Des Planes, IL: C&NW's Depot and Water Tower

Dave Weber posted

I'm no longer saving many of the depot pictures I find. I assume the big dormer is over the agent's bay window. But I could not resist the water tower. Evidently they added water to commuter trains while they were stopped at the station. Recall that UP/C&NW is left-hand running. That is why the engine would be on the east side of the station while the train is stopped at the station. Also note the train order semaphores on the right.

The middle of the current depot is so much different that I assume it is a complete rebuild. At least they used brick to pay homage to the earlier station.

1938 Aerial Photo from ILHAP