Eastern Railroad Discussion > Giving dad a Break Today

Took a drive down to Hopedale,Ohio today and found mom with her kids near the tracks giving dad a Break,Just a few pics from todays trip and a pic i bought at a yard sale,Any ideas on the pic

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I do believe that is the EL yard in Kent.
Bob

Where do you think the pic was taken from back in the 50S

Is there much to see of the propane plant at Hopedale?

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The gates all has Security,Could not even get close...Scoob

Could picture have been taken from light tower at east end of Kent yard? Ed Beckwith had similar picture taken of plugged yard during WW2.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/18/18 07:20 by ubee1964.

it's the Erie yard in Kent, early 1950's - 1951 or maybe 1952, judging by the autos parked at the yard office/agency.
the shot faces West Southwest. it's a few years into dieselization, as the diesel pad looks pretty new, and the roundhouse has already been demolished.
also, the water tower has been taken down - though the concrete base is still in the photo, and still stands today.
the old Mason Tire plant on the left eventually became Lamb Electric/AMETEK, but was recently demolished.
the Williams Bros. Flour Mill - a prominent feature in many Erie/Kent photos, is visible on the horizon, in the upper left corner of the photo.

I understand that the photo was taken by Ed Beckwith, and that he took it from the east end light tower (as he was known to do).
this photo appeared a few years ago (2014?) as the full center section in the ELHS "Diamond" magazine.

Thank you for the info,We were in southern ohio and i bought this 8 by 10 at a yard sale for a buck,living in the akron area all my 67 years the picture is a nice addition to the rest of my stuff,thanks....Jimmy