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Tsalagidave · « **on:** March 18, 2021, 01:47:47 PM »

The Western Wagon Train: Part-One, The Routes West, Wagons, Prairie Schooners & How They Were Packed

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What were the routes of the western emigrant? What kinds of wagons were used? How were they made and was there standard wagon-wheel spacing? How were they packed and what would all this cost?

https://www.frontieramericanillustratednews.com/post/the-western-wagon-train-part-one-the-routes-west-wagons-prairie-schooners-how-they-were-packed

Buffalo Creek Law Dog · « **Reply #1 on:** March 18, 2021, 08:49:02 PM »

That looks like Scott's Bluff. We were there in 2012, you can drive right up on top of the Bluff.

Tsalagidave · « **Reply #2 on:** March 22, 2021, 12:58:04 AM »

Yep. That photo was taken at the visitor center.

-Dave

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Major 2 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 22, 2021, 01:16:25 AM »

What a great read !

Coffinmaker · « **Reply #4 on:** March 22, 2021, 09:44:36 AM »

PLUS ONE for Major 2

Stay Safe Out There

G Bulldog Grainisland III · « **Reply #5 on:** March 22, 2021, 12:29:07 PM »

Excellent article! Thank you for sharing!

-Bulldog

Tsalagidave · « **Reply #6 on:** March 22, 2021, 12:41:13 PM »

What a great read !

Thank you for the kind words Major.

-Dave

Tsalagidave · « **Reply #7 on:** March 22, 2021, 12:43:15 PM »

PLUS ONE for Major 2

Stay Safe Out There

Thank you Coffinmaker. I appreciate that.

Tsalagidave · « **Reply #8 on:** March 22, 2021, 12:44:00 PM »

Excellent article! Thank you for sharing!

-Bulldog

Thanks Bulldog, I appreciate the kind words.

-Dave

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