Re: earlier this week on the mainline to the Pacific

Posted by Southpark on Jun 16, 2021; 7:35pm
URL: http://c-sng-discussion-forum.254.s1.nabble.com/earlier-this-week-on-the-mainline-to-the-Pacific-tp16731p16737.html

Matt,
Beyond the stream that stopped you, you would fined the base  the the Platte River water tank and location of the section house.  One can find the location of the wye that shows on google  maps.  You will find coke on the tail of the wye.  Iron fixtures are encrusted due to the high salt content of the marsh water.  Time of the year to visit is  before the spring runoff or late fall.  A fall visit will let you dodge those hungry bugs! Bridge pilings have been pushed up due to the winter freeze.  Current photos of the area are included in our new Memories book, C&Sng RAILROADERS' PHOTOS,  MEMORIES & then some ALONG THE OLD SOUTH PARK LINE due out in July.  Who has a photo of a train taking water at South Plate tank?  Tom Klinger