These trains tracks once took thousands of people out to the resort communities of Sunset Hill, Meramec Highlands, Castlewood and Valley Park. They now carry Amtrak and freight.
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These trains tracks once took thousands of people out to the resort communities of Sunset Hill, Meramec Highlands, Castlewood and Valley Park. They now carry Amtrak and freight.
Actually, these are the “new” tracks. The original were located just North of these and ran through a tunnel (aka “mushroom cave”) that was abandoned by the railroad when the new tracks were built.
The original 40 year old single track line was replaced with the new double track line in 1923.
Glimpses of Meramec Highlands “St. Louis’ Only Exclusive Health and Pleasure Resort”
Baker, James F.