Nostalgia & History > Warbonnet Wednesday: Ross is approving!

I became completely fascinated the first time I saw how the Santa Fe main line(s) sliced diagonally through the heart of downtown Newton, Kansas. And I love how the iconic ROSS elevator held court over every train passing through town, especially classic Red & Silver varnish. There’s just something perfect about that angle!

1. AT&SF 34C leads train #8, the "Fast Mail" away from the 20” station and service stop at Newton, KS on August 12, 1962.
Copy slide by the late Dick Humphries, my collection.

Thanks for looking back!
Lance Garrels
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What a beautiful way to start Warbonnet Wednesday-!  Neat Newton, KS, location with the iconic Ross grain elevator.  Thanks for posting this August 1962 image, Lance.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/03/25 05:27 by cozephyr.

Very cool, gracias amigo!
Bryan

That is a nice catch. Friend of mine caught local switching at what looks like the same crossing that I am going to use in next book in 6-73.
JB

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Cool location and photo.

JG

Excellent view!
Bob