In The Beginning......

[BoxcabE50]

Here is an old photo of the early days on Lines West. This is the very first winter on Snoqualmie Pass, 1980-1909, at Laconia, Washington. I was given this view years ago by an old timer employee. It's a favorite.
http://www.railimages.com/albums/kensecrest/aal.jpg

Further description of the setting and area are in the caption at my Rail Images album:
http://www.railimages.com/gallery/kensecrest

:D

Boxcab E50

[Telegrapher]

Fantastic, Beautiful

[fitz]

Ken, does that bring back memories of upstate NY in winter. They have had a tough one back there this year. Got pix from my sister who lives about 20 miles north of Syracuse-nearby communities have had 181 inches of snow this winter, and it ain't over. :eek:

[Telegrapher]

Would you believe I worked in a station that small? At a place called Black Butte. No post office, just railroad.

[ak-milw]

Great looking photo, love everything about it!! By the way, thats me standing bottom center, didn't know anyone was taking my picture!

[BoxcabE50]

Dick-

A Milw Standard Class Telegraph Office was 9'6" by 10'4". Claustrophobic people need not apply!

Andy-

Next time turn around, and SMILE!

:D

Boxcab E50

[Peirce]

I can see why this would be a favorite of yours. It has a dramatic and loaded with action. It would be a favorite of mine, too.