I just found this resource this evening. I grew up just east of Springfield MO, near the small community of Turners (or Turner, as it was known in the old days), which was known by us locals as "Turner Station". The community, at one time, was a water stop for Frisco trains, as well as a stop for day travelers from Springfield who would get off at Turner Station for a day at the nearby James River. One of the Meteor cars was named James River. As a kid, I longingly heard the sound of the Frisco trains rolling by, just over the hill from my house. It was just a flag stop by the time I could remember. Mail was delivered to Turner by The Frisco, twice per day. It was always fun to watch the bag being hooked by the passing train. I am looking forward to what I will find here.
Howdy, Thanks for stopping by FRISCrg and sharing your fun memories. We hope you continue to look around and tell us more about your interset in the FRISCO. We love photos. Happy trails, mike
Hi Warren--There's a photo and floor plan of Turner Station. http://www.frisco.org/shipit/index.php?threads/turner-mo-mp211-7.442/#post-84554 Tom
Warren - I remember reading in an old Frisco Museum magazine of the "Turners" vs. "Turner" (the latter apparently as listed in the Employee Timetable). Makes me think of "St. Marys" on the River Division (MP 74.2), which is apparently officially called "St. Mary," down to changing the interstate exit sign. But I digress. Thanks for sharing the great story of your Frisco memories! Best Regards,
The railroad called it "Turner" and all the "folks" around there call it "Turner Station." The Post Office calls it "Turners" for some reason?? My dad came from out in there and THE Turners (Who lived in the big house on the hill above the store) were long time friends and neighbors. Tom
Welcome aboard, Warren. My family all hail from the Springfield/Marshfield area. Good to have you here with us! Dan
See Thread below on updated photos http://www.frisco.org/shipit/index.php?threads/turner-mo-mp211-7.442/#post-84554
Welcome aboard. Don't let the sheer volume of knowledge these fine folks can share intimidate you. I have found they are a fantastic bunch and VERY supportive. You probably saw my father-in-law, Harold Arnold, kick out the incoming mail and catch the outgoing mail at least a time or two. He was on the RPOs between Monette and St Louis and Monette and Tulsa from just after WWII until the RPO services stopped.
