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Subject: [CBQ] Re: Turntables Lines West
From: "Larry Graus" <larry.graus@opc.com>
Date: Wed, 08 May 2013 13:50:43 -0000
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Rupert,

At first, I thought there MIGHT have been a Belmont turnatble, as the 
Burlington & Missouri reached Belmont before the tunnel was completed, making 
Belmont the "end of the line". However, Wikipedia states that the B&M RR 
reached Belmont on August 17, 1889, while the tunnel was holed through on 
August 25, 1889. So, Belmont was the line's terminus for a scant eight days! 
Despite the rapidity with which rails were expanded in those days, eight days 
may not have been a sufficient time in which to construct a turntable.

Other histories tell of the construction of various buildings in Belmont, but 
no mention is made of a turntable. For example, one of the references cited by 
Wikipedia is a survey of historic buildings in Dawes County, in which the 
following statement is made:

"The town had strong ties to the railroad as many railroad employees took up 
residence in the town. The railroad built a depot, section house, and water 
tank at Belmont. Among the railroad employees were members of its "Bridge 
gang," who were responsible for the
maintenance and upkeep of the Belmont Tunnel."

No reference to a turntable, which would likely have been named, I should think.

Additionally, I believe there would be visible evidence in satellite photos, 
even for something this old, as this region is fairly arid and such features 
would be long-lasting here. I see few places where such a structure would even 
be possible, given the terrain. 

LarryG

 

--- In CBQ@yahoogroups.com, "Rupert & Maureen" <gamlenz@...> wrote:
>
> Harold
> 
> Thanks for the offer but I'm researching Belmont, Crawford and Marsland for
> a Bulletin article.  It was suggested that Belmont had a turntable so I
> needed to check it out.
> 
> Regards
> 
> Rupert
> 
>  
> 
>   _____  
> 
> From: CBQ@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CBQ@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Harold
> Huber
> Sent: Wednesday, 8 May 2013 3:37 a.m.
> To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [CBQ] Turntables Lines West
> 
>  
> 
> Rupert,
> 
> There is one in the yards at Sheridan I could take pictures of?
> 
> Harold
>




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