The Northern Industrial Spur of the Canadian National         
This is the end of the industrial spur that serves the northern industries in Oshkosh, WI. The track comes off the former CNW main just north of Harrison Street, at what was Tower CF, where it crossed the Soo Line to access the idustries along the lead. There were at least five or six businesses served along this industrial line, but only two remain. The run around seen here is used to service Pluswood, and it may come in handy to service the International Group, located closer to the main between Jackson and Main Streets. The track continues beyond the red flag to within 20 feet of Highway 45, formerly Highway 110, still also known as Algoma Blvd. The grade crossing is removed and track on the opposite side of 45 is torn up. There was once a wye located opposite 45 where this track connected with the CNW (former Milwaukee, Lakeshore and Western) line that went on through Medina and beyond. (Now the Wiouwash Trail) Following the wye track that went to the left would have taken one back into Oshkosh along the Fox River to connect with the Soo Line track on the northern approaches of the Soo's swing bridge.
Date: 10/29/2014 Location: Oshkosh, WI   Map Show Oshkosh on a rail map Views: 227 Collection Of:   Richard Hopfensperger
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
The Northern Industrial Spur of the Canadian National
Picture Categories: Scenic,Track This picture is part of album:  Remnants of the CNW
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Bruce Case General Nice shot, my Grandfather worked night shift for 35 years at Tower CF 7/9/2015 1:15:00 AM

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