Does anyone know if the coaling tower at Dekalb, IL is still there?

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Anonymous

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Does anyone know if the coaling tower at Dekalb, IL is still there?

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 14, 2004 8:46 PM

I'm headed that way next week and would stop by if its still standing,
Thx [:D]
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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 14, 2004 11:46 PM

Its still there but the UP is talking about extending the triple track out past Dekalb sooner or later so get youre photos now.

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eolafan

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Posted by eolafan on Friday, October 15, 2004 12:02 AM

It is still there and the double track main runs right under it. It seems to be on a slight curve and that makes for an interesting sight when you are just west of the tower in town and are watching the trains coming west on the main.

Eolafan (a.k.a. Jim)

Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 15, 2004 9:28 AM

I would hate to see it go. The UP already took out the one in Council Bluffs,Iowa.

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wcfan4ever

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Posted by wcfan4ever on Tuesday, October 19, 2004 12:23 PM

I make it a yearly thing when I head to Rochelle to check out the coaling tower. Every year I also try to get a decent photo of a train going through it but strike out. The only shot of a train I have going through it, was a light engine move heading west but the sun was on the wrong side. It can make for some interesting photos though.

Dave Howarth Jr. Livin' On Former CNW Spur From Manitowoc To Appleton In Reedsville, WI

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