Leo
There were switches exactly like this in the street of a former industrial area
here in Lincoln...Unfortunately the track has been removed and I think the
switch mechanism removed and paved over...I'll look next time I'm down there
and see if there is anything worth photographing.
I have a photo or two of an engine working on this track in the 1950's, but I
don't think the switch mechanism will show in the picture...The big job will be
to find the photo.
Pete
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From: qutlx1 <qutlx1@aol.com>
To: cbq <cbq@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, Jun 1, 2011 5:12 pm
Subject: [CBQ] Alley Job Photos needed
After 45 plus years of research and discussions with the old heads the
Alley Job article was submitted recently. I am not exaggerating as the first
info was provided to me prior to 1966 by my grandfather.
Many of you have told me of your interest in this article and your memories
of the job.
The one thing that I have been unable to find is a photo of the switches in
the Alley. The switch mechanisms/stands were somewhat unique in that they
were imbedded in the street rather than off to the side. The throw
mechanism was between the rails under a cover and perpendicular to the rails.
If anyone has a photo of the switches it would be greatly appreciated. Also
any photos of the job in the Alley would be great. I have a couple but the
more the merrier.
Thanks for any help,
Leo Phillipp
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