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Viewing Album:  EL Boneyard, Rittman to West Salem, revisited 2013.
 
By:Fred Stuckmann
Dates:5/30/2009 - 4/30/2013
Album Info:Tracks between Rittman and West Salem have been removed for decades and yet irrefutable proof exists of their having been there. Please also see my other EL Boneyard albums, thanks.
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Eastbound removed, westbound still in use, but not much longer.
Title:  Eastbound removed, westbound still in use, but not much longer.
Description:  N&W crossed the EL here. View is west. A more recent view is available below.
Photo Date:  6/30/1979  Upload Date: 4/30/2009 5:53:46 PM
Location:  Creston, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Signal,Track
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Taken from the porch of the long gone Sterling tower.
Title:  Taken from the porch of the long gone Sterling tower.
Description:  Chessie from the left, EL from the right. Eastbound already severed.
Photo Date:  6/30/1979  Upload Date: 4/30/2009 5:58:10 PM
Location:  Sterling, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Track
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Views:  954   Comments: 8
Track 2 has been taken out of service. Westbound already rusty. Both were soon removed.
Title:  Track 2 has been taken out of service. Westbound already rusty. Both were soon removed.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/30/1979  Upload Date: 4/30/2009 6:01:43 PM
Location:  Sterling, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Track
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Views:  595   Comments: 2
Tower, track and signal are all gone. CSX to the left is alive and well.
Title:  Tower, track and signal are all gone. CSX to the left is alive and well.
Description:  Standing on the eastbound I notice that the eastbound passing siding is practically invisible. View is from Kaufman Ave. Unrecognizable today. Dates approximate.
Photo Date:  6/30/1979  Upload Date: 4/30/2009 6:04:40 PM
Location:  Sterling, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Track
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Views:  695   Comments: 2
Marion, Creston!
Title:  Marion, Creston!
Description:  Oh, wait a minute. There's no dispatcher in Marion anymore. There's no EL here anymore. At least the phonebooth survived.
Photo Date:  6/20/1993  Upload Date: 4/24/2009 11:14:44 PM
Location:  Creston, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  469   Comments: 3
At the site of the former EL/NW diamond looking east down the ROW.
Title:  At the site of the former EL/NW diamond looking east down the ROW.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/20/1993  Upload Date: 4/25/2009 8:37:23 AM
Location:  Creston, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  435   Comments: 0
I'm standing between the former westbound and still to this day existing eastbound. Other tracks have been removed.
Title:  I'm standing between the former westbound and still to this day existing eastbound. Other tracks have been removed.
Description:  Ashland Railway services an industry in town. East of here all the way to Rittman has been removed.
Photo Date:  7/30/1993  Upload Date: 4/30/2009 5:47:12 PM
Location:  West Salem, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Track
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Views:  473   Comments: 0
Behind the Rittman Restaurant, former EL depot.
Title:  Behind the Rittman Restaurant, former EL depot.
Description:  You are looking east down the eastbound. The switch takes you onto what used to be track 5. Track 6 is next to the fence. Westbound is gone, and so are tracks 3 and 4. Track 5 was accessed several hundred feet behind me where there was a trailing point crossover east to west. Today this track I'm standing on does not continue past Main St.
Photo Date:  12/31/2000  Upload Date: 4/26/2009 12:49:39 PM
Location:  Rittman, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Station,Track
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Views:  345   Comments: 0
FHD 646027
Title:  FHD 646027
Description:  LGI
Photo Date:  5/3/2009  Upload Date: 5/30/2009 7:26:14 PM
Location:  Campo Largo, PR
Author:  Luiz H. Bassetti
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Action
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Views:  151   Comments: 0
Looking west down former EL eastbound. Switch goes into the former track 5 where CSX makes cars available for WE pick up.
Title:  Looking west down former EL eastbound. Switch goes into the former track 5 where CSX makes cars available for WE pick up.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2009  Upload Date: 5/30/2009 6:31:11 PM
Location:  Rittman, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Track
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Views:  273   Comments: 0
Today an end point. Former EL eastbound stubbed just east of Main St.
Title:  Today an end point. Former EL eastbound stubbed just east of Main St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2009  Upload Date: 5/30/2009 6:34:40 PM
Location:  Rittman, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Track
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Views:  405   Comments: 2
Railfan One is sitting where 20 to 25 trains ran daily. Beyond it, nothing!
Title:  Railfan One is sitting where 20 to 25 trains ran daily. Beyond it, nothing!
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2009  Upload Date: 5/30/2009 6:37:23 PM
Location:  Rittman, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  324   Comments: 0
EL crossed former B&O tracks at JO tower in Akron and ran north of those tracks all the way to Sterling tower. From there the EL took a more southerly route to Chicago.
Title:  EL crossed former B&O tracks at JO tower in Akron and ran north of those tracks all the way to Sterling tower. From there the EL took a more southerly route to Chicago.
Description:  CSX tracks far left, EL was here.
Photo Date:  5/30/2009  Upload Date: 5/30/2009 6:40:21 PM
Location:  Rittman, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Westbound view from Kaufman Ave. Notice the CSX signal bridge to the right.
Title:  Westbound view from Kaufman Ave. Notice the CSX signal bridge to the right.
Description:  The CSX was realigned after EL tracks were removed, B&O was forced through an S curve at the tower. The eastbound view is unrecognizable.
Photo Date:  5/30/2009  Upload Date: 5/30/2009 6:44:55 PM
Location:  Sterling, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  196   Comments: 0
16 years after my last look at this phonebooth, it still guards approach to todays WE.
Title:  16 years after my last look at this phonebooth, it still guards approach to todays WE.
Description:  EL tracks crossed the former N&W just beyond the wayside phone. West of here, or behind me, the former ROW is inhabited by a car wash.
Photo Date:  5/30/2009  Upload Date: 5/30/2009 6:50:55 PM
Location:  Creston, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  195   Comments: 0
On my way to Burbank, I encountered this sign. In case you think they don't mean it, they surrounded the former ROW with electric fence.
Title:  On my way to Burbank, I encountered this sign. In case you think they don't mean it, they surrounded the former ROW with electric fence.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2009  Upload Date: 5/30/2009 6:56:01 PM
Location:  Creston, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  234   Comments: 2
This view east goes with the above warning sign.
Title:  This view east goes with the above warning sign.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2009  Upload Date: 5/30/2009 6:59:13 PM
Location:  Creston, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  157   Comments: 0
Looking west. Compare this with my EL Burbank album.
Title:  Looking west. Compare this with my EL Burbank album.
Description:  Nice pole line.
Photo Date:  5/30/2009  Upload Date: 5/30/2009 7:02:04 PM
Location:  Burbank, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  205   Comments: 2
Looking east toward SR83.
Title:  Looking east toward SR83.
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Photo Date:  5/30/2009  Upload Date: 5/30/2009 7:05:06 PM
Location:  Burbank, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  125   Comments: 0
Just a little west of Burbank I spotted this old bridge.
Title:  Just a little west of Burbank I spotted this old bridge.
Description:  All the no trespassing signs were posted along the sight line toward this bridge. Thankfully my camera could reach it.
Photo Date:  5/30/2009  Upload Date: 5/30/2009 7:07:23 PM
Location:  Burbank, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  211   Comments: 0
Looking toward the solar furnace was the only way to get this shot.
Title:  Looking toward the solar furnace was the only way to get this shot.
Description:  EL crossed under Interstate 71 here. When 71 was 3 laned the bridges were removed and the cut was filled in.
Photo Date:  5/30/2009  Upload Date: 5/30/2009 7:11:26 PM
Location:  Burbank, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  172   Comments: 0
Trains don't go there, neither will I.
Title:  Trains don't go there, neither will I.
Description:  Notice the unique barrier.
Photo Date:  5/30/2009  Upload Date: 5/30/2009 7:15:06 PM
Location:  Burbank, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  190   Comments: 0
Eastbound ends here.
Title:  Eastbound ends here.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2009  Upload Date: 5/30/2009 7:17:51 PM
Location:  West Salem, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Track
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Views:  391   Comments: 0
Ashland Railway services Premium Building Products here. Railfan One approves.
Title:  Ashland Railway services Premium Building Products here. Railfan One approves.
Description:  View is westbound down the eastbound.
Photo Date:  5/30/2009  Upload Date: 5/30/2009 7:20:54 PM
Location:  West Salem, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Track
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Views:  275   Comments: 0
Gauge Jeepers.
Title:  Gauge Jeepers.
Description:  These keep the track from spreading in a curve.
Photo Date:  5/30/2009  Upload Date: 5/30/2009 7:24:23 PM
Location:  West Salem, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Track
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Views:  215   Comments: 0
A westbound view down the former eastbound. Compare with an earlier view I took. Notice also the switch length ties$right past the crossing. They've been there for at least 40 years, if not more.
Title:  A westbound view down the former eastbound. Compare with an earlier view I took. Notice also the switch length ties$right past the crossing. They've been there for at least 40 years, if not more.
Description:  EL remains intact from here to Mansfield. One day I might check it out that far, but not today.
Photo Date:  5/30/2009  Upload Date: 5/30/2009 7:27:15 PM
Location:  West Salem, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Track
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Views:  575   Comments: 0
Looking west toward Rittman at Wall Rd.
Title:  Looking west toward Rittman at Wall Rd.
Description:  Medina Builder's Supply, although in a good location for RR service, was not in my day a customer.
Photo Date:  11/1/2009  Upload Date: 11/1/2009 5:37:36 PM
Location:  Rittman, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Conrail "Crossover". One of many.
Title:  Conrail "Crossover". One of many.
Description:  From Eastern Rd. toward Wall Rd. Medina Builder's Supply visible to the right.
Photo Date:  11/1/2009  Upload Date: 11/1/2009 5:49:21 PM
Location:  Rittman, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Track
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Views:  282   Comments: 6
From SR57 west into Rittman.
Title:  From SR57 west into Rittman.
Description:  The track that extends farthest to the west was the eastbound. To the right of that you can see the Rittman Restaurant/Depot. Covered hoppers are in #6. #5 is to the right of them. The tracks were never that contorted until Conrail got a hold of them. Bridge in foreground crosses Wayne County 70. It was rebuilt in 1985 after the second track was removed. We interchanged with the B&O/Chessie here and they serviced Morton Salt and Packaging Corporation of America.
Photo Date:  11/1/2009  Upload Date: 11/1/2009 5:54:07 PM
Location:  Rittman, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Track
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Views:  493   Comments: 4
East from SR57.
Title:  East from SR57.
Description:  Perfect fall day, 50 degrees, no wind and mostly sunny. On top of that, it was Sunday. What could be better?
Photo Date:  11/1/2009  Upload Date: 11/1/2009 6:06:47 PM
Location:  Rittman, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Track
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Views:  172   Comments: 0
From SR57.
Title:  From SR57.
Description:  Just my opinion, but if the sun had been anywhere else I wouldn't have liked these photos as much. The rails are never this hi-lited otherwise.
Photo Date:  11/1/2009  Upload Date: 11/1/2009 6:02:51 PM
Location:  Rittman, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Track
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Views:  134   Comments: 0
EL over Wayne County Highway 70.
Title:  EL over Wayne County Highway 70.
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/1/2009  Upload Date: 11/1/2009 6:08:39 PM
Location:  Rittman, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  127   Comments: 0
Picture a double track, 50 mph, busy EL main running here.
Title:  Picture a double track, 50 mph, busy EL main running here.
Description:  Interstate 71 crossed EL here. Now filled in.
Photo Date:  11/27/2009  Upload Date: 11/27/2009 3:05:17 PM
Location:  Burbank, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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A closer look, toward Burbank.
Title:  A closer look, toward Burbank.
Description:  Not too far east of here, EL crossed the B&O line that ran between Lodi and Millersburg.
Photo Date:  11/27/2009  Upload Date: 11/27/2009 3:08:58 PM
Location:  Burbank, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Base for EL eastbound home signal.
Title:  Base for EL eastbound home signal.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/8/2010  Upload Date: 5/11/2010 5:52:26 PM
Location:  Creston, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  124   Comments: 0
EL phonebooth.
Title:  EL phonebooth.
Description:  WE east west line in the background.
Photo Date:  5/8/2010  Upload Date: 5/11/2010 5:55:32 PM
Location:  Creston, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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N&W westbound home signal base.
Title:  N&W westbound home signal base.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/8/2010  Upload Date: 5/11/2010 6:31:24 PM
Location:  Creston, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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The EL westbound and eastbound passed to the right of this structure.
Title:  The EL westbound and eastbound passed to the right of this structure.
Description:  You can see it in the 1993 shot above.
Photo Date:  5/8/2010  Upload Date: 5/11/2010 6:00:44 PM
Location:  Creston, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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EL westbound home signal base.
Title:  EL westbound home signal base.
Description:  In place of the signal post, there is a twisted little tree. The signal can be seen above in a 1993 shot.
Photo Date:  5/8/2010  Upload Date: 5/11/2010 6:05:00 PM
Location:  Creston, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Alcos, EMDs and GEs, as well as an occasional FM ran some 25 trains a day here.
Title:  Alcos, EMDs and GEs, as well as an occasional FM ran some 25 trains a day here.
Description:  Mapquest, in an aerial map, showed WE ownership. Kind of doubtful.
Photo Date:  5/8/2010  Upload Date: 5/11/2010 6:10:01 PM
Location:  Creston, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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EL mainline passed the structure to the left.
Title:  EL mainline passed the structure to the left.
Description:  View is west. To the right, ore trains were transferred to the EL and empties were given back to the N&W. These moves were seasonal due to the Great Lakes freezing up.
Photo Date:  5/8/2010  Upload Date: 5/11/2010 6:14:42 PM
Location:  Creston, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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There are 2 of these next to the WE main.
Title:  There are 2 of these next to the WE main.
Description:  Probably N&W originals.
Photo Date:  5/8/2010  Upload Date: 5/11/2010 6:19:24 PM
Location:  Creston, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  134   Comments: 2
Probably not AAA approved.
Title:  Probably not AAA approved.
Description:  Still, I felt better knowing that there was someplace nearby, just in case.
Photo Date:  5/8/2010  Upload Date: 5/11/2010 6:22:07 PM
Location:  Creston, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Eastbound N&W home signal base for the EL diamond.
Title:  Eastbound N&W home signal base for the EL diamond.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/8/2010  Upload Date: 5/11/2010 6:25:25 PM
Location:  Creston, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  76   Comments: 0
Looks like WE is planning on staying.
Title:  Looks like WE is planning on staying.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/8/2010  Upload Date: 5/11/2010 6:28:20 PM
Location:  Creston, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  104   Comments: 0
Museum Train rattles the boneyard.
Title:  Museum Train rattles the boneyard.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/8/2010  Upload Date: 5/11/2010 6:33:53 PM
Location:  Creston, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  ORHS 471(GP7u)
Views:  268   Comments: 2
CL&W looking south at Sterling.
Title:  CL&W looking south at Sterling.
Description:  Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling Railway connects to CSX New Castle Sub. The CL&W Sub runs to Elyria and then Lorain.
Photo Date:  5/8/2010  Upload Date: 5/13/2010 4:43:21 PM
Location:  Sterling, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Signal,Track
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Views:  213   Comments: 4
Sterling Tower, is that you?
Title:  Sterling Tower, is that you?
Description:  You've lost weight! I didn't hardly recognize you. It never answered.
Photo Date:  5/8/2010  Upload Date: 5/13/2010 4:49:47 PM
Location:  Sterling, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  125   Comments: 0
Indeed it was remote.
Title:  Indeed it was remote.
Description:  There used to be operators here 24/7/365.25. Now only this remote unit remains.
Photo Date:  5/8/2010  Upload Date: 5/13/2010 4:53:30 PM
Location:  Sterling, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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CSX at Sterling looking east.
Title:  CSX at Sterling looking east.
Description:  CL&W comes in from the left. A bit of EL track is visible to the right. EL crossed here and took a more northerly route to Akron, where it crossed the B&O at JO Tower and stayed south of the B&O until crossing it again by bridge at the east end of Kent.
Photo Date:  5/8/2010  Upload Date: 5/13/2010 4:56:55 PM
Location:  Sterling, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Signal,Track
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Views:  191   Comments: 2

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