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Re: (erielack) ELHS Eastern Region Spring Meeting, a brief report

Paul:
May 23 2009   9 am 5 pm Boonton Open House
Ann Miller
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From: "Paul R. Tupaczewski" <paultup_@_comcast.net>
To: "'EL Mail List'" <erielack_@_lists.railfan.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 1:35 PM
Subject: (erielack) ELHS Eastern Region Spring Meeting, a brief report


> Hi folks,
>
> I'm a little tardy due to sickness (will I ever escape viral colds?!? :(
>
> The ELHS Eastern Region Spring Meeting was once again held at the
> Parsippany, NJ Holiday Inn. Here's a brief recap of was presented:
>
> * The presentations started off with lister Bob Bahrs giving a 
> presentation
> of Conrail and Conrail Shared Assets operations on the former EL. One of 
> the
> shocking sets of slides he took was the new NS yard being built on the
> former Croxton engine facility (the same one we explored on our "List
> Discovery Day" almost 15 years ago). Bob also dug deep and found some
> additional EL shots he took to round out the presentation, including wild 
> 6
> RS3 lashups on trains!
>
> * Next up was Jay Held with a WAY detailed presentation on EL marine
> operations, and an overview of the Weehawken port operations. One thing 
> that
> I *really* liked this year was that most of the presentations were highly
> interactive, with many subject matter experts in the audience offering
> comments and additional information. I hope further events continue with
> this "open floor" type of paradigm, since I think the members really got a
> lot out of this!
>
> * After Jay, the VERY animated Bill Schaumburg (Editor of Railroad Model
> Craftsman) gave a great presentation on the Pennsylvania slate industry
> (which was served by the DL&W, among other roads in the area). Bill's
> presentation had some great views of slate quarrying (not for the faint of
> heart, or those afraid of heights!), and his "chocolate toss-outs" was a
> humorous treat. By the way, I appreciated Bill's choice of libations to
> accompany his presentation. :)
>
> * And then this writer followed up with a presentation on the evolution of
> EL diesel paint schemes. Once again, the "interactive audience" style 
> really
> worked well here. Of course, this writer had too much stuff to cram into 
> the
> alloted time (those who know me know that I can talk fast, but not fast
> enough here obviously!), so the presentation was quickly finished after 
> the
> dinner break.
>
> * Rich Copeland then gave an overview of the happenings at URHS' 
> restoration
> yard at Boonton, NJ - a former DL&W/EL yard. A lot of stuff has been going
> on there, and it's worth a visit at their upcoming open house (alas, I 
> don't
> have the date)
>
> * Wrapping up the evening was yet another compelling presentation of
> historic imagery from Jack Emerick, giving his "Lackawanna Right-of-Way"
> show. Many of the images dated from the early 20th century, showing
> dramatically how the railroad changed over time. The thunderstorm that was
> underway during Jack's presentation elicited some laughs, as Jack called 
> the
> DL&W "God's Railroad", and wags quipped that the thunderstorm was "God's
> approval" of Jack's presentation. :)
>
> All-in-all, another great meeting. It was great to see so many listers
> there!
>
> - Paul
>
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