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While the U.I.C. abandoned its streetcar services in Brigham City and Logan, in Ogden the lines were sold off to a new company who continued to maintain and operate them: the Utah Rapid Transit Company. This was done to simplify the processes of both…
The first services abandoned by the U.I.C. were the streetcar services that it offered in Logan, Brigham City, and Ogden. The Salt Lake Tribune reported in this article from August 21, 1919 that the Brigham City streetcar service would officially be…
Special train rates and schedules were often implemented by the railroad for events and conferences happening in Salt Lake City and other areas of northern Utah. This April 1, 1918 Salt Lake Tribune article advertises special train schedules for the…
This December 30, 1917 article confirms the rumors and announces an official change of the name of the Ogden, Logan and Idaho Railway to the Utah-Idaho Central Railroad. It also elaborates on the reasoning behind the change, the products handled by…
To avoid further confusion regarding shipping labels and other freight issues, the O.L.I. considered changing the name of the company and its initials. This December 12, 1917 article reports on the discussions taking place regarding this issue. It is…
Near the end of 1914, the construction of the Ogden, Logan and Idaho Railway lines was almost complete. This article from October 23, 1914 announces that the line should be completed by December 1 according to P.D. Kline who recently inspected the…
The Salt Lake Tribune announced on March 11, 1913 the plans for the merger of the Ogden and Logan Rapid Transit Companies and the creation of an interurban system for northern Utah. This article reports on that decision and the increased capital…
After his death, the news spread quickly to David Eccles' friends and family in Logan. This December 6, 1912 article reports that many responded with shock and disbelief. Eccles' second wife, Ellen, lived in Logan with her children. The article also…
David Eccles passed away on December 6, 1912 in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is reported by the Salt Lake Tribune in this article that he likely died from heart failure. The article reports the events surrounding his death, a brief accounting of his…
On April 29, 1912 the Salt Lake Tribune reported concerning the competition between David Eccles and M.J. Golightly regarding interurban franchises in Cache County. This article details the approach of each and their interests, as well as the history…