CBQ CB&Q Highline Question

MRL Aug 18, 2005

  1. MRL

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    I was just wondering if anyone would have any info or pics about the highline to deadwood. Thinking about a layout. Thanks!
     
  2. BoxcabE50

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    Rick Mills has done a couple of books on South Dakota railroads. I wonder if there'd be any views in one of those?

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  3. HemiAdda2d

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    The old C&S? Or is this a CB&Q branch from the Sandhills of Nebraska?
     
  4. BoxcabE50

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    Branch that ran north from the main. Taking off at Edgemont, SD.

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  5. doofus

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    Rick Mills' book "Making the Grade-A Century of Black Hills Railroading" about the Deadwood Branch is an excellent source of information!

    However, if one were adventurous, a walk or bike ride a along the right-of-way can be made all the way from Edgemont to Deadwood! It has been converted to a trail.
     
  6. SDP45

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    The 1976-77 BN Annual has a real nice piece on this line.
     
  7. BoxcabE50

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    Another one by Rick Mills: "Railroading in The Land Of Infinite Variety- A History Of South Dakota's Railroads." Had forgotten I even owned a copy of book! [​IMG]

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  8. HemiAdda2d

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    I too, am starting to accumulate books, and not know what all I have, because so much of it is in boxes!
    I don't think I have doubles, though.
    One I do want; Colorful Colorado RR's of the 1960's..

    Can't argue with the cover photo!
     
  9. BoxcabE50

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    Pre-mega-merger. Back when railroads had carefully designed, beautifully colored paint schemes. Looks like a nice book for fans of that area!

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