Sunday, June 25, 2006

Set Your Watches: Here Comes The Train

1863--In our interstate era, we often forget how crucial the railroad was to the development of our country. At one time, if you traveled from New York to St. Louis, you went through Coshocton. During the early 20th century, Coshocton had 75+ trains passing through town on a daily basis. In light of those numbers, it's easy to understand why hoboes loved Coshocton.

The P & C & CRR Railroad Time Table in 1863:

Going East.
Mail Arrives 7:28 a.m.
Mail Leaves 7:48 a.m.

Express Arrives 1:55 p.m.
Express Leaves 2:10 p.m.

Through Freight Arrives 12:55 p.m.
Through Freight Leaves 1:15 p.m.

Wav Freight Arrives 7:00 a.m.
Wav Freight Leaves 7:48 a.m.

Going West
Accomodation Arrives 12:15 p.m.
Accomodation Leaves 12:30 p.m.

Mail 7:38 a.m.
Express 8:22 p.m.
Through Freight Arrives 12:30 p.m.
Through Freigh Leaves 1:00 p.m.

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