| A CN local crosses the Newberry Trail as it descends the grade into 'The Flats' with 11 cars via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI, on 24 Jun. '21. Local was headed back to the yard at Appleton Junction after working Kimberly and Combined Locks. The Fox River and the E. College Ave. bridge can be seen to the left. Over the past several years, I have notice that some misinformed individuals erroneously refer to ‘The Flats’ as ‘Oneida Flats,’ or some other variation. However, the historic, industrial heart of Appleton is simply ‘The Flats.’ Many years ago it was referred to 'The Water Power.' |