[milwaukee-electric] Re: Thanks guys - some questions

[Don L. Leistikow]

Bill Sell and list:   The Hales Corners loop area was known as
Hillcrest, probably a stop from long ago when passenger service was
operated to Burlington and East Troy.                                                 

At Hillcrest was a small Co-Op, Standard Oil, I think.  In addition, the
track which served this facility was also a lead to WEPCO's Line Pole
and Material Yard.  Flat cars of Line Poles were a routine business.  In
addition, Hales Corners Lumber & Fuel was located on the SW corner of
the Forest Home, Cape Road and the Hwy 100 intersection.  Carloads of
Coal were also a common delivery.                  

Groceries for Big Bend Shop Rite were spotted at the HC spur where a
platform was located.  These were stop-off cars, as I would later
discover.  Big Bend Shop Rite was a member of Roundy's retailer owned
Co-Op.                                          

Don L.