Yes, the Q did have a few “standard” depot plans. I’ve attached a pdf from a Q depot diagram book scanned by BRHS member Tim Fleck of the only “standard” plans in the 372-page book.
Dave
From: CBQ@groups.io <CBQ@groups.io> On Behalf Of Douglas Harding
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Subject: Re: [CBQ] Oakland Mills depot is going to be saved
Same photo is found in Robert Brown’s books on the CBQ depots and CBQ branch lines in Iowa.
Did the Q have any standard plans? Has the BRHS published any plans for a flag stop shelter? Check with some other Midwest railroad historical societies. They may have something close enough to give you basic dimensions and design. The photo shows a very nice curved bracket, which appears to be 4x4 stock, perhaps 3x3. The fish scale scallops along the bottom of the gable end is pretty standard detail, ie sold by companies who made such. The size of the board and battens should provide a basic dimension from which the size of the shelter could be estimated. Looks to be sitting on piers or pilings with a cinder approach in front lined with posts or logs laid on the ground, similar to what you would see with a speeder shed.
Ken that photo has all the appearance of a three side passenger shelter.
Doug Harding
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The Oakland Mills depot by the Skunk River was built by the Keokuk and Mt. Pleasant Railroad sometime around 1882. The line eventually became part of the Burlington. When the line was shut down, the depot was moved and became part of a store and more recently Butch's River Rock Cafe which has closed down since Butch died. The building is going to be torn down, but the owner wants to save the depot portion. Henry County Conservation headquarters is located across the river and they are going to step in to preserve the depot and keep it in the Oakland Mills area.
We can't tell from the photo if the depot was just a three sided shelter or if it had a front. If anyone knows anything about this depot, I can pass on the information.
Ken Vandevoort
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