Holcomb, IL: CGW Depot and Interlocking Tower vs. CB&Q+Milw

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Ardi Carl posted
Depot at Holcomb, Illinois. The crossing is that of the CB&Q. Photographer unknown.Don Vaughn Do you guys know this was also classified as an Interlocking Tower? The extension with the windows was 18 inches higher than the rest of the depot. There was a Towerman stationed (pardon the pun) in that area. Typical CGW, why build a separate building when this will suffice? In the Deramus era, when the brick depots were built, Fort Dodge, IA, for one, had the Towerman's area 18 inches higher. Charlie Clark was the 2nd Trick Towerman, and my dad's desk was right behind his area.

The north/south CB&Q route is now operated by Illinois Railway. The depot was in the southwest quadrant. CGW had a little yard to the west of the depot.

Andy Zukowski posted
Chicago and Great Western Holcomb Station 1950

1939 Aerial Photo from ILHAP

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Mark Llanuza posted
Photographer Mike Schafer captured this cool eastbound crossing the Milwaukee Rd tracks at Holcomb IL on the former CGW tracks.