Re: (erielack) Erie Split Mains - egg on face Question

["Michael Riley" <wdperson_@_hotmail.com>]

Here is what EL in Color says (the highlights):

1) Western Connection between C&E and the mainline (Bear Lake Line) was CM 
Junction.
2) Routes were controlled under CTC.  CTC was controlled from NE tower in 
Niobe, NY.
3) $175 million was spent on the reduction of grades and construction of 
second tracks under Frederick Underwood of the Erie.


To reply to Bill K's comment: Route was removed by Conrail mid-80s after a 
period of inactivity.  No on-line business for years.  According to EL in 
Color Vol. 2.

Mike Riley


>Guys:
>
>    I don't have it handy, but if someone would pull out a copy of EL In
>Color Voume 2 (NYS), there is a caption that accompanies a photo of an SD45
>leading on the Bear Lake line.  Said caption explains what was abandoned 
>and
>why (Conrail, grades?).    The unit is in sort of a cut and looks to be
>about to pass under photographer standing on an overpass.   Should be found
>somewhere west of Jamestown -
>
>Bill K.

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