February 2009
M.P. A32.5 - 3st Subdivision - QN
Wade was the final name given when automatic interlocking was installed at the junction, north of LaCrosse. On the C&O side it was called "QN Tower" and finally "Wade."
Original wooden tower at QN Junction, later Wade Junction. Looking eastbound along the C&O mainline. M.D. McCarter photo, used with his permission.
Wade
Junction, June 15, 1978. Looking westbound along the C&O mainline.
Monon mainline is just west of the tower. Cook Ditch is west of Monon mainline.
Wade Junction, date unknown. Looking southbound along the Monon mainline. Cook Ditch is off to the right. Mahlon Eberhard photo.
Wade Junction, June 15, 1978. Another view of junction looking southbound along the Monon mainline. Tom Rankin photo, courtsey MRRHTS.
Wade Junction, June 15, 1978. Looking to the north along the Monon main.
Wade Today
Wade Crossing, July 8, 2002. Left: South facade of the tower. With assistance and escort from a LaPorte County Police Officer, I was able to obtain several photos of the old tower and junction. Right: Looking eastbound on C&O. Picture taken from middle of bridge crossing Cook Ditch.
Wade Crossing, July 8, 2002. Left: Looing to the north from the junction. Right: Looking south.
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