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Post by DumDave on Oct 25, 2007 18:31:31 GMT -6
Missed the switch!
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Post by BlueStar7 on Dec 25, 2007 7:35:10 GMT -6
I've been a member of this site for a few years, You can download pics or just look at the ones from all over the world. You have to "Buy" the premiums, but some are free. DD, I thought of you this am, as I was looking at them. I found this one and there's a forum to talk about it (and trains?) below it. Did you see the "Train Station, at Banff National Park, Alberta" while traveling there on vac? www.webshots.com/g/d2007/12-nw/67989.html |
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Post by DumDave on Jan 10, 2008 21:43:48 GMT -6
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Post by John on Jan 26, 2008 12:43:40 GMT -6
DeWitt Clinton was the governor of New York State and was responsible for the Erie Canal. Many places have been named for Governor Clinton. Perhaps the greatest tribute was paid by the state of Illinois, which actually named two counties after him (the only instance in the United States of two counties in the same state being named after the same person). But, this photo was not taken in Illinois.  The DeWitt Clinton of the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad (M&H) was the first steam locomotive to operate in the state of New York and the fourth built in the United States. It began operations in 1831. The M&H became part of the New York Central Railroad system in 1853. Portions of the steam engine were cast at the West Point Foundry in Cold Spring NY.  |
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Post by usm686 on Jun 23, 2010 21:24:16 GMT -6
The photo of the coaling tower posted by History Major is part of a Library of Congress collection of Jack Delano photographs taken in 1943. See:http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/owi2001021129/PP/related?st=thumbnails&co=&sb=call_number&pk=owi2001021129/PP#focus
The collection includes several photos of the Santa Fe in Streator, Ransom, and Chillicothe. Regards...
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Post by usm686 on Jun 24, 2010 20:48:51 GMT -6
In Reply #26 John posted a photo of the Santa Fe brick freight depot. From the cars it looks like it is circa 1964. Where did this photo come from? Are there more like it? I had not noticed it at the Streatorland Historical Society. I am researching an article on Streator for the Santa Fe Historical & Modeling Society, and would appreciate any additional photos or insights, particularly--but not limited to--the period 1963-1969. Contact me via this board or direct at james_brown60660@yahoo.com. Regards, USM686
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Post by John on Jun 25, 2010 5:50:14 GMT -6
That photo came from the Streatorland Historical Society Museum. I believe there were more photos there of it also.
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