Out of the dirt         
Why is this rail sticking vertically out of the ground near the Duck Creek bridge??!
Date: 9/29/2007 Location: Howard, WI Views: 478 Collection Of:   Andre Wehrle
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Out of the dirt
Picture Categories: This picture is part of album:  Abandoned & Out-of-Service Railroad ROWs
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michael carlisle General i know the answer. my grandfather worked for the railroad. they do that as a symbol to other rail workers. that the train will no longer run through that part of town. 4/9/2009 10:15:52 PM
Pat Miller General If this is right near an enbankment, this could be a form of reinforcement. I have seen situations where old rail was stuck vertically into solid ground or a hole with cement and then the embankment filled back in around it. Usually several strategically placed rails are used in this aplication. 6/22/2009 5:44:08 AM
chris mclarney General May have been a mile post marker for the bridge. 9/26/2009 1:57:20 AM
Matthew Liptak General Nice cross section shot. 4/20/2015 8:44:19 PM

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