This trestle pictured was once thought to be the culvert where the James gang hid their horses during the 1881 robbery of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific train at Winston. But local historians believe the actual track and trestle may have been south of the one pictured, based on an 1876 plat book. They think this culvert was built at a later date than the train robbery. What is needed is a very accurate map of the railroads built during that time period before the issue can be finally settled. What is not in dispute is the unique design of the stone culvert which had to have been built by hand tools and horse and mule drawn wagons. It’s upkeep may be a project in waiting for some resourceful local organization. The culvert lies just east of Winston adjacent to Hwy. 69. The area is now overgrown in brush and weeds and can’t be seen from the highway. It’s a good place for water birds like the one pictured to hide out, even if Jesse and Frank never did.
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