January 20, 2016
Gerald and other Group members who responded - THANKS! This nails the
location of the 2949 image as East Dubuque, IL. Best Regards - Louis
In a message dated 1/20/2016 1:07:53 P.M. Central Standard Time,
CBQ@yahoogroups.com writes:
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
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