Erie Lackawanna
Railfan.net 'erielack' E-Mail List Photo Archive

430_+427+443_Croxton_NJ_-_6-12-77_-_PRT_coll_1975_.jpg   Original: 1324 by 878 pixels - Current: 1324 by 878 - 100%
                          Try your mouse wheel too!

(No Previous Image) 434517.jpg - Next Image

From: "Tupaczewski, Paul R (Paul)" paultup AT lucent DOT com
Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2005 13:36:40 -0400
Subject: Photos for your perusal... part 2
"430_+427+443_Croxton_NJ_-_6-12-77_-_PRT_coll_1975_.jpg" - image/jpeg, 221475 bytes, 1324x878 (24bit)

I love shots like this! It's during Conrail days, but not all that much has changed at Croxton in this early morning view. There are six visible ex-EL swtichers (only two of which have gotten the "CR" treatment), as well as some PC power around the turntable and a former NYC GP40 at the right. One of several Croxton light towers' bases can be seen in front of the CR GP40. Modelers take note: The ground is slimy, muddy, sand-stained, and there are lots of tufts of weeds growing in the few spots that haven't been soaked by petroleum-based product. The roundhouse almost seems diminutive, being blocked by a selection of motive power.

The "famous" Croxton sanding towers are directly behind the photographer; the power just barely visible at the left appears to be road power ready for its next run.

Here's a question: Croxton hosted quite a number of local trains radiating out on the many lines that left here - where were the switchers for these trains kept? Were they clustered around the enginehouse, as seen here in CR days?

- Paul


<<430 +427+443 (Croxton, NJ - 6-12-77 - PRT coll)[1975].jpg>>


430_+427+443_Croxton_NJ_-_6-12-77_-_PRT_coll_1975_.jpg

Click Here or on the corner X to close this window.


    All photos are the property of the original photographer unless otherwise noted and are to be used for personal viewing purposes only.

    The use of these photos on any website or other distribution media is strictly forbidden without the express consent of the image copyright holder.

    Linking directly to this page is permitted as long as "Railfan.net Erie Lackawanna Email List Photo Archive" is creditted on the linking page.