in new mileposts several years ago
this post was abandoned and ended up in my backyard. Will try to
picture it for you ASAP. Again, What are they building? Archie

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