Re: [CBQ] Fourth Main

["Rupert & Maureen" <gamlenz@ihug.co.nz>]

Leo

Thanks for this.

Can anyone give a firm date for the removal of the fourth track?

Rupert Gamlen 
Auckland NZ

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Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2011 3:02 AM
Subject: [CBQ] Fourth Main


> Rupert,
> 
> There have been a couple prior discussions on the fourth main but here is  
> what I have found over the years.
> 
> In Overtons Burlington Route,Chapter 18 page 338 is a short  
> discussion..."as an indication of the density of traffic on the main stem 
> east  of Aurora, 
> a fourth track was laid down over the twelve miles between Downers  Grove 
> and Eola in 1929-30".
> 
> I seem to recall that prior posts reported this 4th main to have lasted  
> only about 4 years due to removal as cost reduction move in the great  
> depression.

> Leo Phillipp
> 



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