Former BN SD70MAC leads coal train to Smithers Lake past Tower 17. Signal cabinet in foreground will replace manned tower. Tower will disappear in 60 days. Last manned interlocking tower in Texas
Former Conrail SD70MAC leads Pure CSX power on UP train passes tower Westbound on Glidden Sub. Tower will disappear in 60 days. Last manned interlocking tower in Texas
Former BN 70 Mac DPU on Smithers Lake loaded coal train passes tower. Tower will disappear in 60 days. Last manned interlocking tower in Texas
Awesome Warbonnet passing the Tower Southbound on BNSF Galveston Sub. New signal cabinet in foreground will replace Tower in 60 days. Last manned interlocking tower in Texas
Lit track display shows number sequence for signals etc. and track layout to operator. Signals display red, yellow or green. GCSF track from top to bottom right With siding SE of tower. SP Sunset ... (more)
Operator instructions for levers. Which lever activates which switch or signal. Notice SOuthern Pacific and Gulf Colorado Santa Fe. ( Now UP and BNSF) Destined for museum!!Final days for last mann... (more)
Notice train order poles on left side of cabinet. Still used to hand up orders. Final days for last manned interlocking tower in Texas. Will be gone within 60 days
Final days for last manned interlocking tower in Texas. Will be gone within 60 days
Nikon CP995, the desk view.
Last manned interlocking Tower 17 will be automated soon.
BNSF local heading west
