Yes, it’s a model - 3
4. It is 1975 and our intrepid photographer hiked out to Hetchel
Interlocking and caught eastbound Apollo 2 with GE U23B’s in charge
as they pass a heavy Westbound JB-3 on the head end. In less than
a year, everything will change as Conrail will take over operations
on April 1, 1976 The photo was taken on Ralph DeBlasi’s layout. The
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U-boat is owned by Joe Hueber. The flat car is a $2.00 Athearn car
that was purchased at a local show. Ralph detailed and weathered the
equipment shown.
MRH-Jul 2014
