To Mr. Bell or anyone else out there with knowledge of the area: I was wondering what is the reason the mains north of Danville yard are farther apart than a normal mainline, and also why the height difference?
Also, does the yard have an actual name or is it just Danville Yard?
Thanks, Doug
Dyer, IN
Its just Danville yard...no name that I have ever heard.
I often have thought that the tracks on the North end may have been build at different times, as there are no geological features that would explain it. #2 track (South Main) has more of a hill to it and less cut and fill, which leads me to believe it was there first. #1 track is more level from DV tower all the way to MP 115.
I guess thats one of those things we will really never know the answer to..