Such a sad scene.
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A haunting and great picture.
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It's fascinating to me that the rails were pulled up but the signal bridge wasn't removed.
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Matt: As a signal maintainer, I can appreciate all the EL signal maintainers that climbed this signal bridge to clean, test, inspect and maybe even replace the searchlight signal mechanisms that once governed and protected the trains and crews that once ran this busy route. I'm always grateful when the scrapper's leave behind something that reminds us of a bygone era and it's not hard for me to imagine two or three SD45s toting UPS trailers between Chicago and New York. This is a wonderful photo and a fitting tribute to a great fallen flag. Thanks for sharing this with us and congrats on the top viewed for the past 24 hours!
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| Posted by on October 15, 2010 | |
I remember being a kid, 17 or so, when my father and I went to northern Indiana to watch trains. We came across some signals like this in a farmer's field, the farmer was passing by and told us we could go have a closer look. I wonder if this is the same signal bridge. Thanks for posting and bringing a fond memory of my younger days. Rob
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Having stood in nearly the same spot today, I can say that the scene is truly haunting and will give anyone the chills. Hopefully this sentinel remains for years to come!
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Fabulous. These kinds of assembly sure bring back the old adage known as "Heavy Duty". Still standing nearly 3 decades after they were shut off. I enjoy that the right signal back is removed and the photographer captured the hint of blue sky. Almost looks like it's illuminated with that familiar blue green hue. Wait, did I just hear someone yell "Highball"!?
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