Re: (erielack) Mahoning Division Yards

[El Jefe <eljefe3126_@_netscape.net>]

Well, Brad, recall that Leavittsburg was adjacent to SN junction.  So, traffic from Cleveland to, say, Dayton would likely be classified at Leavittsburg.  In general, any traffic on the 1st subdivision that was destined for somewhere on the 2nd subdivision or vice-versa stood a chance of sitting in the yard at Leavittsburg.  There were plenty of exceptions, but it all depended on which train it arrived on, where it was eventually headed, and how fast it had to get there.

I'm sure Steve Timko will eventually pipe up with as many details as you need.  He actually worked the tower at SN junction for a while before moving on to other dispatching jobs on the system lasting well into the Conrail era.

Jeff Larson
(Former Leavittsburg resident)


- -----Original Message-----
From the maps I've looked at Brier Hill was a major classification yard, with 
minor yards also in Girard, Niles and Leavitsburg. This seems like alot of sub 
yards in 15 miles of track. Can anyone elaborate on the function/operation of 
all these little yards in close proximity? I've read Leavittsburg served as the 
base for the west and eastbound locals on the 2nd Division, and Girard's yard 
mostly served as a place for loads of ore. 

Brad B


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