Mattoon NYC/Big Four Railroad Yard
Mattoon, IL has a rich railroad history. Both the Illinois Central and New York Central (Big 4) railroads passed through the town. Each railway had their own maintenance yard with a roundhouse.
The following photos are the New York Central facilities.
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| 1938 New York Central Railroad Yard Illinois Historical Aerial Photographs |
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| 1956 New York Central Railroad Yard USGS Earth Explorer |
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| Mattoon Big 4 Track Map Rails and Trails |
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| 1982 New York Central Railroad Yard Rails and Trails |
