It is stated that the scheme to build a railroad from the Illinois coal fields to Milwaukee which has been talked of ever since the visit of DS Mitchell of New York last Spring is soon tobe put into operation. Those interested have advertised for bids for the construction of the road It is rumored that either the Wisconsin Central or the Illinois Central people are backing the enterprise.
Coal Trade Journal - Vol 26 Jan 5, 1887
Some miscellaneous railroad history tidbits around Burlington, WI and the surrounding area.
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