With the Rock Island’s 1980 shutdown ending operations over the Rock’s St Louis line, the response to seeing a train on this bridge was very enthusiastic. The most common response we’ve received is “Wow, I’ve never seen a train … Continue reading
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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’ … Continue reading