(erielack) March calendar photo...

["Tupaczewski, Paul R (Paul)" <paultup_@_lucent.com>]

It's another month, and time for a another analysis of this month's EL
calendar photo.... :)

A rather contrasty view of EL RS3 1041 (ex-DL&W 903) switching across the
diamond with the N&W/Wabash at Huntington, IN. The 1041 is in pretty fresh
paint, and the shot very clearly shows the end railing/drop step detail. A
cut of cars follows the engine, including TWO Dunmore cabooses (why?). The
first caboose is notable for having Roman typeface numbers on the side.
Freight car fans should note the C&EI high cube boxcar at the end of the
string!

The most glaring facet of this photo is the VERY BRIGHT BALLAST! Was this
light gray ballast a West End standard? The diamond's rails are white from
the ballast dust (apparently very new) and mud. At the left is what I assume
to be a train order signal? (with a "WR" nameplate on it) The Huntington
station is just visible at the left in the distance.

Any other comments on this image?

	- Paul



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