Re: (erielack) Mahoning Division Yards

["Paul Brezicki" <doctorpb_@_bellsouth.net>]

Brad,

I think the reason you're not getting a lot of response here is that the 
western portion of the Mahoning Division was a complex and very busy piece 
of railroad. One of Erie's promotional slogans was "Serving the Heart of 
Industrial America" and they weren't kidding. It's like asking to have, say, 
the operations and yards of the Lehigh Valley RR explained. You can't do it 
justice in a discussion group post. Reading a book or two on the subject 
would be a good start. Steve Timko, which of your Morning Sun releases would 
you recommend? Perhaps you have an extra copy of your Southern States 
presentation you could send to Brad? If not, if it's okay with you, I'll 
scan and send a few pages to him.

Paul B


From: Bradley Butcher <llyengalyn_@_hotmail.com>
Subject: (erielack) Mahoning Division Yards

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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