I took this photo, way back in July of 1989.
During the 1980's, one of My favorite and frequently visited railfan photo locations, was Hayford Junction .
Hayford Junction located at West 75th Street and South Central Park Avenue in Chicago's Ashburn neighborhood, was where the multi tracked east and west Belt Railway of Chicago, crossed the singel tracked since 1989 Grand Trunk Western Railroad mainline.
When I took this photo facing west, a single story building was manned by a Belt Railway of Chicago dispatcher, and believe it or not...was actually refered to by BRC crews as a "Tower".
In the far distance, We see an eastbound transfer train from the former Atchinson, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad, preparing to depart from the Belt Railway of Chicago Clearing Yard facility.
The tower was taken out of service around 1993, and was later demolished.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Hayford Junction. Chicago Illinois. July 1989.
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