[RITSlist] Depots in Eastern Colorado/Western Kansas

[bryanbechtold]

Jim, I think you are mixing up Seibert with Stratton.  Seibert is the  
ugly mess next to the highway exit.

As for Belleville, glad I saw it before it fell.

BB


On Mar 25, 2008, at 7:57 PM, Jim Welch wrote:

> Things change quickly, so not all of these facts are guaranteed.  The
> last time I went through at Thanksgiving, Jennings, KS between
> Phillipsburg and Colby was still standing and served as a storage
> facility for Kyle RR.  Also Bethune depot was moved to Burlington,  
> CO as
> a historic structure in their Museum complex I believe is called "Old
> Town"  (my quick attempt to find info on line did not yield much.)  I
> cannot tell you much about the hours of the "Old Town" complex either.
> Perhaps a phone call to one of the town's motels would get you more
> info?  While the Bethune station was well conserved inside and out  
> it is
> not in its original context without tracks and equipment nearby.   
> Still
> It is the one depot to see besides Limon, since both of these are open
> to the public.  The Burlington depot sits on its original site  
> (although
> I am not sure if it is the original building from 1888) at least it  
> did
> the last time I was there about 10 years ago.  The Stratton depot  
> is not
> in its original location and was the last time I saw it painted a
> hideous red and white, used as a private residence? sitting just  
> off the
> I-70 exit it should be hard to miss.  It has had modifications or
> additions to it as well.  There is not much to these Eastern Colorado
> towns and a quick drive of 5-10 minutes get you the whole tour.   
> Finally
> the best of the bunch is the Limon depot.  Used by the RI until  
> 1980 and
> later by the Cadilac & Lake City for operations, it was like the
> Goodland depot used most recently for RR operations.  Since 1988 or so
> when the C&LC went belly up, it was donated to the City of Limon and a
> non-profit organization was formed to preserve it.  The group is now
> known as the Limon Heritage Society, and has major restoration  
> plans for
> the building in the next year.  Call ahead for off season  hours -
> 719-775-8605.  Limon is in its original location with two railroads
> operating nearby.  (UP & Kyle on ex RI track)  If you are going all  
> that
> way make sure you stop by Colorado Springs to see the old joint depot,
> now an Italian restaurant "Guisipi's"  and the Roswell buildings are a
> museum now as well although hard to find, they are worth the visit.
> feel free to write for more info.
>
> Jim Welch (whose mother-in-law lives in Limon and also is a member of
> the Limon Heritage Society)
>
> 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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