Speeches in progress during the grand opening. In the foreground is the CB&W's only MOW vehicle at the time. The Mopac engine reverses away...
It's the grand opening! The track is in place and time to start on the scenery. The local politicians, town folks and even some of the Missouri...
This is the roughed in Gaskins Switch. Here the Mopac and CB&W cross. In this shot, the Mopac main runs left to right.
The western most end of the line at Gaskins Creek. Here the Cedar Branch & Western meets with the Missouri Pacific Lines.