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Pettisville Perspective
The elevator in Pettisville, Ohio is a perfect backdrop for railroad photography. Many a fan have focused a lense here. And for good reason.
Through the years, I have taken my fair share of pictures here. Located at milepost 324 on the Chicago Line, it is easily accessible from Toledo.
When I was the engineer on the east local out of Bryan, I spotted hoppers here. The elevator used to get cars weekly, but not so much now.
On this trip, the railroad has been shut down due to wind! No joke. Train movements in both directions were stopped until a storm front passed. It is a first in my career!
If the railroad is going to hold us somewhere, this is by far the best spot to stop. I say this for two reasons.
Obviously, the first is for photography. On this day, I shot every conceivable angle of the elevator and the train. So much so, I am probably finished shutterbugging here.
The second is food. Pettisville is home to probably the best butcher in the area, Pettisville Meats. It is directly adjacent to the mainline and the elevator. After some photography, treat yourself to their jalepeno and cheddar meat sticks or the special of the day!
Enjoy my Pettisville Perspective!
Pettisville Perspective
The elevator in Pettisville, Ohio is a perfect backdrop for railroad photography. Many a fan have focused a lense here. And for good reason.
Through the years, I have taken my fair share of pictures here. Located at milepost 324 on the Chicago Line, it is easily accessible from Toledo.
When I was the engineer on the east local out of Bryan, I spotted hoppers here. The elevator used to get cars weekly, but not so much now.
On this trip, the railroad has been shut down due to wind! No joke. Train movements in both directions were stopped until a storm front passed. It is a first in my career!
If the railroad is going to hold us somewhere, this is by far the best spot to stop. I say this for two reasons.
Obviously, the first is for photography. On this day, I shot every conceivable angle of the elevator and the train. So much so, I am probably finished shutterbugging here.
The second is food. Pettisville is home to probably the best butcher in the area, Pettisville Meats. It is directly adjacent to the mainline and the elevator. After some photography, treat yourself to their jalepeno and cheddar meat sticks or the special of the day!
Enjoy my Pettisville Perspective!