Saturday, July 5, 2025

Hamilton, IL: Lost/TP&W Depot and Water Tower

(Satellite, based on the aerial photo below and the junction seen in the photo. The quarry did not exist back then.)

This former-TP&W route west of Peoria is now owned by Keokuk Junction Railway (KJRY).

Andy Zukowski posted
In 1913, the Toledo, Peoria & Western (TP&W) Railroad served Hamilton, Illinois. Photo by CU William
Larry Candilas: MP 222.6 - Third Sub; Keokuk Branch
John Stell: In 1913 it would have been Second subdivision.
Richard Fiedler shared

Andy Zukowski posted
Wabash #573 Hamilton, Illinois
Mogul 2-6-0 steamer #573, one of the last, if not the very last steam engine to operate on the Wabash roster has just cleared the Mississippi River bridge from Keokuk, lowa into Hamilton, Illinois. It is seen here heading east on the TP&W going past the TP&W depot. 6/22/54 Photo from the Barry Lennon Collection

1938 Aerial Photo from ILHAP

1964/65 Hamilton Quad @ 24,000


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