CNW 5053
A "Falcon" train passing Nelson Tower (NI tower). The towerman controlled the signals, derails, crossovers, siding switches and the junction between the double-track mainline and the Southern Illinois line to Peoria and St. Louis.
Date:
10/26/1980
Location:
Nelson, IL
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Collection Of:
Richard Kundert
Locomotives:
CNW 5053(GP50)
Author:
Richard Kundert
Picture Categories: Action
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C&NW double tracked Illinois & Iowa Division
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Tim Huemmer
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Awesome, I never got to see this tower. Thanks for sharing
5/30/2016 7:31:15 AM
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