Re: [CBQ] De Soto Postcard validation

["Dave Lotz" <Dave_Lotz@bellsouth.net>]

Glen,

 

That’s what I suspected.  I talked with Leo this afternoon and both of us remember reading about the straightening of the line, but don’t remember where. I would imagine we could find it in Overton’s book if we dug deep enough. This happened shortly after Hill’s control of the Q, which makes perfect sense.

 

Thanks to all who responded!

 

Dave

 

 

 

From: CBQ@groups.io <CBQ@groups.io> On Behalf Of zephyr98072 via groups.io
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2025 5:12 PM
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Subject: Re: [CBQ] De Soto Postcard validation

 

Dave:

 

There was quite a line change at DeSoto.  I would have to get out my LaCrosse Division maps and do some research, but as I recall the original track was relocated in 1915 when the second track was added.  At DeSoto, there is a somewhat curvy road through town that is roughly parallel to State Highway 35 and several hundred feet east of the highway, and I believe the original line was located very close to, if not on, that road.

 

There also used to be a spur track into town from the north end, and the original line was on the alignment of the spur track.

 

Glen Haug

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From: CBQ@groups.io <CBQ@groups.io> on behalf of Dave Lotz <Dave_Lotz@bellsouth.net>
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2025 1:07 PM
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Subject: [CBQ] De Soto Postcard validation

 

All.

 

I have a pair of old postcards that show the Q track alignment through De Soto as being curved through town. However, the photos I have, and looking at satellite images, the tracks are straight through town. I’m trying to find out why they show this major difference.

 

Here’s the oldest postcard.

 

 

Here’s the satellite view

 

Dave

 

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