Comments on: I was trying to get the “feeling” of railfanning Carvel with this shot. I had been looking at RR books and CTC Board magazine (Remember that?) and I noticed that the photos that most intrigued me were those that incorporated a sense of place. For those that know the area, did I succeed? Oh, by the way, this is the coal train returning to the mines at Coal Valley (from Thunder Bay). The suspected phosphate train can be seen on the north track, over the coal gondolas.

By: Steve Young

Steve Young — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 00:46:48 +0000

Thank you, folks.
My CTC Boards, starting in about 86′ are stored in magazine boxes on my bookshelf too. In the early days, it was a red letter day when a new addition arrived in the mailbox.
It was so revolutionary in a time of Trains, Railfan and Extra 2200 South

By: Mike Lockwood

Mike Lockwood — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 21:37:12 +0000

Me as well, Matt. Never toss any magazine… great time capsules.

By: mattwatson

mattwatson — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 06:03:57 +0000

I would absolutely agree that this is CTC Board worthy.

For what its worth I still have every dog-eared copy of that magazine I ever owned.

By: Mike Lockwood

Mike Lockwood — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 00:09:47 +0000

CTC Board is/was a showcase of the finest photography out there. This is definitely worthy.

By: CN9317

CN9317 — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 23:16:42 +0000

I would say so, Steve! Great shot.