Nelson, The CTC panel was replacing the interlocking levers for the same section of railroad. Once the CTC was installed and working properly, it was moved to the depot, the interlocking plant removed and the tower razed. The assumption is that the photo was taken in 1958. Here is a photo of the cantilever signal bridge 204.99 taken looking west from near the bridge. Dave From: CBQ@groups.io <CBQ@groups.io> On Behalf Of Nelson Moyer
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Subject: Re: [CBQ] Signal Question The photo of the interlocking levers and CTC panels prompts me to ask how they interacted, e.g. what did the CTC panel control and what did the levers control? Also, what date was the photo taken? My guess is that the interlocking was for tracks West of MP 206.8 and the CTC panel was for Connett to MP 206.8. Does anyone know of a photo of the signal bridge at the yard limit at MP 204.99? Nelson Moyer Dave - Thanks for the clarification! - Louis
In a message dated 12/2/2023 1:16:47 PM Central Standard Time, Dave_Lotz@bellsouth.net writes:
All, Wood Tower was built in 1892, the telegraph equipment that was originally installed on the second floor of the Victorian depot was moved to the tower in 1931. The 1958 CB&Q annual report tells that CTC was installed in 1958 along with 8 automatic grade crossing signals. The alignment charts agree with the 1958 date. Photographic evidence shows the CTC panel was initially installed in the tower, but the annual report also says that the CTC would allow for the removal of Wood Tower. A Burlington Hawk-Eye article confirms the tower was razed in the late 1950s. Prior to the razing the CTC panel was relocated to the 2nd floor of the depot. The CTC controlled operations from Connett, Illinois, (MP202.4) east of the Mississippi River, to MP206.8 immediately west of the Mt. Pleasant Street overpass. Am interesting note on the alignment chart for the Mississippi River bridge shows the CTC was installed between signal bridge 204.33 east of the bridge to the signal bridge 204.99 at the Burlington yard limits as early as 1916!
Dave
Lenny - Did this board date back to the CB&Q era or was it manufactured and installed during the BN era? - Louis
In a message dated 12/2/2023 9:39:27 AM Central Standard Time, Dave_Lotz@bellsouth.net writes:
Hi Lenny, This is after they moved the board from the tower to the depot. Phil’s daughter, Paula, was in my high school class of 73. Dave 
Dave,
Thank you for the update. Above is when the machine was in service. Phil Woods is the operator. Several things have been blacked out such as the bridge locks and Ill. Jct.
Lenny
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