An old view of Romulus depot and interlocking tower, when the Wabash line was single tracked east and west. [Alan Loftis Collection] Below, a later view. Note that the depot has been moved slightly south to make way for the second main track. An eastbound Norfolk & Western general merchandise freight heads past the home signal at the Romulus interlocker. Note the pipes coming from the base of the tower which controls switches and signals. The train order board indicates no train orders for the N&W in either direction. 1977. [Charlie Whipp photograph].
Romulus Michigan Railroad History
Romulus Interlocking Tower was the crossing of the NS Chessie System and the E-W Norfolk and Western Railroad. In the days of Toledo to Detroit passenger trains, the Pere Marquette changed lines here for a quicker trip to Fort Street Union Station using the Wabash tracks. The tower was photographed by Charlie Whipp in the February, 1977. Below, this is a March, 1977 photo of the Romulus Interlocking Tower and the Wabash passenger station. [Charlie Whipp]
A other Photograph of the Station at Romulus on the N&W. {Charile Whipp}
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