East Ely, NV National Historic Landmark Train Station
Jun 4, 2018 09:43:16 #
Thorny Devil wrote:
Great collection of photos. Looks like an interesting place to spend some time.
Thank You Thorny Devil...appreciate you looking and commenting!!
Jun 4, 2018 09:44:39 #
Stephan G wrote:
I thank you for re-posting these great shots.
The REA wagon is a great touch to the Station. Did they have one on the "Iron"?
Again, thanks much.
The REA wagon is a great touch to the Station. Did they have one on the "Iron"?
Again, thanks much.
Don't think so...will look next time we're there. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
Jun 4, 2018 10:11:40 #
jederick wrote:
Originally posted these in the "Photo Gallery" several months ago. Now that there is a dedicated Train section I'm reposting in case any train buffs may have missed the original post. Their train ride season was beginning the next day and they have a 12-14 mile run. Anyhow, it is the nicest train station/museum we've visited and hope you enjoy.
Thank you for re-posting those as I missed them the first time. Ely NV has been on my bucket list for years, now I can cross it off
Jun 4, 2018 12:43:31 #
very nice series of photos. Love the old delivery wagon. Add this location to my bucket list now after seeing your work.
Jun 4, 2018 15:45:48 #
I believe the "military car" is a former Lackawanna (later Erie-Lackawanna) commuter coach from the East. There were motor cars, which had pantographs to pick up power from overhead wires and traction motors to do the pulling, and non-powered trailers. A typical train would have some of each, but either could lead and control a train. Those windows in the ends were for the head-end crew. Many went to museums and tourist lines when new equipment came in.
Jun 4, 2018 17:49:17 #
Rich1939 wrote:
Thank you for re-posting those as I missed them the first time. Ely NV has been on my bucket list for years, now I can cross it off
You are very welcome and I wouldn't be too quick to cross it off...fun place to visit in and see for yourself!!
Jun 4, 2018 17:51:39 #
hiker60 wrote:
very nice series of photos. Love the old delivery wagon. Add this location to my bucket list now after seeing your work.
Thanks for stopping by and happy to hear you'd like to visit this Ely also. One of the clerks thought that delivery wagon may be one of only a handful left on exhibit.
Jun 5, 2018 04:46:04 #
jederick wrote:
Interesting, thanks for sharing the info on your father. I knew the AAF trained on the salt flats, believe for special missions, and yours is the first account of someone actually there.
I have a picture he took of the RR station at Wendover, Utah. Dad was an avid photographer himself- after the war he developed his own pictures. His training there was not for any special mission that I am aware of. He enlisted in August 1941 and was in the first graduating class at Shepherd Field. His training was as a mechanic on B-17's and after Utah he went to the Boeing factory in Seattle for more training. He was crew chief and went to England, and then Russia later in the war for the shuttle bombing missions.
Jun 5, 2018 17:33:11 #
RSPB wrote:
I have a picture he took of the RR station at Wend... (show quote)
Your dad sure had some interesting assignments...and most likely, many interesting stories! Glad he made it home safely to share his experiences with you.
Jun 7, 2018 05:37:16 #
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