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Date: 10/15/17 14:08
Concrete Warrior - Akron, Ohio
Author: refarkas

Here are two similar images from then and now.
Image one: B&O's coaling tower in Akron, Ohio looks semi-operational in September 1980. That is Cuyahoga Valley Line 4070 in the background.
Image two: On October 14, 2017 the coaling tower looks like a forgotten relic in an abandoned location.
Bob



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/15/17 14:09 by refarkas.


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Date: 10/15/17 14:50
Re: Concrete Warrior - Akron, Ohio
Author: gcm

Nice comparison shots of the old coaling tower.
I did not know the trackage by it had been abandoned.
Gary

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Date: 10/15/17 16:31
Re: Concrete Warrior - Akron, Ohio
Author: krm152

Most interesting photos.
Those coaling towers were built to last and they did.
Thanks for posting these photos.
ALLEN

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Date: 10/15/17 19:34
Re: Concrete Warrior - Akron, Ohio
Author: mopacrr

Any idea when the track age was abandoned ?

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Date: 10/15/17 23:53
Re: Concrete Warrior - Akron, Ohio
Author: mp51w

Someone got clever with the exit arrow graffiti.

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Date: 10/16/17 04:21
Re: Concrete Warrior - Akron, Ohio
Author: refarkas

I believe the trackage was ripped out in the last couple years but can't say for certain.
Bob

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Date: 10/16/17 12:48
Re: Concrete Warrior - Akron, Ohio
Author: Gateway97

Nice comparison. That first photo looks like it could have been taken in 1950, if B&O was used by GTW for trackage rights! One only needs a little imagination.

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