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   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


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