by mike | Mar 10, 2012 | Uncategorized |
Jerry Jackson of the Protoweathering Forum helped me understand the weathering pattern for the rusty wheels on the GACX 73137 covered hopper. He commented that when the car would go through a wheel retarder, such as found at a hump yard, it rubs the old rust...
by mike | Feb 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
Some track changes have taken place at Brookville in recent years. One of two leads to the old enginehouse has been severed and another turnout has also been removed. I suspect both moves reflect some economizing on the part of the railroad. The photo below shows the...
by mike | Nov 16, 2011 | Uncategorized |
The former C&O Cincinnati to Chicago line ran through a section of town known as Old Richmond. Situated on the east rim of the Whitewater Gorge, Old Richmond is the location of the original settlement of the city. The now abandoned rail line (below) ran along the...
