DUBUQUE AND DAKOTA RAILROAD - Revision history

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	[[Image:dubuquedakotapass.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass.]]DUBUQUE AND DAKOTA RAILROAD. After the [[CIVIL WAR]], hundreds of railroad lines started service. This was the age of steam locomotives and rail travel was still a luxury. The Dubuque and Dakota Railroad only operated in Iowa which is indicative of smaller lines, or in some cases lines in larger states. Many one state railroads were short line railroads that did not have large areas of coverage or large promotional budgets. (1)		[[Image:dubuquedakotapass.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass.]]DUBUQUE AND DAKOTA RAILROAD. After the [[CIVIL WAR]], hundreds of railroad lines started service. This was the age of steam locomotives and rail travel was still a luxury. The Dubuque and Dakota Railroad only operated in Iowa which is indicative of smaller lines, or in some cases lines in larger states. Many one state railroads were short line railroads that did not have large areas of coverage or large promotional budgets. (1)

	The Dubuque and Dakota Railroad started operations in 1878. Interest in the railroad were strong. The ''New Hampton Leader'' spoke of petitions being circulated to set a 5% tax to aid in its construction. (2) Nicknamed the "Damned and Doubtful," the railroad purchased ninety-five miles of right-of-way of the Iowa Pacific and laid tracks from Sumner to Hampton in 1879 and 1880. (3) The line stopped service in 1887 for a total period of operations of nine years. The line from Sumner to Hampton was then purchased by the Minnesota and Northwestern, a predecessor of the ~~Chicago Great Western~~. (4)		The Dubuque and Dakota Railroad started operations in 1878. Interest in the railroad were strong. The ''New Hampton Leader'' spoke of petitions being circulated to set a 5% tax to aid in its construction. (2) Nicknamed the "Damned and Doubtful," the railroad purchased ninety-five miles of right-of-way of the Iowa Pacific and laid tracks from Sumner to Hampton in 1879 and 1880. (3) The line stopped service in 1887 for a total period of operations of nine years. The line from Sumner to Hampton was then purchased by the Minnesota and Northwestern, a predecessor of the [[CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN RAILROAD]]. (4)

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	[[Image:dubuquedakotapass.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass.]]DUBUQUE AND DAKOTA RAILROAD. After the [[CIVIL WAR]], hundreds of railroad lines started service. This was the age of steam locomotives and rail travel was still a luxury. The Dubuque and Dakota Railroad only operated in Iowa which is indicative of smaller lines, or in some cases lines in larger states. Many one state railroads were short line railroads that did not have large areas of coverage or large promotional budgets. (1)		[[Image:dubuquedakotapass.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass.]]DUBUQUE AND DAKOTA RAILROAD. After the [[CIVIL WAR]], hundreds of railroad lines started service. This was the age of steam locomotives and rail travel was still a luxury. The Dubuque and Dakota Railroad only operated in Iowa which is indicative of smaller lines, or in some cases lines in larger states. Many one state railroads were short line railroads that did not have large areas of coverage or large promotional budgets. (1)

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			[[Image:1881p.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|1881 Railroad pass]]
	[[Image:dubuquedakotapass.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass.]]DUBUQUE AND DAKOTA RAILROAD. After the [[CIVIL WAR]], hundreds of railroad lines started service. This was the age of steam locomotives and rail travel was still a luxury. The Dubuque and Dakota Railroad only operated in Iowa which is indicative of smaller lines, or in some cases lines in larger states. Many one state railroads were short line railroads that did not have large areas of coverage or large promotional budgets. (1)		[[Image:dubuquedakotapass.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass.]]DUBUQUE AND DAKOTA RAILROAD. After the [[CIVIL WAR]], hundreds of railroad lines started service. This was the age of steam locomotives and rail travel was still a luxury. The Dubuque and Dakota Railroad only operated in Iowa which is indicative of smaller lines, or in some cases lines in larger states. Many one state railroads were short line railroads that did not have large areas of coverage or large promotional budgets. (1)

Randylyon at 02:34, 18 December 2015

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	[[Image:dubuquedakotapass.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass.]]DUBUQUE AND DAKOTA RAILROAD. After the [[CIVIL WAR]], hundreds of railroad lines started service. This was ~~the~~ the age of steam locomotives and rail travel was still a luxury. The Dubuque and Dakota Railroad only operated in Iowa which is indicative of smaller lines, or in some cases lines in larger states. Many one state railroads ~~are~~ short line railroads that did not have large areas of coverage or large promotional budgets.		[[Image:dubuquedakotapass.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass.]]DUBUQUE AND DAKOTA RAILROAD. After the [[CIVIL WAR]], hundreds of railroad lines started service. This was the age of steam locomotives and rail travel was still a luxury. The Dubuque and Dakota Railroad only operated in Iowa which is indicative of smaller lines, or in some cases lines in larger states. Many one state railroads were short line railroads that did not have large areas of coverage or large promotional budgets. (1)

	The Dubuque and Dakota Railroad started operations in 1878. Nicknamed the "Damned and Doubtful," the railroad purchased ninety-five miles of right-of-way of the Iowa Pacific and laid tracks from Sumner to Hampton in 1879 and 1880. (1) The line stopped service in 1887 for a total period of operations of nine years. The line from Sumner to Hampton was then purchased by the Minnesota and Northwestern, a predecessor of the Chicago Great Western. (2)		The Dubuque and Dakota Railroad started operations in 1878. Interest in the railroad were strong. The ''New Hampton Leader'' spoke of petitions being circulated to set a 5% tax to aid in its construction. (2) Nicknamed the "Damned and Doubtful," the railroad purchased ninety-five miles of right-of-way of the Iowa Pacific and laid tracks from Sumner to Hampton in 1879 and 1880. (3) The line stopped service in 1887 for a total period of operations of nine years. The line from Sumner to Hampton was then purchased by the Minnesota and Northwestern, a predecessor of the Chicago Great Western. (4)

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	1. Donovan, Frank P. Jr. '''Iowa Railroads''' Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 2000, p. 57		1. Donovan, Frank P. Jr. '''Iowa Railroads''' Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 2000, p. 57

	2. "~~Railroad Collectibles~~," Online: ~~http~~://~~www~~.~~railroadcollectibles~~.com/~~dubuque-and-dakota-railroad/~~		2. "The Dubuque and Dakota R.R.," ''Dubuque Herald'', May 21, 1878, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18780521&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			3. "Railroad Collectibles," Online: http://www.railroadcollectibles.com/dubuque-and-dakota-railroad/

			4. Donovan.



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Randylyon at 17:50, 20 October 2014

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	[[Image:dubuquedakotapass.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass.]]DUBUQUE AND DAKOTA RAILROAD. After the [[CIVIL WAR]], hundreds of railroad lines started service. This was the the age of steam locomotives and rail travel was still a luxury. The Dubuque and Dakota Railroad only operated in Iowa which is indicative of smaller lines, or in some cases lines in larger states. Many one state railroads are short line railroads that did not have large areas of coverage or large promotional budgets.		[[Image:dubuquedakotapass.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass.]]DUBUQUE AND DAKOTA RAILROAD. After the [[CIVIL WAR]], hundreds of railroad lines started service. This was the the age of steam locomotives and rail travel was still a luxury. The Dubuque and Dakota Railroad only operated in Iowa which is indicative of smaller lines, or in some cases lines in larger states. Many one state railroads are short line railroads that did not have large areas of coverage or large promotional budgets.

	The Dubuque and Dakota Railroad started operations in 1878. ~~The Dubuque and Dakota Railroad Company, nicknamed~~ the "Damned and Doubtful," purchased ninety-five miles of right-of-way of the Iowa Pacific and laid tracks from Sumner to Hampton in 1879 and 1880. The line stopped service in 1887 for a total period of operations of nine years. The line was then purchased by the Minnesota and Northwestern, a predecessor of the Chicago Great Western. (1)		The Dubuque and Dakota Railroad started operations in 1878. Nicknamed the "Damned and Doubtful," the railroad purchased ninety-five miles of right-of-way of the Iowa Pacific and laid tracks from Sumner to Hampton in 1879 and 1880. (1) The line stopped service in 1887 for a total period of operations of nine years. The line from Sumner to Hampton was then purchased by the Minnesota and Northwestern, a predecessor of the Chicago Great Western. (2)

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	1. "Railroad Collectibles," Online: http://www.railroadcollectibles.com/dubuque-and-dakota-railroad/		1. Donovan, Frank P. Jr. '''Iowa Railroads''' Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 2000, p. 57

			2. "Railroad Collectibles," Online: http://www.railroadcollectibles.com/dubuque-and-dakota-railroad/


	~~Donovan, Frank P. Jr. '''Iowa Railroads''' Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 2000, p. 57~~



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Randylyon at 00:32, 11 July 2014

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	[[Image:dubuquedakotapass.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass.]]DUBUQUE AND DAKOTA RAILROAD. ~~The Dubuque and Dakota Railroad Company, nicknamed~~ the ~~"Damned and Doubtful~~,~~" purchased ninety-five miles of right-of-way~~ of ~~the Iowa Pacific and laid tracks from Sumner to Hampton in 1879 and 1880~~. This was ~~then purchased by~~ the ~~Minnesota~~ and ~~Northwestern~~, ~~a predecessor~~ of ~~the Chicago Great Western~~.		[[Image:dubuquedakotapass.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass.]]DUBUQUE AND DAKOTA RAILROAD. After the [[CIVIL WAR]], hundreds of railroad lines started service. This was the the age of steam locomotives and rail travel was still a luxury. The Dubuque and Dakota Railroad only operated in Iowa which is indicative of smaller lines, or in some cases lines in larger states. Many one state railroads are short line railroads that did not have large areas of coverage or large promotional budgets.

			The Dubuque and Dakota Railroad started operations in 1878. The Dubuque and Dakota Railroad Company, nicknamed the "Damned and Doubtful," purchased ninety-five miles of right-of-way of the Iowa Pacific and laid tracks from Sumner to Hampton in 1879 and 1880. The line stopped service in 1887 for a total period of operations of nine years. The line was then purchased by the Minnesota and Northwestern, a predecessor of the Chicago Great Western. (1)

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			1. "Railroad Collectibles," Online: http://www.railroadcollectibles.com/dubuque-and-dakota-railroad/

	Donovan, Frank P. Jr. '''Iowa Railroads''' Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 2000, p. 57		Donovan, Frank P. Jr. '''Iowa Railroads''' Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 2000, p. 57

Randylyon at 03:32, 16 May 2013

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	[[Image:dubuquedakotapass.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass.]]DUBUQUE AND DAKOTA RAILROAD. ~~On April 11, 1878, the~~ Dubuque and Dakota Railroad Company ~~incorporated~~ and ~~acquired the unfinished railroad~~ of the Iowa Pacific ~~Railroad Company between Fayette Junction~~ and ~~Belmond~~.		[[Image:dubuquedakotapass.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass.]]DUBUQUE AND DAKOTA RAILROAD. The Dubuque and Dakota Railroad Company, nicknamed the "Damned and Doubtful," purchased ninety-five miles of right-of-way of the Iowa Pacific and laid tracks from Sumner to Hampton in 1879 and 1880. This was then purchased by the Minnesota and Northwestern, a predecessor of the Chicago Great Western.

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			Donovan, Frank P. Jr. '''Iowa Railroads''' Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 2000, p. 57

	In 1878 and 1879 the railroad from Waverly to Hampton was completed. In 1880 the line between Sumner and Waverly was constructed. On January 19, 1887 the line from Sumner to Hampton was deeded to the Minnesota and Northwestern Railroad Company.

	~~On April 18, 1905 the line from Waverly to Hampton became a part of the Mason City & Fort Dodge Railroad Company.~~

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Randylyon at 05:35, 16 December 2012

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	[[Image:DUBUQUE&DAKOTARR.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass.]]DUBUQUE AND DAKOTA RAILROAD. On April 11, 1878, the Dubuque and Dakota Railroad Company incorporated and acquired the unfinished railroad of the Iowa Pacific Railroad Company between Fayette Junction and Belmond.		[[Image:DUBUQUE&DAKOTARR.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass.]]
			[[Image:dubuquedakotapass.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass.]]DUBUQUE AND DAKOTA RAILROAD. On April 11, 1878, the Dubuque and Dakota Railroad Company incorporated and acquired the unfinished railroad of the Iowa Pacific Railroad Company between Fayette Junction and Belmond.

	In 1878 and 1879 the railroad from Waverly to Hampton was completed. In 1880 the line between Sumner and Waverly was constructed. On January 19, 1887 the line from Sumner to Hampton was deeded to the Minnesota and Northwestern Railroad Company.		In 1878 and 1879 the railroad from Waverly to Hampton was completed. In 1880 the line between Sumner and Waverly was constructed. On January 19, 1887 the line from Sumner to Hampton was deeded to the Minnesota and Northwestern Railroad Company.

Randylyon at 03:16, 21 May 2011

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	[[Image:DUBUQUE&DAKOTARR.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass.]]DUBUQUE AND DAKOTA RAILROAD. On April 11, 1878, the Dubuque and Dakota Railroad Company incorporated and acquired the unfinished railroad of the Iowa Pacific Railroad Company between Fayette Junction and Belmond. In 1878 and 1879 the railroad from Waverly to Hampton was completed. In 1880 the line between Sumner and Waverly was constructed. On January 19, 1887 the line from Sumner to Hampton was deeded to the Minnesota and Northwestern Railroad Company. On April 18, 1905 the line from Waverly to Hampton became a part of the Mason City & Fort Dodge Railroad Company.		[[Image:DUBUQUE&DAKOTARR.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass.]]DUBUQUE AND DAKOTA RAILROAD. On April 11, 1878, the Dubuque and Dakota Railroad Company incorporated and acquired the unfinished railroad of the Iowa Pacific Railroad Company between Fayette Junction and Belmond.

			In 1878 and 1879 the railroad from Waverly to Hampton was completed. In 1880 the line between Sumner and Waverly was constructed. On January 19, 1887 the line from Sumner to Hampton was deeded to the Minnesota and Northwestern Railroad Company.

			On April 18, 1905 the line from Waverly to Hampton became a part of the Mason City & Fort Dodge Railroad Company.

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	[[Image:dubuquedakotapass.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass.]]DUBUQUE AND DAKOTA RAILROAD. After the [[CIVIL WAR]], hundreds of railroad lines started service. This was the age of steam locomotives and rail travel was still a luxury. The Dubuque and Dakota Railroad only operated in Iowa which is indicative of smaller lines, or in some cases lines in larger states. Many one state railroads were short line railroads that did not have large areas of coverage or large promotional budgets. (1)		[[Image:dubuquedakotapass.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass.]]DUBUQUE AND DAKOTA RAILROAD. After the [[CIVIL WAR]], hundreds of railroad lines started service. This was the age of steam locomotives and rail travel was still a luxury. The Dubuque and Dakota Railroad only operated in Iowa which is indicative of smaller lines, or in some cases lines in larger states. Many one state railroads were short line railroads that did not have large areas of coverage or large promotional budgets. (1)

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	[[Image:dubuquedakotapass.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass.]]DUBUQUE AND DAKOTA RAILROAD. After the [[CIVIL WAR]], hundreds of railroad lines started service. This was the age of steam locomotives and rail travel was still a luxury. The Dubuque and Dakota Railroad only operated in Iowa which is indicative of smaller lines, or in some cases lines in larger states. Many one state railroads were short line railroads that did not have large areas of coverage or large promotional budgets. (1)		[[Image:dubuquedakotapass.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass.]]DUBUQUE AND DAKOTA RAILROAD. After the [[CIVIL WAR]], hundreds of railroad lines started service. This was the age of steam locomotives and rail travel was still a luxury. The Dubuque and Dakota Railroad only operated in Iowa which is indicative of smaller lines, or in some cases lines in larger states. Many one state railroads were short line railroads that did not have large areas of coverage or large promotional budgets. (1)