Louis based on my memory of the building I think it could have been a foundry.
Leo
September 8, 2016
Leo - The agent probably meant "sponge iron." Sponge iron
is a product produced using iron ore that's often used to
make wrought iron such as porch railings, outdoor furniture, gates and
other castings. My educated guess is that the Sponge track
lead to a foundry. Best Regards - Louis
Louis Zadnichek II
Fairhope, AL
Bud Linroth
just sent me an awesome find of a few switch lists from the agent at Rochelle
to the Condr on the southbound Wayfreight in October 1928. There's several
items that will eventually find there way to a future article on a job called
the "roustabout" which would have connected with this southbound Wayfreight.
Note everything says "southbound", not eastbound as this dates from the time
when the Shabbona to Paw Paw line was in place. Train assignments were much
different than all us old Aurora div. guys experienced. I'll cover that in the
article.
Here's the time that I need help on. The agent lists cars
under the track they are on and what he wants done. One heading is the Iron
Sponge track. That got me. Can anyone who's research Rochelle fill me in on
the Iron Sponge track ?
Bob H.,Rich
G.?
Leo
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