Railroad Dispatcher Control Levers - Brass Knockers

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U.S.S Electro-Pneumatic Machine had 69 working levers. 9 of these levers were salvaged before this magnificent machine located at 21st Street in Chicago was scraped. Built in 1946 and in full operation from 1948 to 2006, these levers controlled switches and signals for some of the most famous trains to arrive and depart Chicago. This Bid is for one Long & one Short lever Levers were painted, so will have to be stripped. All levers work, will need some lube. Read On: 21st Street Crossing Also known as "Alton Junction," 21st Street Crossing is perhaps Chicago's most historically significant rail location. Located just east of Canal Street and north of Cermak Road (22nd St.) on the edge of Chicago's Chinatown, it can be reached from downtown by taking any westbound street to Canal. Turn left and proceed south about a mile and a half to 18th Street. Turn left onto 18th, then turn right at Wentworth Avenue. Turn right at 19th Street and take it about a block till it ends. You will be at the entrance to Ping Tom Park. Walk into the park; the crossing is at the park's west end. NOTE: parking can be difficult in this area. 21st Back Then In all the world t may never have been a junction to rival 21st Street in its prime. It had at one time 26 diamonds, and well over 150 trains a day rumbled through it. On page 83 of his book, Track Planning read more

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