Gascondy, listed in the timetable at milepost 114, was name of the location of the crossing of the Gasconade River on the Osage-Maries County line. From the east bank, we get this spectacular view of train #74 crossing the 1800’ Gasconade River bridge early in the morning of February 28, 1975. (Mark Nelson)

This selection is from Chapter Seven: Central Missouri. “Rails Around Missouri” will be released on May 1, 2013. Your copy can be reserved at the pre-release price of $47.95 plus shipping. All copies will be signed by the author and ship the week of May 1. Choose between the KCS or Frisco cover. (Same book on the inside.)