Cobb, WI: CN&W Coaling Tower

Jerry Krubb -> Railroad Depots, Shops & Structures of North America

Jerry's comments:
On October 12, 2003, the crop already was cut, leaving the former C&NW tower visible from US 18. A row of wind turbines is nearby, providing a nice "old and new" theme. This coaling tower was left by the C&NW when it pulled back its line towards Madison, WI. The property owner at that time must have wanted the tower kept intact. Normally property must be returned to approx. its original state when reverting back to the owner.

Kevin Huggins: Is this on the former, Ridge Runner line?

Jerry Krug: Yes. The former right-of-way is south of US 18. Traveling west through Cobb, WI, the row of wind turbines and then the tower come into view. It's quite an unexpected sight.

Jerry Krubb -> Railroad Depots, Shops & Structures of North America

Later, Jerry posted a closer view.
Jerry's comment:

A closer view of the still-standing ex-C&NW coaling tower visible from Highway 18 west of Cobb, WI on the abandoned Ridge Runner line