Valley City in Barnes County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
66 Lb. Rail
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 27, 2022
1. 66 Lb. Rail Marker
These 1895 dated rails were taken up from the building site of the Rosebud Visitor Center. While the original Northern Pacific rails at this site were laid in 1872, lighter rail such as this tend to wear out more quickly. Early locomotives were not as powerful as later models. This 66 pound rail was more than sufficient. As loads got heavier, the rails also got heavier. Note the worn and flattened top of the rail showing extensive wear.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 46° 55.418′ N, 98° 0.366′ W. Marker is in Valley City, North Dakota, in Barnes County. Marker can be reached from West Main Street (Business U.S. 10/52) 0.1 miles west of Central Avenue North (County Highway 21), on the right when traveling west. The marker is located on the Rosebud Visitor Center grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 250 West Main Street, Valley City ND 58072, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 90 Lb. Rail (here, next to this marker); Rail Lines (here, next to this marker); Wood Beam (here, next to this marker); 136 Lb. Rail (here, next to this marker); Sun Kink Rail (here, next to this marker); Valley City Street & Interurban Railroad
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Rosebud Visitor Center Railroad History Exhibit
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 27, 2022
2. 66 Lb. Rail & Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 9, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
