I am in the middle of a new project that focuses on the alton, IL area railroad. I am having a hard time finding any images of this area or history. This seems like a fairly reasonable area to model as it has a large mill, and steel mill. But historically how has this area evolved?

Thanks,

Steve

Welcome to Cripple Creek. This is a town that was described in an HO layout you can build, but by the time I finished my 4 x 8 I had discovered Digitrax DCC and a few other things. Like shelf layouts. So my 4 x 8 became a 2   x 16 with a lot more room to grow in the same space as my old 4 x 8. While I can't run in circles I do have the opportunity to switch out industries and a train station in Cripple Creek. The Town of Cripple Creek is home to 4 rail serviced industries including: