Stephen N. Brannon posted
C&EI Depot at Goreville between Neilson Tower to the north and West Vienna Tower to the south. Situated at the top of somewhat steep grade. CB&Q had trackage rights between Neilson and West Vienna and the two roads exchanged coal hoppers at Goreville - CB&Q loads headed to the EEI steam power plant at Joppa served by the C&EI, and C&EI loads destined for the TVA Shawnee steam power plant served by the CB&Q. Both power plants were on the Ohio River - EEI on the Illinois side and TVA on the Kentucky side accessed via the P&I Bridge over the Ohio at Metropolis. CB&Q helper engines were sometimes stationed at Neilson Tower to assist loaded coal trains up the hill to Goreville. |
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