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"Gone, but not forgotten. The old Chicago Burlington & Quincy (CB&Q) swing bridge still swinging into action allowing river traffic to pass and trains to cross the mighty Mississippi at the old Lock & Dam at Alton, Illinois. The Burlington Northern abandoned this bridge and this track into Alton in the 1990's when the railroad swing bridge, the 'Clark' road bridge (seen in the background), and the old lock and dam were demolished. A new road bridge, lock & dam system, and a marina were built just down stream from this point. The construction of the new bridge was the subject of a PBS NOVA series program and that is quite a remarkable story in itself. - April 1980 (Scan Upgrade)"
