Karl
06-23-2010, 06:49 PM
A few years ago, I made copies of River Division ETT #12, July 19, 1925 for Chris Abernathy to use as a reference for his excellent opus on the River Division Operations. However, I don’t believe that I ever posted its contents. Due to the large size of the original, I had to make a reduced xerox copy in order to digitize it.
As Chris mentions, when this ETT came into effect operations on the River Division were near their zenith. Within 10 years, the onslaught of the private automobile, trucking, and the effects of the depression would see the abandonment of several the branches and the reduction in train frequency, and the reduction in train service.
In terms of mileage, at this time, the River Division had yet to reach its apex; the Frisco would acquire the JL&E during 1925.
The largest power "permitted" on the St Louis - Turrel mainline were the 1040 class, 4-6-2's and sisters from the 1306 class, 2-8-0's. The legions of 4-4-0's, 2-6-0's, and 4-6-0's plied the branch lines. Several "ancient" 4-4-0's and 4-6-0's from the 2200 series and 2600 series remained on the roster. The Bull Mooses handled passenger traffic on the Leachville Sub.
The timetable lists a daily, except Sunday Blytheville, Leachville and Arkansas Southern log train between Arbyrd and Leachville. The Frisco crossed several other logging roads, e.g., Brown Stave RR, etc., and these are also listed.
As Chris mentions, when this ETT came into effect operations on the River Division were near their zenith. Within 10 years, the onslaught of the private automobile, trucking, and the effects of the depression would see the abandonment of several the branches and the reduction in train frequency, and the reduction in train service.
In terms of mileage, at this time, the River Division had yet to reach its apex; the Frisco would acquire the JL&E during 1925.
The largest power "permitted" on the St Louis - Turrel mainline were the 1040 class, 4-6-2's and sisters from the 1306 class, 2-8-0's. The legions of 4-4-0's, 2-6-0's, and 4-6-0's plied the branch lines. Several "ancient" 4-4-0's and 4-6-0's from the 2200 series and 2600 series remained on the roster. The Bull Mooses handled passenger traffic on the Leachville Sub.
The timetable lists a daily, except Sunday Blytheville, Leachville and Arkansas Southern log train between Arbyrd and Leachville. The Frisco crossed several other logging roads, e.g., Brown Stave RR, etc., and these are also listed.