Mr. B's Hiawathaland Rails
Mr. B's Hiawathaland Rails
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The Rochester, MN Railroad History Bash Part 1 of 2
In this video we head to Rochester, MN at the Douglas Trail-head where there is an abandoned section of CGW railroad at Zumbrota Junction. Then we see where the old CGW trestle was over Cascade Creek near Cook Park and take a look at the C&NW 1917 bridge that is still being use today. We end up on the abandon railroad of the Winona & Western/CGW and make our way to the old trestle ruins at Willow Creek. Part 2 coming soon.
The Winona & Western /CGW Depot and the Great 1908 CGW Washout!
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The 1880 Manitoba! James J. Hills First Private Car and the Gopher State Railway Museum
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A couple weeks ago I went to see the house of James J. Hill, the empire builder. Last Saturday I took a trip out to the Gopher State Railway Museum in New Prague, MN. I wanted to see James J. Hill's private car, the "Manitoba" from 1880 and take a tour of it and it was well worth it. Even took a ride in NSP's Locomotive that was there with Reddy Kilowatt. Some of Minnesota's grandest railroad h...
The Hunt for the CGW/C&NW Oronoco, MN Depot! Was it a Bust?
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This one wound up quite the adventure with three trips out to walk the railroad area, a trip to the Oronoco Area Historical Society and plenty of discussion! Past and Present Minnesota Railroad Stations www.west2k.com/mnstations/mnstations.html We love comments but please remember we are family friendly. Copyright 2019-2024 Links: Visit Mr. B's Hiawathaland Rails on Facebook! group...
Red Wing Celebrates the Amtrak Borealis! 5-21-24
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It's been 54 yrs since 1970 and the days of the Twin Cities Hiawatha running the rails through Red Wing, MN It was a second passenger train running the tracks daily from Chicago to the Twin Cities. Today Amtrak has added that run once again with the Borealis and this was Red Wing's celebration. Train Addicts on Facebook groups/464963730333254 We love comments but please remember we...
Train Day at the James J. Hill House, Empire Builder of The Great Northern Railway!
Просмотров 299Месяц назад
Saturday May 18, 2024 was Train Day at the James J. Hill House in St. Paul, MN. In knowing who he was and of his railroad The Great Northern Railway I thought it could be a good day to drive to St. Paul and take a look at this grand house since I had never seen it. At 36,000 sq. ft. it was well worth the trip and I had one great day! Wait, ever seen a human on a stick! We love comments but plea...
Trestle Ruins, Cows and Mr B Claybank, MN
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I found another old DRW&S/CGW trestle ruins hidden away under some trees on some pastureland so I had to be a little mindful of the cows. This time in Claybank, Mn. I now know the whereabouts of 16 of the 24 trestles that the DRW&S built were at and two of them I have yet to visit. Note: This is private property! Hey! If you have property in Hiawathaland with any kind of ruins, I'm interested. ...
Mr. B's Meet & Greet in the CGW Depot in Kenyon MN 5-4-24
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This past Meet & Greet I partnered with the Kenyon Area Public Library. We couldn't have been in a better place. We were in the c.1885 Chicago Great Western Depot that is now used as a public community center in Depot Park in Kenyon, MN. Here are some highlights of that day! Tj''s Epic Train Channel www.youtube.com/@TJsEpicTrainChannel We love comments but please remember we are family friendly...
The Great Train Chase! The Empress, Red Wing, MN to Weaver Landing, MN
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The Final Spike Steam Tour! Sunday May 5th, 2024 was a great day for Living Railroad History coming to life down the tracks from St. Paul through Red Wing, MN and beyond with the 2816 Empress. Myself, Mrs. B., Ethan aka "The Drone Guy" and his friend Wyatt set out to chase this piece of grand 1930 railroad history from Red Wing to Weaver Landing in Minnesota. We had never chased before but even...
The DRW&S & CGW and the Ghost Town of White Willow
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White Willow or Rice as it was once called was another one of the Duluth Red Wing & Southern's Railroad towns that came about in 1888-89. The town of Rice was born when Rev. William Rice of Zumbrota, also the Right of Way Agent for the DRW&S purchased land for the railroad. The town came up quickly and died out just as fast after the Chicago Great Western stopped servicing the town about 1920. ...
Mr. B's Sinclair Service Station N Scale Update #53
Просмотров 160Месяц назад
This was bought as a Classics City Gulf Service Station but is of the type many brands used in the 1950's. I added Roomettes and a few of my own ideas to try and bring it to life as the old Sinclair Station I worked at as a teen in high school. This is of the building build. I still have to install it to the layout with the pumps and other scenery I have collected for it. We love comments but p...
The Red Wing Sewer Pipe Co. Factories A & B of Red Wing, MN
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The Red Wing Sewer Pipe Co. Factories A & B of Red Wing, MN received clay from the clay pits of Claybank and Bellechester, MN. The Red Wing factories were serviced by the M&StL, DRW&S and CGW Railroads. Even the CMStP as well as others were involved in shipping 5,000 cars annually from all three of the Red Wing Sewer Pipe factories that the company once owned. Today only it's memory exists. We ...
Coming Soon! Mr B's Hiawathaland Meet & Greet! Kenyon, MN May 4, 2024
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Just a head up. This spring's Br. B's Hiawathaland Rails Meet & Greet in partnership with the Kenyon Public Library at the CGW depot in Depot Park in Kenyon. MN Saturday May 4, 2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. See ya all there! We love comments but please remember we are family friendly. Copyright 2019-2024 Links: Visit Mr. B's Hiawathaland Rails on Facebook! groups/910994976469174 You can...
Following the CGW Spur into the Clay Pits of Bellechester, Mn
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I started several miles east of Bellechester Junction and about a mile or so west of Bellecheter, Mn and followed the CGW "Chicago Great Western Rwy" past where the depot was thought to be and to the end of the line deep in the abandoned clay pits east of town. Bellechester has some long forgotten history and every building in town could tell it's own story if they could only talk! Minnesota Ra...
I was gifted a 1963 Lionel Scout Train! An Investment in Happiness
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Well, It looks like I moved up a gauge or two. Wait till I show you what's in the box! We love comments but please remember we are family friendly. Copyright 2019-2024 Links: Visit Mr. B's Hiawathaland Rails on Facebook! groups/910994976469174 You can follow Mr. B's Hiawathaland Rails on MeWe. mewe.com/join/mrbshiawathalan... E-Mail MrBsHiawathalandRails@GMail.com Music - RUclips A...
Back to Kenyon, Mn with the CGW and CM&StP Railroads
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A trip back in time to Kenyon to see where the CM&StP bridge went over the CGW next to Capital Hwy 56. Then off to see where the CM&StP and CGW depots were and a look at where the 800' CGW trestle once stood just north of town. All great Kenyon, Mn railroad history as we revisit these two railroads. Minnesota Railroad Stations Past & Present www.west2k.com/mn.htm We love comments but please rem...
Highlights of The Goodhue Train Station Presentation 1889-Present 3 -18 -24
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Highlights of The Goodhue Train Station Presentation 1889-Present 3 -18 -24
Heartland gets a Felix Fix a Flat & Wayne Recker's Tow Service N Scale Update #53
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Heartland gets a Felix Fix a Flat & Wayne Recker's Tow Service N Scale Update #53
The CSt.PM&Omaha RWY Depots of Blue Earth MN Oh, and the Green Giant!
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The CSt.PM&Omaha RWY Depots of Blue Earth MN Oh, and the Green Giant!
Hunting for the DRW&S Depot in Red Wing, Mn
Просмотров 2754 месяца назад
Hunting for the DRW&S Depot in Red Wing, Mn
The CB&Q Chicago Aurora C&I Model Railroad, Zumbrota, MN
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The CB&Q Chicago Aurora C&I Model Railroad, Zumbrota, MN
Maiden Rock and the Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Depot
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Maiden Rock and the Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Depot
Cold Day in Heartland, Hobos have a Big Warming Fire!
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Cold Day in Heartland, Hobos have a Big Warming Fire!
Heartland Gets a Beach N Scale #52
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Heartland Gets a Beach N Scale #52
A Look Back at Our Group Visits Together in 2023 !
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A Look Back at Our Group Visits Together in 2023 !
The Overland Museum Operating Model Railroad Display HO
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The Overland Museum Operating Model Railroad Display HO
Merry Christmas from Mr. & Mrs. B.! Mr. B's Hiawathaland Rails
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Merry Christmas from Mr. & Mrs. B.! Mr. B's Hiawathaland Rails
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Going Through Red Wing, Mn. 2023
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The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Going Through Red Wing, Mn. 2023
All Aboard the Pepin Woods Christmas Train!
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All Aboard the Pepin Woods Christmas Train!
Trains & Gingerbread! The Gandy Dancers at the St. James Hotel 2023
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Trains & Gingerbread! The Gandy Dancers at the St. James Hotel 2023
Down At The Park Today!
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Down At The Park Today!

Комментарии

  • @kkarllwt
    @kkarllwt 9 дней назад

    I got to 5 minutes by skipping then had to stop watching.so, so so. b

  • @JoshLopez182
    @JoshLopez182 10 дней назад

    Nice work lads !

  • @1_lens_view
    @1_lens_view 11 дней назад

    Thanks for the vid. Do you ever open your railroad up for a tour?

    • @shalopez420
      @shalopez420 11 дней назад

      I'm glad you liked the video, but where did you get the idea that either one of us own or operate a railroad? We research and document railroad history and make videos to preserve the history, as well as to educate people. It's also just really fun to do!

    • @1_lens_view
      @1_lens_view 10 дней назад

      @@shalopez420Sorry for the misunderstanding. I was referring to Mr B’s model layout.

    • @MrBsHiawathalandRails
      @MrBsHiawathalandRails 10 дней назад

      @@1_lens_view I Make tours of it on video but have never had one in person as of yet.

  • @shalopez420
    @shalopez420 11 дней назад

    Great video, Mr. B. I never thought my childhood hangouts would still be relevent in adult life. I had a great time hanging out and showing you around town. It's always an educational and fun experience! Until next time. -Shawn aka "Insulator Jones"

    • @MrBsHiawathalandRails
      @MrBsHiawathalandRails 11 дней назад

      One just never knows!

    • @intercityrailpal
      @intercityrailpal 11 дней назад

      I love Rochester, but NO hobby shops, NO train stores and NO passenger service! We need to start a RR club. I know there are other fans there.

  • @StormySkyRailProductions
    @StormySkyRailProductions 11 дней назад

    Interesting video once again and have a great upcoming weekend. Steve

  • @HeinSightMidwest
    @HeinSightMidwest 18 дней назад

    Nice wood work!

  • @StormySkyRailProductions
    @StormySkyRailProductions 18 дней назад

    Neat video tour and enjoyed. Have a wonderful upcoming weekend.(Steve)

  • @user-dg2ok8jo8e
    @user-dg2ok8jo8e 28 дней назад

    Lid is for a chicken feeder good video

  • @frankschultz4170
    @frankschultz4170 29 дней назад

    Wish you knew more about what you were talking about - some research before you made this would have helped a lot.

  • @BuilderJay
    @BuilderJay Месяц назад

    I know the guy you;'re talking about.. I saw my friend post photos of him, and I agree. I wish he wasn't there!!

  • @philipsteber3680
    @philipsteber3680 Месяц назад

    Hate to be a wet blanket on this start-up of a second passenger train each direction, but I'm amazed that the CP cooperated. Passenger trains are kinda a big thorn in the side of the freight operation, and maintaining the required track and signals. Also, Hastings to Chicago is no longer double main track! The double main was reduced to single main due to the high maintenance costs of two mains. Loved the video though!

  • @Robbi496
    @Robbi496 Месяц назад

    Rode it on May 23 to the Dells, riding back to Glenview on Monday the 27th. It was a nice trip.

  • @OldcampRanch
    @OldcampRanch Месяц назад

    Interesting and fun 👍🏻

  • @TJsEpicTrainChannel
    @TJsEpicTrainChannel Месяц назад

    Great history sleuthing as usual.

  • @StormySkyRailProductions
    @StormySkyRailProductions Месяц назад

    Cool video and enjoyed watching once again. Have a wonderful upcoming holiday weekend.(Steve)

  • @JoshLopez182
    @JoshLopez182 Месяц назад

    Insulator Jones!

  • @christinebicanic
    @christinebicanic Месяц назад

    The Red Wing is one of my favorite stations.

  • @youlde
    @youlde Месяц назад

    Hold on a minute.... There are still normal people gathering for a fun event in America?

  • @Phoenixknight79
    @Phoenixknight79 Месяц назад

    I figured it was going to be busy by the depot so I went along the other side, I wish they would put some sort of platform along that fence cause it's a great shot area to get the train and the station, but the fence is to high. But you are very welcome I'm just glad my photos turned out good enough to use. Also I saw that guy up by the vet's memorial standing and showing the flag along with giving passing cars the middle finger.

    • @MrBsHiawathalandRails
      @MrBsHiawathalandRails Месяц назад

      Yea, in the end maybe there is something wrong with that guy. Thanks.

  • @dalejensen5828
    @dalejensen5828 Месяц назад

    Wacko Minnesota politics. You guys need to do better. Being from Tomah, class of '75, It's great to have this train. Used to hang out all the time at the Tomah Depot in the late 60's. Pete Bean was the station agent.

  • @scottmacleod6301
    @scottmacleod6301 Месяц назад

    I was able to find it on Google Earth you can see the trestles and follow the grade from goodhue.

  • @1_lens_view
    @1_lens_view Месяц назад

    Great video. On the old maps it looks like that line approached today’s County 52 from roughly the SSE and made a slight right turn to just past north as it crossed the road, so your comment about the trestle being on a slight angle seems plausible. Interesting stuff. Thanks for sharing.

  • @StormySkyRailProductions
    @StormySkyRailProductions Месяц назад

    Wow, thanks for the great tour of the massive James Hill house, that was fascinating! (Dave).

  • @TJsEpicTrainChannel
    @TJsEpicTrainChannel Месяц назад

    I hope that your tire held. Just think of the layout that one could have in that house!

  • @TJsEpicTrainChannel
    @TJsEpicTrainChannel Месяц назад

    And just think, he was just a clerk at one time.

  • @1stminnsharpshooters341
    @1stminnsharpshooters341 Месяц назад

    Thanks for sharing the adventure

  • @StormySkyRailProductions
    @StormySkyRailProductions Месяц назад

    Thanks again for sharing and cool video once again. Have a wonderful upcoming weekend.(Steve)

  • @MustangsTrainsMowers
    @MustangsTrainsMowers Месяц назад

    Occasionally a cow can be as aggressive as a bull,hopefully not as mean as a Holstein bull

  • @davestrains6816
    @davestrains6816 Месяц назад

    Fun times! Tell Epic Trains he needs to put up a new video. Very enjoyable. Thanks for sharing. Dave

  • @brianburnett5049
    @brianburnett5049 Месяц назад

    Good stuff. Always fascinated by lost railways. Real life ghosts!

  • @shalopez420
    @shalopez420 Месяц назад

    Spectacular video, Mr. B! Thank you for having me at the Meet and Greets. It's always a pleasure!

  • @mariemcnamara982
    @mariemcnamara982 Месяц назад

    Very much enjoyed this as it is not far from us. Lots of history over here. My husband's cousin's son owns and lives up in the house with the porch and the white rail fence. They have a very old stone spring house. Wouldn't doubt it was from the hey day time of the small town. We'll have to go visit them and ask.

  • @michaelbea7877
    @michaelbea7877 Месяц назад

    Why were the old buildings removed? The old buildings look so much better than stucko structures.

  • @gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125
    @gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125 Месяц назад

    Mr B I just read a article about your event Meet and greet. That was cool.😊

  • @davestrains6816
    @davestrains6816 Месяц назад

    Nice video Mr. B Thanks for sharing. Dave

  • @user-dg2ok8jo8e
    @user-dg2ok8jo8e Месяц назад

    Wow good video love it where you go to black and white that brings memories back 👍

  • @HeinSightMidwest
    @HeinSightMidwest Месяц назад

    I kind of wish that I could have joined you.

  • @HeinSightMidwest
    @HeinSightMidwest Месяц назад

    I always enjoy your informative videos.

  • @StormySkyRailProductions
    @StormySkyRailProductions Месяц назад

    Cool video once again and thank you so much for sharing. Have a wonderful upcoming weekend.(Steve)

  • @danvwest
    @danvwest Месяц назад

    Those poor cows!

  • @MustangsTrainsMowers
    @MustangsTrainsMowers Месяц назад

    Sometimes the farmers level out raised roadbeds so it’s easier to drive over them. That would be a bigger challenge if the roadbed had rock ballast.

  • @davestrains6816
    @davestrains6816 Месяц назад

    Looks awesome. Great build and thanks for sharing. Dave

  • @darylhitchcock7680
    @darylhitchcock7680 Месяц назад

    Nice work...

  • @OldcampRanch
    @OldcampRanch Месяц назад

    Well done, looks great 👍🏻

  • @TJsEpicTrainChannel
    @TJsEpicTrainChannel 2 месяца назад

    Great job in the gas station as usual. I see that the pastor from the mission was complaining again.

  • @HeinSightMidwest
    @HeinSightMidwest 2 месяца назад

    It's about time that you got a gas station! There were many times that I nearly ran out of gas visiting people from the mission. I barely made it to a neighboring town that had a gas station.

  • @StormySkyRailProductions
    @StormySkyRailProductions 2 месяца назад

    Very nice video once again and have a wonderful upcoming weekend.(Steve)

  • @Longshadowsmodeltrees
    @Longshadowsmodeltrees 2 месяца назад

    Nice job, the interior looks great.

  • @davestrains6816
    @davestrains6816 2 месяца назад

    Great history, thanks for sharing. Dave

  • @w.rustylane5650
    @w.rustylane5650 2 месяца назад

    I used to be a Civil War reenactor but I'm 73 now and had to give it up. I belonged to the 30th Georgia infantry. I also have 2 Lionel 027 Scout sets, one is die cast and the other one is plastic with a wheel arrangement of 2-4-2. Just need to build an 027 layout. Cheers from eastern TN