Randy, It appears that a short local had nosed into the clear on the
siding so the through freight could go by. They were possibly in the
process of switching the town as there are two cars ahead of the loco
on the local. Archie
On Dec 31, 2010, at 1:36 AM, qmp211 wrote:
>
>
> 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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