Vinceenes, IN: B&O "VN" Tower: Bridge Control

(Satellite, it was in the eastern quadrant of the crossing)

The tower controlled the swing span in the bridge over the Wabash river. The track that crossed the mainline was an industrial spur.

Darren Reynolds posted
B&Os "VN" tower...Vincennes, Indiana
Chuck McAbee: When I worked the Operator's position at Vincennes in 1966-67 the position was housed in the corner of the Depot where the C&EI crossed over the B&O at grade - not at the Wabash River bridge.
Greg Amerman: That is a old picture, didn't even know there was ever a tower there but, I guess there had to be one for the turntable on the bridge.
Larry McLin: My dad Ralph McLin, turned one span of that bridge once a year. B&O Road Electrician.

1944 Vincennes Quad @ 62,500

According to the above topo map, the industrial spur connected with both the B&O and the C&EI. It still connects to CSX because Wabash Steel still uses rail service.

Satellite