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BLYTHE RAILROAD SITE
380 HOBSONWAY
BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA 92226 -USA
Location: NEAR COMMERCIAL AND MAIN STREETS
Description:
RAILROAD RELATED SITE
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Comments/Directions:
This is a 300 ft stretch of original Santa Fe track in the center of Blythe, south of Hobsonway. It is the primary surviving segment of the Ripley branchline. Currently, no functioning attraction is present, until when a railcar or few are acquired and trucked here. There's also a complete set of crossing signals on Hobsonway with old cantilevers and median signals. Located off Interstate 10.
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Added 11/19/2012
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OAKDALE COWBOY MUSEUM
355 E. F STREET
OAKDALE, CALIFORNIA 95361 -USA
Location: OAKDALE, CA
Phone: 209-847-7049
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
Web Site OAKDALE COWBOY MUSEUM HOMEPAGE
Email Address
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Comments/Directions:
The Oakdale Cowboy Museum makes its home in the former Southern Pacific depot. The museum's goal is to preserve the western heritage of the area. It is very near the Sierra railroad as well.
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Added 03/30/2013
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DENVER STOCK YARDS
DENVER, COLORADO -USA
Location: Just west of the BNSF tracks on Marion (past 47th)
Description:
RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
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Comments/Directions:
DRGW Stock car No.5654 is on display next to the BNSF tracks.
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Added 06/01/2012
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DENVER TRAMWAY GILPIN CAR BARN
3500 GILPIN
DENVER, COLORADO -USA
Location: DENVER, CO
Description:
RAILROAD SHOPS/FACILITIES
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Comments/Directions:
The Denver Tramway's Gilpin car shop still stands and is used by a small business and an alternative school.
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Added 06/01/2012
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EDEN TRAIN TRAGEDY
EDEN, COLORADO -USA
Location: Placard is on west side at southbound rest area.
Description:
HISTORICAL LANDMARK
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Comments/Directions:
Historical marker for the second worst rail accident in the US where over 120 people perished. The location of the wreck was about 5 1/2 miles south on the east side of the highway.
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Added 06/01/2012
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SALIDA DENVER RIO GRANDE HOSPITAL
448 E. FIRST ST.
SALIDA, COLORADO -USA
Location: SALIDA, CO
Description:
RAILROAD SHOPS/FACILITIES
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Comments/Directions:
The former D&RGW hospital in Salida is one of the last remaining railroad structures in town. It has been restored and how is used as city hall.
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Added 10/23/2012
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PACIFIC SHORTLINE RR BRIDGE MONUMENT
SIOUX CITY, IOWA -USA
Location: Chris Larsen Park, SIOUX CITY, IA
Description:
RAILROAD RELATED SITE
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Comments/Directions:
A monument commemorates the Pacific Short Line RR bridge (1896) across the Missouri River at Sioux City after demolition in 1981 with a placard stating: “The stone of this monument came from the piers of the previous bridge erected at this spot. The Pacific Short Line had been a speculative railroad venture by Sioux City businessmen who sought new markets to the west. The railroad company failed in 1893....”
Construction began in 1890, but it actually never was used by the PSLRR. Locally it was known as the “Combination Bridge” because it carried trains and streetcars down the center and horse-drawn carts and pedestrians on the outside. It consisted of two 470' rim-bearing, through Pratt swing spans and two 500' Pennsylvania through trusses; and was remodeled several times, rails removed in 1937 and ultimately carrying only autos and pedestrians. The bridge provided needed competition for the 1888 Chicago and North Western Railroad’s “Union Bridge” also demolished in 1981 and replaced by the Burlington Northern bridge.
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Added 05/05/2012
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URSA CREEK LODGE
URSA, ILLINOIS -USA
Location: URSA, IL
Description:
RAILROAD B&B/INN/HOTEL
Web Site URSA CREEK LODGE HOMEPAGE
Email Address
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Comments/Directions:
The Ursa Creek Lodge is build on an old CB&Q bridge. It is a nice place to host a family or company retreat or a simple get away. See website for info.
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Added 06/01/2012
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KANSAS CITY MEXICO AND ORIENT DEPOT
WICHITA, KANSAS -USA
Location: WICHITA, KS
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
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Comments/Directions:
This is the KCM&O depot (Santa Fe) relocated to Wichita Kansas, circa 2011.
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Added 04/20/2012
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KANSAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
6425 SW 6TH
TOPEKA, KANSAS -USA
Location: TOPEKA, KS
Description:
LOCOMOTIVE(S) ON DISPLAY
RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
RAILROAD DISPLAY
RAILROAD MEMORABILIA ON DISPLAY
Web Site KANSAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOMEPAGE
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Comments/Directions:
Santa Fe 2-8-0 #132 (built 1880) and period Drovers and superintendant's passenger cars.
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Added 06/01/2012
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HOLLAND PERE MARQUETTE DEPOT
171 LINCOLN AVE.
HOLLAND, MICHIGAN -USA
Location: HOLLAND, MI
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
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Comments/Directions:
The 1925 Pere Marquette depot in Holland was remodeled in 1991 and now serves Amtrak customers.
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Added 08/08/2012
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KALKAKSA HISTORICAL MUSEUM
KALKASKA, MICHIGAN -USA
Location: KALKASKA, MI
Description:
RAILROAD RELATED MUSEUM
RAILROAD DEPOT
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Comments/Directions:
The 1911 Grand Rapids and Indiana depot in Kalkaska is now home to the town's history museum.
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Added 08/12/2012
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ONTONAGON MILWAUKEE ROAD DEPOT
ONTONAGON, MICHIGAN -USA
Location: ONTONAGON, MI
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
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Comments/Directions:
Although in much disrepair, the Ontonagon depot survives and is used by rail crews today.
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Added 08/11/2012
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SIKESTON DEPOT
147 W. FRONT ST.
SIKESTON, MISSOURI -USA
Location: SIKESTON, MO
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
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Comments/Directions:
The Frisco depot in Sikeston still stands next to active tracks. It was originally part of the St. Louis & Iron Mountain Railroad.
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Added 08/13/2012
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FARIMONT DEPOT
FAIRMONT, NEBRASKA -USA
Location: FAIRMONT, NE
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
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Comments/Directions:
CB&Q depot in Fairmont is used by BNSF crews.
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Added 08/31/2012
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FRIEND CB&Q DEPOT
FRIEND, NEBRASKA -USA
Location: FRIEND, NE
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
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Comments/Directions:
The CB&Q depot in Friend, Nebraska has been preserved and stands today.
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Added 08/12/2012
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HASTINGS CB&Q DEPOT
501 WEST 1ST ST.
HASTINGS, NEBRASKA 68901 -USA
Location: HASTINGS, NE
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
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Comments/Directions:
The CB&Q depot in Hastings was built in 1925 and now serves Amtrak
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Added 08/12/2012
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CUMBRES, NEW MEXICO DEPOT
CUMBRES, NEW MEXICO -USA
Location: CUMBRES, NM
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
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Comments/Directions:
D&RGW depot Cumbres,New Mexico
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Added 04/20/2012
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LAMY NEW MEXICO - SANTA FE DEPOT
152 OLD LAMY TRAIL
LAMY, NEW MEXICO 87540 -USA
Location: LAMY, NM IS 6 MILES SO. OF I-25 ALONG U.S. 285; THEN 2 MI. EAST ON CR33
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
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Comments/Directions:
The former ATSF depot in Lamy, NM serves Amtrak's "Southwest Chief" for service between Chicago to Riverside, CA. Santa Fe passengers must drive or ride the "Lamy Shuttle Van" between Lamy and Santa Fe (18 miles distant). Santa Fe Southern Railroad owns the depot and the 18 mile spur line into Santa Fe, and occasionally runs tourist trains. ACL dining car Talladega sits adjacent to the depot and historic buildings from the 1890's are nearby, housing the Lamy Railroad and History Museum (see New Mexico attraction No. 17).
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Added 04/20/2012
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AMARILLO SANTA FE DEPOT (PRIVATE)
401 SO. GRANT ST.
AMARILLO, TEXAS 79101 -USA
Location: AMARILLO, TX Corner of SE 3rd Ave and Grant St. From I-40, go north on U.S. 287 to SE 4th Ave, then east to S.Grant
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
TRAIN SPOTTING LOCATION
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Comments/Directions:
Beautiful depot in Spanish Mission Revival style that had been used by Santa Fe RR and Fred Harvey House Hotels and that featured stucco exterior, roofs of red tile and round arches. Built in 1910 costing $120,000 after Santa Fe RR entered town in 1908, with Harvey House dining room until 1940. Current owners- a private auction company - should donate to locals who are proposing a Santa Fe RR museum. A wonderful location rather than 2nd floor of downtown office building! Lots of intersecting lines and train spotting nearby.
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Added 10/01/2012
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CHILDRESS COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM
210 THIRD STREET
CHILDRESS, TEXAS 79201 -USA
Location: CHILDRESS, TX
Phone: 940-937-2261
Description:
RAILROAD MEMORABILIA ON DISPLAY
HISTORICAL LANDMARK
Web Site CHILDRESS COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM HOMEPAGE
Email Address
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Comments/Directions:
A small display of artifacts of the former Fort Worth and Denver City Railroad (nicknamed "The Denver Road") is found in a portion of the museum. The FW&D operated from 1881 to 1982 including a local District Roundhouse starting in 1901. The main line ran west from Fort Worth to Texline (at the NM state line), where it connected with parent company Colorado and Southern (later Burlington). Other fine displays include the history of the former Childress Army Airfield, a period school classroom set up and arranged with blackboards, tiny grade-school desks and a teacher's desk. Located in the former 1935 U.S. Post Office building - a Texas Historical Landmark of Spanish Colonial archetecture. Free. Hours 10-5 Tu-Thu, or appointment. The affiliated Mitchie Transportation Museum located nearby has some rr artifacts.
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Added 09/30/2012
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DALHART FT. WORTH & DENVER DEPOT
DALHART, TEXAS -USA
Location: DALHART, TX
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
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Comments/Directions:
The Ft. Worth & Denver (formerly Colorado & Southern) depot in Dalhart is now home to Bartlet Hardware.
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Added 03/31/2013
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DALHART ROCK ISLAND DEPOT
DALHART, TEXAS -USA
Location: Along the UP tracks
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
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Comments/Directions:
The Rock Island depot in Dalhart is now used by UP crews.
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Added 03/31/2013
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SAN ANGELO SENIOR CENTER
702 S. CHADBOURNE ST
SAN ANGELO, TEXAS -USA
Location: SAN ANGELO, TX
Description:
RAILROAD SHOPS/FACILITIES
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Comments/Directions:
The KCM&O freight building in San Angelo is home to a senior center and the town's Parks & Rec. offices.
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Added 03/31/2013
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SAN ANTONION ZOO
3903 NORTH SAINT MARYS ST
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78212 -USA
Location: SAN ANTONIO, TX
Phone: 210-734-7184
Description:
MINIATURE STEAM 15 IN.
Web Site SAN ANTONION ZOO HOMEPAGE
Email Address
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Comments/Directions:
Simulated miniature steam train makes a very long run on zoo grounds and near park and golf course
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Added 04/03/2012
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SANTA FE ENGINE NO. 1809
SLATON, TEXAS -USA
Location: In town square
Description:
LOCOMOTIVE(S) ON DISPLAY
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Comments/Directions:
Santa Fe locomotive 1809 is on display in the town's square.
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Added 03/30/2013
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STERLING CITY FREIGHT DEPOT
STERLING CITY, TEXAS -USA
Location: STERLING CITY, TX
Description:
RAILROAD SHOPS/FACILITIES
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Comments/Directions:
The Concho San Saba & Llano Valley Railroad freight house is used by a pump company and is in need of restoration.
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Added 03/31/2013
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STERLING CONCHO SAN SABA AND LLANO VALLEY RAILROAD DEPOT
STERLING CITY, TEXAS -USA
Location: STERLING CITY, TX
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
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Comments/Directions:
The Concho San Saba & Llano Valley depot (later Santa Fe) in Sterling City has been preserved as a meeting place for the town's seniors and may be used reserved for private functions.
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Added 03/31/2013
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EVANSTON ROUNDHOUSE & RAILYARDS
1500 MAIN STREET
EVANSTON, WYOMING 82930 -USA
Location: EVANSTON, WY
Description:
RAILROAD SHOPS/FACILITIES
RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
RAILROAD RELATED SITE
Web Site EVANSTON ROUNDHOUSE & RAILYARDS HOMEPAGE
Related Webs: ROUNDHOUSE RESTORATION
Email Address
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Comments/Directions:
The City of Evanston owns the former Union Pacific Railyards and is currently renovating the building for public use. The Railyards primary building is the 1912 28 bay Roundhouse. The Roundhouse is one of the last intact roundhouses along the original Union Pacific route.
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Added 08/16/2012
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