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Dubbed the "million dollar meat train," New York Central's NY-4 exits the Detroit River Tunnel in July 1965. (R. Craig photo) |
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Last November, a series was initiated that profiled several historic train stations in the
Midwest that had been demolished during the latter part of the Twentieth Century. For decades,
those marvelous architectural structures had played a key role in the development and growth
of their respective city; they had been centers of social and economic activity. However, their
decline was proportional to the rise in automobile and airline travel. That series continues
this month as the focus shifts to the Pacific Northwest. It begins in
Spokane, Washington which once had three active passenger terminals -- none survive.
Speaking of the midwest, this month the Detroit River Tunnel is profiled. Opened in 1906,
DRT is one of only two sub-aqueous structures in the world that provides both passenger
and freight rail link between two countries. Although unlikely to appear on any "hotspot"
list, the east and west portals of the DRT remain popular locations
for photographing trains.
By the way, the CSX Tribute Fleet photo gallery has been expanded to include more than the
typical 3/4-wedge shot. Photos are being added that better portray the full character and
company logo of these beauties. |
Future Profiles:
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