[RITSlist] Depots in Eastern Colorado/Western Kansas

[bryanbechtold]

> Phillipsburg, KS, depot gone, just a very dull yard office, however  
> a two stall round house and turntable exist. The roundhouse was in  
> non-RR use.

> Colby, KS (?), Gone
> Goodland, KS, Still there in use by RR
> Burlington, CO, Still there in use by RR
> Bethune, CO, Gone
> Stratton, CO, Still there in use by RR, my favorite
> Limon, CO, town museum with small RR layout and equipment on display.

Not on your list: Jenning, KS

There are several other depots in existence not at their original sites.

If you have not seen the Belleville engine house, and yard it is  
worth a look, though east of your route. Clay Center depot is also  
quite nice.

All the best,

Bryan







On Mar 25, 2008, at 1:29 PM, Eric Miller wrote:

> Greetings,
>
> I am planning a little road trip with a friend to
> check out the old Rocky Mountain Rocket line from
> Limon to Phillipsburg in a couple months.  In
> particular, we are going to stop and photograph all
> the depots still in existence.
>
> Could anyone verify that these towns still have depots
> to see?
>
> Phillipsburg, KS
> Colby, KS (?)
> Goodland, KS
> Burlington, CO
> Bethune, CO
> Stratton, CO (?)
> Limon, CO
>
> Also, anyone know of any depots on this line that I
> have missed?  Any information is greatly appreciated!
>
> Thanks for your help!
>
> Regards,
> Eric
>
>
>
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