Road to Oblivion

Financial hardships, highway competition, and inadequate maintenance and investment led to the abandonment of a wide array of railroads. Take a look at our free 45-page PDF download to uncover the history behind the following railroads:

• The formation of the Wisconsin & Calumet Railroad and the different rail lines it operated, restored, and acquired.
• How the Vicksburg Route changed over time due to the geographical wealth of the area, its location, and the history surrounding it.
• The reasons behind why many people refer to the Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad as a hardworking regional.
• The road of misfortune and the constant state of instability that the Chicago, Missouri & Western Railroad had to deal with.