I'm trying to track the consolidation of the railroad divisions over the years starting in 1950. My main concern is in the line to Bedford, Indiana although I am also interested in learning about the lines in South Dakota and the mainline to Tacoma. What spawned this interest is the desire to acquire timetables covering these routes. I noticed many timetables from the 1980s are available that cover the "Northern" and "Southern" divisions. I'm guessing these divisions were a result of the 1980 line abandonments which made the system small enough to designate only two divisions on the whole railroad. My main question is what division was the Bedford, Indiana line a part of before it was in the "Southern" region that is shown in the 1980s. Also, how was the line to Tacoma divided? Finally, how were the lines around South Dakota divided over the years? I know this is quite a bit of information to produce but there is a great crew here on Trainboard and I know you guys can help me with my inquiry!
Brian- Here is one web site with some info: http://www.nwlink.com/~kruegerp/milw/Default.htm The line to Bedford was in the Terre Haute Divn. But I cannot recall how late that lasted. I have a box of MILW Ett. But it's buried away. I can answer some of your Lines West questions. But it'll be a slow process to dig out info. The Northern & Southern issues you mention were indeed coverage of the remnants from the Transcon system. Which had begun shrinking slowly. Then cast off a few pieces in the very late 1970's, and then 1980 and 1981, really dissolved. Let me see if I can find an old TXT file I have that will shed some light on Lines West. And also to scan a Bulletin, and get it to RailImages. Boxcab E50
Brian- Here is the Bulletin I'd mentioned. The other similar time frame consolidation that occurred, was the Idaho Division. That was rather goofy. As it was actually absorbed a time or two, recreated again. Before it's final demise. Still looking for that computer file mentioned earlier. It's on one of my disks/CD's. Boxcab E50
