Dave, I remember the END CTC sign was for eastbound yard traffic off the westbound main and the Rock Island transfer track. It did not affect normal mainline moves at Main St. And as far back as the
Randy, It would help to know what years you're talking about. My 1953 employee timetable says the Westbound and Eastbound main were under ABS from Main St. West to Ottumwa. I don't know when it was c
Nelson, The time period for these Main Street CTC signs would be mid-to-late 1960's with my first hand experience from 1969-1971. I believe you will find CTC was extended to Lucas Street near the "tu
Glen & All, I got to thinking about this. The signal bridge in question was/is west of the Lucas Street crossing. The actual bridge location has moved 3 times if I remember correctly further downhill
Glen & All, I got to thinking about this. The signal bridge in question was/is west of the Lucas Street crossing. The actual bridge location has moved 3 times if I remember correctly further downhil
Randy, I think is was the "hole" like you said. I don't remember it being called something different. Wasn't the new Hawkeye more or less the lead at the West end? Lenny Ohrnell Sent from my iPad --
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Lenny, I think you are correct, the 'lead' split right at Main Street for the yard with the 'New Hawkeye', 'old Hawkeye' and maybe "Old Main." The 'hole' track went to the River track, House track; m