Hillsboro, IL: Big Four Roundhouse

Jacob Hortenstine posted
New York Central roundhouse Hillsboro Illinois
Bill Edrington The foundation of the Hillsboro roundhouse is still visible today.

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Jacob Hortenstine posted
Better view NYC roundhouse Hillsboro Illinois [Lew Schneider]
Bill Edrington The smokestack in the background is part of the Eagle-Picher zinc oxide plant (now closed).
Jacob Hortenstine and all of eagle pitcher was razed a year or two ago epa clean up.
Bill Edrington Eagle-Picher, Hillsboro Glass and ASARCO (Taylor Springs) -- all railroad customers, and all shut down now. The Old Line local used to originate at Hillsboro too. It was still a busy place on the railroad when I was a kid. No more. As far as I know, the new mine is still closed too.
Jacob Hortenstine rumor mill say reopen late 2017 or 2018 but that changes week to week kinda depends on how much beer the guy telling the story has had..........tracks are still there.