My Mom saw this on TV the other day, and brought it to my attention- looks like a fascinating little collection of memorabilia that this lady has put together. Hey Norris, this isn’t too far away from you!
Brian- It’s only about 2 hours away. I’ll have to put that on my list of places to explore this summer. Thanks[:)]
Gee, I thought they used machines, too! (In most places they did, of course!)
Here’s the direct link to it, the “End-O-Line Railroad Park & Museum” - apparently run by or at least affiliated with the Murray County Historical Society - at 440 North Mill Street in Currie, Murray County, Minnesota 56123, tel. (507) 763-3708, near Lake Shetek State Park:
Well !- This seems more interesting than one might assume at first - the “centerpiece” being a restored “armstrong” manually operated turntable, together with a preserved Georgia [sic ?] Northern steam locomotive No. 102 (wheel arrangement not stated or readily evident), a reconstruction of a typical depot and section foreman’s house, and a 6-mile rail-trail. If you look at the “Slide Show” page, you’ll also see a pretty funny photo of their Brookville Locmotive Works “critter” next to a full-size caboose. Would be interesting to read a report from someone who gets there to vire it foirst-hand.
Thanks for posting this !
- Paul North.
Are the rails there isolated or do they have a rail link to bring equipment in or out?