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RE: (erielack) Mahoning Division Yards

That could well be the case Paul. I just don't want to leave any stone unturned. You always have to make some comprimises in a model design, and I want to do my research to try and make sure my design does the real thing justice in the end. I am already considering a major act of creative license and moving YS&T to the north side of the tracks to make it fit. It will not look exactly like the origional, but what is the Mahoning Division without YS&T? :)

 

Brad B
 
> 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 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.
 		 	   		  

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