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Yes - the approach to the old U.S. Hwy #20 bridge (replaced in 1940's) was a common location to photograph N-bd (west) trains in East Dubuque as much easier to access than head end of trains heading to Chicago. The stone retaining wall & part of the tubular steel railing are still intact - you could take an identical photo now except with additional brush & BN power, freight only! Note too if looking thru old TT's - East Dubuque was Dunleith til circa 1900 when city fathers felt being part of the Dubuque metropolis, as least in name, would be a 'plus'. IC, and to a lesser extent, CB&Q did not immediately change name in ETT's or public's. The photo is just a few feet north of the south (east by TT) tunnel portal which makes a near 90 degree turn as it goes thru the bluff. CN owns much of the bluff even today with property markers atop at boundaries of residential lots. Gerald __._,_.___ Posted by: gvlc6@hotmail.com __,_._,___ |