1. Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway Company Line built through St. James in 1899. Regular trains not operated until June, 1900. In the early days, 2 passenger trains & 1 local freight in each direction offering 6-day per week service. Through traffic was basically not handled on the line. In the late teens or early 20’s passenger service was cut back to 1 train in each direction, 6 days/week. Passenger service was converted to a gas car around 1930. Snow blockages were relatively common during the winter months. For many years local freight service was provided by the “North to Alaska Job” out of Estherville, Iowa. North – Mon, Weds, Fri; South – Tues, Thurs, Sat. The M&StL applied to abandon the line in 1947. Passenger service discontinued on December 28, 1947. C&NW purchased M&StL on Nov. 1, 1960

2. MINNEAPOLIS & ST. LOUIS RAILWAY COMPANY Map from 1917 Federal Valuation

3. M&StL Depot – Built 1901, 28’ x 82’ Very early photo looking southwest. Located 3 blocks north of the Omaha Road depot, just west of what was to become Armstrong Blvd. The one man station did not have electricity for many years, no plumbing as well. The M&StL telegraph call letters for St. James were “SJ”. Frank Carlson collection

4. M&StL Depot – Facing North, Just South of Armory Built 1901, 28’ x 82’ Station Closed & duties transferred to St. James C&NW agent on June 1, 1961. From L to R – Men’s Waiting Room, Ticket Office, Women’s Waiting Room, Freight Room. WCHS-Madelia photo

5. M&StL at St James, Looking East WATER STATION 16’ x 24’ Wooden Tank Wooden Frame Well - Brick Lined 23’ Deep 15’ Diameter 5 HP Fairbanks Pump Gas Powered Barringer Collection Photo

6. Looking NE on the M&StL at the Omaha Road Crossing Interlocking Tower built in 1901 by M&StL All operating, & maintenance costs were M&StL’s. Interchange track on right built in 1905 Tower normally manned on day shift only Barringer Collection Photo

7. CStPM&O No. 3 “The Omaha and Kansas City Express” passing the M&StL Tower one mile west of the St James Depot. No. 3 had a scheduled departure time of 1:55p.m. out of St James. Circa 1910

8. CStPM&O No. 4 “The Twin Cities Express” passing the M&StL Tower before the interchange track was constructed in 1905. No. 4 had a scheduled arrival time of 3:35 p.m. at St James.

9. Looking South on M&StL at Crossing Just West of St. James. Tower removed around 1948. Crossing then protected by Gates on M&StL with Signals on C&NW. Account two derailments, traffic ceased between St. James & Echols in 1967. The Line between St. James & Ormsby was abandoned in 1969. In 1980, the line between St. James & Hanska was abandoned. In 1985, trackage pulled up in St. James M&StL Yard.