Re: [CBQ] Big Rock IL

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I am familiar w/the location. Most likely this is the result of a main line relocation. There were many at numerous locations over the years on the C&I and CB&N.

Leo Phillipp 

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On Oct 2, 2012, at 3:41 PM, Rhonda <macon249@yahoo.com> wrote:

 

Someone may be more familiar with that area. Reasons are maybe Feed Mill, water tower, coal bunker, signal clearance and unloading platform. Areas like that may have been used for Bunk Cars. I don't know exactly when, but at some point rules, made them put bunks 15 ft from the main line. Now days that sounds silly, but in 1970 our bunks was only about 4 or 5 Ft from the Main Line. The first night, it scared my so bad, I ran for the door, and almost jumped into the side of the train. One time October 27, 1970.

Bill Jackson

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On Oct 2, 2012, at 4:24 PM, Michael Matalis <mmatalis@sprynet.com> wrote:

 

For a short distance on the east side of Big Rock IL on the C&I there is a large gap between the main line and the siding:

http://goo.gl/maps/kQL8C

Is there any particular reason for this?

Thank you kindly,

Michael Matalis
Downers Grove IL

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