CSX Altenheim Subdivision
| Altenheim Subdivision | |
|---|---|
| File:This tower is located at Forest Park, Illinois which there is interlocking with Canadian National former Soo Line Railroad and Wisconsin Central line.jpg | |
| Overview | |
| Type | Freight rail |
| Status | Operational |
| Locale | Forest Park, Illinois |
| Termini | Blue Island, Illinois North Lawndale, Chicago, Illinois |
| Operation | |
| Owner | CSX |
| Operator(s) | |
The CSX Altenheim Subdivision is a freight line running from North Lawndale, Chicago to Forest Park, Illinois. In North Lawndale, Chicago, it has a connection with the end of the CSX Blue Island Subdivision.
History
The route extended west to Forest Park, Illinois, providing access for former Soo Line (now Canadian National) and Chicago Great Western Railroad (later Chicago & North Western Railroad, now abandoned). The line was originally affiliated with the Soo Line Railroad predecessor Wisconsin Central Railroad (1954-1961), acquired in 1889 by Chicago & Northern Pacific Railroad, in 1897 by Chicago Terminal Transfer Railroad, and in 1910 by Baltimore & Ohio Chicago Terminal Railroad. At Rockwell Street (MP 29.8), there is a former crossing and junction with the Pennsylvania Railroad Panhandle line, abandoned in 1986, and Chicago & North Western Rockwell Subdivision. At Forest Park, there is a connection with CN's former Soo Line/Wisconsin Central line. Also until the 1970s, a junction existed where the Chicago Great Western line continued further west. Also until 1957, there was a crossing with Chicago Aurora & Elgin Railroad.
Radio Frequency
160.230 (AAR Channel 08)
Dispatcher Frequency
160.290 (AAR Channel 12)
Yard location
At MP 33.0, 48th Avenue (48th Avenue Yard)
Interlocking towers location
- Rockwell Street: Former crossing and junction with Pennsylvania Railroad Panhandle line, abandoned in 1986, and Chicago & North Western Rockwell Subdivision.
- 46th Avenue: Interlocking with BRC
- Forest Park: Connection with CN former Soo Line/Wisconsin Central line. Also until the 1970s, a junction existed where the CGW line continued further west. Also until 1957, there was a crossing with Chicago Aurora & Elgin Railroad.
Instructions
Maximum Widths at Various Heights
Shipments within the dimensions loaded on cars having 44' or fewer truck centers may be handled without restrictions.
Speed limit
Between Rockwell Street and Madison Street, the speed limit is 10 mph.
Dispatcher location
CSX "RB" Dispatcher in Calumet City.
Mileposts
| Mileposts | Locations |
|---|---|
| no milepost in this location | Western Ave. Jct. |
| 29.8 | Rockwell St. |
| 30.1 | Francisco Ave. |
| 31.9 | Springfield Ave. |
| 32.3 | 46th Ave. |
| 32.7 | 48th Ave. |
| 34.1 | Central Ave. |
| 35.6 | Oak Park Ave. |
| 36.7 | Desplaines Ave. |
| 37.4 | Madison St. (CN connection) |
References
https://www.chicagorailfan.com/rfttcsxa.html
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