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| The tower and car chopper at the Hale St. reclamation yard Feb. 4, 1985. Norm Davis photo. I never saw this machine in operation as most cars are cut up using cutting torches. |
A group of photos taken by Norm Davis CN trainmaster during a period he was required to document all CN structures in his area. I aquired these photos through a friend Terry Nixon a retired conductor and friend who lives across the road from Norm. We have more views Peter and I took that will follow at some point...enjoy...George Dutka
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| As the steel was sold off a scale house was included in the facility. Note during 1985 many of the 40' woodchip cars had come in to be cut up. |
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| The office and stores building. This is the roadway view were one would enter the facility. |
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| This block building was the office at this end. Note the doors at that time are either CN orange or a light blue seen above. |
Aha! The reclamation yard! Thanks for posting these and any more you can share. Such a neat place I never quite made it to!
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More to come Eric when I scan them in...George
ReplyDeleteExcellent stuff, been looking for photos like these for years, Thank you for posting
ReplyDeleteAny chance you have more photos of the "Car Chopper" ? Really have enjoyed your photos so far.
ReplyDeleteNot sure Mike will have to check my photo albums...George
ReplyDeleteThanks George, Would like to make a scale model of that operation someday. Although I never got to see the yard in operation your collection of photos has provided an excellent glimpse. Much appreciated
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