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After spinning the power in Deshler E494 continued on to Columbus. Since I was headed that way anyway I decided to give chase. I knew the hardest part to chase would be from Deshler east to Fostoria so I made sure to depart the Corn City before the train did.

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Just south of Fostoria, timetable direction east, the train finds some brief sun. This point is known on the railroad as Loudon; just behind me it goes to single track.


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Further down the road, just south of the village of Alveda, the train rounds a gentle Ohio curve.


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In Carey we can see the classic C&O-style cantilever signals still standing.


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Also in Carey is this brick structure, the former interlocking tower guarding the crossing with the New York Central.


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Finally, just north of Marion we take our final shot of E494 crossing Hillman-Ford Road.

All the day's photos of E494 are available on flickr.
Nice chase!

There for a mintue I thought he was running the "wrong" main but,I notice it was a bidirectional main line..
Confusedhock: if only them signals could talk....... just imagine the stories.
I was trying to decide which shot is my favorite...but I like 'em all! Thumbsup
Ralph