Re: (erielack) Operations on the 1st Subdivision.

[RJFlei_@_aol.com]

Brad,
 
I grew up in Warren, OH. and was often near the First District  as my 
grandmother lived across from the Erie depot in Warren. 
 
There was a fruit and vegetable vendor in Warren called  Shipley's. I used 
to see PFE reefers on the house tracks of the EL freight  depot. I'm 
assuming that at least some of that fruit went to Shipley's as it was  only about 
300 or so ft. away. There was also an interchange track that ran into  the 
freight house area from the PC (PRR) PY&A Secondary. 
 
Most of the industry in Warren was located on the Second  District.
 
The EL also handled hot metal bottles in and out of Republic  Steel in 
Warren and RSCX blast furnaces at Hazelton on the Canal Branch. 
 
At one time there were also a couple of coal retailers nearby  but, they 
were gone by 1972. 
 
I think there was an interchange with the B&O at  DeForest.
 
Passenger trains  #28 & #29 were still running  then.
 
If you modeled in the 1950's you'd probably have more on line  customers. 
 
I'm sure Steve Timko would have more information than I can  give you.
 
Hope this little bit helps.
 
Rick Fleischer
Cortland, OH.
 
 
In a message dated 12/5/2009 9:50:24 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
llyengalyn_@_hotmail.com writes:



I have broadend the area of my research for an EL layout to  include the 
1st sub between Leavittsburg, OH and Brier Hill yard. So, I wanted  to see 
what people here on the boards could tell me about operations &  customers in 
the area say in the summer of 1972.

thanks in  advnce

Brad Butcher
ELHS 3900



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