[CBQ] Re: Review of 2011 MP206 BR Calendar

["qmp211" <milepost206@mchsi.com>]

Greetings & Happy New Year!

Gerald is being somewhat modest regarding his contribution to our calendar this 
year. When helping Bud Linroth with the revision of his History of the CB&Q 
Illinois Pea Vine Gerald sent in a wonderful RPPC of Lynn, IL. 

It is truly a remarkable photo that today's high resolution scanners make 
possible to study as historical archaeologists.

In Gerald's words:
"...but NEVER have I seen a vintage view with so much activity.  Blown up 
bigger & better than when in the Illinois Peavine book I keep seeing details 
not noticed before; a treasure trove of info for a modeler.

The other thing is that then & now, people photographed trains, not working 
yrds, esp. a small town one which coincidentally had so much varied activity 
going on at once along with the unique 'elevator on a hill', derail switch, 
A-Frame (unloading granite?), an autobox, 2 locos, a damaged roof on a revenue 
car, etc etc. "

One of the things he missed due to the image cropping was the shadow on the 
large elevator door facing the camera. The shadow was made by a board wedged to 
hold the door shut.

It's a great photo. But without the technology, it is just another photo in the 
drawer wasting away, unseen.

Thanks, Gerald.

Regards,

Randy Danniel
Mile Post 206 Publishing, Inc.
www.CBQCalendar.com





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