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Some 20 years ago & now.

Author: Fred Stuckmann

There was a time when Ohio Railway Supply was active in Kent. A few looks back and then today. The oldies were mostly shot in the 90s, those dates are approximate.

March 19, 2018 - March 19, 2018 19 Photos 12528 Views

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BLE 725A was turned into this gorgeous EL look alike.
BLE 725A was turned into this gorgeous EL look alike.
Photo Date: Mar 19, 2018
Uploaded: Mar 20, 2018
Location: Kent, OH
Author: Fred Stuckmann
Categories: Yard
Locomotives: BLE 725A (F7A)
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BLE 725A is now in the hands of Horizon Rail in Cleveland.
BLE 725A is now in the hands of Horizon Rail in Cleveland.

She had served a number of years on a Dinner Train in Michigan. I hope she gets to stay in the EL livery.

Photo Date: Mar 19, 2018
Uploaded: Mar 20, 2018
Location: Cleveland, OH
Author: Fred Stuckmann
Categories: Yard
Locomotives: BLE 725A (F7A)
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I know nothing.
I know nothing.
Photo Date: Mar 19, 2018
Uploaded: Mar 20, 2018
Location: Kent, OH
Author: Fred Stuckmann
Categories: Yard
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It's an SW600 built for McClouth Steel.
It's an SW600 built for McClouth Steel.

Still on the property today.

Photo Date: Mar 19, 2018
Uploaded: Mar 20, 2018
Location: Kent, OH
Author: Fred Stuckmann
Categories: Yard
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I know nothing.
I know nothing.
Photo Date: Mar 19, 2018
Uploaded: Mar 20, 2018
Location: Kent, OH
Author: Fred Stuckmann
Categories: Yard
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CUVA 1282 & 1284
CUVA 1282 & 1284
Photo Date: Mar 19, 2018
Uploaded: Mar 20, 2018
Location: Kent, OH
Author: Fred Stuckmann
Categories: Yard
Locomotives: CUVA 1282 (SW1200) CUVA 1284 (SW1200)
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I'd love to own this little critter.
I'd love to own this little critter.
Photo Date: Mar 19, 2018
Uploaded: Mar 20, 2018
Location: Kent, OH
Author: Fred Stuckmann
Categories: Yard
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On another day, it was pulled away from the building.
On another day, it was pulled away from the building.
Photo Date: Mar 19, 2018
Uploaded: Mar 20, 2018
Location: Kent, OH
Author: Fred Stuckmann
Categories: Yard
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I know nothing.
I know nothing.
Photo Date: Mar 19, 2018
Uploaded: Mar 20, 2018
Location: Kent, OH
Author: Fred Stuckmann
Categories: Yard
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Fast forward some 20 years to 3-19-18.
Fast forward some 20 years to 3-19-18.

The SW600 is still there. As you can see the knuckleheads have found it too.

Photo Date: Mar 19, 2018
Uploaded: Mar 20, 2018
Location: Kent, OH
Author: Fred Stuckmann
Categories: Yard
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Can't help but wonder, what's inside that building.
Can't help but wonder, what's inside that building.
Photo Date: Mar 19, 2018
Uploaded: Mar 20, 2018
Location: Kent, OH
Author: Fred Stuckmann
Categories: Yard
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I know nothing.
I know nothing.
Photo Date: Mar 19, 2018
Uploaded: Mar 20, 2018
Location: Kent, OH
Author: Fred Stuckmann
Categories: Yard
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That's no way to treat a GP9.
That's no way to treat a GP9.
Photo Date: Mar 19, 2018
Uploaded: Mar 20, 2018
Location: Kent, OH
Author: Fred Stuckmann
Categories: Yard
Locomotives: AB 7439 (GP9)
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Shortly after I took the shots in the 90s, this place went into lockdown.
Shortly after I took the shots in the 90s, this place went into lockdown.

Nothing has moved since this year's high school graduates were born.

Photo Date: Mar 19, 2018
Uploaded: Mar 20, 2018
Location: Kent, OH
Author: Fred Stuckmann
Categories: Yard
Locomotives: AB 7439 (GP9)
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Poor thing.
Poor thing.
Photo Date: Mar 19, 2018
Uploaded: Mar 20, 2018
Location: Kent, OH
Author: Fred Stuckmann
Categories: Yard
Locomotives: AB 7439 (GP9)
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I know nothing.
I know nothing.
Photo Date: Mar 19, 2018
Uploaded: Mar 20, 2018
Location: Kent, OH
Author: Fred Stuckmann
Categories: Yard
Locomotives: AB 7439 (GP9)
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One last look at the decimated beauty.
One last look at the decimated beauty.
Photo Date: Mar 19, 2018
Uploaded: Mar 20, 2018
Location: Kent, OH
Author: Fred Stuckmann
Categories: Yard
Locomotives: AB 7439 (GP9)
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A bit farther west on the old EL.
A bit farther west on the old EL.

Portage Limestone, today's Shelly Materials, had this unit until sometime in 2007.

Photo Date: Mar 19, 2018
Uploaded: Mar 20, 2018
Location: Kent, OH
Author: Fred Stuckmann
Categories: Yard
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SHIX 321, the former DMIRR 321 has the job today.
SHIX 321, the former DMIRR 321 has the job today.
Photo Date: Mar 19, 2018
Uploaded: Mar 20, 2018
Location: Kent, OH
Author: Fred Stuckmann
Categories: Yard
Locomotives: SHIX 321 (SD18M)
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