Terminal Railroad Association
Wanted: Information on former TRRA employee Harry Brinkman
My grandfather, Harry Brinkman, worked for the TRRA in the 1950's and
designed the still current symbol for the railroad. I would be interested
in hearing from anyone who may have known him. Also, he took me to the
roundhouse where he worked as a machinist. Does the roundhouse still
exist and, if so, where is it located? Thanks for any information offered.
Contact:
Craig Hudson
San Francisco, California
(415) 896-6576
chudsonsf@yahoo.com
Posted 20 Mar 2008
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Wanted: TRRA uniform buttons
Looking for a TRRA-Union Station small silver uniform button to complete my
TRRA collection. Will buy or have literally hundreds of RR uniform buttons
to trade.
Contact:
David Busse
21455 Ambushers St.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765-3804
DRBusse@roadrunner.com
(909) 615-1654 (weekdays)
(909) 861-9482 (evenings)
Posted 2 Feb 2008
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Wanted: Photos of CRI&P Yard at Carrie Ave. in St. Louis
I am attempting to model the CRI&P yard that was located at Carrie Ave.
in St. Louis and am interested in obtaining photos of that yard when it was
in operation. Although I am modeling the steam era, I would be interested
in photos from any time period. Thanks very much.
Contact:
Steven Schaab
St. Louis, MO
cobiacay@sbcglobal.net
Posted 8 Oct 2007
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Wanted: TRRA track charts
The reason that I am looking for TRRA track charts is that I am the author of
a series entitled: "A Railroad Atlas of the United States in 1946", published
by Johns Hopkins University Press in Baltimore. You can learn more about the
atlas on the JHUP website and on amazon.com.
Currently, I'm working on Volume 4, Illinois, Wisconsin and upper Michigan.
It will include color detail maps of St. Louis and East St. Louis. Since the
TRRA connected with nearly every railroad entering that area, TRRA track
charts would be most helpful in showing were the track boundaries were
between the TRRA and each railroad. Ideally, I'd like to have access to
track charts dated as close to 1946 as possible.
I'll be happy to pay for any photocopying and mailing costs.
Contact:
Dick Carpenter
(203) 853-4325
Dcarpenter1371@aol.com
Posted 17 Sep 2007
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Wanted: Information about former TRRA employee Leo Webb
My Grandpa, Leo Webb, worked for Terminal railroad and I was wondering if
anyone might have stories or information pertaining to him. He retired in
the early 70's. Thanks!
Contact:
Jennifer Kirkby
Johnson City, TN
(423) 741-2876
jkirkby@comcast.net
Posted 12 Sep 2007
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Wanted: Photos of the Texas Special
An expanded story of the Texas Special is planned for the
future. This train debuted in 1915 as a MKT train but became a joint
operation with the Frisco into St. Louis during the USRA years. The
train was known for offering the best and latest in accomodations.
Often, it was the longest train to operate into St. Louis Union Station
with interline sleeping cars being switched off to New York, Chicago,
and Washington. Needed are photos of the multitude of sleeping cars
which were assigned to this train over the years - slides, color or
black and white are appreciated. A complimentary copy of the publication
to those who can provide/loan/sell photos.
Contact:
Larry Thomas
PO Box 1688
St. Louis. MO 63188
(314) 535-3101 (evenings)
Posted 31 Aug 2007
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Wanted: Movies/video/dvd from the 1950s of rail action at St. Louis Union Station
Will buy out right or trade railroad items from my 40 year collection.
Contact:
Jim Woodfield
sue@norhtstate.net
Posted 25 Jul 2007
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Wanted: Photos of Lackland Station, preferably from the 1950s
I was born in St. Louis, and my dad used to take me down to watch trains at
Lackland when I was a little kid. I only have vague memories of it, mostly
that it was out in the country. In 1956 or 7 my aunt who had moved to
California sent us a package of fruit via Railway Express which I have vague
recollections of picking up at Lackland. On a railfanning trip in the late
1980s I did stop by and shoot the station, by then urbanized in an industrial
park. I'd share my photo from that trip if anyone would like.
Years ago (in the 1990s) I tried without success to get an older picture of
the depot. My dad passed away this past spring, which has rekindled my
interest in finding a picture. TIA.
Contact:
Bruce Fingerhood
Springfield, Oregon
MP 620.7 Cascade Line
hjs97477@yahoo.com
http://www.trainweb.org/cascadebruce/
Posted 16 Jan 2007
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Wanted: Photos of Rock Island Clayton branch, Dielman Rd. to Forest Park, St.
Louis, MO
Have desire for any photos of the Clayton line as described, including the area
of Wash U., thru Clayton, sidings at this location, also the grade crossing at
Forsyth, now FPPW, the station area at Meramec, and the line paralleling the
Terminal thru the "valley" from the area of Shaw Park north to the crossing at
Olive St. Rd. This area is presently occupied by 1-170.
Also, looking for photos of the bridges at the west end of Clayton where the
Terminal and Rock Island crossed the 04 Clayton car line.
Would share professional photos from MHS of:
1) Rock Island at Forsyth, view SW, [present FPPW] showing mule-driven
excavation below present day Bland Ave. said to be for leveling grade for
Pevely Fountain; dated 1922.
2) Rock Island at Meramec, view south, area west of old depot, track in center,
dated 1935, very rural setting.
3) Rock Island at Shaw Park Dr., view SW toward Brentwood, dated 1935 showing
few homes on hill at location of present school. Believe to be actually
earlier than 1935. Track in photo center, part of Brentwood bridge on right.
4) Two Fruin-Colnon professional photos, one dated 1930, view north from Lucas
Ave., showing excavation of the Illinois Terminal subway north to Cass Ave.
Railcars shown on 11th Street. The second, dated 1930, showing excavation in
progress for the Globe-Democrat Building, nee Illinois Terminal Headquarters
and terminal.
Contact:
David Bales
419 Carswold Dr.
Clayton, MO 63105-2028
314-862-9025
dvdbls@aol.com
Posted 8 Jan 2007
Last Update: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 by Rich Zellich