The C&EI also had the Oaklawn Shops in this town.
I think some of the tracks have been removed, but CSX still has quite a few tracks and, according to a satellite image, they are occupied.
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| Street View |
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| Railroad Glory Days posted In search of the eponymous Brewer, Illinois -- Photographic adventures of a young railfan: http://railroadglorydays.com/BrewerIll Mike Breski shared Robert Gibson Jr.: C&EI yard office at Brewer Yard near Danville, IL. Glen brewer shared |
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| C&EI Historical Society via RailroadGloryDays "This is how the building looked ca 1900. Employees are not identified, but the man in the bowler hat might well be the Yardmaster. Note the awnings and the multiple telegraph connections." |
I think some of the tracks have been removed, but CSX still has quite a few tracks and, according to a satellite image, they are occupied.
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| 1940 Aerial Photo from ILHAP |
I presume the yard office is the building just south of Brewer Road+Illini Drive.
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| Digitally Zoomed to Photo Resolution |
This was the classification yard. The engine servicing facility was in the Oaklawn Shops.
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| 1950 Danville NE and SE Quads @ 24,000 |
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