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of stopping, they were quickly erased once I heard “Highball, 69” on the radio once more. I continued north to beat the train out of town to reach a scenic causeway just north of town (thanks, Kevin). I pulled onto a stub of abandoned highway opposite the South Bay, and slapped on the 70-200mm telepho- to. The train came into view and the telepho- to perfectly framed the entire consist on the causeway in soft afternoon light. I backed up the Jeep and returned to Route 22 to contin- ue the chase.


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The next stop was a half-hour later just outside Fort Ticonderoga station. It was a nerve-wracking chase because Route 22 pulls far away from the tracks, so there was no reassurance that I was keeping up with the train at all. Finally the tracks came back into view, as briefly both highway and rail- way ran along the southern shore of Lake Champlain. Had I missed it? The answer to that question came from a horn heard off in the distance — I was ahead of him, but not by much. I clambered onto the roof of my Jeep to prepare for my shot. I made a mental note of a landmark so I would know exactly where to capture the tail and the historic fort in the same scene (thanks, Kevin). As the train approached, I got a friendly ac- knowledgement from the engineer, followed by many bemused waves from folks on board the train. As the dome slinked by I fired off a few shots in brilliant sunshine. More suc- cess, and the chase continued. The dispatcher was already setting up a meet just north of Port Henry with the southbound Adirondack that was (of course) delayed at Customs. My next stop was just outside Port Henry at South Bay, where the tracks curve away


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BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS


FOR SALE: Extensive collection of railroad books, many signed and numbered. Write/email for list of titles. K. Murphy, 69 Westland Ave., Winchester, MA 01890. kmurph80@ya- hoo.com


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Can Dan and his club save their favorite engine from the scrap yard? Read “The Deltic Disaster and Other Tails” available at MelroseBooks.com.


CALENDARS


2013 NEW ENGLAND RAILROADING CALENDAR, 34th edi- tion made in USA features 12 (8x10) full color prints plus 2 cover pages @$8.00 postage paid or railroad calendar pic- tures (our choice) 12/$3.00. Domestic orders only. Mystic Val- ley Railway Society, PO Box 365486, Hyde Park, MA 02136- 0009. Allow 2-4 weeks delivery. www.mysticvalleyrs.org 213


2013 TROLLEY CALENDAR-Color cover and 13 B&W photos with descriptive captions from Mid-Atlantic area. PTC, PST, LVT, Baltimore, Washington, Wilkes-Barre, Hershey and Fair- mount Park Transit. $10.00 plus $2.00 postage from: Charles Long, 227 Locust Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034. Checks to East Penn Traction Club.


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Original Railroad DVD’s. Steam and diesel. 1980’s to present. Previews and buy online. clearproductions


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LISTEN TO SAMPLES from a new CD collection of original songs about the steam locomotive era at www.nationsroyal- ty.com


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Click video to watch our West Slope videos. Hosting railfans since 1993. The Station Inn, Cresson, PA 814-886- 4757.


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WANTED: Four wheel Bobber caboose photos, slides, nega- tives wanted for book in progress with written permission to publish. Ed Neubaum, 3311 CR 103, Florence, CO 81226 doubleheart1@hotmail.com


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revealing a beautiful scene of Lake Cham- plain. What I didn’t know was that there is a very narrow window of time for this location to be lit properly. When I arrived, it was al- ready in shadow, but I decided to join anoth- er railfan who was already set up for the same shot. After some brief friendly greet- ings, the Adirondack arrived. We took our photos, and returned to the chase. Little did I know that there was another panoramic view just around the bend that was bathed in gorgeous afternoon sun! To make matters worse, I had blown off another well-lit cause- way shot just previous to taking my less- than-ideal grab. Live and learn! As I sailed through the small town of Port


Henry, I noticed the Adirondack had just slowed for its station stop. I wasn’t in too much of a hurry knowing that this train was going to be cooling its heels in a siding for a while, so I bailed off and pulled into the parking lot. It was your typical holiday homecoming scene, with what seemed like a sea of people, cars, and luggage. Just as I was contemplating setting up for a shot on the platform, it was “Highball, 69,” and the train was already on the move. I got on the roof of the Jeep and composed a shot of the tail end framed between the classic station and an SUV being loaded with visitors and their bags. It was a nice little bonus since I didn’t get to record any station scenes until then.


The meet usually takes place at a location


called “Howards Siding,” which I found thanks to a friend who relayed the location to me. Stevenson Road follows the tracks, and I was able to catch up with the train and shoot some pastoral scenes with the train


FOR SALE-Various Railroadiana; books, passes, timetables, rule books, slides, steam negatives and other memorabilia. Details at www.dlasco.com


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MANY RAILROAD BOOKS plus complete set Trains maga- zines. HO gauge locos; UP 4-8-4 & 4-12-2. Send SSAE to Art Liphard, 143 President Trail E., Indianapolis, IN 46229 812


RAILROAD TRAVEL AVOCATES OF: Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota: I am trying to start up a “daughter chapter” of National Association of Railroad Passengers, cov- ering the three “ota” states.(TOPTAC) “Tri-Otas Passenger Train Advocating Coalition”. Interested? Contact: Merlin Mar- lowe, 68680 470th St., Fairfax, MN 55332


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ABO CANYON FOR SALE-Dripping Springs Ranch I hr south of Albuquerque, NM. 7000 acres. Unique business opportuni- ty, retreat or private compound for high net worth individual. Abo Canyon is one of 10 most desired locations in whole USA for railroad photography and Herd of Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep. World class facilities able to accommodate 50 guests, furnished and ready to go!!!!! Approx. 23,000 sq. ft. building space. Lodge w/commercial kitchen, Executive Office w/ Apt., Barn w/Dormitory, Apt., workshop, RV bay and more. Tack room can accommodate 40 saddles, Bunk house and Main house. Pricing available with more detailed info to qual- ified buyers only. Contact Info: 575-423-3214. office@drip- pingspringsranch.com


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2013 TOURS OF BRITISH PRESERVED STEAM RAIL- WAYS,


3rd to 16th July, 20th July to 2nd August, and 6th to 19th Au- gust. Maximum 8 persons per tour, visiting the best steam railways in Britain and the National Railway Museum in York. Further details from Midway Motor travel, phone direct to the UK 1-800 214 8738, E-mail; admin@midwaymotortravel.com Check us out at www.midwaymotortravel.com


WANTED


WANTED: Original slide collections purchased. Pre-1976. Any railroad or railroad subject. Call 908-755-5454.


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