Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Mixed train a Palisades

A mixed train of passengers and freight headed up Moses Coulee at Palisades siding. c. 1910



Monday, May 16, 2022

Conductor's Lantern used on the MB

Battery powered conductor's lantern used once used on the Mansfield Line.  Given to me by Becky Jordan, a Waterville native and former conductor for Burlington Northern Railroad.



Train Activity/Delay Reports for the Mansfield Branch Run

 Train Activity/Delay Reports for the Mansfield Local.  Filled out by the Conductor, Becky Jordan of Waterville.   


Feb. 1, 1981 Report

Dec. 29, 1983 Report


Thursday, May 5, 2022

1922 Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps

 1922 Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps showing some assets of the Waterville Railway Co.



Overview of the town of Waterville


Grain industry siding (not owned by the WRY Co.)


Standard Oil facilities at the corner of Central Ave and 2nd St on the west leg of the wye. (Was not owned by WRY Co.)


Engine house in the center of the wye.  North is to the left.


Hand car house on the east leg.  North is down.


Depot and car barn along Rainier St.


Depot and car barn along Rainier St.