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a miracle. We still had the very same uni- forms, punches,


tickets, and depots that


were around when I was a kid. We had a number of the same people I knew then, too. Then came that magic day when we were asked our choice for promotion. I could have said “conductor,” but I was set to do exactly what I came here to do. I stated my choice. I didn’t want to tell anyone I was going soak- ing wet thinking about being an engineman so I said, “At my age I just want a seat.” I met the most beautiful girl that rode our trains and we were married. My kids are a direct result of the South Shore. As time went on and my artwork became more successful I made the decision to leave the South Shore, retaining them as a client. I made my last trip in the summer of 1999 in the cab of that very same car 16 that I had drawn so long ago. — MITCHELL A. MARKOVITZ


But Wait, There’s More!


Aside from being a prolific artist and illus- trator, Mitch Markovitz is also an author. He contributed to Moonlight in Duneland (Indi- ana University Press, 1998) the definitive history of the South Shore Line’s advertising artwork. In 2009, Mitch authored How to Draw and Paint Trains Like a Pro (Voyageur Press, 2009) where he imparts valuable techniques while sharing his trademark wit. And if you’re considering attending the Center for Railroad Photography & Art’s annual “Conversations on Photography,” Mitch will be a featured presenter (April 12- 14, 2013, register at www.railphoto-art.org). And finally, his artwork is also avail- able for viewing and purchase at www.mitchmarkovitz.com. —O.M.V.


Dig deeper. Casey Thomason photo ©Norfolk Southern Corp. Conversations About Photography 2013


Join us for a three-day conference (April 12-14) where we explore the world of railroad photography and art from many perspectives. Presenters include Pablo Delano, Michael Froio, Matthew Kierstead, Cate Kratville (daughter of Bill Kratville), Mitch Markovitz, Casey Thomason, and Steve Van Denburgh. Don’t miss out on the conversation. Register online today!


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Railfan & Railroad Advertising Index for January 2013 I


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A&R Productions .....................................................7 C


Carstens Book Store.........................................20,21 Center for Railroad Photography and Art ..............57 Central Electric Railfan’s Association ......................9


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Daylight Prints........................................................50 Depot Stove Gang ...................................................7


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Elkhorn Inn.............................................................18 Erie Lackawanna Historical Society..................48,56


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Richard Farewell......................................................8 G


Golden Spike Enterprises........................................7 Greenhill Station Productions ................................12


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Herron Rail Services..............................................13 Highball Productions................................................5 Highland Publishing & Photographs ......................15


Illinois Railway Museum ........................................18 Izaak Walton Inn......................................................6


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Christopher Jenkins...............................................16 K


Kingsley Inn ...........................................................18 M


McMillan Publications ............................................10 Melvin Photos ........................................................11 Merrill Publishing Associates...................................6 Morning Sun Books .................................................7 Mt. State Railroad & Logging Historical Society ....11 Museum, Tourist Line and Dinner Train Directory.18


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Napa Valley Wine Train.........................................18 National Railway Historical Society .........................6 Nevada Northern Railroad & Museum.........Cover IV New York Central System Historical Society...........6 New York, Susquehanna & Western Historical Society..................................................7 North Shore Scenic Railroad ...................................8


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Railcom..................................................................54 Railroad Avenue Enterprises...................................9 Railroadbooks.biz ....................................................6


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Greg Scholl Video Productions..............................18 Seashore Trolley Museum.....................................49 Shore Line Interurban Historical Society ...............11 Signature Press .......................................................5 Sonrisa Publications .............................................51 Southern Pacific Historical Society........................10 St. Alban Media, LLC...............................................8 Steam Train Videos ...............................................54 Sunshine Networks................................................53


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TRP...............................................................Cover II TTX Company........................................................16 Trackside Prints.....................................................10 Trainorders.com.....................................................50 TrainsShipsPlanes.................................................16 TrainWeb ...............................................................52 Transit Gloria Mundi ..............................................49


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Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway.................................6 WinterRail ..............................................................53 World’s Greatest Hobby.........................................53


Y Yard Goat Images..................................................16 57


Revelation Video....................................................17 Rio Hondo Publishing ............................................14 Ron’s Books.................................................Cover III RonRail Pictures....................................................52


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