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	Association of Railway Museums Home
		Railways played a key role in the development of communities across the United States and Canada.
		Railway museums large and small across North America interpret this exciting and pivotal history.
		The Association of Railway Museums serves the railway museum community with education and advocacy.
	www.railwaymuseums.org (99 words)

	THE MIDLAND RAILWAY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION PHOTOGRAPHS
		Ex-Rock Island Rocket EMD E-8 locomotive #652 was rededicated and restored to service on the Midland Railway Saturday, May 14 1994 culminating over five years and more than 8,000 man hours of volunteer labor in restoration which climaxed with the engine's being repainted into its original Rocket paint scheme.
		The Midland Railway began operation August 8, 1987, with the Governor Hayden Special inaugural run to Nowhere.
		Railway by the Standard Steel Car Co. The "lightweight" coach has 4 wheels, 5x9 roller bearing, is 81-ft. long, seats 96, and weights 92,100.
	www.midland-ry.org /midland/photos.html (2168 words)

	Midland Railway (Kansas) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Midland Railway is a heritage railway headquartered in Baldwin City, Kansas.
		Midland purchased the line from Baldwin City to Ottawa, Kansas from the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway in 1987, and began running excursion trains on part of the line later that year.
		Midland's Scout program is one of the few in the country to offer a railroading merit badge.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Midland_Railway_(Kansas) (209 words)

	Midland County and Surrounding Areas
		Midland County is located on the southern edge of the High Plains in West Texas.
		Midland County extends across 939 square miles of flat land broken by draws and covered by scattered mesquite.
		It was stated that when the area around Midland became too filled with settlers, he moved on to New Mexico to continue stock-raising.
	members.cox.net /sparkshistory/page/midland-countypage.htm (704 words)

	Midland Railway designs expansion \| LJWorld.com
		Midland is expected to come up with more than $91,000 for the project for its 20 percent share.
		The railway is planning rides this weekend on Thomas the Tank Engine to raise funds to pay for the cost of extending the railway to Ottawa.
		Midland eventually would like to build a depot at Ottawa, similar to one that once existed, said Dave Holland, who serves as the Midland depot's grade crossing officer.
	www.ljworld.com /section/citynews/story/140532 (791 words)

	Kansas Pacific Railroad: Railroads in Kansas \| www.kansasheritage.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		The Kansas Pacific was a southern branch of the Union Pacific.
		In September 1863, the Kansas Pacific Railroad began building the main line for passengers (immigrants) westward across the Great Plains -- from Kansas City--Wyandotte to Denver, CO. The Kansas Pacific was the long-line railroad in the state for two or three years.
		Hoxie, Kansas was named for a vice president of the railroad when the Union Pacific decided to come through Sheridan County.
	www.kansasheritage.org /research/rr/kp.html (387 words)

	Railway Museum Quarterly - Spring 2003 Issue
		Until the next issue of RMQ, may the magic of railway preservation and the many activities associated therewith continue to enrich your life—and in the process bring meaning, and perhaps even a sense of wonder and accomplishment, to you and those you hold dear.
		This is the consequence of pollution that may actually be the greatest threat to preservation efforts because the award of damages may exceed the assets of the museum, tourist railway or historic operation.
		The Province of British Columbia is placing its Canadian Pacific 2-8-0 #3716 at the Kettle Valley Steam Railway in Summerland, B. The locomotive was the backup for Royal Hudson #2860 on the recently dismantled BC Rail Royal Hudson Train.
	www.railwaymuseums.org /RMQ_springr_2003.htm (9903 words)

	Attractions: Baldwin City, Kansas Chamber of Commerce
		The Midland Railway offers scenic train rides on an 11-mile round trip from Baldwin City to Norwood and 22 mile round trips from Baldwin City to Ottawa.
		The railway is a joint project of the Midland Railway Historical Association and the Santa Fe Trail Historical Society.
		It was established in 1858 along the Santa Fe Trail and is the oldest university in Kansas.
	www.baldwincitychamber.com /attractions.php (616 words)

	Midland Railway (disambiguation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Midland Railway was a British railway company between 1844 and 1922.
		The Midland Railway Centre is a preserved railway on one of the Midland Railway's lines.
		The Midland Railway Historical Association (HRHA) is an unrelated heritage railroad in Baldwin City, Kansas in the United States.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Midland_Railway_(disambiguation) (215 words)

	THE MIDLAND RAILWAY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION EQUIPMENT PHOTOGRAPHS
		The Golden State was a combination effort of the Rock Island and Southern Pacific Railway Co. The Rock Island portion was form Chicago to Santa Rosa, NM and the Southern Pacific from there to Los Angeles.
		However, in late 1985, Ron Dringenberg and John Killian, members of the Midland Railway Association, purchased the 652 and transferred it to Kansas City where it was stored until January, 1990, when restoration began.
		RPO #30 was built by Pullman Standard in August, 1931 for the Kansas City Southern as #60.
	www.midland-ry.org /midland/Equipment_Photos.html (2217 words)

	History of the Midland Valley Railroad - Tulsa-Sapulpa Union Railway
		The Midland Valley, while it was unfortunate in the fact that its hopes of handling a large traffic in coal were not fulfilled, was on the other hand fortunate in being located where the first discovery of petroleum in large quantities took place- namely, the famous Glen Pool, near Tulsa.
		The Midland Valley was about seven miles east of the first Oklahoma oil development, and the Frisco about the same distance to the west.
		The Midland Valley quickly built a seven-mile spur and enjoyed good earnings on machinery and oil well supplies of all descriptions going into the filed, and a fine movement of crude oil to the refineries in the Port Arthur Sabine district.
	www.tsurailway.com /jenks.asp (549 words)

	List of heritage railways - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		List of heritage railways is a link page for any heritage railway anywhere.
		For a list of heritage railways in England, Wales and Scotland, see the article List of British heritage and private railways.
		For a list of heritage railways on the Isle of Man, see the article Heritage railways in the Isle of Man.
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/List_of_heritage_railways (388 words)

	The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company Abandonment Exemption in Sedgwick County
		The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) concluded that the proposed abandonment should not impact crucial wildlife habitats, current state-listed threatened and endangered species, species in need of conservation, or KDWP-managed public recreation areas, as long as the abandonment activities are restricted to the rail line ROW.
		The Kansas Department of Health and Environment - Bureau of Water (KDHE) stated that if abandonment activities are expected to disturb one or more acres of soil surface, then the applicant must submit a Notice of Intent for a construction stormwater discharge under Section 402 of the Clean Water Act.
		The Kansas Department of Agriculture - Division of Water Resources (KDA) noted that a state permit would be required if the proposed abandonment would involve construction of a dam, or in any way change or diminish the course, current or cross section of a stream or watercourse in the state.
	www.propertyrightsresearch.org /burlington_northern_and_santa_fe.htm (1658 words)

	THE MIDLAND RAILWAY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
		The Midland Railway is a completely volunteer-staffed, non-profit, common carrier railroad operated to preserve and display transportation history as an educational demonstration railroad.
		Midland could then sell the rail to A&K Railroad Materials of Kansas City, KS, because it was too big for Midland's use.
		The Midland Railway is a project of the Midland Railway Historical Association and the Santa Fe Trail Historical Society.
	www.midland-ry.org /midland/midland2.html (1000 words)

	The Frisco: A Look Back at the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		This line gave direct competition to the Kansas and Neosho Valley Railroad who by 1885 were definitely headed for Springfield, Memphis and Birmingham, under their subsidiary the Kansas City, Fort Scott and Gulf Railroad.
		Construction of 144 miles, Wichita to Oswego, Kansas by the St. Louis, Wichita and Western Railway, for the Frisco and operated by the Frisco until purchased in 1882.
		Lease of the Kansas City and Southwestern Railroad, which company contracted with the Frisco to build 225 miles westwardly from Kansas City to Beaumont and from Beaumont southwardly to Arkansas City, in southern Kansas.
	thelibrary.springfield.missouri.org /lochist/frisco/history/1962history.cfm (7596 words)

	Calendar of Events: Baldwin City, Kansas Chamber of Commerce
		The Midland Railway operates excursion trains on a line originally constructed in 1867, aboard authentically restored locomotives, coaches and cabooses from the Rock Island, Santa Fe, Katy, KCS, NYC and other prominent railroad lines.
		For more information contact the Midland Railway, P.O. Box 5, Baldwin City, KS 66006, 913-371-3410 in Kansas City 913 area or toll free 800-651-0388 outside the 913 area, or visit Midland's website at www.midland-ry.org or e-mail llitteer@idir.net.
		The Midland Railway is an all-volunteer historical educational demonstration railroad.
	baldwincitychamber.com /news.html (3061 words)

	THE MIDLAND RAILWAY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
		The Midland Railway Historical Association is a not-for-profit, educational, charitable IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation.
		The Association's primary goals are to obtain and restore historically significant railroad artifacts and equipment, and to utilize them in the operation of the Midland Railway, a demonstration passenger excursion railroad, to foster the public's awareness and appreciation of railroading, both past and present.
		Being truly interested in the goals and operations of the Midland Railway Historical Association, and desiring to assist in accomplishing these goals, the undersigned hereby makes application for membership; and, agrees to abide by, and comply with the Corporation's by-laws.
	www.midland-ry.org /midland/mberform.html (344 words)

	Steamtown NHS: Special History Study
		The old Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway, incorporated in Wisconsin on May 5, 1863, grew and extended its trackage, consolidated with other lines, and changed its name on February 11, 1874, to Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway to reflect its growth and expanded ambitions.
		The trials and tribulations, rise and fall of its fortunes, and the long decline of the Milwaukee Road is a story documented elsewhere, as is the story of its partial electrification and ultimate replacement of its remaining steam locomotives with diesel-electrics.
		The Maryland Midland immediately sent the two units to the Winchester and Western Railway at Gore, Virginia, for overhaul and restoration to service.
	www.cr.nps.gov /history/online_books/steamtown/shs5a.htm (1206 words)

	Dates in Canadian Railway History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		One of the conditions of Confederation was the building of a railway by the newly constituted Dominion Government to connect Halifax with the St. Lawrence at or near Quebec.
		The railway lay idle from late 1910 until July 25, 1911 when it was bought by the Canadian Northern Railway as part of its new Montreal to Ottawa line.
		Lawrence and Hudson Railway is formed by merging the CP Rail routes in southern Ontario and Quebec with its Delaware and Hudson subsidiary in northern USA.
	www.railways.incanada.net /candate/candate.htm (10516 words)

	Baldwin City Signal: Midland to open route to Ottawa
		Of course, the Midland Railway has been operating the train out of Baldwin for years.
		With money from the Kansas Department of Transportation by way of the Federal Highway Administration, with matching funds from the Midland Railway Historical Association, that's all changed.
		Cost of the round trip is $15 for those 13 years and older, $7 for children between 4 and 12 and children under 3 ride free.
	signal.baldwincity.com /section/frontpage/story/3602 (495 words)

	THE MIDLAND RAILWAY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
		The Clarks both certified railroad conductors on the Midland Railway are familiar to area audiences from their having played recently at the City of Merriam's and City of Mission Concerts in the Park Series, the Middle Creek Opry, and Effingham County Fair.
		The Midland Railway Historical Association is a not-for-profit, all-volunteer, historical society.
		The Midland Railway Historical Association, Baldwin City, KS, and the Midwest Living History Ass'n will celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II Saturday and Sunday, October 15 and 16, 2006.
	www.midland-ry.org /midland/events_2006_archive.html (1766 words)

	Baldwin City Signal: Midland remembers railway's past
		Fox and his organization, the Midland Railway Historical Assn., will be here all Labor Day weekend offering folks young and old the opportunity to see area countryside from inside historic rail cars.
		The rides for the Midland Railfest happen every year, but this year the old Santa Fe Railroad Depot turns a century old, and organizers from both Midland and the Santa Fe Trail Historical Society thought this weekend would be as good as any to throw a birthday party for the old station in Allen Park.
		The Midland group also is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
	signal.baldwincity.com /section/frontpage/story/5563 (555 words)

	St. Louis Railfanning - Central Midland Railway
		The Central Midland Railway runs on the former Rock Island St. Louis Subdivision from near Kansas City, MO to Rock Island Junction, near St. Louis Missouri.
		The Rock Island operated the line until their bankruptcy in 1980, although some mystery surrounds the date of the last train, as the line was in such poor condition, it is possible the last through train ran in 1979.
		The Central Midland's base of operations is at the former Rock Island Lackland Yard in Maryland Heights, MO.
	www.trainweb.org /stlrailfanning/cmr.html (380 words)

	Kansas Department of Transportation: Welcome to Rail Transportation
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		Economic Impacts of Railroad Abandonment on Rural Kansas Communities Study
	www.ksdot.org /burRail/Rail/default.asp (133 words)

	History of Bentley, KS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Although Bentley, located in Eagle Township in northwest Sedgwick County, was established as a town in 1888, It wasn't incorporated until November 12, 1959 when it became a third class city of the State of Kansas.
		Bentley was named for its founder, Orsemus Hills Bentley, who was a well-known lawyer, historian, author, and leader in Wichita in the 1880's.
		He also served on the board of the Kansas Midland Railway which used to run through town.
	skyways.lib.ks.us /towns/Bentley/history.html (263 words)

	Kansas - Midland Railway - RailroadData.Com Link Details
		Kansas - Midland Railway - RailroadData.Com Link Details
		Baldwin City, KS - The Midland Railway operates excursion trains on a line originally constructed in 1867.
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	www.railroaddata.com /rrlinks/Detailed/3119.html (144 words)

	Douglas County, Kansas - News Release
		June 3, 2002 - Fans will have an opportunity to meet Thomas the Tank Engine when the beloved train pulls into the Midland Railway station June 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16, 2002 during the first national Day Out With Thomas tour.
		During Day Out With Thomas, aspiring little engineers and their grown-ups bring imagination to life as they ride aboard a fully operational replica of the Number 1 engine.
		For information contact the Midland Railway at (913) 381-8856 or visit the official Midland Railway's Events webpage at http://www.midland-ry.org/midland/events.html#THOMAS.
	www.douglas-county.com /News_Releases/release.asp?offset=100&Seqno=4 (272 words)

	TSROSS Railway Names List
		Athough some rubber tired systems are in the list, they are not included as railways, but because they share railway signal systems in some manner.
		Today, some roller coasters fall in to the railway class, but have not been included here, though the reason is obvious.
		The list consists of railways for which we have information on record - This list includes operating railways (carriers and/or equipment), and railways with charters (non-operating), both current and defunct.
	www.railway.org /rwaylist.htm (1118 words)

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