Boaz Siding

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John,
I thought I'd follow up your email, since I found an archive photo taken
from the same spot as your westward looking image.
Of note in this image, Y6 2124 is coming off the siding and there is a
second pusher on the siding in the background.  2124 has an air
line aftercooler radiator (I always find those interesting). And notice the
fine wire tied to the railing (difficult to see) to make sure the guy
aligning the switch doesn't step back and fall into the culvert.
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Mike Rector

On Wed, Mar 15, 2023 at 6:46 AM NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org>
wrote:

> Mike,
>
> Here are two images showing Boaz today. These views show the culvert (at
> the east end of the former siding) that you refer to. The culvert and
> it's handrail on the south side are about all that is left of Boaz. Even
> the grade for the siding itself seems to have shrunk in width over the
> years.
>
> A terrific resource for getting the lay of the land back in steam days
> can be found in an article by Jim Shaughnessy in the Spring 1975 issue
> of Railfan Vol.1 No.2.
>
> 'Norfolk and Western, Steam's Last Stand' by Mallory Hope Ferrell is
> another valuable Boaz resource.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Pls update us as the diorama progresses. A great idea. You could try to
> re-create Link's classic night shot "Honey Hole' in HO.
>
> John Garner, Newport VA
>
>
> Does anyone have images or info about Boaz siding that they are willing
> to share that may help me model it in HO?    I am particularly
> interested in the length of the siding.  Placement of the buildings
> (sheds), and where the turnouts are located beyond (east) of the shed.
> I also want to know about a culvert that I believe was located right
> where the crossover connected to the siding turnout.  I will need to
> model that, but don't know what to make it look like.
>
> Mike Rector
>
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