Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway - Revision history

Marcocapelle: /* References */Removed grandparent category of Category:Mexican companies established in 1900

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References: Removed grandparent category of Category:Mexican companies established in 1900

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Polylerus: Fixed typo

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Fixed typo

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	== See also==		== See also==
	* [[Fort Worth and Rio Grande Railway]] - another attempt to build a railroad line to ~~Topolobampbo~~		* [[Fort Worth and Rio Grande Railway]] - another attempt to build a railroad line to Topolobampo
	* [[List of Mexican railroads]]		* [[List of Mexican railroads]]
	* [[List of defunct Texas railroads]]		* [[List of defunct Texas railroads]]

Peter Horn: - {{}} (clean up)

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- {{}} (clean up)

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	At the end of 1925, KCM&O and KCM&O of Texas (the portions of interstate railroads in Texas were [[Article X of the Texas Constitution\|required]] to be under unique charters) together operated {{convert\|859\|mi\|km}} of track over {{convert\|738\|mi\|km}} of [[Right-of-way (transportation)\|right of way]]; they reported a total of 330 million net ton-miles of revenue freight and 8 million passenger-miles. The KCM&O was acquired by the [[Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway]] in 1928, mainly to gain access to the [[West Texas]] oil fields. The Santa Fe then sold the Mexican portions. The railway reached [[Presidio, Texas\|Presidio]] in 1930 and the [[Presidio–Ojinaga International Rail Bridge]] was built.		At the end of 1925, KCM&O and KCM&O of Texas (the portions of interstate railroads in Texas were [[Article X of the Texas Constitution\|required]] to be under unique charters) together operated {{convert\|859\|mi\|km}} of track over {{convert\|738\|mi\|km}} of [[Right-of-way (transportation)\|right of way]]; they reported a total of 330 million net ton-miles of revenue freight and 8 million passenger-miles. The KCM&O was acquired by the [[Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway]] in 1928, mainly to gain access to the [[West Texas]] oil fields. The Santa Fe then sold the Mexican portions. The railway reached [[Presidio, Texas\|Presidio]] in 1930 and the [[Presidio–Ojinaga International Rail Bridge]] was built.

	Operating rights on the portion from [[San Angelo Junction]] ({{convert\|65\|mi\|km\|disp=sqbr}} NEE of [[San Angelo, Texas\|San Angelo)]] to Presidio (known as South Orient Rail Line) later were awarded to [[Texas Pacifico ~~Tr{{}}ansportation~~]].		Operating rights on the portion from [[San Angelo Junction]] ({{convert\|65\|mi\|km\|disp=sqbr}} NEE of [[San Angelo, Texas\|San Angelo)]] to Presidio (known as South Orient Rail Line) later were awarded to [[Texas Pacifico Transportation]].

	== See also==		== See also==

Peter Horn: right of way → right of way

2022-02-02T21:58:33Z

right of way → right of way

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	The United States portion was incorporated in 1900 as the Kansas City, Mexico, and Orient Railway. It was completed between [[Wichita, Kansas]], and [[Alpine, Texas]]. Grading took place between [[El Dorado, Kansas\|El Dorado]] and [[Bazaar, Kansas]]. Primary shops were first located in [[Fairview, Oklahoma]]. In 1910, the Fairview shops were destroyed by fire and the shops were then re-established in Wichita. The railroad was forced into bankruptcy in 1912, but its receiver, [[William T. Kemper]], was to make a fortune when oil was discovered under its tracks.<ref>[http://www.kcpl.lib.mo.us/localhistory/media.cfm?mediaID=34915 Oil discovered] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927023048/http://www.kcpl.lib.mo.us/localhistory/media.cfm?mediaID=34915 \|date=2007-09-27 }}</ref> In 1914, it was reorganized as the KCM&O Railroad. Another reorganization in 1925 returned it to its original name. It was popularly called ''The Orient'' railroad.<ref>[http://railwaymuseumsanangelo.homestead.com/history.html Popular History of Railroading in the San Angelo Area (David Wood)]</ref>		The United States portion was incorporated in 1900 as the Kansas City, Mexico, and Orient Railway. It was completed between [[Wichita, Kansas]], and [[Alpine, Texas]]. Grading took place between [[El Dorado, Kansas\|El Dorado]] and [[Bazaar, Kansas]]. Primary shops were first located in [[Fairview, Oklahoma]]. In 1910, the Fairview shops were destroyed by fire and the shops were then re-established in Wichita. The railroad was forced into bankruptcy in 1912, but its receiver, [[William T. Kemper]], was to make a fortune when oil was discovered under its tracks.<ref>[http://www.kcpl.lib.mo.us/localhistory/media.cfm?mediaID=34915 Oil discovered] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927023048/http://www.kcpl.lib.mo.us/localhistory/media.cfm?mediaID=34915 \|date=2007-09-27 }}</ref> In 1914, it was reorganized as the KCM&O Railroad. Another reorganization in 1925 returned it to its original name. It was popularly called ''The Orient'' railroad.<ref>[http://railwaymuseumsanangelo.homestead.com/history.html Popular History of Railroading in the San Angelo Area (David Wood)]</ref>

	At the end of 1925, KCM&O and KCM&O of Texas (the portions of interstate railroads in Texas were [[Article X of the Texas Constitution\|required]] to be under unique charters) together operated {{convert\|859\|mi\|km}} of track over {{convert\|738\|mi\|km}} of right of way; they reported a total of 330 million net ton-miles of revenue freight and 8 million passenger-miles. The KCM&O was acquired by the [[Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway]] in 1928, mainly to gain access to the [[West Texas]] oil fields. The Santa Fe then sold the Mexican portions. The railway reached [[Presidio, Texas\|Presidio]] in 1930 and the [[Presidio–Ojinaga International Rail Bridge]] was built.		At the end of 1925, KCM&O and KCM&O of Texas (the portions of interstate railroads in Texas were [[Article X of the Texas Constitution\|required]] to be under unique charters) together operated {{convert\|859\|mi\|km}} of track over {{convert\|738\|mi\|km}} of [[Right-of-way (transportation)\|right of way]]; they reported a total of 330 million net ton-miles of revenue freight and 8 million passenger-miles. The KCM&O was acquired by the [[Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway]] in 1928, mainly to gain access to the [[West Texas]] oil fields. The Santa Fe then sold the Mexican portions. The railway reached [[Presidio, Texas\|Presidio]] in 1930 and the [[Presidio–Ojinaga International Rail Bridge]] was built.

	Operating rights on the portion from [[San Angelo Junction]] ({{convert\|65\|mi\|km\|disp=sqbr}} NEE of [[San Angelo, Texas\|San Angelo)]] to Presidio (known as South Orient Rail Line) later were awarded to [[Texas Pacifico Tr{{}}ansportation]].		Operating rights on the portion from [[San Angelo Junction]] ({{convert\|65\|mi\|km\|disp=sqbr}} NEE of [[San Angelo, Texas\|San Angelo)]] to Presidio (known as South Orient Rail Line) later were awarded to [[Texas Pacifico Tr{{}}ansportation]].

Peter Horn: Conversions

2022-02-02T21:53:44Z

Conversions

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	The United States portion was incorporated in 1900 as the Kansas City, Mexico, and Orient Railway. It was completed between [[Wichita, Kansas]], and [[Alpine, Texas]]. Grading took place between [[El Dorado, Kansas\|El Dorado]] and [[Bazaar, Kansas]]. Primary shops were first located in [[Fairview, Oklahoma]]. In 1910, the Fairview shops were destroyed by fire and the shops were then re-established in Wichita. The railroad was forced into bankruptcy in 1912, but its receiver, [[William T. Kemper]], was to make a fortune when oil was discovered under its tracks.<ref>[http://www.kcpl.lib.mo.us/localhistory/media.cfm?mediaID=34915 Oil discovered] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927023048/http://www.kcpl.lib.mo.us/localhistory/media.cfm?mediaID=34915 \|date=2007-09-27 }}</ref> In 1914, it was reorganized as the KCM&O Railroad. Another reorganization in 1925 returned it to its original name. It was popularly called ''The Orient'' railroad.<ref>[http://railwaymuseumsanangelo.homestead.com/history.html Popular History of Railroading in the San Angelo Area (David Wood)]</ref>		The United States portion was incorporated in 1900 as the Kansas City, Mexico, and Orient Railway. It was completed between [[Wichita, Kansas]], and [[Alpine, Texas]]. Grading took place between [[El Dorado, Kansas\|El Dorado]] and [[Bazaar, Kansas]]. Primary shops were first located in [[Fairview, Oklahoma]]. In 1910, the Fairview shops were destroyed by fire and the shops were then re-established in Wichita. The railroad was forced into bankruptcy in 1912, but its receiver, [[William T. Kemper]], was to make a fortune when oil was discovered under its tracks.<ref>[http://www.kcpl.lib.mo.us/localhistory/media.cfm?mediaID=34915 Oil discovered] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927023048/http://www.kcpl.lib.mo.us/localhistory/media.cfm?mediaID=34915 \|date=2007-09-27 }}</ref> In 1914, it was reorganized as the KCM&O Railroad. Another reorganization in 1925 returned it to its original name. It was popularly called ''The Orient'' railroad.<ref>[http://railwaymuseumsanangelo.homestead.com/history.html Popular History of Railroading in the San Angelo Area (David Wood)]</ref>

	At the end of 1925, KCM&O and KCM&O of Texas (the portions of interstate railroads in Texas were [[Article X of the Texas Constitution\|required]] to be under unique charters) together operated 859 ~~miles~~ of track over 738 ~~miles~~ of right of way; they reported a total of 330 million net ton-miles of revenue freight and 8 million passenger-miles. The KCM&O was acquired by the [[Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway]] in 1928, mainly to gain access to the [[West Texas]] oil fields. The Santa Fe then sold the Mexican portions. The railway reached [[Presidio, Texas\|Presidio]] in 1930 and the [[Presidio–Ojinaga International Rail Bridge]] was built.		At the end of 1925, KCM&O and KCM&O of Texas (the portions of interstate railroads in Texas were [[Article X of the Texas Constitution\|required]] to be under unique charters) together operated {{convert\|859\|mi\|km}} of track over {{convert\|738\|mi\|km}} of right of way; they reported a total of 330 million net ton-miles of revenue freight and 8 million passenger-miles. The KCM&O was acquired by the [[Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway]] in 1928, mainly to gain access to the [[West Texas]] oil fields. The Santa Fe then sold the Mexican portions. The railway reached [[Presidio, Texas\|Presidio]] in 1930 and the [[Presidio–Ojinaga International Rail Bridge]] was built.

	Operating rights on the portion from [[San Angelo Junction]] (65 ~~miles~~ NEE of [[San Angelo, Texas\|San Angelo)]] to Presidio (known as South Orient Rail Line) later were awarded to [[Texas Pacifico ~~Transportation~~]].		Operating rights on the portion from [[San Angelo Junction]] ({{convert\|65\|mi\|km\|disp=sqbr}} NEE of [[San Angelo, Texas\|San Angelo)]] to Presidio (known as South Orient Rail Line) later were awarded to [[Texas Pacifico Tr{{}}ansportation]].

	== See also==		== See also==

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	{{Infobox rail		{{Infobox rail
	\| railroad_name = Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway		\| railroad_name = Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway

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	\| railroad_name = Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway		\| railroad_name = Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway

Peter Horn: {{RailGauge|ussg}} → {{RailGauge|ussg|allk=on}}

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{{RailGauge|ussg}} → {{RailGauge|ussg|allk=on}}

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	\| successor_line = [[Chihuahua al Pacífico]]/[[Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway]]		\| successor_line = [[Chihuahua al Pacífico]]/[[Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway]]
	\| gauge = {{RailGauge\|ussg}}		\| gauge = {{RailGauge\|ussg\|allk=on}}
	\| length = R		\| length = R
	\| hq_city =		\| hq_city =

Hugo999: +Category:Mexican companies established in 1900; ±Category:1900 establishments in Mexico→Category:1928 disestablishments in Mexico using HotCat

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+Category:Mexican companies established in 1900; ±Category:1900 establishments in Mexico→Category:1928 disestablishments in Mexico using HotCat

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	[[Category:~~1900~~ ~~establishments~~ in Mexico]]		[[Category:1928 disestablishments in Mexico]]
	[[Category:Railway companies disestablished in 1928]]		[[Category:Railway companies disestablished in 1928]]
	[[Category:1928 mergers and acquisitions]]		[[Category:1928 mergers and acquisitions]]
	[[Category:Porfiriato]]		[[Category:Porfiriato]]
			[[Category:Mexican companies established in 1900]]

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Casey56: remove recursive link on South Orient Rail Line

2020-06-10T01:55:34Z

remove recursive link on South Orient Rail Line

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	At the end of 1925, KCM&O and KCM&O of Texas (the portions of interstate railroads in Texas were [[Article X of the Texas Constitution\|required]] to be under unique charters) together operated 859 miles of track over 738 miles of right of way; they reported a total of 330 million net ton-miles of revenue freight and 8 million passenger-miles. The KCM&O was acquired by the [[Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway]] in 1928, mainly to gain access to the [[West Texas]] oil fields. The Santa Fe then sold the Mexican portions. The railway reached [[Presidio, Texas\|Presidio]] in 1930 and the [[Presidio–Ojinaga International Rail Bridge]] was built.		At the end of 1925, KCM&O and KCM&O of Texas (the portions of interstate railroads in Texas were [[Article X of the Texas Constitution\|required]] to be under unique charters) together operated 859 miles of track over 738 miles of right of way; they reported a total of 330 million net ton-miles of revenue freight and 8 million passenger-miles. The KCM&O was acquired by the [[Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway]] in 1928, mainly to gain access to the [[West Texas]] oil fields. The Santa Fe then sold the Mexican portions. The railway reached [[Presidio, Texas\|Presidio]] in 1930 and the [[Presidio–Ojinaga International Rail Bridge]] was built.

	Operating rights on the portion ~~([[South Orient Railroad\|South Orient Rail Line]])~~ from [[San Angelo Junction]] (65 miles NEE of [[San Angelo, Texas\|San Angelo)]] to Presidio later were awarded to [[Texas Pacifico Transportation]].		Operating rights on the portion from [[San Angelo Junction]] (65 miles NEE of [[San Angelo, Texas\|San Angelo)]] to Presidio (known as South Orient Rail Line) later were awarded to [[Texas Pacifico Transportation]].

	== See also==		== See also==

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	The United States portion was incorporated in 1900 as the Kansas City, Mexico, and Orient Railway. It was completed between [[Wichita, Kansas]], and [[Alpine, Texas]]. Grading took place between [[El Dorado, Kansas\|El Dorado]] and [[Bazaar, Kansas]]. Primary shops were first located in [[Fairview, Oklahoma]]. In 1910, the Fairview shops were destroyed by fire and the shops were then re-established in Wichita. The railroad was forced into bankruptcy in 1912, but its receiver, [[William T. Kemper]], was to make a fortune when oil was discovered under its tracks.<ref>[http://www.kcpl.lib.mo.us/localhistory/media.cfm?mediaID=34915 Oil discovered] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927023048/http://www.kcpl.lib.mo.us/localhistory/media.cfm?mediaID=34915 \|date=2007-09-27 }}</ref> In 1914, it was reorganized as the KCM&O Railroad. Another reorganization in 1925 returned it to its original name. It was popularly called ''The Orient'' railroad.<ref>[http://railwaymuseumsanangelo.homestead.com/history.html Popular History of Railroading in the San Angelo Area (David Wood)]</ref>		The United States portion was incorporated in 1900 as the Kansas City, Mexico, and Orient Railway. It was completed between [[Wichita, Kansas]], and [[Alpine, Texas]]. Grading took place between [[El Dorado, Kansas\|El Dorado]] and [[Bazaar, Kansas]]. Primary shops were first located in [[Fairview, Oklahoma]]. In 1910, the Fairview shops were destroyed by fire and the shops were then re-established in Wichita. The railroad was forced into bankruptcy in 1912, but its receiver, [[William T. Kemper]], was to make a fortune when oil was discovered under its tracks.<ref>[http://www.kcpl.lib.mo.us/localhistory/media.cfm?mediaID=34915 Oil discovered] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927023048/http://www.kcpl.lib.mo.us/localhistory/media.cfm?mediaID=34915 \|date=2007-09-27 }}</ref> In 1914, it was reorganized as the KCM&O Railroad. Another reorganization in 1925 returned it to its original name. It was popularly called ''The Orient'' railroad.<ref>[http://railwaymuseumsanangelo.homestead.com/history.html Popular History of Railroading in the San Angelo Area (David Wood)]</ref>

	At the end of 1925, KCM&O and KCM&O of Texas (the portions of interstate railroads in Texas were [[Article X of the Texas Constitution\|required]] to be under unique charters) together operated {{convert\|859\|mi\|km}} of track over {{convert\|738\|mi\|km}} of right of way; they reported a total of 330 million net ton-miles of revenue freight and 8 million passenger-miles. The KCM&O was acquired by the [[Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway]] in 1928, mainly to gain access to the [[West Texas]] oil fields. The Santa Fe then sold the Mexican portions. The railway reached [[Presidio, Texas\|Presidio]] in 1930 and the [[Presidio–Ojinaga International Rail Bridge]] was built.		At the end of 1925, KCM&O and KCM&O of Texas (the portions of interstate railroads in Texas were [[Article X of the Texas Constitution\|required]] to be under unique charters) together operated {{convert\|859\|mi\|km}} of track over {{convert\|738\|mi\|km}} of [[Right-of-way (transportation)\|right of way]]; they reported a total of 330 million net ton-miles of revenue freight and 8 million passenger-miles. The KCM&O was acquired by the [[Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway]] in 1928, mainly to gain access to the [[West Texas]] oil fields. The Santa Fe then sold the Mexican portions. The railway reached [[Presidio, Texas\|Presidio]] in 1930 and the [[Presidio–Ojinaga International Rail Bridge]] was built.

	Operating rights on the portion from [[San Angelo Junction]] ({{convert\|65\|mi\|km\|disp=sqbr}} NEE of [[San Angelo, Texas\|San Angelo)]] to Presidio (known as South Orient Rail Line) later were awarded to [[Texas Pacifico Tr{{}}ansportation]].		Operating rights on the portion from [[San Angelo Junction]] ({{convert\|65\|mi\|km\|disp=sqbr}} NEE of [[San Angelo, Texas\|San Angelo)]] to Presidio (known as South Orient Rail Line) later were awarded to [[Texas Pacifico Tr{{}}ansportation]].