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

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

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

3

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.

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

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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.

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You had better get your pictures now because the UP will be tearing it down someday for a Third main track here in the near future.