[CBQ] Ore Train derailment-Rochelle Oct. 1965

["Leo Phillipp via groups.io" <qutlx1=aol.com@groups.io>]

Thought I’d point out an eBay photo posted today for those following and 
anyone interested in what Ive been describing about handling ore trains on the 
C&I in my article in the Friends of BN articles.

Search eBay using CBQ and collectible or item number 116438325542.
What your viewing is an eastbound ore train that derailed on or close to the 
CNW/CBQ diamond at Rochelle in October 1965. Looks like the CNW has wreckers 
working on both sides of the pile. Q probably working from both sides also.

This view is from the west looking east on the CNW. The CNW wrecker is on the 
Del Monte plant 199 lead.

What I’m wondering about is what the old Q guys talked about and my experiences 
on BN that the ore trains ran in the depth of winters when the Great Lakes 
froze over. This photo clearly shows one in early October before the leaves 
have changed.

Can’t  help but think about how the CNW tower operator must have felt watching 
this pile build up literally at his door step?! Wonder if this was the event 
that led to removal of the tower ? Sure looks like it couldn’t help but get hit 
by all of this rolling mess.

Leo Phillipp







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