Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Logansport, IN: PRR's RACE Tower

William Shapotkin posted two pictures with the comment:
Here are two pix of RACE Tower on CR (ex-PC, former PRR, nee-PCC&StL) in Logansport, IN. The two pix were taken by Dr. Robert F. Breese on Aug 27, 1978.
Wm Shapotkin
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This map from this page indicates it was south of the Panhandle bridge over the Wabash.

1959 Historic Aerials

Darren Reynolds posted four images with the comment:
The Pennsylvania Railroads 
"Race" tower 
Logansport, Indiana
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"Race" tower was one of the Castle like towers the PRR
Built...
Photo & Date: Unknown
Dennis DeBruler: William Shapotkin indicates that this photo was also taken by Dr. Breese on Aug 27, 1978. https://www.facebook.com/groups/340618729346210/permalink/1053922764682466/

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The CTC machine at "Race" tower was only for local
Control....But it came with a Conrail train order,ashtray
And a train sheet on August 27,1978
Photo by: Dr.Robert F. Breese

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A PRR track and interlocking diagram for "Race" tower

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"Race" tower was built on a Curve....
Photo by: John Fuller ( No Date)


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