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The Batavia Junction station as seen looking east from track level on the Aurora branch side on December 5, 1955. Click here for a larger version.
Photo by RV Mehlenbeck, from the Krambles-Peterson Archive


Batavia Junction
Near Eola Road, City of Aurora
Address: TBD
Established: August 25, 1902
Original Line: Aurora Elgin & Chicago Ry
Rebuilt: 1929
Previous Names: Eola Junction

History:

Full station profile and history coming soon.



ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

It's a busy time at Batavia Junction on July 3, 1949. On the track closest to the photographer, car 410 leads a two car train bound for Aurora. The motorman leans out of the window. On the opposite side of the station another car—what appears to be a Cincinnati—is serving as the Batavia shuttle. In the distance is yet a third train, probably a railfan excursion given the crowd of people wandering about the tracks. Click here for a larger version.
Unknown, C Scholes

Car 417 is on the Batavia branch at Batavia Junction on April 2, 1957. At this point in time, rail service over the branch is confined to the morning and evening rush. In another three months it won't matter; all passenger service will cease. Click here for a larger version.
Unknown, C Scholes