Thank you for the very informative reply. I will search my Moffat books for that photo you speak of. Sounds like you nailed it. The data on the reason for the Farmington branch will be in my part of the new RGS Story IX as the battle for the coal fields was a big part part of the RGS story and effected many things that happened to it. The book is in lay out mode so get your money ready for this summer or earlier. WGC