Ed The concrete poles at Pocono Summit were always an easy spotting feature to ID that location. I was of the impression that it was the only station location on the Lackawanna that had them. I was recently told that Chatham also has them. I had always known about Pocono Summit, but had forgotten about the one right here in my own back yard. I would guess that they were around at both locations at the time of the merger. Chatham probably still has them? I'm sure one of are many N Jersey members can confirm that. I remember finding one west of the station at P S years ago. Also correcting a previous post, only one of the steam engines in the photo is considered a Pocono. The 4-8-4s were the only engines given that nick name. Also, there appears to be a unexplained set of color light signals on the opposite side of the signal bridge in addition to the obvious semaphores which are very much in service. Maybe that set is not in service yet? Maybe the old coach and additional car are for the signal gang? A track diagram from 1927 shows only semaphores here. A diagram dated May of 1940 show only the one color light block signal, number 1026 as the only signal on this structure. It notes several semaphores just west of the tower as still being in service. From that I would guess this photo is dated just prior to 1940. Bob Bahrs In a message dated 2/1/2009 8:44:23 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Edward.Montgomery_@_fcps.edu writes: Speaking of concrete. I've seen the pictures of the concrete utility wire poles before in this area. I know DL&W did a lot of experimenting with reinforced concrete. Did DL&W make much use of idea? How long did these concrete poles last? Were they around at the time of the EL merger? Ed Montgomery **************Great Deals on Dell Laptops. Starting at $499. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1217883258x1201191827/aol?redir=http://www.dell.com/co ntent/products/features.aspx/laptops_great_deals?c=us%26cs=19%26l=en%26s=d hs%26~ck=anavml) The Erie Lackawanna Mailing List http://EL-List.railfan.net/ To Unsubscribe: http://Lists.Railfan.net/erielackunsub.html ------------------------------
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