Hello all... Building this model railroad has indulged a number of similar hobbies...photography, history, hiking and backpacking... I've been trying to find info on the old Santa Fe line, before the Crookton cutoff was constructed...and specifically, the flyover and tunnel between Seligman and Ash Fork... studying Google maps...I believe I've found the old main(s)....is this the area where Johnson Canyon and the tunnel is?...it's really difficult to tell from this view, but it seems the only logical place on this line... https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msi...l=35.282158,-112.675159&spn=0.004099,0.009602 Thanks, Bruce
Did you see the coverage in Warbonnet the journal of the Santa Fe Rwy Historical and Modeling Society? Williams-Crookton line charge, complete article _Warbonnet_ 2Q98 p.19-31 track map showing Williams-Crookton line change w station locations. _Warbonnet_ 2Q98 p.26 CROOKTON, ARIZ between Winslow & Seligman area map, _Trains_ Nov96 p.45 track map & profile _Warbonnet_ 3Q97 p.14 location & topography shown in map of "Peavine" _Warbonnet_ 4Q97 p.8 Grand Canyon EB as seen from cab of WB Grand Canyon making running meet near Crookton AZ Dec68 Warbonnet 1Q 2006 p.40
Kenneth, I don't have that issue...but I searched it... Does that issue have a map of the 'new' line?...I'm looking for a map of the 'old' line that the Crookton cutoff replaced... Respectfully, Bruce
Bruce, Send me a pm if you still seek this info. I grew up in Flagstaff so i know the area quite well. The flyover you seek is "GLEED" there is Nothing there,but a small cemetery,From the RR days. The location you have picked on google earth is not what you seek. Two books you should read is One by David Myrick Railroads threw Arizona santa fe route #4 As well as supercheifs,and canyon lands threw Arizona by Joe mcmillian. Vol 5. I am moving so all my stuff is packaged away. If you shoot me a pm ill do a screen shot of johnson canyon for you.
Bruce, Are you modeling the Johnson Canyon tunnel and surrounding areas? I have hiked the area quite a few times and have many pictures of it. Ray
