Beardstown Train Watching Elaine and Mike
Misc Beardstown Scans
Late 70s
A switcher near the Burlington turntable and roundhouse. The building still stands but is used by a local industry.
A BN freight crossing the Illinois River at Beardstown.
BN Freight approaching the Bridge.
In 1976, this BN freight is heading south into the yards. Much of the trackage in this picture is now gone.
November of 1976 shows this unit in CB&Q Colors.
Without a long telephoto it is difficult to get yard shots in Beardstown.
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