www.txrrhistory.com - Interlocking Tower
92 - New Braunfels, Texas.
Tower 92 near Bridge St. controlled train movements
where the MKT (Katy) and intersected with the
Missouri Pacific. |
In this view of Tower 92 looking east, note the semaphores
which
control the approach to the crossing. The I&GN passenger
station
is visible to the left of the mainline. In the distance,
a steam engine
can be seen switching the New Braunfels yard.
Tower 92 operator John Lovin is shown at his post surrounded by
a train order
hoop, telegraph sounder, lanterns and other paraphernalia of his
trade.
Looking west at Tower 92 shows the Comal Power Plant and a grain
elevator belonging to Landa Industries. Both were big shippers
on
the International & Great Northern (I&GN) Railroad, later
Missouri
Pacific Lines. The railcar at right is marked SAU&G
for the San Antonio,
Uvalde and Gulf RR.
Location Map - Tower 92
Map by Jim King
