In January, 1962, the L & N Employees Magazine ran a feature on  improvements at Decoursey Yards.  Pictures are below.

L&N Employee Magazine Cover, January, 1962

 

Construction Scenes, 1962

 

The view from the tower.	1964

   

You can read the entire story from the L & N Magazine, here. (pdf)
And a special piece on how they dismantled the old water tower is here. (pdf)

DeCoursey in the early 60's