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NS [Wabash/N&W]
City or Area: Detroit
River: Rouge
Type: Bascule
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Other Information: The drawbridge, #714 in Detroit, was rebuilt by Midwest Steel Company.  In January, 1982, six switch engines stored at Oakwood Yard were placed on the bridge to keep the span down while the counterweight was disconnected and new beams were placed. [IT-2/82]
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