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Re: (erielack) Next slide from the 70's



Rich,
Great shot!
How far from the GSP is this location?

On Fri, Jul 15, 2011 at 7:35 PM, Richard Onorevole <rev66vette_@_gmail.com>wrote:

>
>  I do believe this was Columbus day 1974.....I was at home in my apartment
> on Paulison Avenue in Clifton when I suddenly heard this incredible racket
> on EMD engines. Looking out the window I saw this train slowing down for
> Paterson Junction about 3/4 of a mile west.......with my eyes popping out
> of
> my head I grabbed my camera bag and headed out in pursuit. It was late
> afternoon and it was raining cats and dogs, but I knew that what I had seen
> was rare enough that I had to try to get a shot. I made it to Kuller Road,
> which is adjacent to the junction, but one had to climb a very steep hill
> to
> access an area in which to shoot. I was hoping that this freight would be
> held up by a commuter train, but that wasn't the case, as I could hear him
> begin to accelerate. The rain was suddenly torrential as I scrambled up the
> hill and barely had time to focus and shoot one shot.... When I got the
> slide back I was disappointed at how dark it came out.....until now....
>
>
> http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=2633140
>
> Regards:
>
> Rich Onorevole
>
>
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