The Gateway Yard Today
Today the Gateway Yard sits mostly empty after being closed in 1993. Most of the tracks have been removed. However, most of the structures still stand including the yard tower and office building. Vandals have taken a toll on the site. The office/tower complex have had every window broken out, including those that overlook the hump that runs in front of the tower. Railfanning the Gateway Yard is not hard since Ohio State Route 289 runs alongside the yard. The yard tower is visible from the road, and the CSX mainline runs right in between the tower and the road. Also visible from route 289 is the large car repair shed and several small support structures. Photos:
- This photo shows the Gateway Tower as it stands on November 2, 2008
- This is a head on shot of the tower taken from State Route 289
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