Laketon, IN: Historical Newton Tower

Bob McCord photo posted by Owen Fishback on Facebook

The date for this picture is presumed to be the 1970s. It controlled the junction of of Pennsy and Erie Lackawanna. The Pennsy is gone, but the Erie still exists as a branch from NS/Big4 at Bolivar Junction to Laketon, IN. Owen's comments indicates the branch serves an oil refinery in Laketon.

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Update: Matt Ditton also posted Bob McCord's photo. His comment:

This is where the Erie Lackawanna and PRR crossed at Newton Indiana. The first photo was taken by Bob McCord in 1967. The second was taken by me in the same area last Saturday. The E-L rails were originally lifted in 1981 but relaid 10 years later to serve the refinery in Laketon Indiana. The PRR rails were also lifted close to the same time.

David P. Oroszi photo with an Erie train. McCord's photo is also on NorthAmericanInterlockings, search for Newton.

Paul Lutz Refinery still ships some asphalt by rail in season to connection at Bolivar with NS.