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Divernon Marion |
Alton
There are two WRRS wigwags in service
in Alton. Both are located on
Illinois Street, but at different
crossings. Illinois St. (near Broadway) is shaped
like a "U", so it doubles back and
crosses the tracks again. See map.
This is the former GM&O route, now owned by UPRR.
East Illinois Street
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Randy Allard gives us more info:
"Checked on two wig wags left in
my area the other night. Alton Illinois
there are two still standing. The
line in question is the UP branch to serve ConAgra in
downtown. Currently my information
is they run three times a week to switch and
its between 11:00pm and 3:00am, will
let you know if anything changes and
may have to pay off train crew to
pose for a night shot..."
Illinois Street
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According to
the map
, this runs parralell to the NYC line.
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This is CN territory, formerly IC. |
South Street
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Kenney Street
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Above photos by Randy Allard (10/00),
(12/00)
| A very unique wigwag is in service at the Crab Orchard and Egyptian Railroad in Marion, Illinois. It is located at the North Fourth Street crossing. This is a WRRS wigwag on a very modern cantilever that also sports a set of flashers and a 2 color light signal. Also note the interesting rock guard. According to Randy Allard, this signal has been moved at least once and may be moved again. He also mentions that several other types of antique signals are in use on this line. |
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