Here's commentary on some of the deleted stations per Gerald's list Bethany Jct....later Togo....later Giles. This is the junction just east of Lamoni IA where the "Dirty Side" of the Chariton Branch
Author: Gerald & Virginia Edgar <vje68@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 09:18:56 -0500
Great memories Pete! RR's indeed liked to use depots/rooming houses 'across from the depot'. In Dubuque it was the Canfield (still operating & somewhat refurbished by private party but still an indep
Gerald I remember seeing The Canfield....I would have been willing to stay there, but my wife...having spent too many nights in that kind of place vetoed the idea. It did indeed have the "feel" of a
Milwaukee Hotel in Winona, MN(katy corner from depot) was used by on-board crews(colored). Building last served in the 1990's and early 2000's as a rooming house with 8 rooms with sinks, toilet a
Milwaukee Hotel in Winona, MN(katy corner from depot) was used by on-board crews(colored). Building last served in the 1990's and early 2000's as a rooming house with 8 rooms with sinks, toilet
ANother notable "railroad" hotel was the RYAN in St. Paul, MN...It was very old and the halls were extremely wide and the ceilings were 10 ft high or more. I stayed there a time or two in the 1960's.