Saturday, January 3, 2015

Railroad Switch

 Shadow of hand operated railroad switch stand, Uxbridge

Last Friday my husband and I visited the York-Durham Railway station in Uxbridge.

Hand operated railroad switch stand

 The yellow handle moves the...

 Rod from switch stand to tracks

rod that...

 Where tracks move to change direction of train

moves the rail causing trains....

Railroad switch

to turn onto the desired tracks.

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44 comments:

  1. colleenJanuary 3, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    The pump shadow stands so imposing, almost regal. We should be loyal to what it stands for.

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  2. TexWisGirlJanuary 3, 2015 at 3:00 PM

    pretty amazing that switch can do that. :)

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  3. MalyssJanuary 3, 2015 at 3:01 PM

    Like in good old times !

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  4. Sylvia KJanuary 3, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    Amazing and what an interesting post for the day along with great shadows!! Like in the good old days!! Amazing indeed!!

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  5. MadSnapperJanuary 3, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    the first shot looks like a male and female about to dance with each other, reaching out their hands.. i love the one of the rod that switches.. these are wonderful

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  6. eileeninmdJanuary 3, 2015 at 3:31 PM

    Cool shadow captures! The first shot is my favorite. Not many hand operated items around nowadays!

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  7. Ginny HartzlerJanuary 3, 2015 at 3:40 PM

    Awesome pictures! I love trains and we hear them pass close by all the time. Something about the light, and the color, they just pop out, and are so beautiful. I don't think I have ever seen one of these railroad switches before. Is this the old fashioned way, now how is it done? Is it done from the train itself?

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  8. RevrunnerJanuary 3, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    Just like the Lionel set I enjoyed as a kid. :-)

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  9. William KendallJanuary 3, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    I think my parents visited that years ago.

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  10. JudyJanuary 3, 2015 at 4:16 PM

    I've sort of wondered what the switch looked like and how it worked, but not enough to find out...
    Now I know!

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  11. Ruth HiebertJanuary 3, 2015 at 4:18 PM

    Very interesting shots.

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2015 at 4:23 PM

    We love trains and always watch as they go by. Neat shadow and sun photos.

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  13. jp@A Green RidgeJanuary 3, 2015 at 4:28 PM

    A great place to learn about changing course!!!...:)JP

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  14. Pamela GordonJanuary 3, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    I sure miss hearing the train that use to run up through the valley. Nice photos of the rails and the switch.

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  15. HilaryJanuary 3, 2015 at 4:37 PM

    I love Uxbridge and your photos are lovely and informative. The first shadow of the switch puts me in mind of Olive Oil walking with her mink stole over her shoulders, her long neck and head sporting a tiny pillbox hat.

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  16. Taken For GrantedJanuary 3, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    Great to see this railroad equipment. Not much of it around these days.

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  17. Gemma WisemanJanuary 3, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    Looks like some light snow framing the switch and carriages. The snow has a pretty effect on the setting. Amazing that the switch can be operated manually. It looks as if it would take some persistent strength. Fascinating photos.

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  18. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 3, 2015 at 4:56 PM

    How interesting. Is it still being used?

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  19. RalphJanuary 3, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    I love that the shadows add a delicate detail ti the switches and tracks made out of gold hard iron, The metal makes the trains work better, the shadows make the softer. Nice!

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  20. DeniseinVAJanuary 3, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    That all looks so interesting. Great photos up close at the railway tracks.

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  21. LeoviJanuary 3, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    Great photos, I love these trains, awesome!!

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  22. StephanieJanuary 3, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    Fabulous shots! I do love trains and anything to do with them. :-))

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  23. RedPatJanuary 3, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    Very cool, EG! I had no idea this was in Uxbridge.

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  24. The Furry GnomeJanuary 3, 2015 at 7:56 PM

    I can't believe you still have a real train there!

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  25. robin.January 3, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    I love the railroad!! Great series of shadow shots!

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  26. John @ Beans and I on the LooseJanuary 3, 2015 at 10:02 PM

    The motion of one hand can move an entire train. Simple but effective.

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  27. RandyJanuary 3, 2015 at 10:07 PM

    Nice shadows.

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  28. Yogi♪♪♪January 3, 2015 at 11:28 PM

    I love old train stuff, I love new train stuff for that matter. How come they don't have museums showing new train stuff?

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  29. Bethany CarsonJanuary 3, 2015 at 11:58 PM

    That's pretty neat! My grandpa was just showing me how that worked a couple months ago!

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  30. CloudiaJanuary 4, 2015 at 12:31 AM

    Fascinating era in technology. Steam punk!



    ALOHA and Happy New Year from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    <3

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  31. BasiaWJanuary 4, 2015 at 1:04 AM

    The York-Durham Railway station is wery interesting:-)

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  32. LowellJanuary 4, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    Ah, the good ol' days. I've always been wary of the ol' "switcheroo"!

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  33. 21 WitsJanuary 4, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    Amazing the power of some things, you might not even think about, until you take time to understand them! very nice captures too!

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  34. VPJanuary 4, 2015 at 10:30 AM

    Love these details!

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  35. MichelleJanuary 4, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    Can't imagine being responsible for operating that switch!

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  36. Margaret Birding For PleasureJanuary 4, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    I love visiting places like this and the first shot is my favourite.

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  37. Magical Mystical TeacherJanuary 4, 2015 at 12:12 PM

    Just a hint of snow mixed with the shadows to mark a perfect start to 2015!

    Shadowy Blue Window

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  38. UnknownJanuary 4, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    This is something I never paid attention. Glad you posted on the subject. Very cool!

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  39. ChristineJanuary 4, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    Shadows soften the cold, utilitarian objects, which move larger, heavier objects, and enhance their sturdy beauty.

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  40. Jenn JilksJanuary 4, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    Hubby adores trains. Love the patterns!

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  41. UnknownJanuary 4, 2015 at 1:48 PM

    it is rather regal isnt it
    interesting post :)

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  42. fredamansJanuary 4, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    Lovely shadows. Love the pump. My granddad had one in his yard I always played with as a kid.

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  43. AngieJanuary 4, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    Great shadow shots!

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  44. NatureFootstepJanuary 5, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    a beautiful piece of machinery. :)

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