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5/22/2024
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Viewing Album:  Four hours with CSX, WE and CVSR in Akron.
 
By:Fred Stuckmann
Dates:7/14/2010 - 7/15/2010
Album Info:It started out quite foggy, but cleared quite nicely as the morning progressed. I hope you enjoy this cross section of Akron today.
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From the roof of a six story building.
Title:  From the roof of a six story building.
Description:  I know the keeper of the keys, He said, "come anytime."
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 6:23:14 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5838(AC44CW) BNSF 8875(SD70MAC) CSX 7490(C40-8)
Views:  390   Comments: 0
We had just stepped out onto the roof.
Title:  We had just stepped out onto the roof.
Description:  My buddy says, "here comes one now." I'm still doing the wobbly knee thing. Also it's quite foggy, still.
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 6:28:08 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5838(AC44CW) BNSF 8875(SD70MAC) CSX 7490(C40-8)
Views:  382   Comments: 0
The remaining Pennsy signal bridge lived long enough to see this scene.
Title:  The remaining Pennsy signal bridge lived long enough to see this scene.
Description:  The construction ahead is for the new Mill St. bridge.
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 6:33:50 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5838(AC44CW) BNSF 8875(SD70MAC) CSX 7409(C40-8W)
Views:  880   Comments: 6
Heritage coil car and a gon.
Title:  Heritage coil car and a gon.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 6:38:54 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  156   Comments: 0
Mornin' F.R.E.D.
Title:  Mornin' F.R.E.D.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 6:42:36 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  118   Comments: 0
Back in the 70s I switched Quaker Oats.
Title:  Back in the 70s I switched Quaker Oats.
Description:  Today the building is owned by the University of Akron.
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 6:45:17 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  130   Comments: 0
From the 3rd floor porch.
Title:  From the 3rd floor porch.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 6:48:51 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5382(ES40DC) CSX 5407(ES40DC)
Views:  342   Comments: 2
Coming by the old Amtrak Station.
Title:  Coming by the old Amtrak Station.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 6:52:05 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5382(ES40DC) CSX 5407(ES40DC)
Views:  366   Comments: 5
Passing an old signal carcass.
Title:  Passing an old signal carcass.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 6:57:16 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5382(ES40DC)
Views:  276   Comments: 0
Under University St.
Title:  Under University St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 7:00:42 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5407(ES40DC) CSX 5382(ES40DC)
Views:  348   Comments: 0
One more before I leave here.
Title:  One more before I leave here.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 7:04:07 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1502(SW1500)
Views:  367   Comments: 2
Three man crew.
Title:  Three man crew.
Description:  Three car train.
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 7:07:23 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1502(SW1500)
Views:  344   Comments: 0
Down a ditch light.
Title:  Down a ditch light.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 7:09:39 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1502(SW1500)
Views:  394   Comments: 0
Pennsy's former South Akron Yard.
Title:  Pennsy's former South Akron Yard.
Description:  WE operates this stone dealer's yard. Those two units will show up later in this album.
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 7:12:36 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  123   Comments: 0
Many tires came out of this complex during my tenure on the rr.
Title:  Many tires came out of this complex during my tenure on the rr.
Description:  Loaded hoppers are inbound at National Limestone. The empties end up at Summit St. for a return to western Ohio quarries.
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 7:16:20 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  124   Comments: 0
Replacing switchtimbers.
Title:  Replacing switchtimbers.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 7:21:15 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  114   Comments: 2
Non hi-railing compressor.
Title:  Non hi-railing compressor.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 7:23:44 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  89   Comments: 0
Canton Explorer approaches Hazel St.
Title:  Canton Explorer approaches Hazel St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 7:27:30 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 800(FPA4)
Views:  186   Comments: 3
Serviced over the past couple of days.
Title:  Serviced over the past couple of days.
Description:  It was returned to Canton just after 6 this morning.
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 7:30:28 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 800(FPA4)
Views:  188   Comments: 3
Were it not for the State Tree, the orange barrel, this would be a nice shot.
Title:  Were it not for the State Tree, the orange barrel, this would be a nice shot.
Description:  But the state tree is a protected species, better not touch it.
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 7:33:54 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 365(C420) CVSR 6777(FPA4)
Views:  264   Comments: 2
Set out for a trip to Fitzwater.
Title:  Set out for a trip to Fitzwater.
Description:  See the steps from the inside of the cab? This track was used just a few years back for a sand terminal. CVSR 365 is in the station at Northside.
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 7:37:43 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 6777(FPA4)
Views:  212   Comments: 2
Canton Explorer has dropped off it's passengers.
Title:  Canton Explorer has dropped off it's passengers.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 7:42:32 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 365(C420)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
This gent will power up the 6777 and pull it out behind the Canton Explorer.
Title:  This gent will power up the 6777 and pull it out behind the Canton Explorer.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 7:46:46 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 6777(FPA4) CVSR 365(C420)
Views:  225   Comments: 2
Discussion.
Title:  Discussion.
Description:  After you get your train south of the switch, we'll pull the 6777 out and run it north and couple it onto the 1822, which is now in the station.
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 7:50:05 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 6777(FPA4)
Views:  134   Comments: 0
What a busy place.
Title:  What a busy place.
Description:  Only orientation that allowed me to focus on the 1822.
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 7:54:18 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 6777(FPA4) CVSR 1822(RS18u) CVSR 800(FPA4)
Views:  345   Comments: 3
Canton crew has their instructions, so here they go.
Title:  Canton crew has their instructions, so here they go.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 7:58:19 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 365(C420)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
Pulling south of the switch.
Title:  Pulling south of the switch.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 8:01:07 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 800(FPA4)
Views:  191   Comments: 4
Come on down!
Title:  Come on down!
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 8:03:51 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 6777(FPA4)
Views:  104   Comments: 2
Line the switch toward the 1822.
Title:  Line the switch toward the 1822.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 8:06:51 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 6777(FPA4) CVSR 800(FPA4)
Views:  242   Comments: 0
Hitchin' a ride.
Title:  Hitchin' a ride.
Description:  Once coupled to the 1822, this unit will be shut down for the ride to Fitzwater Yd.
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 8:09:20 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 6777(FPA4)
Views:  128   Comments: 3
Is it really 2010?
Title:  Is it really 2010?
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 8:13:14 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 800(FPA4)
Views:  195   Comments: 3
Crossing Cascade Locks on it's way north.
Title:  Crossing Cascade Locks on it's way north.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 8:18:13 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  FLNX 484(FL9)
Views:  180   Comments: 3
I will see the 1822 and 484 later.
Title:  I will see the 1822 and 484 later.
Description:  But this is my last view of the 6777 today.
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 8:21:13 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u) CVSR 6777(FPA4)
Views:  180   Comments: 3
This power was in South Akron earlier.
Title:  This power was in South Akron earlier.
Description:  Here they are coming off the interchange with the CSX and then will back into the siding at Summit St. This is a long cut of cars.
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 8:25:26 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  WE 3034(SD40-3) WE 3046(SD40-3)
Views:  221   Comments: 5
Stay up there boy.
Title:  Stay up there boy.
Description:  These are at 55mm. It's quite a ways up there.
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 8:29:14 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  WE 3046(SD40-3) WE 3034(SD40-3)
Views:  194   Comments: 0
One of many WE stone cars.
Title:  One of many WE stone cars.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 8:34:38 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  RollingStock,Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  102   Comments: 0
Now shoving into Summit St.
Title:  Now shoving into Summit St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 8:37:33 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  WE 3046(SD40-3)
Views:  217   Comments: 3
At 6mm.
Title:  At 6mm.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 8:40:34 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  WE 3034(SD40-3)
Views:  118   Comments: 0
I hope you enjoyed my journey.
Title:  I hope you enjoyed my journey.
Description:  The hopper train shoves out of sight and I need to get something to eat.
Photo Date:  7/14/2010  Upload Date: 7/15/2010 8:43:04 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  WE 3046(SD40-3) WE 3034(SD40-3)
Views:  241   Comments: 4

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