I occasionally tune into a historical IO type group regarding South Dakota--home grounds here!? Occasionally I'll come across some decent RR photos and writings about them.? Last night a letter from a past lobbyist for the CNW was run.? The State Capitol was in Yankton in the far SE corner of the state--MILW territory!
The CNW was pushing for a more central part of the state and right next to their new rails!? So the CNW pushed for Pierre (pronounced pier).? They brought in a train stocked with food, booze and women; and so the legislators decided the move would be good!? Apparently lobbying hasn't changed too much!
BTW, The main passenger train ended up being called the Dakota 400!? My own version is called the Dakota 300! (an E7 one coach, RPO & baggage.? Presently I'm waiting for some cash coming my way!? Perhaps I should open a prison there too!
Not too political is it?
Bob Werre
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Bob Werre