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By:Christopher Smith
Dates:9/1/1965 - 2/1/1979
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C&O 7068 leads a cut of F's out of Kodak September 1965
Title:  C&O 7068 leads a cut of F's out of Kodak September 1965
Description:  C&O 7068 in experimental black & white paint scheme pulling out of the B&O lead at Kodak. I'm standing on the south side of the ridge, looking to the north (and a little west). L.B. Finewood is across the street. Keep in mind the switch to Kodak was on the north side of the ridge at that time, meaning the B&O had two tracks that crossed at grade - the main and the lead into Kodak. The handsome F is in charge of 4-5 others on a Saturday or Sunday unit coal train equipped with road power. Notice the engineer's hand dangling on a nice late summer day. The "flare" is (was) an all too common attribute of roll film when mishandled either installing or removing from the camera, in this case a 127 Brownie.
Photo Date:  9/1/1965  Upload Date: 5/28/2013 12:54:08 PM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Locomotives:  CO 7068(F7A)
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Beikirch Ford in Avon along side the EL - 1 of 2
Title:  Beikirch Ford in Avon along side the EL - 1 of 2
Description:  Date approximate. Looking north from 5&20 (W. Main St.), a view of the EL yard in Avon (pre-LA&L) from *I think* a school bus on a day trip. The station is in use; crews are based in Avon; the line to Batavia is intact; and one can get a deal on a used Corvair (probably a trade-in) from Beikirch Ford next door. Notice it is sitting on RR property. Don't want it to infect any new Fords! Ick! Lots of wagons! The caboose is probably either C129 or C140.
Photo Date:  5/1/1967  Upload Date: 8/29/2020 9:25:00 AM
Location:  Avon, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Beikirch Ford in Avon along side the EL - 2 of 2
Title:  Beikirch Ford in Avon along side the EL - 2 of 2
Description:  Today's 2020 view. The EL is gone, replaced by the LA&L. The station is now a restaurant. Beikirch Ford is also gone and Rochester Rd. has been re-aligned.
Photo Date:  5/1/1967  Upload Date: 8/29/2020 9:25:20 AM
Location:  Avon, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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EFCX 2529
Title:  EFCX 2529
Description:  Date approximate +/- a year - the start of the hi-cubes
Photo Date:  11/1/1967  Upload Date: 10/30/2016 11:02:03 AM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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ARA SP1 and caboose
Title:  ARA SP1 and caboose
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Photo Date:  8/4/1968  Upload Date: 9/22/2016 1:37:23 PM
Location:  Arcade, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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B&O Weed Spray Train at Dock Jct. - August 1969 photo 1 of 4
Title:  B&O Weed Spray Train at Dock Jct. - August 1969 photo 1 of 4
Description:  Kodak was kind enough to date the photos for me (August 1969). Pictured is the B&O weed spray train at Dock Junction, returning from the end (northernmost) point on the line, which in those days meant the NYC (PC) interchange with the Hojack. Returning from the interchange entailed crossing the Lake Ontario State Parkway on an overpass and crossing Latta, Denise, Britton and Stonewood Roads at grade. Coincidently (and with a couple of exceptions), this path is also the border between Greece and Rochester (Charlotte). The crew sprayed during the northbound trip and has everything put away for the return trip back to Brooks Ave. If it looks like there’s an oily sheen on everything, it’s because there is – the spray was a black, oily, nasty substance that (probably) couldn’t be used as an EPA permitted pesticide today. Oh, what we didn’t know… The last photo shows the Dock Jct. concrete phone booth. The diverging route to the left will take you over the NYC Charlotte branch (we called it “black bridge” for reasons I hope are obvious…) and down to the coal docks at the end of Boxart St.
Photo Date:  8/1/1969  Upload Date: 2/7/2015 11:58:21 AM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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B&O Weed Spray Train at Dock Jct. - August 1969 photo 3 of 4
Title:  B&O Weed Spray Train at Dock Jct. - August 1969 photo 3 of 4
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Photo Date:  8/1/1969  Upload Date: 2/7/2015 11:58:59 AM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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B&O Weed Spray Train at Dock Jct. - August 1969 photo 4 of 4
Title:  B&O Weed Spray Train at Dock Jct. - August 1969 photo 4 of 4
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Photo Date:  8/1/1969  Upload Date: 2/7/2015 11:59:17 AM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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B&O Weed Spray Train at Dock Jct. - August 1969 photo 2 of 4
Title:  B&O Weed Spray Train at Dock Jct. - August 1969 photo 2 of 4
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Photo Date:  8/1/1969  Upload Date: 9/14/2016 3:08:31 PM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Big whoops on the B&O... August 1969 shot
Title:  Big whoops on the B&O... August 1969 shot
Description:  A cut of stationary hoppers on the siding between McCall Rd. and the Ridge became mobile after vandals released the brakes. A few tipped over the derail at the north end with obvious results.
Photo Date:  8/1/1969  Upload Date: 5/28/2013 12:53:51 PM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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EL 1224 at the Exchange Street yard - 1 of 4
Title:  EL 1224 at the Exchange Street yard - 1 of 4
Description:  Date approximate.
Photo Date:  11/3/1972  Upload Date: 2/11/2018 2:07:01 PM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Locomotives:  EL 1224(GP7)
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EL 1224 at the Exchange Street yard - 2 of 4
Title:  EL 1224 at the Exchange Street yard - 2 of 4
Description:  Date approximate.
Photo Date:  11/3/1972  Upload Date: 2/11/2018 2:14:09 PM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Locomotives:  EL 1224(GP7)
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EL 1224 at the Exchange Street yard - 3 of 4
Title:  EL 1224 at the Exchange Street yard - 3 of 4
Description:  Date approximate.
Photo Date:  11/3/1972  Upload Date: 2/11/2018 2:18:35 PM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Locomotives:  EL 1224(GP7)
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EL 1224 at the Exchange Street yard - 4 of 4
Title:  EL 1224 at the Exchange Street yard - 4 of 4
Description:  Date approximate.
Photo Date:  11/3/1972  Upload Date: 2/11/2018 2:20:06 PM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Locomotives:  EL 1224(GP7)
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D&MM #1 in Dansville, approaching the barn. Photo summer 1973. Check out the fancy striped pants.
Title:  D&MM #1 in Dansville, approaching the barn. Photo summer 1973. Check out the fancy striped pants.
Description:  Date approximate
Photo Date:  8/1/1973  Upload Date: 5/9/2015 12:47:55 PM
Location:  Dansville, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Locomotives:  DMM 1(44Tonner)
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Amtrak 415 (?) westbound, taken from the Howard Rd. overpass
Title:  Amtrak 415 (?) westbound, taken from the Howard Rd. overpass
Description:  Date just a guess. Middle 70s for sure.
Photo Date:  4/6/1974  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 2:12:08 PM
Location:  Gates[Monroe], NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Locomotives:  AMTK 415(E9A)
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Along the Canisteo River - 1 of 3
Title:  Along the Canisteo River - 1 of 3
Description:  Date approximate. I can't make out the milepost on the left, but I believe this to be Addison/Cameron area. The last shot is a better clue.
Photo Date:  7/1/1974  Upload Date: 9/15/2016 2:50:47 PM
Location:  Cameron, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Locomotives:  EL 3645(SDP45)
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Along the Canisteo River - 3 of 3
Title:  Along the Canisteo River - 3 of 3
Description:  Looking to the west. Someone will confirm/deny Addison/Cameron area, I'm sure. These semaphores were some of the last to be replaced and as such, were well photographed at the end. January 2017 update: probably MP 320.1
Photo Date:  7/1/1974  Upload Date: 9/15/2016 2:51:03 PM
Location:  Cameron, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Along the Canisteo River - 2 of 3
Title:  Along the Canisteo River - 2 of 3
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Photo Date:  7/1/1974  Upload Date: 9/15/2016 2:51:15 PM
Location:  Cameron, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Locomotives:  EL 3645(SDP45)
Views:  227   Comments: 0
PC 19317
Title:  PC 19317
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Photo Date:  8/1/1974  Upload Date: 2/9/2015 10:58:25 AM
Location:  Carthage, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Views:  841   Comments: 1
PC 2021
Title:  PC 2021
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Photo Date:  8/1/1974  Upload Date: 2/9/2015 10:57:50 AM
Location:  Carthage, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Locomotives:  PC 2021(RS32)
Views:  1100   Comments: 1
Carthage station (NYC)
Title:  Carthage station (NYC)
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Photo Date:  8/1/1974  Upload Date: 2/9/2015 11:01:47 AM
Location:  Carthage, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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EL 1239 in the Exchange St. yard
Title:  EL 1239 in the Exchange St. yard
Description:  Unknown date. Probably mid 70s. At right, the structure off in the distance is on the other side of the river in the old LV yard.
Photo Date:  8/4/1974  Upload Date: 9/7/2020 10:30:35 AM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Locomotives:  EL 1239(GP7)
Views:  112   Comments: 2
PC helping build 490 through the city of Rochester - summer of 1974 (approximate)
Title:  PC helping build 490 through the city of Rochester - summer of 1974 (approximate)
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Photo Date:  8/25/1974  Upload Date: 5/28/2013 12:23:48 PM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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PC helping build 490 through the city of Rochester - summer of 1974 (approximate)
Title:  PC helping build 490 through the city of Rochester - summer of 1974 (approximate)
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Photo Date:  8/25/1974  Upload Date: 5/28/2013 12:24:09 PM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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PC helping build 490 through the city of Rochester - summer of 1974 (approximate)
Title:  PC helping build 490 through the city of Rochester - summer of 1974 (approximate)
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Photo Date:  8/25/1974  Upload Date: 5/28/2013 12:53:20 PM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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RIPX 1101 - shot 1 of 2
Title:  RIPX 1101 - shot 1 of 2
Description:  Switching Rochester Independent Packer stock car. Summer 1974 +/- a year
Photo Date:  8/31/1974  Upload Date: 5/28/2013 12:54:30 PM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Locomotives:  PC 9552(SW1500)
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RIPX 1101 - shot 2 of 2
Title:  RIPX 1101 - shot 2 of 2
Description:  Could there be a better acronym for a slaughterhouse than RIPCO? With reporting marks RIPX?
Photo Date:  8/31/1974  Upload Date: 5/28/2013 12:54:46 PM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Wallington (NY) junction - 1 of 2
Title:  Wallington (NY) junction - 1 of 2
Description:  NYC signal guarding the junction with the PRR. The view is from the west side looking to the east (toward Oswego). NYC (and later PC and OMID) obtained permission to cross by opening a small cabinet and holding down a button for 5 seconds (I *think* it was 5), which in turn ran down a timer in the signal circuit and eventually gave the NYC crew a restricted proceed (yellow over red). Once the crew cleared the circuit, the signals timed out once again and gave it back to the PRR. Years later, OMID crews ran it in the same fashion even though they owned both lines.
Photo Date:  11/25/1974  Upload Date: 3/21/2018 2:09:39 PM
Location:  Wallington, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Wallington (NY) junction - 2 of 2
Title:  Wallington (NY) junction - 2 of 2
Description:  PRR signal guarding the junction. The view is from the north side (Sodus Point end) looking to the south (Sodus Center end). New 104 and the NYC are in the foreground. Old 104 is behind me. From this point headed north, it's pretty much all downgrade to Sodus Point.
Photo Date:  11/25/1974  Upload Date: 3/21/2018 2:09:59 PM
Location:  Wallington, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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PC Alcos on the West Shore
Title:  PC Alcos on the West Shore
Description:  Date just a guess. Some days, you can't pick the weather or the setting. This shot was taken from Scottsville Rd. (while waiting in traffic) over the river toward the E. River Rd. grade crossing. A pair of six axle Alcos handle a freight past a local with a pair of four axle Alcos (probably RS11s or RS32s) and a transfer hack sitting in the hole.
Photo Date:  2/1/1975  Upload Date: 10/3/2020 10:49:08 AM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Buffalo Creek 44 at the BCK engine terminal. Photo 74-76
Title:  Buffalo Creek 44 at the BCK engine terminal. Photo 74-76
Description:  Date approximate.
Photo Date:  6/7/1975  Upload Date: 5/26/2015 9:23:51 AM
Location:  Buffalo, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Locomotives:  BCK 44(S2)
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Buffalo Creek 46 at the BCK engine terminal. Photo 74-76
Title:  Buffalo Creek 46 at the BCK engine terminal. Photo 74-76
Description:  Date approximate.
Photo Date:  6/7/1975  Upload Date: 5/26/2015 9:24:15 AM
Location:  Buffalo, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Locomotives:  BCK 46(S2)
Views:  487   Comments: 2
Buffalo Creek 49 at the BCK engine terminal. Photo 74-76
Title:  Buffalo Creek 49 at the BCK engine terminal. Photo 74-76
Description:  Date approximate.
Photo Date:  6/7/1975  Upload Date: 5/26/2015 9:24:31 AM
Location:  Buffalo, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Locomotives:  BCK 49(S2)
Views:  580   Comments: 0
PC SW1500 with rail train
Title:  PC SW1500 with rail train
Description:  Goodman St. yard in the summer of 1975 (approximate)
Photo Date:  7/30/1975  Upload Date: 10/24/2016 9:38:21 PM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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PC 9037 at the Goodman St. Yard engine house
Title:  PC 9037 at the Goodman St. Yard engine house
Description:  Date approximate - August 1975
Photo Date:  8/1/1975  Upload Date: 10/24/2016 8:45:15 PM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Locomotives:  PC 9037(SW7) PC 9037(SW7)
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PC 7600 at the Goodman St. Yard engine house
Title:  PC 7600 at the Goodman St. Yard engine house
Description:  Date approximate - August 1975
Photo Date:  8/1/1975  Upload Date: 10/24/2016 8:45:46 PM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Locomotives:  PC 7600(RS11)
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PC 9029 & 7601 at the Goodman St. Yard engine house
Title:  PC 9029 & 7601 at the Goodman St. Yard engine house
Description:  Date approximate - August 1975
Photo Date:  8/1/1975  Upload Date: 10/24/2016 8:46:16 PM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Locomotives:  PC 9029(SW1200) PC 7601(RS11)
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PC 8049 at Lee Rd. on the Falls Road
Title:  PC 8049 at Lee Rd. on the Falls Road
Description:  Date approximate - August 1975. Back when it was a thru route to NF, this was a common sight. The bridge is over the Erie Canal. It's still there, but the rest is gone.
Photo Date:  8/1/1975  Upload Date: 10/24/2016 8:48:43 PM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Locomotives:  PC 8049(GP38-2)
Views:  282   Comments: 2
PC 7600
Title:  PC 7600
Description:  PC 7600 heading back to the barn with Falls Rd. local - September 1975 photo. The Mt. Read Blvd. overpass is just behind me over my right shoulder. The B&O bridge is to the far left. The double track extended to the east past the Lyell Ave. and Glide St. crossings.
Photo Date:  9/1/1975  Upload Date: 10/28/2015 11:02:12 AM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Locomotives:  PC 7600(RS11)
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RIPX 1101 - shot 3 of 3
Title:  RIPX 1101 - shot 3 of 3
Description:  Unremarkable, blurry photo, but the only color photo I have of the RIPCO stock cars (back right) - all were a deep green.
Photo Date:  12/1/1975  Upload Date: 11/21/2015 10:07:55 AM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Locomotives:  PC 9562(SW1500)
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The bland leading the bland in the fall of 1975 - 2 of 3
Title:  The bland leading the bland in the fall of 1975 - 2 of 3
Description:  No FRED today - they've got a real caboose. The bridge off in the distance is the B&O belt line.
Photo Date:  12/31/1975  Upload Date: 10/29/2016 5:38:36 PM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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The bland leading the bland in the fall of 1975 - 1 of 3
Title:  The bland leading the bland in the fall of 1975 - 1 of 3
Description:  PC 2845 leads a decent freight on the Falls Road, back when it was still a thru route to NF. That's the 390 bridge (green) in the background. They've just crossed Lee Rd. and these bridges are over the Erie Canal. The one on the right is the trolley bridge, sitting unused for many years prior to this scene. Today, both still exist but now both are unused. The Falls Road is no longer in one piece, the rails have been pulled at Lee Rd, this bridge has been blocked off, and what's left is a rarely used industrial track.
Photo Date:  12/31/1975  Upload Date: 10/29/2016 5:38:05 PM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Locomotives:  PC 2845(U30B)
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The bland leading the bland in the fall of 1975 - 3 of 3
Title:  The bland leading the bland in the fall of 1975 - 3 of 3
Description:  Goodman St. Yard is on the other side of the bridge. An SW1500 appears to be sorting out a cut.
Photo Date:  12/31/1975  Upload Date: 10/29/2016 5:39:09 PM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Lake Clear Junction (NYC) station - early '70's summer photo
Title:  Lake Clear Junction (NYC) station - early '70's summer photo
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Photo Date:  12/31/1975  Upload Date: 4/10/2016 8:06:55 PM
Location:  Lake Clear, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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N&W 2463
Title:  N&W 2463
Description:  Late spring / early summer at Hornell (date approximate), a couple of months after Conrail. Some things have changed, some have not. Note the cripsy critter and F unit off to the left.
Photo Date:  6/1/1976  Upload Date: 1/15/2017 1:01:57 PM
Location:  Hornell, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Locomotives:  NW 2463(GP9) NW 852(GP9) DH 7602(GP39-2) EL 366(SW8) NW 1310(GP35)
Views:  787   Comments: 0
D&H 7602
Title:  D&H 7602
Description:  Late spring / early summer at Hornell (date approximate). Brand new D&H geep in fresh paint from the factory.
Photo Date:  6/1/1976  Upload Date: 1/15/2017 1:02:26 PM
Location:  Hornell, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Locomotives:  DH 7602(GP39-2)
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D&H 7602
Title:  D&H 7602
Description:  Late spring / early summer at Hornell (date approximate). Brand new D&H geep in fresh paint from the factory.
Photo Date:  6/1/1976  Upload Date: 1/15/2017 1:02:59 PM
Location:  Hornell, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Locomotives:  DH 7602(GP39-2)
Views:  352   Comments: 0
CR 2187. Photo summer of 77 or 78
Title:  CR 2187. Photo summer of 77 or 78
Description:  Penn Central still hadn't digested all its inventory (check out the NYC oval on the first unit) as Conrail begins its transition. Poor GP30 - ugly blue awaits ...
Photo Date:  9/24/1977  Upload Date: 5/26/2015 7:35:58 AM
Location:  Rochester, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Locomotives:  CR 2187(GP30)
Views:  377   Comments: 0
D&H on the Erie - 1 of 5 - Summer 1978
Title:  D&H on the Erie - 1 of 5 - Summer 1978
Description:  Date approximate. Probably the last photos I shot with 620 film.
Photo Date:  7/1/1978  Upload Date: 9/26/2016 3:57:18 PM
Location:  Canaseraga, NY
Author:  Christopher Smith
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Locomotives:  DH 7602(GP39-2)
Views:  297   Comments: 0


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