BNSF Pays to Clean Up former H. Kramer Spur off Lumber District Line in Chicago

[TBurke]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year first of all.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-pilsen-lead-cleanup-20161223-story.html

BNSF paid to remove contaminated soil and taking up and paving over the spur to H Kramer.  It might explain why Kramer stopped receiving shipments by rail a few years ago as the contaminated land under the spur was targeted for removal and cleanup.

You can see former shortline operator Central Illinois switching out Kramer which required using a tail track to the west of the plant.  Kramer is located at 1345 W 21st St, Chicago, IL 60608.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooySb-vxzlM