The Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern Railway (MN&S) was a Minnesota short-line railroad that operated between the cities of Crystal and Northfield from 1918 until 1982. It was a profitable bridge line, routing traffic past the crowded freight yards of the Twin Cities onto connecting railroads at Northfield.
The main route of the MN&S ran through the western and southern suburbs of Minneapolis. The southern terminus was at Northfield, with important connections leading from there to the Rock Island, the Chicago Great Western, and the Milwaukee Road.
The financially unsuccessful predecessor of the MN&S was the Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester and Dubuque Electric Traction Company. It was known as the Dan Patch line for the famous racehorse owned by the companyâs proprietor, Marion W. Savage. Colonel Savage owned the International Stock Food Company, a mail order supplier of animal feed. Contemporary advertisements attributed Dan Patchâs victories to the quality of Savag
Indian Railways is exporting the first batch of two locomotives as part of the total order of six locomotives of 3,000 HP cape gauge locomotive and 90 stainless steel passenger coaches to Mozambique. The
Indian Railways is exporting the first batch of two locomotives as part of the total order of six locomotives of 3,000 HP cape gauge locomotive and 90 stainless steel passenger coaches to Mozambique. The
Indian Railways is exporting the first batch of two locomotives as part of the total order of six locomotives of 3,000 HP cape gauge locomotive and 90 stainless steel passenger coaches to Mozambique. The
Sideswipe: Smiling scales
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Maureen noticed this when she was about to stand n the bathroom scales. Was is smiling encouragement, or was it laughing?
Incompatible modes of transport In 1865, shortly after the first steam-powered horseless carriage appeared on English highways, Parliament ordered that a man must precede it on foot, carrying a red flag by day or a lantern by night, to warn others of the impending noise. At least three people were employed to drive or conduct such a locomotive if more than two wagons or carriages were attached an additional person was required. While any locomotive was in motion, one employee had to go ahead of the locomotive on foot carrying a red flag warning the riders and drivers of horses of the approach. They also were responsible for signalling to the driver when to stop and assist any horses or carriages that got spooked by the noise. Vermont passed a similar law in 1894, requiring the owner of a steam-pr