There is still a section of this line in operation, between Girard Il, (where the CNW junctioned with the old GM&O), and Staunton Il., (Where it junctioned with the N&W/NS). This redaction was being used for coal movements, and is still in place. I don't believe there's a whole lot of action anymore. NS used this track for access to the mine in Gillespie, while UP used it (rarely) for access to the mines around Girard and Farmersville.
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Great picture. Just north of the bridge is a 5.5 mile bike/walking path. They are currently in the process of extending it north 6 miles across the Sangamon River, the plan is to eventually get to Athens. There have also been discussions of extending it south across this bridge all the way to Girard.
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