[RITSlist] BCR&N / RI Traer, Iowa Depot

[LaVerne Andreessen]

Tony Bowen wrote:

>RITSLIST,
>
>For a modeling project  for a friend I am trying to gather some information
>regarding the Traer, Iowa Depot.  I have some items already but I'm looking
>for some of the following information.  Thanks, Tony
>
>When was the Traer Iowa Depot built?
>When was it torn down?
>

It was operating in the summer of 1959 as I was in the depot.  I was 
working the CNW agent's job across town.  the w/b RI freight train 
rolled into twon between 11 a.m. and noon. 

>Is the foundation of Depot still there?
>

The grain elevator has obliterated much of the trace of a railroad.  I 
am 99.44% sure you would not find a foundation.

The depot, as I recall, was a typical BCR&N two story model. 

lwa

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