North Clinton, MP 86.2 - Interlocking Tower - Clinton Subdivision (KCOS) - MKT Sedalia Subdivision

Discussion in 'Interlocking Towers & Facilities' started by Frisco2008, Dec 6, 2009.

  1. klrwhizkid

    klrwhizkid Administrator Staff Member Administrator Frisco.org Supporter

    As promised here are my pictures of the South Clinton Interlocking Tower.
     

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  2. Oldguy

    Oldguy Member Frisco.org Supporter

    Well, I managed to do a road trip yesterday and got permission to photo and take measurements of the tower.

    I also went through Blairstown and Weaubleau, the old grain mill still standing, just to photo old buildings and whatnot since no railroad stuff remains.

    It does not look like the tower was constructed on a "casting bed" but was formed-up.
     
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  3. Rancho Bob

    Rancho Bob Member

    With these nice photos, I was able to blow up the views and can now see the form tie marks, so I agree...this was cast in place.

    The concrete was that "period" river gravel mix. As everyone can see, the long term issues are the freeze-thaw effect that water infiltration is having on the corners.

    The corrosion has exposed reinforcing, and it's beginning to lean.

    Buck
     
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  4. Oldguy

    Oldguy Member Frisco.org Supporter

    The corners are rounded making form removal easier.

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    The horizontal form boards were 3.25" wide, which to me, is an interesting width.

    I would have thought that they would have been closer to 4" as the old 2x4's were full dimensional lumber.
     
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