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Post by nkp715 on Feb 7, 2012 16:56:46 GMT -5
Here's one of my favorites at the Hogback, dated Mar 13, 1965, showing the 727 and 803 on the rear of a NB heading for the Harbor. This was the only time I ever climbed to this vantage point. Has anyone tried it more recently (and obviously when there's no foliage); wondering if there's too many trees and branches. Some 47 years later, I'm not about to do it. Attachments:
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Post by nkp715 on Feb 7, 2012 17:04:37 GMT -5
There's been alot of discussion regarding the 1974 runaway accident and the aftermath. Never saw any photos posted, but then maybe I missed 'em. Anyway, here's a shot taken about a week after the collision. About all you can say is that the paint looks good, albeit a little scratched and dented. Attachments:
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Post by nkp715 on Feb 17, 2012 18:00:26 GMT -5
Another view of the 864 and the aftermath of that runaway collision. Attachments:
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Post by nkp715 on Feb 17, 2012 18:16:44 GMT -5
Found this critter at Albion in Sept of '71. Michigan Limestone & Chemical 101 was I believe assigned to the stone dock at Conneaut. Even back then, finding an Alco HH (she was an HH600) was rare. Anybody know what happened to her? Attachments:
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Post by superbirdvh on Feb 27, 2012 17:48:18 GMT -5
I don't think that shot on the Hogback is possible anymore. The trees have grown up quite a bit. Now would be a great time to find out though! The ML&C switcher is awesome. I never even knew the stone company at the dock had its own unit. Sure would be nice if they got a new one today and gave back 868 for the road.....  |
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Post by nkp715 on Mar 1, 2012 16:13:39 GMT -5
In the heyday of Conneaut's "Upper Facility," here's the 718A that was working the yard in March of 1983. Thank God, F's didn't come standard with that rear view mirror! Attachments:
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Post by wag2200 on Mar 13, 2012 20:49:21 GMT -5
Jim,
That Michigan Limestone & Chemical 101 was sold to a scrap dealer in Akron, OH by the name of Barnett Scrap Co.
Although it's possible it actually made the one-way trip to Akron, my guess would be that it was scrapped on-site at Conneaut.
Ron
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Post by wag2200 on Mar 13, 2012 20:53:55 GMT -5
Forgot to mention that they (ML&C) also had an Alco S1 and a GE 35-ton at Conneaut.
No idea what happened to the Alco, but the GE was last known to be working at a scrap yard in Ashtabula.
Ron
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Post by nkp715 on Jul 20, 2012 19:10:23 GMT -5
Never a Bessemer train when you need one! Amtrak 49 detouring on the NS in April of 1985 Attachments:
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Post by Jon on Jul 21, 2012 12:04:19 GMT -5
Well that is certainly something you don't see every day... Thanks for sharing.
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Post by Jon on Jul 21, 2012 21:00:16 GMT -5
Thought I should share these pictures I found with the group as well.   |
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Post by dieseldetailer on Aug 8, 2012 10:58:19 GMT -5
In the heyday of Conneaut's "Upper Facility," here's the 718A that was working the yard in March of 1983. Thank God, F's didn't come standard with that rear view mirror! I think that was one of John Denhart's ideas. |
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Post by trainmanble on Sept 2, 2012 20:21:57 GMT -5
Hey guys, these were some awesome pics, thanks a bunch for sharing
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Post by nkp715 on Jul 4, 2013 12:01:22 GMT -5
A recent donation to the Conneaut Railroad Museum was this photo donated by Douglas Murphy. It's dated "circa 1914" with 2-8-0 152 on the head end and sister 117 pushing, southbound around the Hogback. Train has 34 cars and a caboose between the locomotives. The first of the 2-10-2's were still two years away. We were happy to add this to our growing B&LE collection. It complements a similar photo we have dated 1920 with a 2-10-2 leading, and probably another on the rear. I say "probably" as train lengths and car sizes had grown such that the helper was out of view. Attachments:
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Post by BleBob on Jul 5, 2013 16:53:04 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing that photo!
Its amazing how much time has changes that area, a lot of tress and brush and one less main have happened in 99 years.
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