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Date: 10/15/20 12:02
Cleanup at JO in Akron
Author: EL833

In May 1975 the Erie Lackawanna had a slight mishap at JO interlocking in Akron, Ohio. A Chessie System (B&O) westbound- considered a southbound at this location during that time frame- passes a crew working on rerailing an SP boxcar.The EL Brier Hill big hook got the call to do this chore.

Roger Durfee
Akron, OH

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Date: 10/15/20 12:36
Re: Cleanup at JO in Akron
Author: refarkas

A first-class Akron image.
Bob

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Date: 10/15/20 12:58
Re: Cleanup at JO in Akron
Author: 3rdswitch

Nice one. I'd say it was a little more than a re rail :-) Also, the rails by the diamond don't line up so the road bed must have shiffted a bit during this accident.
JB

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Date: 10/15/20 13:48
Re: Cleanup at JO in Akron
Author: gcm

Great shot at a site that had to be cleaned up regularly.
I remember images you posted at this site - I believe 1982 - when another derailment sealed the deal.
Chessie ended the JO interlocking and went to two tracks.
Gary

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Date: 10/16/20 03:55
Re: Cleanup at JO in Akron
Author: Roadjob

Great shot Rog! Amazing how that spot has changed since you took this photo.

Bill Rettberg
Bel Air, MD

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