READER RAILROAD
(taken November 4, 1974 by Ken Ziegenbein)

Chartered for hauling oil on August 10, 1925, became a steam tourist line in the 1960s.




Old Reader Railroad crossing of Highway 4, looking south, about 4 miles north of Waterloo, Arkansas, Monday, November 4, 1974, noon.


Roadbed 4 miles north of Waterloo, Arkansas, looking north, November 4, 1974.


About 1 mile south of Reader, Arkansas, looking south. November 5, 1974, 2:43 p.m.


About 1 mile south of Reader, Arkansas. The depot is at the park. November 5, 1974.


In Reader, Arkansas, looking south, November 5, 1974.


These Reader Railroad coaches were used for excursions in the 1970s.  Taken at Reader, Arkansas, November 5, 1974, 3 p.m.


Another view of the coaches.


Reader Railroad Steam Excursion sign, November 5, 1974.