REINSTATING FRMR MKT from STL or SEDALIA south to gulf (HOU)

Posted by Anonymous

on Thu, Sep 22 2005 8:39 PM

We all know that a lot of railroad roomers get around..one that involves my area is the FRMR KATY south out of Sedalia, Missouri. UP would like to put this line back in as a direct route to the gulf and Houston, this way traffic from STL and CHI could by-pass KC. Has anyone heard anything about this? Would Rita pretty well destroy this hope of mine?

Thanks

NICK

Replies to this thread are ordered from "oldest to newest". To reverse this order, click here.
To learn about more about sorting options, visit our FAQ page.

Posted by nanaimo73

on Fri, Sep 23 2005 1:16 AM

Union Pacific has two routes from St. Louis and Chicago to Texas, the Former MP through Little Rock and the former SSW through Pine Bluff. I just can't see it happening.

Dale

Posted by dehusman

on Fri, Sep 23 2005 8:19 AM

The UP doesn't run any trains from St Louis or Chicago to Houston via Kansas City.

Dave H.

Dave H. Painted side goes up. My website : wnbranch.com

Posted by Anonymous

on Fri, Sep 23 2005 9:54 PM

Oh, well thanks

Posted by icmr

on Fri, Sep 23 2005 10:01 PM

I don't know anything about that but welcome to the forum Nick.[#welcome][#welcome][#welcome][#welcome].

ICMR

Happy Railroading.[swg][swg]

Illinois Central Railroad. Operation Lifesaver. Look, Listen, Live. Proud owner and user of Digitrax DCC. Visit my forum at http://icmr.proboards100.com For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Dream. Plan. Build. Smile, Wink & Grin

Posted by Anonymous

on Fri, Sep 23 2005 10:04 PM

LOL thanks

Posted by samfp1943

on Fri, Sep 30 2005 12:08 PM

Interesting thought ,as was previously stated, but probably too costly to have happen..The right of way has been long abandoned and I would guess it would cause major litigation, but would sure increase the variety of traffic here in the heart of former KATY-land

Posted by Anonymous

on Fri, Sep 30 2005 2:21 PM

The MKT trk from STL westward was built on the north side of the MO River, was very poorly enginered and was always being washed out by floods. MKT began using UP trk from Sl.Louis to Sedalia in 1986 two yrs before the UP merger. This was the result of another washout that shut the trk down for good and now is part of the Katy Trail which is worth visiting.