A friend has posed an interesting question today. Did the Wabash have any connection to the Milwaukee Road at Excelsior Springs, Missouri? Excelsior Springs was a hot spring/spa destination prior to the depression years. I know that the Milwaukee advertised it. Anyone? Boxcab E50
Andy- I did some further digging yesterday. Followed a suggestion, and this morning came the following: "No, the Wabash did not interchange with the Milwaukee Road at Excelsior Springs. You are correct about the branch to the hot springs." Jim Holmes WRHS Librarian/Historian ***** Looks like my question is answered! Boxcab E50 [ 24. January 2003, 17:07: Message edited by: BoxcabE50 ]
Ken..you're almost right..once I get space..Missouri and Iowa will be the section I'm going to try modeling...as for Excelsior springs..both lines did traverse the town...as did Milw. and Rock Island (or Soo)I forget which through Chillicothe..the bridge crossing Hwy 36 still has the Milw. placards ON BOTH SIDES..YIPPEEEEE!!!!!! [ January 12, 2006, 04:33 PM: Message edited by: Cthetrains ]
