Buildings and Grounds

There used to be a bridge to carry the CNS&M tracks from the elevated structure about Wilson Ave on the North South line, then south over Montrose Ave. and down a ramp to the ground level North Shore facility about Buena.  Some years ago the Museum was fortunate to acquire the three spans and two of the support steel 'piers'.  The two steel supports were re-purposed to support the new Central Pavillion area and are restored to hold the roof and on display.  For many years the three steel spans have resided just south of our car line tracks and east of the Springfield Ave platform.  On October 23 cranes were on site and the three spans were moved.  First, the short span was taken south to be adjacent and north of Yard 13.

The Lift

Next the cranes lifted the easternmost of the long spans.

Walking

With a crane on each end, the span was 'walked' east toward South Junction.

New Location

The span continued to moved, first turning south, and then traveling along the leads to Yard 13.  Ultimately it was paced just to the north of the area where the leads go due west.  And then the second long span was stacked atop the first one.