I took this photo in March of 1987. This is the old interlocking tower that controlled the train traffic at Hawthorne Junction. I had spoken to a few railroad crew that were working in the area on My visit that day, and back then...This tower was refered to as "ICG / BELT Tower. The tower guarded the crosstrack junction of the north -south Belt Railway of Chicago, and the east-west Illinois Central Gulf -Iowa Division Mainline.This view is looking north. The location is approximately 5 city blocks east of the border with west suburban Cicero Illinois at West 33rd Street. The tower was officially phased out and demolished in the year of 1990.
3 comments:
Eddie,
Which railroad was responsible for manning this tower?
I believe that the Belt Railway had controlled this tower, as they had far more trains on line than the Illinois Central Gulf did.
If You go there today, or view some of My recent past postings...
You can see the BRC logo on the Hawthorne Junction sign posted on the chain link fencing that surrounds todays replacement steel cabinet shed.
Thank You.
Eddie.
the tower was manned by the illinois central. (i worked for the IC and was a towerman there from 79 to 90). here's some pics and info from my website.
eddie, you look familiar, like i may have met you while i was working there...
http://www.rosenbanjo.com/RAIL.html
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